Did someone say mimosas? 🥂✨ Get ready for a charming and delicious experience at our Brunch at the Mansion event, hosted inside the elegant Fishburn Mansion at Mountain View! Enjoy a delightful spread of brunch favorites in a beautiful historic setting. Your ticket includes: 🍳 A curated brunch menu featuring classic bites and sweet treats […]
(18+,10+ with adult) There is a mysterious location at Carvins Cove where, legend has it, lost treasure can be found. All those who go looking for the treasure come back empty handed as they do not know where to look. Those who know where to look can’t figure out the clues in time before the […]
📅 Date: Tuesday, April 22nd ⏰ Time: 5:30 pm 📍 Meeting Spot: Mill Mountain Discovery Center You've put in the miles—now it's time to celebrate! Join us for the 100 Miler Finale, where we’ll recognize your dedication, share success stories, and enjoy a fun, active gathering with fellow participants. Whether you walked, ran, biked, or […]
(55+) Looking to get out and about and make new friends? Join us at the Fishburn Mansion at Mountain View for the Winter! For a one-time quarterly fee, you will be able to attend a different event or activity each month. In April, join us for a game day, make a craft with us in […]
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, […]
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 […]
Whether you are a beginner birder or an experienced ornithologist, this low-impact biking tour promises to be an exciting new way to spot Roanoke’s common birds on the greenway. Starting near sunrise when birds are most active – we will pedal along easy trails, stopping along the way to look out for our avian friends […]
(18+, 14+ with Adult) Get ready for an exciting adventure! When most people think of Mountain Lake, they picture the iconic Movie of Dirty Dancing or the mysterious "lake that is sometimes a lake." But did you know that some of the best hiking trails in the state surround this beautiful area? On this trip, […]
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 […]
Historic Garden Week Tour – Lynchburg, VA 🌿 Explore Beautiful Private Homes & Gardens 🌿 Join us for Historic Garden Week in Lynchburg, Virginia! This year’s tour features four private homes and gardens in the charming Rivermont Historic District, along with a visit to the Camp Kum-Ba-Yah Nature Center, an educational treasure in the city. […]
This Short Track Race is a preview of the 2025 Endurance Mountain Bike XCC Championship Course in Roanoke, Va in July, 2025/26. Pre-ride the course at Elmwood Park before the big day! A short track mountain bike race is like the high-intensity sprint version of mountain bike racing. Instead of long endurance courses, short track […]
Are you a person who spends lots time on the water in a canoe, kayak, or standup paddleboard? Would you like to know how to be safer on the water and help a fellow paddler in distress? Consider joining Roanoke City Parks & Rec for a 2 day River Safety and Rescue Course. Over two […]
(18+, 14+ with an adult) Join fellow trail enthusiasts—hikers, bikers, and equestrians—to maintain the trails at Carvins Cove. These workdays will be administered by Roanoke Parks and Recreation and will work on maintenance projects on our current trails. Roanoke Parks and Recreation will provide the tools, just show up with sturdy shoes, water, work gloves, […]
Join Mat Pilates for an effective workout that targets your full body and core. This workout is a combination of strengthening the abdominal wall and targeting muscles in every part of the body. Although this is a low impact workout, you will leave feeling stronger, energetic and more balanced than ever! You’ll notice how toned […]
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 […]
For Mother’s Day, Poems and Coffee will create a heartfelt space to celebrate and honor mothers and mother figures through poetry, music, and community connection. This special event will feature powerful spoken word performances, soulful musical tributes, and personal reflections on the impact of motherhood. Whether sharing a piece about love, sacrifice, or gratitude, artists […]
Million Dollar Quartet – Just in Time for Mother’s Day! 🎶 Experience the electrifying sounds of rock ‘n’ roll history at the Million Dollar Quartet! This high-energy musical tells the story of the legendary 1956 jam session with Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Johnny Cash at Sun Record Studios. Sing along to […]
