Activities

Wickets and Wine – Croquet Event at the Fishburn Mansion

Save the date for Wine and Wickets. This croquet tournament and event will benefit the preservation and restoration of historic Mountain View. Stay tuned for more information and the registration link! Hosted by the Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation and the Friends of Mountain View. https://www.facebook.com/events/181524661316439/

$50
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Kids to Parks Day: Elmwood Movie Night

We’re celebrating National Kids to Parks Day with our 2nd Annual Elmwood Movie Night! Spend the day in one of the 64 parks in the city and then head over to Elmwood Park that evening for fun & FREE family movie night! Join Parks and Recreation at 7:00pm for the start of the movie. Gates […]

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Tiny Tot Tri!

(18 months – 5 years) Run! Bike! SPLASH! Get ready for the cutest and most exciting event you will see at Elwood Park this spring! Ages 2 to 5 years old will compete in their very own triathlon. Each competitor will run, bike, and splash their way to the finish line. Participants will need to […]

$15
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Yoga in the Parks: Smith Park

($20) Join us for an hour of yoga in a beautiful outdoor setting each month in April, May, and June! Led by Krystine Smith from Peak Music and Wellness, these sessions are perfect for all levels, from beginner to experienced yogis. What to bring: Yoga mat (or we will have some available) Water bottle Come […]

$20
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Roanoke City Tree Tour

Designated as a Tree City USA, Roanoke is home to 158 species of trees that span 13,146 acres of tree canopy. During this tour, learn about our urban tree canopy from the Roanoke Parks and Recreation Urban Forestry team. Visit many of the oldest and noteworthy trees in the area and learn why they play […]

$15
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Learn to Stand Up Paddle Board

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
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Paint By Numbers in the Park: Mason Mill Park

Mason Mill Park 1900 Mason Mill Rd NE, Roanoke, VA

(12+) Jump into nature with Paint By Numbers in the Park at Mason Mill Park! Dive into an artsy afternoon surrounded by outdoor zen. Participants will receive a paint-by-numbers canvas and kit – it's time to play Picasso! Take your time and finish at your own pace. Don't miss this whimsically creative escapade! Canvas theme: […]

$25
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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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Bug & Bat Night

Join us at Mill Mountain Park 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 […]

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Hoop Hole Hike

Waterfalls! Creek Crossings! Rock Hopping! Get your toes wet this spring with this advanced 3.2 mile hike surrounded by blooming rhododendrons. Hoop Hole Loop will take us along (and sometimes through) Hipes Branch Creek, past several small waterfalls, and up 748ft of elevation along the way. Program fee includes transportation and leadership. Note: this hike […]

$30
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Roanoke River Evening Paddle

(18+, 12+ with adult) Jump start your outdoor adventures this spring with an evening paddle along the Roanoke River. We’ll paddle right through the heart of Roanoke, passing several of our local parks and neighborhoods along the way. All equipment, leadership and shuttle transportation are provided. Participants must be able to swim. Please note: Parent […]

$45
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Fishburn Mansion Crafting Social

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

($10) 🎉🎨 Get ready to craft, chat, and create at the most fabulous crafting social in town – right in the historic Fishburn Mansion! Join us once a month for 1.5 hours of pure crafting joy where you can bring whatever project you're working on and let your creativity soar! 🏰 Picture this: the elegant […]

$10
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Intermediate Crochet

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

($55) This course is designed for intermediate-level crocheters. Prior familiarity with essential stitches such as single crochet, slip stitch, and half double crochet is strongly recommended. If you haven't yet mastered these stitches, we encourage you to enroll in our Introduction to Crochet (Tote-ally Quirky Tote) beginner course, also available. Get ready to master the […]

$55
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Queer Adventure Club: New River Trail Ride & Dine

Join City of Roanoke Parks & Rec Staff and the Roanoke Diversity Center on a bike ride along the gorgeous New River Trail. This 57 mile long Rails to Trails project stretches from Galax to Pulaski. We will be biking a 15 mile section from Foster Falls to the Hiawassee River Bridge. This trail is […]

$50
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Outdoor Photography: Introduction to Outdoor Photography

If you love the outdoors and always keep a camera handy, this workshop is for you. Join our instructors and photography teacher Stephanie Klein-Davis to learn how to increase the quality of your photography. Whether you shoot with a camera phone, a DSLR, or a modern mirrorless camera, this workshop will cover topics to make […]

$55
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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
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Parks & Rec How To: Go Camping With Confidence

Have you ever wanted to go camping in one of the many wilderness areas around Roanoke, but you felt you didn’t know what to bring or how to set it up? Have you had a disastrous camping experience in the past? Well Parks & Rec is here to help. In this workshop, our instructors will […]

$20
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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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Trail Work at Mill Mountain

Mill Mountain Riverland Road Trailhead Mill Mountain Riverland Road Trailhead

(18+, 14+ with an adult) Join fellow trail enthusiasts—hikers, bikers, and equestrians—to maintain the trails at Mill Mountain. 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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(Kids Version!) Melodies & Masterpieces: A Taylor Swift Night

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

($25, 5+ y/o) Unleash your inner Swiftie! Join us for "Melodies & Masterpieces: A Taylor Swift Night," where you'll create your own masterpiece – a Taylor-themed friendship bracelet – and belt out your favorite hits during an epic karaoke party. It's a night of creativity, singalongs, and celebrating all things Taylor Swift! https://www.facebook.com/events/1665092080905806/

$25
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Melodies & Masterpieces: A Taylor Swift Night

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

($25) Unleash your inner Swiftie! Join us for "Melodies & Masterpieces: A Taylor Swift Night," where you'll create your own masterpiece – a paint-by-numbers Taylor Swift tour poster – and belt out your favorite hits during an epic karaoke party. It's a night of creativity, singalongs, and celebrating all things Taylor Swift! https://www.facebook.com/events/282613074817757/

$25
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Queer Adventure Club: Wild Caving

Join City of Roanoke Parks & Rec and The Roanoke Diversity Center for a truly unique experience. We are going wild caving. Virginia is home to more 4,000 caves and caverns. Wild caving means no lights but the ones you bring, no marked paths, no hand rails, but loads of adventure. Our guides will take […]

$55
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Goat Yoga

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

Are you ready to experience the Greatest yoga Of All Time? This spring we're bringing back GOAT yoga! It's not too late to sign up for this weekend's class! On the beautiful grounds of the Fishburn Mansion you can roll out your mat and have some interaction with some TheraGoats. These goats and their herd-mates […]

$35
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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
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Queer Adventure Club: Mill Mountain Hang Out & Tie Dye

What better way to round out the Summer kick-off of Queer Adventure Club than to hang out around a bonfire and enjoy the community we built over the course of PRIDE Month. Join Roanoke City Parks & Rec and the Roanoke Diversity Center for a chill night of S'mores, drinks, and tie dye. We have […]

$10
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Youth Athletics Signing Day

Come join us for an in-person registration event for Fall Athletics at Buffalo Wild Wings. This event will allow you showcase your team pride with a national signing day-style photo-op and atmosphere. Great way to kick off the upcoming fall sports season for the Southeast & Southwest region! https://www.facebook.com/events/1139922417114875/

FREE
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2024 Adult Kickball

River's Edge Park Rivers Edge Sports Complex

Register your team today for Roanoke's only adult kickball league. Rules are similar to both baseball and softball with a maximum of 11 players on the field. Teams are guaranteed nine games (eight regular season games and one postseason tournament game). Space is limited, so register today to reserve your team's spot! All participants must […]

$250
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Outdoor Photography: Landscapes

Join our instructors and photography Rich Davis on a hike with the focus on photographing landscapes. This photo trip will cover topics such as, when and how to use a tripod, how to compose a compelling shot, and adjusting your camera settings on the fly, because conditions in the outdoors can change quickly. Register at […]

$55
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Youth Athletic Signing Day

Come join us for an in-person registration event for Fall Athletics at Buffalo Wild Wings. This event will allow you showcase your team pride with a national signing day-style photo-op and atmosphere. Great way to kick off the upcoming fall sports season for the Northeast & Northwest region! https://www.facebook.com/events/842281221294751/

FREE
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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
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Summer Floatilla

The annual Roanoke River floatilla to Starr Hill Brewery is back again! This year's event will be co-hosted by Get2KnowNoke and Roanoke Outside Foundation. This year's float will be Wednesday after-hours starting at 5pm from Roanoke Mountain Adventures (RMA) in Wasena. This is a "bring whatever floats" kind of event - inflatable couches, giant ducks, […]

FREE
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Summer Lacrosse Clinic

River's Edge Park Rivers Edge Sports Complex

Roanoke City Parks and Recreation, in partnership with 460 Lacrosse and RVLA, are offering a FREE youth lacrosse clinic. This lacrosse clinic is a great opportunity to grow lacrosse in our area and expose a diverse group of youth to this sport. We will have college, high school and recreation level coaches and athletes facilitating […]

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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Advanced Beginner Crochet: Just Zip It!

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

Welcome to "Just Zip It: Alpine Crochet Pouches," an advanced beginner crochet course designed to elevate your crochet skills with a fun, functional, and fashionable project! Over the span of four engaging sessions, you'll learn how to create a stylish zippered pouch using the beautiful alpine stitch worked in the round. We'll explore two different […]

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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 […]

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Brazilian Soccer Summer Camp

River's Edge Park Rivers Edge Sports Complex

(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, […]

$99 – $235
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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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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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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
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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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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
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Event Series EveryBODY Yoga

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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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 […]

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Bug & Bat Night at Wasena Park

Wasena Park 1119 Wiley Drive SW, Roanoke, VA, United States

Join 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
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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 […]

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