Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism
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Tuesday May 6 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Paint Night - Spring Scene
Discover your artistry in an evening of painting fun! All supplies will be included to create a colorful and vibrant spring scene on canvas. Guidance will be provided throughout, but creative liberties are always welcome! Instructor: Gwyn Hall https://roanokecountypa......More
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Wednesday May 7 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT
Barre
Warm up your joints and feel the burn! Build and use deep core muscles to broaden your flexibility, build better balance, and to control your movement in the studio and beyond. Appropriate for all fitness levels. https://roanokecountyparks.com/calendar.aspx?EID=18621
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Wednesday May 7 4:15pm - 5:15pm EDT
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Wednesday May 7 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Quilting for Beginners: Lap or Baby Blanket
Learn all of the quilting basics to complete a quilt top in this hands-on beginner class. Students will be responsible for bringing basic quilting tools and a functional sewing machine that has been cleaned/oiled and serviced by a technician within the last year. Full......More
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Thursday May 8 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Printmaking & More!
Carve, coat, and press your way through this art form that dates back to the middle ages. Experiment with patterns, colors, and different kinds of paper. Materials provided. Instructor Lauren Walke https://roanokecountyparks.com/calendar.aspx?EID=18595
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Friday May 9 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Creek Exploration Series - Back Creek at Starkey Park
Learn and splash in one of our newest programs featuring many of our local creeks. Be prepared to get wet as we explore and explain different aspects of our neighborhood streams. https://roanokecountyparks.com/calendar.aspx?EID=18669
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Saturday May 10 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
Women's Naturalist Hike
Come to Explore Park and join other women who enjoy nature, getting outside and having fun. These hikes occur on the second Saturday each month and are led by members of the Roanoke Valley Master Naturalists. Please dress for the weather and bring a water bottle. Progra......More
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Saturday May 10 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Wildflower Walk
Join us for a leisurely walk through Green Hill Park to discover the wildflowers currently in bloom. A knowledgeable guide will be there to discuss the ecology and significance of these delicate flowers. This family-friendly event is a wonderful opportunity to connect ......More
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Saturday May 10 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Beginner Mountain Bike Skills Clinic
Are you interested in learning skills to tackle our trails? Come learn foundational mountain biking skills to build your riding confidence at Explore Park. https://roanokecountyparks.com/calendar.aspx?EID=18666
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Sunday May 11 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
Budding Naturalist
Unleash your child's love of nature in 'Budding Naturalists'! This program will introduce them to the wonders of the natural world. Led by a naturalist, children will engage in hands-on activities like exploring local parks, identifying plants and animals, and learning ......More
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Sunday May 11 1:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Mother's Day Tubing
If you’re looking for a little something different for mom this year, enjoy an afternoon out on the water. Sit back, relax and let the currents take you downstream on a float of the southern stretches of the Roanoke River. https://roanokecountyparks.com/calendar.aspx?EI......More
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Sunday May 11 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Weekend Recess
Is recess your child's favorite subject? 'Weekend Recess' is an opportunity for them to enjoy the fun, as well as physical and emotional benefits, of recess over the weekend! Join our enthusiastic and experienced staff for classic recess games like tag, hopscotch, and f......More
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Monday May 12 6:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
Folklore Art 'Round The World: The Flower Moon
Meet up once a month to explore tales as old as time through sketches, sculptures, collage and more! This month, shoot for the Moon. Enjoy the light of what the Farmer's Almanac deems the Flower Moon and get better acquainted with all phases and stories of humanity's fa......More
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Wednesday May 14 4:15pm - 5:15pm EDT
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Wednesday May 14 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
DIet Decipher Workshop
Carnivore? Vegan? Mediterranean? Intermittent fasting? Are you feeling overwhelmed by the endless diet information and confused about what you should eat? In this workshop, learn how to make educated decisions about your health as it relates to diet culture. Instructor:......More
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Wednesday May 14 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Quilting for Beginners: Lap or Baby Blanket
Learn all of the quilting basics to complete a quilt top in this hands-on beginner class. Students will be responsible for bringing basic quilting tools and a functional sewing machine that has been cleaned/oiled and serviced by a technician within the last year. Full......More
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Thursday May 15 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Printmaking & More!
Carve, coat, and press your way through this art form that dates back to the middle ages. Experiment with patterns, colors, and different kinds of paper. Materials provided. Instructor Lauren Walke https://roanokecountyparks.com/calendar.aspx?EID=18596