Nature Lab: Public Lands
Mill Mountain Discovery Center Mill Mountain Discovery CenterThis 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 […]
DAY TRIP: JOLO Vineyard Wine Tasting & Lunch
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 […]
“Murder in the Mansion” Halloween Murder Mystery
Historic Fishburn Mansion 714 13th Street SW, Roanoke, VA, United StatesJoin 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 […]
Historic Fishburn Mansion Tour
Historic Fishburn Mansion 714 13th Street SW, Roanoke, VA, United StatesTucked 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 […]
DAY TRIP: Barter Theatre Sunday Matinee “Come From Away”
Join us as we travel to Abingdon, VA. to see a heart-warming musical matinee show, at the historical Barter Theatre, “Come From Away”. Based on a true story, the play tells the story of when the world stopped on September 11, 2001, and kind hospitality soared in the isolated town of Gander, Newfoundland. Performance time: […]
Mahjong at the Mansion Series
Historic Fishburn Mansion 714 13th Street SW, Roanoke, VA, United StatesCurious 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 – […]
Fishburn Mansion Music Sessions: Addie Levy
Historic Fishburn Mansion 714 13th Street SW, Roanoke, VA, United StatesCome join us on November 5, 2026 for the first of four brand new music series being held at the historical Fishburn Mansion (Mountain View Mansion). Each session ticket: $15.00 tickets must be purchased in advance through City of Roanoke PLAYRoanoke.com - (tickets will not be sold at the door) Doors open at 5:30pm and […]
Music on the Mountain: Freak Rangers
Mill Mountain Discovery Center Mill Mountain Discovery CenterCity 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 […]
Mill Mountain Advisory Board Meeting
Mill Mountain Discovery Center 2000 J P Fishburn Pkwy,, Roanoke, VA, United States