In addition to providing big annual events like Freedom Festival and the GO Outside Festival, we also offer a variety of fun community events throughout the year!

Opportunities include live music events, Princess Parties, Junk in the Trunk Rummage Sale, Murder Mystery parties, Mimosas at the Mansion, Wickets & Wine, and many more! See details below.

Royal Eras Princess Party

Royal Eras Princess Party: The 2010s Era
📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
🕐 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Historic Fishburn Mansion
 

Join us for the third and final event in the Royal Eras series as we journey into the adventurous world of the 2010s! Rapunzel, Tiana, and Moana invite you to a royal playdate inspired by a decade filled with lanterns, ocean adventures, beignets, unforgettable songs, and magical new stories.

Set sail, follow the floating lanterns, and dream big with these inspiring princesses for an afternoon of adventure, music, and magical memories!

Fishburn Mansion Music Sessions

Fishburn Mansion Music Sessions
📅 Thursday, October 1, 2026
🕐 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Historic Fishburn Mansion
 

Co-hosted by Friends of the Blue Ridge and Friends of Mountain View, this 4-part music series will be held monthly at the Historic Fishburn Mansion. October featured artists: Ashlee Watkins & Andrew Small 

$15.00 (tickets must be purchased in advance, they will not be sold at the door). Doors open at 5:30 PM and performance starts at 6:00 PM. Food & Beverages will be available for purchase. Must present valid ID to purchase alcoholic beverages.

Music on the Mountain: Mudpuppy

Music on the Mountain
📅 Sunday, October 11, 2026
🕐 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Mill Mountain Discovery Center
Join us at the Mill Mountain Discovery Center for an evening of great music and delicious food. Each month will highlight a new musician, host a new food truck, and have crafts and activities for the whole family to enjoy!
Music: Mudpuppy
Bring your family and friends and enjoy an amazing evening on Mill Mountain!
*This event is free to attend. Beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages, and snacks will be available for purchase.
 
 
 

Murder in the Mansion

“Murder in the Mansion” Halloween Murder Mystery Event
📅 Sunday, October 25, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Historic Fishburn Mansion
Join Jump into Mystery for a Halloween whodunnit at The Historic Fishburn Mansion.
 
This will be an interactive murder mystery event where each participant will play a character, interrogate suspects, and solve the clues. In the end, you will decide who committed the Murder in the Mansion by using your collective detective skills.
 

Fishburn Mansion Music Sessions

Fishburn Mansion Music Sessions
📅 Thursday, November 5, 2026
🕐 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Historic Fishburn Mansion
 

Co-hosted by Friends of the Blue Ridge and Friends of Mountain View, this 4-part music series will be held monthly at the Historic Fishburn Mansion. November featured artist: Addie Levy

$15.00 (tickets must be purchased in advance, they will not be sold at the door). Doors open at 5:30 PM and performance starts at 6:00 PM. Food & Beverages will be available for purchase. Must present valid ID to purchase alcoholic beverages.

Music on the Mountain: Freak Rangers

Music on the Mountain
📅 Sunday, November 8, 2026
🕐 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Mill Mountain Discovery Center
Join us at the Mill Mountain Discovery Center for an evening of great music and delicious food. Each month will highlight a new musician, host a new food truck, and have crafts and activities for the whole family to enjoy!
Music: Freak Rangers
Bring your family and friends and enjoy an amazing evening on Mill Mountain!
*This event is free to attend. Beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages, and snacks will be available for purchase.
 
 
 

Fishburn Mansion Music Sessions

Fishburn Mansion Music Sessions
📅 Thursday, December 3, 2026
🕐 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Historic Fishburn Mansion
 

Co-hosted by Friends of the Blue Ridge and Friends of Mountain View, this 4-part music series will be held monthly at the Historic Fishburn Mansion. December featured artist: Justin Golden

$15.00 (tickets must be purchased in advance, they will not be sold at the door). Doors open at 5:30 PM and performance starts at 6:00 PM. Food & Beverages will be available for purchase. Must present valid ID to purchase alcoholic beverages.

Mimosas at the Mansion

Details below pertain to previous event. Stay tuned for 2027 details.

Mimosas at the Mansion
📅 Saturday, May 9, 2026
🕐 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Historic Fishburn Mansion
 
Did someone say mimosas? Join us for a brunch event at the Fishburn Mansion at Mountain View! Your ticket will include some brunch food favorites and every participant will get a free mimosa (ages 21+) or sample a selection of teas. After brunch, you’ll be able to tour the Fishburn Mansion and learn about the history of this 42-room home. A cash/card bar will be available for additional mimosas! $35/person.
 

PLAY-Palooza Summer Celebration

Details below pertain to previous event. Stay tuned for 2027 details.

PLAY-Palooza Summer Celebration
📅 Saturday, May 30, 2026
🕐 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Fallon Park Pool
 

Families are invited to join PLAY Roanoke for our PLAY-Palooza summer celebration! This year, PLAY-Palooza will kickoff the summer season and opening day for Fallon Park Pool!

Join us on May 30 from 10 AM – 2 PM for festivities including a rock climbing wall, DJ, games, food truck, vendors, and more. The best part? FREE entry to Fallon Park Pool (details below)! We look forward to celebrating summer with the community for this free, family-friendly event!