Roanoke County Annual Christmas Tree Lighting - Monday, Dec. 7

Roanoke County officials will celebrate the beginning of the holiday season with a virtual, ceremonial Christmas Tree lighting on Monday, December 7, at 6:00 p.m. Roanoke County Board of Supervisors Chairman David F. Radford will lead the ceremony and lig...

Animals in Winter at Explore Park Saturday, December 12

Join a Park Naturalist in reading some of her favorite children’s books about animals in winter. After reading, we will retell a story using local animals to make our own Virginia versions. Each book will have its own activity station where part...

Illuminights Artisan Market Features Items from 50 Local Artisans

Start your Christmas shopping early at the Illuminights Artisan Market at the Explore Park Visitor Center. The market features unique, hand crafted Christmas items from 50 local and regional artisans. Artisan Market Hours: November 20 – 24, 11:0...

ILLUMINIGHTS REMINDER: Event Delayed until November 25th

Illuminights Delayed Start - Wednesday, November 25

Due to the Governor’s Executive Order 67, and guidance from the Virginia Department of Health, Roanoke County’s signature holiday event, Illuminights, will operate at a limited capacity beginning Wednesday, November 25 through Saturday, January 2. Individ...

Rec Life Brochure Available with Winter 2021 Programs

Roanoke County's winter 2021 recreation program lineup is now available, in a printed brochure format called RecLife. Copies are now available at Green Ridge Recreation Center, Brambleton Recreation Center and Explore Park. Each brochure features a fold o...

Illuminights Tickets Now On Sale

Illuminights tickets are on sale now! Due to COVID-19 precautions, only advance tickets will be sold for the event (no walk-ups), with assigned arrival times. Tickets can be purchased in the following ways:

• Online (preferred): Visit ExplorePark.org/Illumin...