There is a great way to beat the summer heat and it isn’t coming a second too soon.

Illuminights is officially lighting up Explore Park for the holiday season, with more than 650,000 lights glowing along the half-mile walking trail

After a rainy Memorial Day weekend, Splash Valley Water Park is looking to take advantage of a sun-soaked Fourth of July.

Warm weather and food trucks are back! Food Truck Thursdays began Thursday with the first of three events this spring through Roanoke County Parks and Recreation staff.

Illuminights is back tomorrow night bringing Christmas to Roanoke a little early this year.

Illuminights, a popular winter wonderland, will soon return to Explore Park with tickets going on sale today.

The Tavern Stage Summer Concert Series takes place the second Friday of each month from May through September.

Warmer weather means more pool days are starting soon.

The Roanoke County Police Department is searching for answers after a 2-year-old dog was found abandoned at a park in below-freezing temperatures.

ROANOKE, Va. – On Sept. 26, Roanoke County Parks and Recreation is inviting you to see how some of your favorite art pieces are made. The sixth season of Artisan Saturdays will begin at 10 a.m. featuring 17 artists. From potters to woodworkers and painters you can stop by Explore Park to watch as they demonstrate their craft. The event was inspired by the idea of showing the community how some of the items in Explore Park’s visitor center are made. Jim Privitera of Earthworks Pottery in Vinton has been part of Artisan Saturdays since it started six years ago.