In addition to providing big annual events like Freedom Festival and the GO Outside Festival, we also offer a variety of fun community events throughout the year!

Opportunities include live music events, Princess Parties, Junk in the Trunk Rummage Sale, Murder Mystery parties, Mimosas at the Mansion, Wickets & Wine, and many more! See details below.

Upcoming Halloween Events:
“Murder in the Mansion” Halloween Murder Mystery Event
Haunted Rec Center
Masquerade at the Mansion
Trunk or Treat at Eureka Park

 

Murder in the Mansion

“Murder in the Mansion” Halloween Murder Mystery Event
📅 Sunday, October 25, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Historic Fishburn Mansion
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 collective detective skills.
 

Haunted Rec Center

Haunted Rec Center
📅 Wednesday, October 28 from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📅 Thursday, October 29 from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📅 Friday, October 30 from 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Grandin Court Rec Center
Experience a haunting experience designed for ages 16+ at the Grandin Court Rec Center. Free, no sign up required! 
 

Masquerade at the Mansion

Masquerade at the Mansion
📅 Friday, October 30, 2026
🕐 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Historic Fishburn Mansion
Step into a night of mystery, elegance, and unforgettable fun at the Mansion! Dress to impress, hide your identity behind your most glamorous mask, and get ready for an evening filled with music, dancing, drinks, and surprises around every corner!
 

Trunk or Treat

Trunk or Treat at Eureka Park
📅 Saturday, October 31, 2026
🕐 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Eureka Park
Join us for a fun and festive neighborhood Trunk or Treat at Eureka Park! 👻🎃🚗🕸️🍬 Dress in costume and celebrate Halloween with us on October 31 from 2-4 PM. All are welcome for this fun community event with tricks, treats, and good times. Let’s make it a SPOOKTACULAR event together!
 

Fall-O-The-Light

Fall-O-The-Light: An Evening of Disc Golf, Music, and Food
📅 Wednesday, November 4, 2026
🕐 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Eureka Park
 

Join PLAY Roanoke to celebrate Daylight Savings Time with an evening of Disc Golf (including a glow round after dark), music by Star City Swag, and food provided by El Muchacho Alegre. No registration required, just show up, participate, and enjoy!

Fishburn Mansion Music Sessions

Fishburn Mansion Music Sessions
📅 Thursday, November 5, 2026
🕐 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Historic Fishburn Mansion
 

Co-hosted by Friends of the Blue Ridge and Friends of Mountain View, this 4-part music series will be held monthly at the Historic Fishburn Mansion. November featured artist: Addie Levy

$15.00 (tickets must be purchased in advance, they will not be sold at the door). Doors open at 5:30 PM and performance starts at 6:00 PM. Food & Beverages will be available for purchase. Must present valid ID to purchase alcoholic beverages.

Music on the Mountain: Freak Rangers

Music on the Mountain
📅 Sunday, November 8, 2026
🕐 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Mill Mountain Discovery Center
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 for the whole family to enjoy!
Music: Freak Rangers
Bring your family and friends and enjoy an amazing evening on Mill Mountain!
*This event is free to attend. Beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages, and snacks will be available for purchase.
 
 
 

Fishburn Mansion Music Sessions

Fishburn Mansion Music Sessions
📅 Thursday, December 3, 2026
🕐 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Historic Fishburn Mansion
 

Co-hosted by Friends of the Blue Ridge and Friends of Mountain View, this 4-part music series will be held monthly at the Historic Fishburn Mansion. December featured artist: Justin Golden

$15.00 (tickets must be purchased in advance, they will not be sold at the door). Doors open at 5:30 PM and performance starts at 6:00 PM. Food & Beverages will be available for purchase. Must present valid ID to purchase alcoholic beverages.

Mimosas at the Mansion

Details below pertain to previous event. Stay tuned for 2027 details.

Mimosas at the Mansion
📅 Saturday, May 9, 2026
🕐 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Historic Fishburn Mansion
 
Did someone say mimosas? Join us for a brunch event at the Fishburn Mansion at Mountain View! Your ticket will include some brunch food favorites and every participant will get a free mimosa (ages 21+) or sample a selection of teas. After brunch, you’ll be able to tour the Fishburn Mansion and learn about the history of this 42-room home. A cash/card bar will be available for additional mimosas! $35/person.
 

PLAY-Palooza Summer Celebration

Details below pertain to previous event. Stay tuned for 2027 details.

PLAY-Palooza Summer Celebration
📅 Saturday, May 30, 2026
🕐 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Fallon Park Pool
 

Families are invited to join PLAY Roanoke for our PLAY-Palooza summer celebration! This year, PLAY-Palooza will kickoff the summer season and opening day for Fallon Park Pool!

Join us on May 30 from 10 AM – 2 PM for festivities including a rock climbing wall, DJ, games, food truck, vendors, and more. The best part? FREE entry to Fallon Park Pool (details below)! We look forward to celebrating summer with the community for this free, family-friendly event!