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Fireflies at Explore Park

Roanoke County's Explore Park 56 Roanoke River Pkwy, Roanoke, VA, United States

Are you, like most people, fascinated by the luminous insects of the night? If so, join us at Explore Park to learn about different kinds of fireflies, their life cycle, and the messages their flash patterns send. Young participants will make their own firefly craft to take home. Take the knowledge you'll gain in this class home to your backyard or neighborhood to fascinate your friends and family with your fun firefly facts! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required for all persons in attendance. Please dress for the weather.

$7

Floyd Center for the Arts Open House

Floyd Center for the Arts 220 Parkway Lane South, Floyd, VA, United States

The Floyd Center for the Arts Open House will be on Saturday, July 9th, 10:00 am-5:00pm! The Center will be having demos and interactive activities happening in all studios, including the forge.
Join us for a super fun day to explore the Center, participate in glass cutting and assembling of a mosaic, stained-glass tabletop, watch as the Old Dominion Blacksmith Association demonstrates forge making tools, and more!
Kids will have a chance to exercise their creativity during exciting art activities!

Free

Big Walker Lookout Crafts, Authors & Free Live Music

Big Walker Lookout 8711 Stoney Fork Rd, Wytheville, VA, United States

Virginia's oldest privately owned scenic attraction, Big Walker Lookout & BW Country Store has been owned and operated by the same family for over 75 years. It features more than 25 local artisans, crafters, and musicians that demonstrate their talents each weekend from May through October. Local authors do book signings and have books for sale all summer long.

Free

Summer Concert Series at the Blue Ridge Music Center

Blue Ridge Music Center Music Center Rd, Galax, VA, United States

The Blue Ridge Music Center’s Roots of American Music concerts are held most Saturdays—from Memorial Day through Labor Day—in the natural, terraced, outdoor amphitheater. Musical programming is managed and coordinated by the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation, the primary nonprofit fundraising partner of the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Square Dance with Caller Becky Hill (music by Nobody’s Business)

The Floyd Country Store 206 S. Locust St., Floyd, VA, United States

Join us for a special Square Dance with Becky Hill. The Floyd Country Store is excited to feature an entire evening of square dances featuring dancer and caller Becky Hill with music from Nobody's Business featuring Jackson Cunningham, Trevor McKenzie and more! B​ECKY HILL is a percussive dancer, square dance caller, choreographer, community organizer, and […]

$12 – $15

Big Walker Lookout Crafts, Authors & Free Live Music

Big Walker Lookout 8711 Stoney Fork Rd, Wytheville, VA, United States

Virginia's oldest privately owned scenic attraction, Big Walker Lookout & BW Country Store has been owned and operated by the same family for over 75 years. It features more than 25 local artisans, crafters, and musicians that demonstrate their talents each weekend from May through October. Local authors do book signings and have books for sale all summer long.

Free
Event Series Oyster Sundays at 12 Ridges Vineyard

Oyster Sundays at 12 Ridges Vineyard

12 Ridges Vineyard 24981 Blue Ridge Parkway, Vesuvius, VA, United States

Welcome to 12 Ridges Vineyard, a uniquely Virginian, high-altitude vineyard, tasting room, and residence club located at Mile 25 along the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Relax in the mountains with delicious wine, gorgeous views, and delectable oysters! Chef Troy will be serving oysters each Sundayt afternoon as well as other delicious food (menu changes weekly).

Milepost Music at Mabry Mill

Mabry Mill Milepost 176, Blue Ridge Parkway, Meadows of Dan, VA, United States

Come enjoy a free Milepost Music session with Ashlee Watkins & Andrew Small from 1 to 3 p.m. at Mabry Mill, milepost 176 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Bring a camp chair or picnic blanket and experience an afternoon of great music outdoors. Milepost Music is a collaboration between the Blue Ridge Music Center, Blue […]

Free