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 […]
🌟 Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025 🌟 Time: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM 🌟 Departing From: City of Roanoke Public Works Bldg. (1802 Courtland Rd, NE) Sick of the same old grocery runs? Let’s shake things up! 🛍️ Grab your tote bags, hop on our comfy transit van, and take a mini road trip with […]
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+, 8+ with an adult) Grab you camera, and join Play Roanoke for an outdoor photography workshop. This workshop will cover a wide range of topics from general camera knowledge and settings to more specific techniques and styles of outdoor photography. Whether you want to capture dynamic landscapes, freezing wildlife in sharp focus, create that […]
(18 months – 5 years) Run! Bike! SPLASH! Get ready for the cutest and most exciting event you will see at Elmwood Park this spring! Ages 2 to 5 years old will compete in their very own triathlon. Each competitor will run, bike, and splash their way to the finish line. Participants will need to […]
We’re celebrating National Kids to Parks Day with Adventures in Elmwood, our FREE Triple Feature Movie Extravaganza! Spend Saturday in one of the 51 parks in the city and then head to Elmwood Park on Sunday for a day of movies and adventure! TRIPLE FEATURE: 12:30pm – Moana 2 2:30pm – The Goonies 4:30pm […]
Designated as a Tree City USA, Roanoke is home to 158 species of trees that span 13,146 acres of tree canopy. During this tour, learn about our urban tree canopy from the Roanoke Parks and Recreation Urban Forestry team. Visit many of the oldest and noteworthy trees in the area and learn why they play […]
Roanoke Parks and Recreation is gearing up for the return of Roanoke’s Youth mountain biking race. This mountain bike race is aimed at novice riders from ages 2 to 14. Riders will compete on a short, spectator-friendly course against youth their own age and skill level. Medals will be awarded to the top three kids […]
This inclusive yoga class is designed to meet the needs of EveryBODY type. We will modify yoga poses to fit your body’s needs and relax with breathing techniques while stretching comfort zones. This will be a 4 week series. Instructor: Mel Rolfes June 2nd, June 9th, June 16th and June 23rd 5:45 pm-6:45 pm https://www.facebook.com/events/1827226098030604/
🎴 Mahjong at the Mansion –Beginners Lessons! Every Friday Morning| Fishburn Mansion Curious about Mahjong? May is the perfect time to learn this wildly popular and strategic game in a relaxed, beginner-friendly setting! Led by Katherine Arney, owner of Star City Mahjong, this instructional series walks you through everything you need to know — no […]
Join us as we travel in the T + T van to Patrick Henry’s Red Hill National Monument in Brookneal, VA. Red Hill was the last home and burial site of the American patriot Patrick Henry. Our group will be greeted by Patrick Henry Jolly, the 5th great-grandson of Patrick Henry, who will guide us […]
(18+, 16+ with adult) Bryce Sky Resort simplifies uphill climbs with a ski lift, allowing for more time to enjoy downhill trails and thrilling experiences. Plus, Play Roanoke has you covered with a shuttle service to transport you and your bike to Bryce for the day. This is the perfect opportunity for beginners to dive […]
Join us on May 31st for Wickets & Wine, a fundraiser to benefit the preservation of the historic Fishburn Mansion at Mountain View. Step back in time and play croquet, drink wine (ages 21+), tour the historic mansion, and more! Every participant will be provided lunch. Come dressed in period or croquet attire and you […]
