Join us for a 100 Miler Group Walk on Tuesday, March 18th, at 5:30 PM as we partner with I Heart SE and Roanoke Plawkers to bring the community together in Southeast Roanoke! What is Plawking? 🤔 It’s a fun and eco-friendly way to exercise—picking up litter while walking! Let’s connect with our neighbors, enjoy […]
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 […]
(18+) Come experience the meditative movement of Tai Chi in the Mountain View Gardens and in the beautiful Fishburn Mansion! Tai Chi is known for its health benefits; combining gentle physical exercise, attention to breath, and movement with mindfulness. In this beginner-friendly 6-week course you'll learn the fundamentals of breathing, posture, and 2 tai chi […]
Welcome to the city’s largest adult athletic program! Adult Softball offer's several leagues in both the fall and the spring as well as upper and lower competition levels. "Lower" is designed for a laid back, beginner level team looking to just get out and have a good time; while "Upper" is meant for teams with […]
(18+, 16+ with adult) Interested in mountain biking or looking for a beginner-friendly ride through the woods in Roanoke? You’ve come to the right place! Play Roanoke is partnering with Roanoke Mountain Adventures to offer a shuttle to some of the best beginner trails in the area. Carvins Cove is a well-known mountain biking destination, […]
📅 Date: Saturday, March 22, 2025 ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM 📍 Meeting Spot: 1902 13th St NE, Roanoke, VA 24012 (RCACP) Join us for a special 100 Miler walk featuring adoptable dogs from the Regional Center for Animal Care & Protection (RCACP)! This is a great way to get in your miles while helping shelter […]
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 […]
(18+,10+ with adult) Join us for an evening paddle to practice the basics of kayaking and see Carvins Cove at sunset. First time kayaking? No worries. We will have you paddling off into the sunset in no time. Equipment and leadership provided. Participants must be able to swim. https://www.facebook.com/events/940842498193270/
**Shop or sell!** Free to shop or sell your items and keep all the earnings. Load up your trunk with your unwanted items and jumpstart your spring cleaning! Each participant will be allocated an area of about 18ft x 18ft (equivalent to 2 parking spaces) to sell gently used items or collectibles. What you consider […]
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 […]
Discover the magic of Tunisian Crochet in a 4-week workshop tailored for beginners and creatives! Over Thursday evenings, you’ll make the versatile Timeless Treasure Pouch, ideal for makeup, small accessories, or memories. All supplies are included, plus a raffle at each session. Join us for a class of crafting and inspiration! https://www.facebook.com/events/3079622638871379/
(18+, 16+ with adult) Prepare for the unexpected with this engaging, hands-on introduction to wilderness medicine with CPR, taught over 20 hours. If you like to take short trips relatively close to medical resources, work at wilderness camps, enjoy weekend family outdoor activities, or recreate outdoors, this course is for you. This course is great […]
(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, […]
Frame Drum & Circle Songs Learn the 4 strokes on the Frame Drum and their connection to the elements Earth, Air, Fire and Water. We'll use drum rhythms and our voices to connect with each other and to the world around us. The drum we are using is called a Tar, and we have plenty […]
(18+,10+ with adult) Join us for an evening paddle to practice the basics of kayaking and see Carvins Cove at sunset. First time kayaking? No worries. We will have you paddling off into the sunset in no time. Equipment and leadership provided. Participants must be able to swim. https://www.facebook.com/events/940842498193270/
Join Roanoke Urban Forestry for this exciting introduction to the practice of Forest Bathing or Shinrin-Yoku. In collaboration with Carilion Community Health and Outreach, participants will learn how to tune their senses to connect with the forest, and how bridging this gap can help improve their mental and physical health. We'll provide a guided walk, […]
