OCTOBER 2022
Fall is here, and we're counting down the days until the Anthem GO Outside Festival! Celebrating all things outdoors, GO Fest has been a staple in Roanoke for over a decade. Join us October 14-16 for returning favorites and plenty of new surprises! Keep reading to find all the fall fun we've got lined up this month.
IT'S GO TIME!
We are just days away from the regions biggest outdoor festival! We've got a great lineup of hands-on activities and demos, live entertainment, kids activities, outdoor vendors, races, music, stories, and more! Check out the schedule, grab your tickets to the benefit concert, sign up for a volunteer shift, or claim your spot in the Wild Gear Chase - we look forward to seeing you all very soon!
HIKING THROUGH THE SEASONS
As summer turns to fall and fall becomes winter, the changing seasons offer unique ways to experience local trails. PLAY Roanoke’s Outdoor Recreation staff offer day hikes and other adventures throughout the year. Here’s what they’ve lined up over the next few months.
OCT 8
Mountain Lake Hike

OCT 27
Haunted Hike at Fishburn Park

NOV 10
History of Mill Mountain Hike
NOV 22
Pete's Cave Trail Hike

DEC 10
Blue Ridge Tunnel Hike

FEB 11
Cascades Waterfall Hike
DRIBBLE, SHOOT, SCORE!
Youth basketball season is right around the corner! Operated by volunteer led Recreation Clubs, indoor basketball will be offered for ages 5-18 this winter. Practices begin in November, and games begin in January.
HALLOWEEN KICKBALL TOURNAMENT
Grab a costume, get your team together, and join us for our Kick-or-Treat Halloween Kickball tournament, October 22 and 23. Three pool-play games and one post-season tournament game included. Space is limited, sign up today!
FALL FOLIAGE
TREE TOUR
Unlike many cities its size, Roanoke is home to 158 types of trees that span more than 13,146 acres of tree canopy. Join our Urban Forester for a Fall Foliage Tree Tour on October 20, where you will observe the changing leaves and autumn hues of our city's trees.
VISIT NEW ARTWORK ON THE GREENWAY
If you've visited the Roanoke River Greenway lately, you may have noticed some fresh new works of art! We're so excited about these new murals, located in three different spots along the greenway. Find out how these projects came about and where you can check them out for yourself at the link.
RIBBON CUTTING FOR TRACK TRAILS
Join us for a ribbon cutting to celebrate two new TRACK Trails in our parks! TRACK Trails, developed by the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation, offer family-friendly activities and feature a series of self-guided activities to turn visits into fun and exciting outdoor experiences. The ribbon cutting will be held on Thursday, October 13 at 4:00 PM at the Lick Run Greenway TRACK Trail in Washington Park.
The Roanoke Parks Foundation is a non-profit organization that exists to support the City of Roanoke's Parks and Recreation Department by raising funds, accepting gifts, and providing other resources to enhance existing program, services, facilities, and technology.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
October 25 - December 6
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October 26 - December 7