Youth Mountain Bike Race
Roanoke Parks and Recreation is gearing up for the return of Roanoke’s FREE mountain biking race. This Youth Mountain Biking Race is aimed at novice riders from ages 2 to […]
Free
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2024 Adult Softball Begins!
Sign your team up or get on our “Need a Player” list for the city’s largest adult athletic program! Teams play 10 regular-season games plus double-elimination tournament play. Register by […]
$450.00
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; […]
$78
Beginner Crochet: Tote-ally Quirky Tote
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 […]
$55
Música do Círculo – Circle Music Workshop
Circle Music (Música do Círculo) is a form of community singing that was pioneered by Brazilian musicians and songleaders in São Paulo, Brazil (Zuza Gonçalves, Ronaldo Crispim, and Pedro Consorte). […]
Free
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 […]
$20
Senior Summits Low-Impact Hiking Club at Poor Mountain
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 […]
$20.00
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; […]
$78
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 […]
$15
Grayson Highlands Bouldering
(18+, 12+ with adult) Join our crew of experienced staff on a trip to Grayson Highlands for world class bouldering, wild ponies, and gorgeous hiking views. This unique experience offers […]
$75
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 […]
$50
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 […]
FREE
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 […]
$15
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 […]
$20
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 […]
$15
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 […]
$40
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 […]
$25
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 […]
$25
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 […]
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 […]
$30
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 […]
$45
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 […]
$10
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 […]
$55
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 […]
$50
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 […]
$55
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 […]
$295
Horton Hoops
Horton Park FREE
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 […]
$20
Summer P.L.A.Y. Camp
$125
Free Summer Fun at Washington Park
Washington Park (Upper) 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
Horton Hoops
Horton Park FREE
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 […]
FREE
(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 […]
$25
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 […]
$25
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 […]
$55
Goat Yoga
Historic Fishburn Mansion 714 13th Street SW, Roanoke, VA, United StatesAre 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 […]
$35
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 […]
$295
Summer P.L.A.Y. Camp
$125
Free Summer Fun at Washington Park
Washington Park (Upper) FREE
Horton Hoops
Horton Park FREE
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 […]
$10
