TODAY

Fetch! Lab

Children learn about energy and are challenged to build a roller coaster. 3:45 p.m. Ages 8 to 12. $6. Danville Science Center, 677 Craighead St., Danville. (434) 791-5160.

Fusion Dance

An energy-packed cardio workout through jazz dance. 9 p.m. The Center of Dance, 460 Turner Street Suite 101, Blacksburg. fusion@vt.edu.

THURSDAY

Vinton Christmas Parade

Pre-parade entertainment at 6 p.m. at the Vinton Municipal Building and parade processional beginning at 7 p.m. downtown. Open house at the Vinton War Memorial following the parade. Downtown Vinton. 343-1364.