Beat the heat this summer with a cool adventure! At a constant 54°F year-round, Luray Caverns is the largest and most popular cavern system in Eastern America. Discovered in 1878 and designated a Registered Natural Landmark by the National Park Service, these massive underground rooms tower 10 stories high and are filled with dramatic stone […]
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, […]
Come join The Beat Goes on and Roanoke Parks and Recreation for a Drum Circle at Highland Park! Join us at the Highland Park stage from 7:00 pm-9 :00 pm for some soothing sounds and camaraderie! Free to the public. Highland Park is located at 502 Washington Avenue Southwest, Roanoke, VA 24016. https://www.facebook.com/events/635514495792625/
Cross is coming! Roanoke's own GO Cross to be exact! We're partnering with Roanoke Outside to put on a pre-GO Cross race event Wednesday, September 3rd at Fallon Park. Join us for a fun way to help you prepare for race weekend (Sept 13-14). We welcome all types of racers, including those not looking to […]
It's here, the first ever paddle race at Carvins Cove. This event is comprised of 2 races, a 2 mile sprint and a 5 mile distance race. Bring your canoe, kayak, or SUP and race the Cove. Races will be timed and winners will be broken into gender, age, and boat classes. Sign up before […]
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, […]
City of Roanoke Parks and Recreation is excited to bring back one of our favorite event series, Music on the Mountain! 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 […]
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 […]
Grab you camera, and join Play Roanoke for an outdoor photography workshop. This workshop will cover a wide range of topics from general camera knowledge and settings to more specific techniques and styles of outdoor photography. Whether you want to capture dynamic landscapes, freezing wildlife in sharp focus, create that soft image blur of a […]
Sure, you could hike to these trails on your own—but it’d be a long day. Skip the slog and join us for a series of guided hikes into the scenic interior of Carvins Cove. We’ll drive you past the gate and lead you on 4–6 mile adventures through some of the Cove’s most beautiful (and […]
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 time! Equipment and leadership provided. Participants must be able to swim. Please note: Parent or guardian must be present on this trip for participants under age 18. https://www.facebook.com/events/1770567267003009/
