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STEAM Adventures: DIY Lava Lamp

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

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, […]

$11
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Event Series Beginner Crochet

Beginner Crochet Series

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

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 […]

$55
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Pints & Poses

Embark on a sensory journey at Blindhouse Beer on January 13th with our Pints and Poses event! Join us for a soulful hour of yoga, followed by a celebration of meticulously crafted beers, each perfected using traditional techniques and locally sourced ingredients – and yes, a complimentary beverage is included. Secure your spot at Pints […]

$20
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Event Series Volunteer Tree Steward Training

Volunteer Tree Steward Training

To help protect the local tree ecosystem, Roanoke Parks and Recreation’s Urban Forestry division offers volunteer Tree Stewards training each year. Tree Stewards help care for young trees on city-owned property. The 26-hour training begins with nine classes held on Monday nights. Once the in-class training is complete, volunteers attend three field sessions held on […]

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Senior Summits Low-Impact Hiking Club at Fern Park

This group is a low-impact hiking club, offering leisure-paced hikes for adults 50+. Must be in good physical condition to participate; ability to walk 3+ miles on uneven terrain. We will have the chance to explore several different locations throughout Roanoke. Program fee includes transportation and leadership. Price: $20 per session Time: 9am - 12pm […]

$20.00
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Event Series Nature Lab Spring Session: Wednesday Classes

Nature Lab Spring Session: Wednesday Classes

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 […]

$75
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Sensory Play Explorers: Texture Rubbings and Sensory Storytime

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

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, […]

$11
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STEAM Adventures: DIY Paper Circuit Cards

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

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, […]

$11
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Event Series Beginner Crochet

Beginner Crochet Series

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

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 […]

$55
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DAY TRIP: Highlands Maple Festival with Amish Pancake Breakfast

Join us on Saturday, March 9, 2024, as we travel to Highland County, "Virginia's Switzerland," for their 64th annual Maple Festival. This unique celebration has been designated a local legacy by the Library of Congress. Sugar camp tours provide a unique and educational glimpse of a rapidly vanishing way of American life. We will view […]

$89
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Escape Island Paddling Adventure

Carvins Cove Natural Reserve Carvins Cove Natural Reserve

(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 […]

$45
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Event Series Volunteer Tree Steward Training

Volunteer Tree Steward Training

To help protect the local tree ecosystem, Roanoke Parks and Recreation’s Urban Forestry division offers volunteer Tree Stewards training each year. Tree Stewards help care for young trees on city-owned property. The 26-hour training begins with nine classes held on Monday nights. Once the in-class training is complete, volunteers attend three field sessions held on […]

FREE
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Event Series Nature Lab Spring Session: Wednesday Classes

Nature Lab Spring Session: Wednesday Classes

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 […]

$75
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Event Series Beginner Crochet

Beginner Crochet Series

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

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 […]

$55
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NBA 2K22 Tourney for Teens

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

(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/

$10
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Birding Bicycle Tour

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 […]

$25
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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 […]

$40
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Event Series Beginner Crochet

Beginner Crochet Series

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

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 […]

$55
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Event Series Nature Lab Spring Session: Wednesday Classes

Nature Lab Spring Session: Wednesday Classes

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 […]

$75
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Sensory Play Explorers: Introduction to the Senses

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, […]

$11
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STEAM Adventures: Introduction to STEM

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, […]

$11
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Roanoke City Little League Opening Day 2024

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) […]

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DAY TRIP: Spring at Hillbilly Hide-a-way

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, […]

$99
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Escape Island Paddling Adventure

Carvins Cove Natural Reserve Carvins Cove Natural Reserve

(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 […]

$45
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PLAYPride Kickball Begins!

(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, […]

$30
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Solar Eclipse Viewing Event

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. […]

Free – $2
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Event Series Nature Lab Spring Session: Wednesday Classes

Nature Lab Spring Session: Wednesday Classes

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 […]

$75
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Event Series Tai Chi Series

Tai Chi Series

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

(18+) Come experience the ancient Chinese martial art 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 and movement with mindfulness. In this beginner-friendly 6-week course you'll learn the fundamentals of breathing, posture, and the Yang 10 form. […]

$78
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Sensory Play Explorers: Sight

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

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, […]

$11
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STEAM Adventures: EXPERIMENT

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

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, […]

$11
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Incorporating Native Plants into Your Home Garden

Looking to create a pollinator-friendly habitat within your home garden? Join us to explore methods for incorporating native trees, shrubs and perennials into the landscape. Presentation topics to include identifying habitat needs of wild pollinators, selection of locally-native plant material, plus a walk-through of garden design principals and tips on integrating these themes into your […]

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NOLS Wilderness First Aid

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

(18+, 16+ with adult) The NOLS Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course will help you prepare for the unexpected. This fast paced, hands-on training is designed to meet the needs of trip leaders, camp staff, outdoor enthusiasts and individuals working in remote locations. It will introduce you to caring for people who become ill or injured […]

$290
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Wasena Bridge Bonanza

Party in the street! Join us for a festive farewell to this iconic structure & to celebrate what’s to come! Art activities for all ages, live music, food & beverage, vendor fair, and more, all in the heart of Wasena Village! We are pleased to welcome AFOG Brewing, P.A. Short, and SOLACOUSTIX to the Wasena […]

Free
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Event Series Nature Lab Spring Session: Wednesday Classes

Nature Lab Spring Session: Wednesday Classes

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 […]

$75
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Event Series Tai Chi Series

Tai Chi Series

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

(18+) Come experience the ancient Chinese martial art 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 and movement with mindfulness. In this beginner-friendly 6-week course you'll learn the fundamentals of breathing, posture, and the Yang 10 form. […]

$78
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Native Tree and Plant ID Hike

Have you ever wondered what type of plants are around you? Which ones originate from Virginia, or which ones were brought in? Does Virginia have any native fruits? Join us for this Native Plant and Tree ID hike to answer all of your plant questions and discover the species that have inhabited Virginia for thousands […]

$15
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Sensory Play Explorers: Hearing

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

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, […]

$11
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STEAM Adventures: TECH DAY

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

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, […]

$11
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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 […]

$40
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