Discover one of Virginia’s best-kept secrets with Roanoke Parks & Recreation on a guided hike to Pete’s Cave Trail in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests. This 6.4-mile out-and-back journey offers ridge-top views, fern-filled forests, and a fun scramble through massive boulders at the “cave.” Perfect for those seeking a moderate challenge and a […]
Join our low-impact hiking group designed especially for active adults aged 50 and over. Senior Summits offers leisure-paced hikes led by experienced guides, perfect for those who enjoy the outdoors without the rush. Each Senior Summits season brings the opportunity to explore different scenic areas throughout Roanoke and its neighboring regions. Participants must be in […]
Curious about Mahjong? It's the perfect time to learn this wildly popular and strategic game in a relaxed, beginner-friendly setting! Led by Katherine & Meredith, Instructors for Star City Mahjong, this instructional series walks you through everything you need to know — no experience required! 10AM- 12PM $65.00 for all 3 classes: Week 1 – […]
A group of writers gathers on a dark and stormy night to tell the scariest stories they can imagine. From that challenge, Frankenstein is born. David Catkin's haunting stage adaptation of the novel that defined Gothic Horror. The story tells of how a brilliant young scientist, Victor Frankenstein, becomes determined to unlock the secret to […]
Three days of free outdoor sports, films, and live music await in Roanoke, aka the nation’s friendliest outdoor community. What to expect: Don’t hang back! Dive right in and paddle, climb, bike, hike, dance, run, eat, drink, and party. All three days overflow with free opportunities for you to get hands-on with your favorite outdoor […]
This special session of Nature Lab highlights the importance of Virginia's public lands. This 5-week program introduces conservation concepts, explains how public lands are managed, and celebrates the unique natural spaces found throughout our state. 🔹Ages 8-12 🔹Courses held on Wednesdays from 9-11 AM 🔹Meeting weekly from October 21 to November 18 🔹Based at the […]
JOLO Vineyard Wine Tasting & Lunch + Chocolate Factory Visit Mt. Pilot, NC & Meadows of Dan, VA A fall adventure filled with leaf-peeping, chocolate tasting, and award-winning wine sipping! Nancy’s Chocolate Factory – Meadows of Dan - famous homemade fudge & truffles. free samples, too! JOLO Winery & Vineyards – Pilot Mountain, NC Opened […]
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 all of your collective detective […]
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 guided tour […]
