Activities

2025 Roanoke 100 Miler

The Roanoke 100 Miler Challenge invites participants from near and far to commit to walking, running, or hiking 100 miles in 100 days, or substituting a mile with a 30-minute […]

$10 – $20
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Nature Lab: Winter 2

Mill Mountain Discovery Center Mill Mountain Discovery Center

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 […]

$75
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Wilderness First Aid

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

(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 […]

$375
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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 […]

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Middle Eastern Tambourine Workshop

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

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 […]

$45
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Sunset Kayaking at Carvins Cove

Carvins Cove Natural Reserve Carvins Cove Natural Reserve

(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 […]

$45
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Mimosas at the Mansion

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

Did someone say mimosas? 🥂✨ Get ready for a charming and delicious experience at our Brunch at the Mansion event, hosted inside the elegant Fishburn Mansion at Mountain View! Enjoy […]

$35
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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 […]

$55
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Spring 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 Winter! For a one-time quarterly fee, you will […]

$30
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Bug & Bat Night at Mill Mountain Discovery Center

Mill Mountain Discovery Center Mill Mountain Discovery Center

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 […]

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Birding Biking Tour

Roanoke River Greenway, Roanoke, VA, United States Roanoke River Greenway, Roanoke, VA, United States

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 […]

$25
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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 summer we're playing with goats at GOAT yoga! On the beautiful grounds of the Fishburn Mansion, you can […]

$35
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Short Track Preview at Elmwood Park

Elmwood Park--Downtown Roanoke Elmwood Park--Downtown Roanoke

This Short Track Race is a preview of the 2025 Endurance Mountain Bike XCC Championship Course in Roanoke, Va in July, 2025/26. Pre-ride the course at Elmwood Park before the […]

$15
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ACA River Safety & Rescue

Wasena Park Wasena Park

Are you a person who spends lots time on the water in a canoe, kayak, or standup paddleboard? Would you like to know how to be safer on the water […]

$125
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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 […]

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Pilates- Mobility with Meghan

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

Join Mat Pilates for an effective workout that targets your full body and core. This workout is a combination of strengthening the abdominal wall and targeting muscles in every part […]

$55
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Bug & Bat Night at Fishburn Park

Fishburn Park Brambleton Ave SW, Roanoke, VA, United States

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 […]

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Birding Bike Tour

Roanoke River Greenway, Roanoke, VA, United States Roanoke River Greenway, Roanoke, VA, United States

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 […]

$25
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Outdoor Photography Workshop

Mill Mountain Discovery Center Mill Mountain Discovery Center

(18+, 8+ with an adult) Grab you camera, and join Play Roanoke for an outdoor photography workshop. This workshop will cover a wide range of topics from general camera knowledge […]

$45
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Tiny Tot Tri!

Elmwood Park Elmwood Park

(18 months – 5 years) Run! Bike! SPLASH! Get ready for the cutest and most exciting event you will see at Elmwood Park this spring! Ages 2 to 5 years […]

$15
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Kids to Parks Day: Adventures in Elmwood

Elmwood Park Elmwood Park

  We’re celebrating National Kids to Parks Day with Adventures in Elmwood, our FREE Triple Feature Movie Extravaganza! Spend Saturday in one of the 51 parks in the city and […]

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Roanoke City Tree Tour

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

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 […]

$10
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Youth Mountain Bike Race

Morningside Park Morningside Park

Roanoke Parks and Recreation is gearing up for the return of Roanoke’s Youth mountain biking race. This mountain bike race is aimed at novice riders from ages 2 to 14. […]

$5
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Drum Circle with The Beat Goes On

Highland Park Highland Park

Come join The Beat Goes on and Roanoke Parks and Recreation for a Drum Circle at Highland Park! Join us at the Highland Park stage from 7:00 pm-9 :00 pm […]

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Shuttle to Bryce Mountain Bike Park

(18+, 16+ with adult) Bryce Sky Resort simplifies uphill climbs with a ski lift, allowing for more time to enjoy downhill trails and thrilling experiences. Plus, Play Roanoke has you […]

$30
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