Free Summer Fun at Washington Park
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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
Ultimate Frisbee Pickup League
River's Edge Park Rivers Edge Sports ComplexThis 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
Horton Hoops
Horton Park FREE
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
Summer Senior Club
Historic Fishburn Mansion 714 13th Street SW, Roanoke, VA, United States(55+) Looking to get out and about and make new friends? Join us at the Fishburn Mansion at Mountain View for the summer! For a one-time quarterly fee ($20), you will be able to attend a different event or activity each month. In June, join us for a rousing game of Bingo, make a craft […]
$20
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
Big Adventure Camp
(8-11) Get outside this summer with Roanoke Parks and Recreation Outdoor Exploration Camp! This camp is designed to keep your child engaged outside with nature activities from wilderness survival, nature crafts, and river ecology to outdoor recreation like hiking, ropes course, Zipline, caving, climbing, water sports (canoeing, kayaking, tubing or Stand Up Paddle Boarding), archery, […]
$310
Summer P.L.A.Y. Camp
$125
Free Summer Fun at Washington Park
Washington Park (Upper) FREE
EveryBODY Yoga
Historic Fishburn Mansion 714 13th Street SW, Roanoke, VA, United StatesThis 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/
Ultimate Frisbee Pickup League
River's Edge Park Rivers Edge Sports ComplexThis 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
Horton Hoops
Horton Park FREE
FREE- Summer E-Sports Program
Historic Fishburn Mansion 714 13th Street SW, Roanoke, VA, United States(9th-12th grade) Get ready gamers! As the temperatures heat up, so does the competition! On Fridays at the Historic Fishburn Mansion in Roanoke, VA, you can join your peers for a few hours of digital competition. Gaming sessions will run from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm, promising intensive, adrenaline-charged competition for all attendees. Lunch will […]
Historic Fishburn Mansion Tour
Historic Fishburn Mansion 714 13th Street SW, Roanoke, VA, United States $10
Bug & Bat Night at Wasena Park
Wasena Park 1119 Wiley Drive SW, Roanoke, VA, United StatesJoin us at Wasena Park for some s’mores and science, as our park Naturalists help 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 […]
$15 – $45
Queer Adventure Club Summer Camp Day
Join Parks & Rec and the Roanoke Diversity Center at Peaks Retreat & Adventure Center and enjoy a true summer camp experience. You can cruise on the zipline, weave through the canoe maze, and try to hit the bullseye at the archery range, or chill by the pool. Don’t forget the ice cream social. Lunch […]
Summer P.L.A.Y. Camp
$125
Free Summer Fun at Washington Park
Washington Park (Upper) FREE
EveryBODY Yoga
Historic Fishburn Mansion 714 13th Street SW, Roanoke, VA, United StatesThis 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/
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
Learn to SUP
Carvins Cove Natural Reserve Carvins Cove Natural Reserve(18+, 10+ with adult) Come learn everything you need to know to get started in the exciting sport of Stand Up Paddleboarding. "SUP". Our instructor will help you learn one on one, the proper stance for balance and control, essential paddle strokes and other techniques. Courses will be held on calm water, and no experience […]
$40
Ultimate Frisbee Pickup League
River's Edge Park Rivers Edge Sports ComplexThis 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
Horton Hoops
Horton Park FREE
Summer Senior Club
Historic Fishburn Mansion 714 13th Street SW, Roanoke, VA, United States(55+) Looking to get out and about and make new friends? Join us at the Fishburn Mansion at Mountain View for the summer! For a one-time quarterly fee ($20), you will be able to attend a different event or activity each month. In June, join us for a rousing game of Bingo, make a craft […]
$20
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
Junk in the Trunk Rummage Sale- August 2024 – River’s Edge North
River's Edge Park: North Rivers Edge Park, North(Free to shop!) 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 trash might turn out to be someone else's treasure! The cost to […]
Basics of Finance: What is a budget and why is it important?
Preston Park Recreation Center 3137 Preston Avenue, NW, Roanoke, VA, United States*FREE* Are you interested in learning more about personal finance? This free info session, hosted by Kenny Berrios, Financial Advisor for Edward Jones, will provide a foundation for understanding essential financial concepts such as budgeting. Who should attend: Anyone who wants to gain a better understanding of personal finance Individuals looking to create a budget […]
Free
Outdoor Exploration Camp
(8-11) Get outside this summer with Roanoke Parks and Recreation Outdoor Exploration Camp! This camp is designed to keep your child engaged outside with nature activities from wilderness survival, nature crafts, and river ecology to outdoor recreation like hiking, ropes course, Zipline, caving, climbing, water sports (canoeing, kayaking, tubing or Stand Up Paddle Boarding), archery, […]
$295
Free Summer Fun at Washington Park
Washington Park (Upper) FREE
EveryBODY Yoga
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/
Summer P.L.A.Y. Camp
$125
Ultimate Frisbee Pickup League
River's Edge Park Rivers Edge Sports ComplexThis 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
Frame Drum Workshop- Bodhran, Irish Frame Drum
Historic Fishburn Mansion 714 13th Street SW, Roanoke, VA, United States(12+) Bodhran Drumming Workshop Discover the enchanting rhythms of the Bodhran, an Irish frame drum, in our engaging and community-focused drumming workshop. Led by a compassionate instructor from The Beat Goes On Salem, this class will awaken your inner musician and offer a unique opportunity to connect with others through the universal language of music. […]
Horton Hoops
Horton Park FREE
PLAY-Palooza Back to School Event
Washington Park (Upper) FREE
Goat Yoga: August
Historic Fishburn Mansion 714 13th Street SW, Roanoke, VA, United StatesAre you ready to experience the Greatest Yoga Of All Time? This summer we're playing with goats at GOAT yoga! On the beautiful grounds of the Fishburn Mansion, you can roll out your mat and have some assistance from the therapy goats. There will be meet and greet time before and after the yoga session […]
EveryBODY Yoga
Historic Fishburn Mansion 714 13th Street SW, Roanoke, VA, United StatesThis 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/
Ultimate Frisbee Pickup League
River's Edge Park Rivers Edge Sports ComplexThis 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
Bug & Bat Night at Carvins Cove
Carvins Cove Natural Reserve--Bennett Springs 4300 Carvins Cove Road, Salem, VA, United StatesJoin us at Carvins Cove for some s’mores and science, as our park Naturalists help 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 […]
$15 – $45
Queer Adventure Club Downriver Sup
Join the City of Roanoke and the Roanoke Diversity Center for a downriver float and paddle of the Roanoke River on SUPs (Stand Up Paddleboards). This section of river is very calm, which will give participants the opportunity to get comfortable on the boards during the paddle, whether you want to sit, kneel, or stand. […]
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
EveryBODY Yoga
Historic Fishburn Mansion 714 13th Street SW, Roanoke, VA, United StatesThis 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/
Ultimate Frisbee Pickup League
River's Edge Park Rivers Edge Sports ComplexThis 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
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
EveryBODY Yoga
Historic Fishburn Mansion 714 13th Street SW, Roanoke, VA, United StatesThis 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/
Adult Fall Softball
Huff Lane Park Huff Lane ParkRoanoke’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/
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
Ultimate Frisbee Pickup League
River's Edge Park Rivers Edge Sports ComplexThis 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
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
Historic Fishburn Mansion Tour
Historic Fishburn Mansion 714 13th Street SW, Roanoke, VA, United States $10
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
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
Nature Lab Fall 1 2024 – Upper Elementary
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 […]
Nature Lab: Fall 1 2024 – Middle School & High School
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 […]
Sunset Spin Cyclocross
Fallon Park Fallon ParkCross 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 […]
Ultimate Frisbee Pickup League
River's Edge Park Rivers Edge Sports ComplexThis 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
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 […]
Adult Flag Football
River's Edge Park Rivers Edge Sports ComplexRegistration 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
Bug and Bat Night Carvins Cove
Carvins Cove Carvins CoveJoin 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 […]
PLAY Roanoke Bioblitz Scavenger Hunt
Online Event Online EventIt's a citizen science scavenger hunt! Join Parks & Recreation for our first ever Bioblitz. Using the iNaturalist App, you and your teammates have the goal to catalog as many species of animals, plants, and fungi within city limits in 4 weeks. You can use images, videos, and audio recordings of species with GPS data […]
PLAY PRIDE Softball Fall 2024
River's Edge Park Rivers Edge Sports ComplexJoin us for a Fun Softball League! Calling all open-minded and LGBTQ+ friendly individuals! PLAYRoanoke, in collaboration with the Roanoke Diversity Center and Blue Ridge Pride Sports, is hosting a fun and inclusive softball league on Sunday mornings. Here's how it works: Sign up individually: No need to find a team, we'll take care of […]
EveryBody Yoga 2024 (September/October)
Fishburn Mansion Fishburn MansionThis 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/1757604521437557/
$48
