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 […]
Join fellow trail enthusiasts to maintain and build new trail! These workdays are led by Roanoke Parks and Recreation, and we will work on both maintenance projects and new construction. We provide the tools, you just need to show up with sturdy shoes, water, work gloves, and some excitement to create and maintain trails! Sign […]
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 us for the Hush & Rush Pickleball Classic at Shrine Hill Park! This free pickleball event is a great opportunity to enjoy a day of friendly competition, get active, and connect with other local players. Teams will compete throughout the event in a fun, tournament-style format. A minimum of 8 teams is required, with […]
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 […]
