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, […]
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 […]
(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 […]
Get Lit with Gab is a high-energy cardio and dance fitness program based in Roanoke, Virginia, founded by certified MixxedFit instructor and dance enthusiast Gabbie Carter. Launched in 2023, the program aims to create a supportive and empowering environment where people can feel confident, secure and welcomed while working toward their fitness goals, all while […]
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 […]
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 […]
