Activities

Full Moon Night Paddle

Carvins Cove Carvins Cove

(18+,10+ with adult) Experience the magic of Carvin’s Cove like never before! Roanoke’s beloved paddling spot transforms under the enchanting glow of a full moon on our special nighttime kayaking […]

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QAC Moonlight Paddle

Carvins Cove Carvins Cove

(18+, 10 with an adult) Join Parks & Rec and the Roanoke Diversity Center for a rare chance to paddle Carvins Cove under the light of a full moon. https://www.facebook.com/events/384346754685642/

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Outdoor Photography Workshop: Water

Grab you camera and join a professional photographer for in person, in the field instruction. This workshop will cover photographing water in different ways. Whether you want to get that […]

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Nature’s Bounty Hike

Join Parks & Rec Naturalists for a guided hike on Mill Mountain to appreciate nature's bounty. Indigenous people values, "plant signatures," when foraging wild edibles. This was the belief that […]

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Sunset Kayak Excursion

(18+,10+ with adult) Join us for an evening paddle to learn the basics of kayaking and explore the Cove. We will have you paddling off into the sunset in no […]

$45
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Morningside Short Track XC Bash

Morningside Park Morningside Park

Morningside Short Track XC Mountain Bike Bash promises an adrenaline-packed spectacle as riders power up steep, punchy climbs to muscle for position before plunging into twisty, roller-coaster-style single track. The […]

$30
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Mountain Bike Shuttle to Bryce!

Public Works Public Works

(18+, 16+ with adult) Bryce Resort simplifies uphill climbs with a ski lift, allowing for more time to enjoy downhill trails and thrilling experiences. Plus, Play Roanoke has you covered […]

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QAC Caving

(18+, 10+ with a participating adult*) Come experience the adventure of caving and the thrills of challenging yourself as we crawl and climb deep underground to a place seldom seen. […]

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Hike Hanging Rock Raptor Observatory

Fall bird migration is in full swing, and this hike puts you right in the middle of a major flyway. Hike to the observatory and watch the skies for eagles, […]

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Outdoor Photography Fall Foliage

Autumn in the Appalachian Mountains is unrivaled for its beauty. People come from across the globe to experience it. With the help of a professional photographer, get on site instruction […]

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