Paddle the James River and explore the ecosystem of one of Virginia longest River. While on the river instructors will point out wildlife, teach you how to read the river and its currents, and help you catch some of the smallest river residents that indicate the rivers health. https://www.facebook.com/events/24265169136409006/
(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 crafts, and river ecology to outdoor recreation like hiking, ropes course, Zipline, caving, climbing, water sports (canoeing, kayaking, tubing or Stand Up Paddle Boarding), archery, […]
Everyone loves the thrill of riding downhill on perfectly groomed trails, hitting sick berms, and getting gnarly! But let's face it, before the downhill rush, there's the uphill climb. Luckily, Bryce Sky Resort makes ascending a breeze with their ski lift! Plus, Play Roanoke has you covered with a shuttle service to transport you and […]
Feeling lucky? Join us for a full day of excitement at the newly opened Caesars Virginia Casino & Resort in Danville, VA! With over 1,300 slot machines, 85 live table games, 24 electronic table games, a WSOP poker room, and a Caesars Sportsbook, there's something for every player. Not a gambler? Indulge in luxury with […]
Royal Eras at Mountain View Mansion Presented by Whimsical Wishes Step into a world of royalty and nostalgia with Royal Eras at Mountain View Mansion, a magical 3-part series hosted by the enchanting characters of Whimsical Wishes! Travel through three beloved princess eras—each one themed to reflect its unique decade with era-specific snacks, crafts, games, […]
(12-14) Get outside this summer with Roanoke Parks and Recreation Big Adventure Camp! We’ve created a new summer camp experience geared toward different, more challenging excursions for older youth. While similar to Outdoor Exploration Camp, we’ll be exploring different venues and building various adventure skills for a new engaging experience. If you are not familiar […]
Join Parks & Rec on an overnight trip to James River State Park, an International Dark Sky Site, to view the Perseid Metoer Shower. Once we arrive at the park, we plan to set up camp and explore while the sun is setting, but the real reason we are there is to explore nature after […]
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 roll out your mat and have some assistance from the therapy goats. There will be meet and greet time before and after the yoga session […]
