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Posted on: December 11, 2019

Green Ridge Celebrates 10 Years with 10 Days of Activities & Discounts

Green Ridge Recreation Center is celebrating 10 years of healthy fun! Join us for ten days of discounts and special activities from January 2-11. Discounts include up to 10% off prepaid memberships, and $5 daily admission passes. Events include glow night...

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Posted on: December 10, 2019

Be Ironman Ready! New Workshop Series for Triathlon Prep

The Ironman 70.3 is coming to Virginia's Blue Ridge this spring! Are you up to the challenge? Prepare yourself expert training tips from our personal trainers and partners at East Coasters, Mountain Junkies and Hollins University Swimming with our Fan to ...

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Posted on: December 9, 2019

Crochet a Snowman Hat - This Weekend at Green Ridge

Just like you find at a craft show or on Etsy-create your own Snowman hat. Hat size pattern may vary between newborn to adult. You will need 2 small black buttons, a small skein of worsted weight (4) in white and color of your choice for top of snowman(ma...

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Posted on: December 6, 2019

Holiday Candle Making Workshop - Saturday, Dec. 21 at Brambleton

Capture the scents of the holiday season and put them in a jar! We'll turn wax and scents into functional works of art for your loved ones or holiday gift giving. No experience required.. Please wear clothes you don't mind getting messy and closed toe sho...

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Posted on: December 4, 2019

Holiday Party Zone - Drop Off Program for ages 3-10 on December 20

Get some pre-holiday plans completed or just have a much-needed date night while your kids have fun! We'll create edible holiday-themed crafts (no nuts!), enjoy reindeer snowflake juice (blue gatorade or apple juice) with our reindeer pies (pizza)! We'll ...

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Posted on: December 3, 2019

Artisan Christmas Market - Open Daily at Explore Park through January 1

Just off Blue Ridge Parkway milepost 115, the Visitor Center is open every day this month starting at 11:00 AM. We're stocked full of handmade crafts from over 50 local artisan vendors, plus dozens of other craftspeople on permanent display in our gift sh...

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Posted on: December 2, 2019

Evergreen Wreath Workshop - Monday, Dec. 16 at Green Ridge

Learn to make a natural evergreen wreath with cedar, pine, spruce and other great materials. You will also learn how to care for your creation to make it last throughout the holiday season. Includes all supplies for one wreath. Please bring a pair of gard...

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Posted on: November 27, 2019

Chocolate Flow Yoga - December 17 at Brambleton Center

Why not combine two of your favorite things? Practitioners are bringing together the two indulgences to create a delicious yoga practice meant to release endorphins and elevate your mood through sweets. We will practice a more mindful way to enj...

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Posted on: November 26, 2019

Winter Break Day Camps at Green Ridge for ages 5-12

School’s Out for Christmas! Beat the winter break blues with arts, crafts, games, swim time and guided activities with our staff for ages 5-12. Please make sure your child is wearing gym shoes and brings a lunch. Morning and afternoon snacks wil...

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Posted on: November 15, 2019

Save on Group Tickets to Illuminights, Every Thursday

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Groups of 10 or more get 10% off every Thursday during our operating season at Illuminights. Take advantage of this discount online with the coupon code GROUP at checkout, or purchase your group tickets at the gate. See our website for information about o...

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Posted on: November 14, 2019

Roanoke County Parks Receives Five Summit Awards for Public Relations

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Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism was honored with five Summit Awards recognizing excellence in public relations in the Virginia's Blue Ridge region. At an award ceremony at Hotel Roanoke on November 13, the department was awarded two Gold and ...

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Posted on: November 12, 2019

New 2020 Treetop Quest Season Pass Now Available

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Explore your wild side with unlimited visits to Treetop Quest at Explore Park in 2020. Purchase your pass by December 31, 2019 and get 15% off regular rates! This new pass pays for itself in just 7 visits. Available for purchase online or at the Explore P...

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Posted on: November 11, 2019

Winter Program Registration Now Open

Registration is now open for Winter 2020 programs from Roanoke County Parks. Printed copies of Explore Recreation are available at Green Ridge and Brambleton recreation centers and other Roanoke County facilities. Call (540) 772-PLAY (7-5-2-9) to register...

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Posted on: November 4, 2019

Dry Hollow Holler! A New Short Track Mountain Bike Race at Camp Roanoke Dec. 14

Close out the year with 20 minutes of intense short track mountain bike racing at the inaugural Dry Hollow Holler at Camp Roanoke! Providing a great introduction to racing for novice riders and an opportunity to maintain late-season fitness for more serio...

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Posted on: October 28, 2019

Volunteers Needed for Illuminights at Explore Park

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Our region's largest holiday event is coming! Explore Park and Center in the Square are looking to fill over 700 volunteer shifts during our 26 day operating season. Do you have an organization that wants to help? Online registration is available on our w...

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Posted on: October 23, 2019

Illuminights Registration Now Available Online

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Advance tickets are now available for Illuminights, a holiday walking light event at Explore Park. Journey at your own pace down a half-mile wooded path while taking in the sights and sounds of the season. It's a partnership between Roanoke County's Explo...

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Posted on: August 26, 2019

Adventure Academy Now Enrolling - Earn Patches for Outdoor Activities

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Earn patches by participating in select outdoor programs offered by Roanoke County and Explore Park. For a $15 enrollment fee you'll get a patch shield and adventure log book to record your journey. Complete 12 of the 16 available patches and you'll recei...

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