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 hand on/minds on weekly science exploration. Courses will […]
Tote-ally Hooked: Unraveling the Basics of Beginner Crochet! In this exciting beginner's crochet course, you'll embark on a creative journey exploring the fundamentals of crochet through three essential stitches: slip stitch, single crochet, and half double crochet. These stitches form the foundation for your crochet repertoire, and by the end of the course, you'll be […]
(13-17yrs) Got March Madness Fever? Join us at Mountain View for an Xbox tournament just for teens and get your game on. Snack provided, prize possibilities, fun guaranteed. Space is limited - don't wait to register! https://www.facebook.com/events/358064040299482/
Whether you are a beginner birder or an experienced ornithologist, this low-impact biking tour promises to be an exciting new way to spot Roanoke’s common birds on the greenway. Starting near sunrise when birds are most active – we will pedal approximately 3 miles, stopping along the way to look out for our avian friends […]
(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 […]
Tote-ally Hooked: Unraveling the Basics of Beginner Crochet! In this exciting beginner's crochet course, you'll embark on a creative journey exploring the fundamentals of crochet through three essential stitches: slip stitch, single crochet, and half double crochet. These stitches form the foundation for your crochet repertoire, and by the end of the course, you'll be […]
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 hand on/minds on weekly science exploration. Courses will […]
Embark on an enriching journey of sensory exploration and artistic discovery with our "Sensory Play and Art Exploration" series! Tailored for children aged 4-7, these engaging sessions offer a dynamic blend of hands-on experiences. Through interactive activities such as sensory scavenger hunts and collaborative art projects, participants will unleash their creativity, develop fine motor skills, […]
Embark on an enriching journey of sensory exploration and artistic discovery with our "Sensory Play and Art Exploration" series! Tailored for children aged 4-7, these engaging sessions offer a dynamic blend of hands-on experiences. Through interactive activities such as sensory scavenger hunts and collaborative art projects, participants will unleash their creativity, develop fine motor skills, […]
Join us for the 2024 Opening Day citywide celebration of Roanoke's youth baseball and softball seasons. All teams will be introduced as well as hitting and pitching contests, including both a youth and adult home run derby brought to you by our friends at Elks Lodge Roanoke #197. FREE vendor space (both food and non-food) […]
Join us on Saturday, April 6, 2024, as we travel to the Hillbilly Hide-a-way in Walnut Cove, NC, to enjoy a Hillbilly Celebration. You will feast on an all you can eat, all inclusive, Family Style Meal, consisting of such things as: Fried Chicken, Meat Loaf, Country Ham, Barbeque Ribs, Pinto Beans, Potatoes, Green Beans, […]
(18+,10+ with adult) There is a mysterious location at Carvins Cove where, legend has it, lost treasure can be found. All those who go looking for the treasure come back empty handed as they do not know where to look. Those who know where to look can’t figure out the clues in time before the […]
(16+ with parental permission) Come play some FUN kickball with other like-minded individuals on Sunday mornings. This will be PLAYRoanoke's newest league in collaboration with the Roanoke Diversity Center. Sign up individually this time and not with a team. You will then be randomly assigned (drafted) to one of our four colored teams, Red, Green, […]
Do you want to improve your kayaking skills, but aren’t sure how to get started? Join us for a three-part series to build your whitewater skills! This series includes three sessions: one indoor pool clinic, one beginner/skill building trip on the Roanoke River (class I-II), and finally testing our hard work on one intermediate whitewater […]
Did you miss the Great American Eclipse in 2017? Not to worry. There is an eclipse coming on April 8th. While Roanoke will not see a total solar eclipse, you can still witness the eclipse at 88% coverage, without having to travel anywhere. Join Parks and Recreation Naturalists on Mill Mountain for the viewing event. […]
