Activities

Beginner Downriver SUP – James River

(18+, 10+ with adult) Stand Up Paddle Boarding is one of the fastest growing outdoor sports on the market today. It’s a great full body workout, perfect for cross training and exploring your local waterway. Join us for a full day trip this summer, learning everything you need to get paddling on moving water on […]

$65
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EveryBODY Yoga

Historic Fishburn Mansion 714 13th Street SW, Roanoke, VA, United States

This inclusive yoga class is designed to meet the needs of EveryBODY type. We will modify yoga poses to fit your body’s needs and relax with breathing techniques while stretching comfort zones. Instructor: Brittany Le Pore https://www.facebook.com/events/1111559179945083/

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Ultimate Frisbee Pickup League

River's Edge Park Rivers Edge Sports Complex

This informal, fun pick-up program runs through the Fall. We meet on Wednesday evening from 6 pm - 8 pm at River's Edge South Field 7. https://www.facebook.com/events/6865981266837253/?event_time_id=6865983473503699

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Sunset Kayak Excursion

Carvins Cove Natural Reserve Carvins Cove Natural Reserve

(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 time! Equipment and leadership provided. Participants must be able to swim. Please note: Parent or guardian must be present on this trip for participants under […]

$45
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EveryBODY Yoga

Historic Fishburn Mansion 714 13th Street SW, Roanoke, VA, United States

This inclusive yoga class is designed to meet the needs of EveryBODY type. We will modify yoga poses to fit your body’s needs and relax with breathing techniques while stretching comfort zones. Instructor: Brittany Le Pore https://www.facebook.com/events/1111559179945083/

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Adult Fall Softball

Huff Lane Park Huff Lane Park

Roanoke’s adult Fall softball league is one of the largest adult athletic programs in the region. Men's league is played on Monday and Wednesday, while coed league is played on Tuesday and Thursday. https://www.facebook.com/events/994115568692805/

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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, […]

Free
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Ultimate Frisbee Pickup League

River's Edge Park Rivers Edge Sports Complex

This informal, fun pick-up program runs through the Fall. We meet on Wednesday evening from 6 pm - 8 pm at River's Edge South Field 7. https://www.facebook.com/events/6865981266837253/?event_time_id=6865983473503699

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Stand Up Paddleboard Yoga

(18+,10+ with adult) That's right folks, we said stand up paddle board AND yoga! You will experience the ultimate combination of balance and focus in a new setting while still practicing classic yoga poses and techniques. Our experienced instructor will help you learn the proper stance for balance and control on a stand-up paddleboard while […]

$45
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Apple Orchard Falls Hike

Join Parks & Recreation for a gorgeous hike at the headwaters of North Creek, to the top of Apple Orchard Falls. This 6 mile loop takes you through two gorges on either side of Backbone Ridge. The flowing water cools the air and makes for amazing scenery as you hike, and it is all capped […]

$17
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Storytellers Piano Lessons

Fishburn Mansion Fishburn Mansion

(Ages 6-7, $340 for 10 lessons) Storytellers is a piano program for beginners age 6&7. Our songs punctuate a storyline and we use musical elements and piano techniques to illustrate. Piano foundations are embedded using a pre-reader stave and skills are developed through creative and expressive approaches. Lessons are each Tuesday from 4:30 to 5:15 […]

$340
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Nature Lab Fall 1 2024 – Upper Elementary

Mill Mountain Discovery Center Mill Mountain Discovery Center

Are 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 […]

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Nature Lab: Fall 1 2024 – Middle School & High School

Mill Mountain Discovery Center Mill Mountain Discovery Center

Are 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 […]

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Sunset Spin Cyclocross

Fallon Park Fallon Park

Cross is coming! Roanoke's own GO Cross to be exact! We're partnering with Roanoke Outside to put on a pre-GO Cross race event Wednesday, September 4th at Fallon Park. Join us for a fun way to help you prepare for race weekend (Sept 14-15). We welcome all types of racers, including those not looking to […]

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Ultimate Frisbee Pickup League

River's Edge Park Rivers Edge Sports Complex

This informal, fun pick-up program runs through the Fall. We meet on Wednesday evening from 6 pm - 8 pm at River's Edge South Field 7. https://www.facebook.com/events/6865981266837253/?event_time_id=6865983473503699

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Weekly After School E-Gaming Tournaments

Fishburn Mansion Fishburn Mansion

(Weekly!) Dive into the exciting world of Esports with our comprehensive *after-school program* designed for high school students. This unique opportunity not only focuses on enhancing your gaming skills through guided practice and competitive play but also explores a wide range of career paths within the Esports industry. Whether you aspire to be a professional […]

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Adult Flag Football

River's Edge Park Rivers Edge Sports Complex

Registration is now open: https://secure.rec1.com/VA/roanoke-va/catalog/index/e0aec51de35ea49f0008d1892f839093?filter=c2VhcmNoPSZjYXRlZ29yeSU1QjEyNjA0JTVEPTE= Men's Adult Flag Football Games will be played at Rivers Edge South Field 4 on Tuesdays Coed Adult Flag Football Games will be played at Rivers Edge South Field 4 on Thursdays https://www.facebook.com/events/1412132569460603/

$225
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Bug and Bat Night Carvins Cove

Carvins Cove Carvins Cove

Join us for some s’mores and science, as a Park Naturalist helps you get to know some of the night shift wildlife that inhabit our parks and backyards. We will use UV lights in order to attract some nocturnal insects that we otherwise never get to see, and use highly sensitive microphones to isolate and […]

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