P.L.A.Y. Winter Break Camp
Preston Park Recreation Center Preston Park Recreation Center $100
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Winter Waterfall Series: Roaring Run
Travel with us to Giles County where we will explore arguably the most beautiful winter waterfall in Virginia! This is a moderate, four-mile hike on a trail that was once used as a main corridor West by travelers. The trail follows along Little Stoney Creek and will be a wintery adventure. Program fee includes transportation […]
$17
Beginner Crochet: Your Favorite Hook Up of 2025!
Historic Fishburn Mansion 714 13th Street SW, Roanoke, VA, United StatesCrochet your first scarf with pockets! The Hand Haven Pocket Scarf is an easy, enjoyable project that’s perfect for beginners this New Year. In this 4-session workshop, we’ll guide you through creating the Hand Haven Pocket Scarf. Bring three skeins of chunky yarn and the hook size recommended on the yarn label. Quirky Crochet provides […]
$55
Pilates- Mobility with Meghan
Historic Fishburn Mansion 714 13th Street SW, Roanoke, VA, United StatesJoin Mat Pilates for an effective workout that targets your full body and core. This workout is a combination of strengthening the abdominal wall and targeting muscles in every part of the body. Although this is a low impact workout, you will leave feeling stronger, energetic and more balanced than ever! You’ll notice how toned […]
$55
Nature Lab Winter 1
Mill Mountain Discovery Center Mill Mountain Discovery CenterAre you looking for a way to add meaningful laboratory instruction and experiential education activities to your science curriculum? Nature Lab is a six week SOL based science program for homeschool and virtual students taught by a fully licensed teacher in Mill Mountain Park that allows for hands on/minds on weekly science exploration. Students regularly […]
$75
Outdoor Photography: Wildlife
Mill Mountain Discovery Center Mill Mountain Discovery CenterYou may not realize it, but winter is a fantastic time to photograph wildlife. While, yes, some animals are fast asleep and hibernating, others tough out the cold dark months. These are the animals we intend to photograph. Many migratory waterfowl overwinter in the lakes and ponds of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Resident birds like […]
$40
Wild Caving
(18+, 10+ with a participating adult*) Experience the adventure of caving and the thrills of challenging yourself as we crawl and climb deep underground to a place seldom seen. Explore hidden passages, admire beautiful cave formations, experience total darkness, and see a whole new world...in a different light! Responsible safety and environmental practices for beginners […]
$55
Indoor SUP Skills-Winter Session
LancerLot Sports Complex LancerLot Sports Complex(18+, 10+ with adult) Come learn everything you need to know to get started in the exciting sport of Stand Up Paddleboarding or "SUP". Our instructor will provide one-on-one instruction to learn the proper stance for balance and control, essential paddle strokes, and other techniques. Courses will be held in a private indoor pool session […]
$15
Vision Board 2025
Historic Fishburn Mansion 714 13th Street SW, Roanoke, VA, United StatesUnlock your dreams and goals with this creative, hands-on vision board workshop! Join us for an inspiring session where you’ll tap into your aspirations, clarify your intentions, and bring your future to life on a board. Through guided reflection and various materials, you’ll design a personalized vision board that serves as a daily reminder of […]
$20
Nature Lab Winter 1
Mill Mountain Discovery Center Mill Mountain Discovery CenterAre you looking for a way to add meaningful laboratory instruction and experiential education activities to your science curriculum? Nature Lab is a six week SOL based science program for homeschool and virtual students taught by a fully licensed teacher in Mill Mountain Park that allows for hands on/minds on weekly science exploration. Students regularly […]
$75
Winter Waterfalls: Bottom Creek Gorge
One of the headwater streams of the South Fork of the Roanoke River, Bottom Creek is a powerful mountain stream that forms a stair-step series of broad-basin waterfalls known as The Kettles. It's a hotbed for rare aquatic species, providing critical habitat for four native species of fish: the orangefin madtom, the bigeye jumprock, the […]
$17
Trail Work at Carvins Cove
(18+, 14+ with an adult) Join fellow trail enthusiasts—hikers, bikers, and equestrians—to maintain the trails at Carvins Cove. These workdays will be administered by Roanoke Parks and Recreation and will work on maintenance projects on our current trails. Roanoke Parks and Recreation will provide the tools, just show up with sturdy shoes, water, work gloves, […]
Nature Lab Winter 1
Mill Mountain Discovery Center Mill Mountain Discovery CenterAre you looking for a way to add meaningful laboratory instruction and experiential education activities to your science curriculum? Nature Lab is a six week SOL based science program for homeschool and virtual students taught by a fully licensed teacher in Mill Mountain Park that allows for hands on/minds on weekly science exploration. Students regularly […]
$75
Winter Senior Club
Historic Fishburn Mansion 714 13th Street SW, Roanoke, VA, United States(55+, $30 per quarter) Looking to get out and about and make new friends? Join us at the Fishburn Mansion at Mountain View for the Winter! For a one-time quarterly fee, you can attend a different event or activity each month. In January, join us for a game day, make a craft with us in […]
$30
Winter Wonderland Hike and Warm Spring Float
Experience the magic of winter with our specially crafted adventure that combines a refreshing 2.5-mile out-and-back hike along Ingalls Overlook Trail, a delicious local lunch, and a soothing soak in the historic newly re-opened Warm Springs Pool. Im-immerses yourself in the beauty of the season while indulging in local flavors and relaxing in natural mineral-rich […]
$75
Story Seeds: Growing Stories from Personal Experiences
Historic Fishburn Mansion 714 13th Street SW, Roanoke, VA, United StatesExpected to sell out! Join Lee Hunsaker, curator and producer of Roanoke’s beloved live storytelling event, Hoot and Holler Stories, for this lively and inspiring story-sharing workshop. We will explore how to turn our personal experiences and memories into engaging stories using prompts and guided exercises. Participants will learn to identify the "seeds" of a […]
Volunteer Tree Steward Training
Train to be a Roanoke Tree Steward and Parks and Recreation volunteer! 🌳 Learn from experts about tree biology, pruning, planting, diseases, and more. Nine Monday night sessions (Jan 27-Mar31) are followed by three Saturday morning sessions (to be scheduled). After completing the classroom training, Tree Stewards help the city care for its trees during […]
