Blacksburg Visitor Guides

Coming to Blacksburg for a game, Family Weekend or just a weekend away? These guides cover where to stay, how to get around and where to eat, from people who live here.

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Updated October 2026 · By Michael Arthur, Blacksburg Connect

Our guides

Virginia Tech Parents Weekend Guide: Family Weekend dates, hotels, parking, free buses and things to do with your student.
Hokie Game Day Guide: clear bag rules, parking, the free bus to Lane Stadium and where to eat. For the lot-by-lot parking map, see our sister site, Gameday Blacksburg.

Coming soon

Where to stay, graduation, move-in, Blacksburg with kids, date night and rainy-day ideas. Subscribe below and we'll tell you when they're up.

Upcoming dates

Next home football game: Saturday, Oct 17 vs. Georgia Tech (Homecoming), 3:30 p.m. kickoff. Then Nov 14 vs. Stanford and Nov 28 vs. Virginia. See the Game Day Guide.
Next Family Weekend: Spring Family Weekend, Friday, April 16 – Sunday, April 18, 2027. See the Parents Weekend Guide.
Graduation: we'll post spring 2027 dates once Virginia Tech announces them.

Dates come from Virginia Tech and Hokie Sports. Kickoff times are set by the ACC and TV, so confirm at hokiesports.com.

While you're here

Things to Do in Blacksburg: the full local's list.
Best of Blacksburg: our picks for breakfast, hikes and more.
Live Music This Week: who's playing, refreshed every Thursday.

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