Activities

PLAY Roanoke Bioblitz Scavenger Hunt

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It'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 […]

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Mountain Bike Shuttle to Bryce!

Public Works Public Works

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

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Tai Chi Series

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

(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 […]

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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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Learn to Stand Up Paddleboard

Carvins Cove Carvins Cove

(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 […]

$45
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QAC Hangout

Mill Mountain Discovery Center Mill Mountain Discovery Center

Join Parks & Rec and the Roanoke Diversity Center for a chill fall evening hanging out around a nice bonfire. We will have snacks, drinks, and of course s'mores. As […]

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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 […]

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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Full Moon Night Paddle

(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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Full Moon Night Paddle

Carvins Cove Carvins Cove

(18+,10+ with adult) Experience the magic of Carvin’s Cove like never before! Roanoke’s beloved paddling spot transforms under the enchanting glow of a full moon on our special nighttime kayaking […]

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QAC Moonlight Paddle

Carvins Cove Carvins Cove

(18+, 10 with an adult) Join Parks & Rec and the Roanoke Diversity Center for a rare chance to paddle Carvins Cove under the light of a full moon. https://www.facebook.com/events/384346754685642/

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Outdoor Photography Workshop: Water

Grab you camera and join a professional photographer for in person, in the field instruction. This workshop will cover photographing water in different ways. Whether you want to get that […]

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Nature’s Bounty Hike

Mill Mountain Discovery Center Mill Mountain Discovery Center

Join Parks & Rec Naturalists for a guided hike on Mill Mountain to appreciate nature's bounty. Indigenous people values, "plant signatures," when foraging wild edibles. This was the belief that […]

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Nature’s Bounty Hike

Join Parks & Rec Naturalists for a guided hike on Mill Mountain to appreciate nature's bounty. Indigenous people values, "plant signatures," when foraging wild edibles. This was the belief that […]

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Finesse Your Food + Nutrition

Fishburn Mansion Fishburn Mansion

($15) Learn how to calculate your calories based on your health & wellness goals with Certified Nutritionist, Taylor O'Lynn, owner of TomorrowFitness LLC. Masterclass includes using a food scale, tracking […]

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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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PLAY IN PROGRESS (Master Plan) – Community Input Meeting

belmont library 1101 Morningside St SE, Roanoke, VA, United States

Join us to shape the future of Roanoke's Parks and Recreation! The Parks and Recreation department is seeking your input as we update our five-year master plan. Your feedback will […]

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Sunset Kayak Excursion

(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 […]

$45
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Paint By Numbers in the Park: Fall Theme

(12+) Jump into nature with Paint By Numbers in the Park at the Historic Fishburn Mansion! Dive into an artsy evening in a 42-room Georgian revival mansion that was built […]

$25
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Pints and Poses – September 2024

Blindhouse Beer Company Blindhouse Beer Company

Embark on a sensory journey at Blindhouse Beer with our Pints and Poses event! Join us at Blindhouse Beer for a soulful hour of yoga, followed by a celebration of […]

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Morningside Short Track XC Bash

Morningside Park Morningside Park

Morningside Short Track XC Mountain Bike Bash promises an adrenaline-packed spectacle as riders power up steep, punchy climbs to muscle for position before plunging into twisty, roller-coaster-style single track. The […]

$30
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