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 human-powered activity. While based in the Roanoke Valley, you don't have to live in town to join; anyone can participate remotely and have a friend […]
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 voices to connect with each other and to the world around us. The drum we are using is called a Tar, and we have plenty […]
(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 paddling off into the sunset in no time. Equipment and leadership provided. Participants must be able to swim. https://www.facebook.com/events/940842498193270/
Join Roanoke Urban Forestry for this exciting introduction to the practice of Forest Bathing or Shinrin-Yoku. In collaboration with Carilion Community Health and Outreach, participants will learn how to tune their senses to connect with the forest, and how bridging this gap can help improve their mental and physical health. We'll provide a guided walk, […]
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 a delightful spread of brunch favorites in a beautiful historic setting. Your ticket includes: 🍳 A curated brunch menu featuring classic bites and sweet treats […]
(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 empty handed as they do not know where to look. Those who know where to look can’t figure out the clues in time before the […]
📅 Date: Tuesday, April 22nd ⏰ Time: 5:30 pm 📍 Meeting Spot: Mill Mountain Discovery Center You've put in the miles—now it's time to celebrate! Join us for the 100 Miler Finale, where we’ll recognize your dedication, share success stories, and enjoy a fun, active gathering with fellow participants. Whether you walked, ran, biked, or […]
(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 be able to attend a different event or activity each month. In April, join us for a game day, make a craft with us in […]
Tucked away in Roanoke’s historic Mountain View neighborhood sits the Fishburn Mansion, known today as the Mountain View Recreation Center. The 42 room Georgian-Revival mansion was built in 1907 by Junius B. Fishburn, a prominent publisher, banker, entrepreneur, and philanthropist throughout the Roanoke Valley in the first half of the 20th century. During this tour, […]
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 nocturnal insects that we otherwise never get to see, and use highly sensitive microphones […]
