News Flash

The Illuminights Walk of Lights opens on Saturday, November 23, and tickets are on sale now. Alex North and Kelley Brammer from Parks, Recreation and Tourism join the show to talk about setup, the new features, and all the activities going on at Explore Park during Illuminights. Listen to the full episode on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. 

The half-mile woodland path has over 650,000 lights and is wheelchair accessible! While you’re at Explore Park, shop for artisan crafts, roast marshmallows around the campfire, and get a photo with Santa on select nights. 

ILLUMINIGHTS INFORMATION

• Watch the Roam RoCo video on Illuminights: https://youtu.be/a6mxYrthY_U?si=hFI-ANVc18Yyv3t0
• Get more information about Illuminights: https://www.roanokecountyparks.com/545/Illuminights
• Get tickets: https://tickets.roanokecountyparks.com/events/01927247-6b8b-08ac-8bdf-d0137a7d312f

PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM EVENTS

• Rec Life Magazine: https://www.roanokecountyparks.com/181/Recreation-Magazine
• Roanoke County’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting: December 12, 6:30-8:30, South County Library (6303 Merriman Road, Roanoke, VA)
• Santa Paws (12/14): https://www.roanokecountyparks.com/741/Santa-Paws
• Traditional Holiday Center Piece (12/14): https://countyofroanoke.perfectmind.com/25437/Clients/BookMe4LandingPages/CoursesLandingPage?widgetId=15f6af07-39c5-473e-b053-96653f77a406&courseId=c1ef552c-f57b-420c-aaea-e1a6867f8187&landingPageBackUrl=%2F25437%2FClients%2FBookMe4%3FwidgetId%3D15f6af07-39c5-473e-b053-96653f77a406
• Hinchee Trail map: https://www.roanokecountyparks.com/DocumentCenter/View/4377/Trail-Map---Hinchee-Park?bidId=

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We’ll be back next month to help you plan your out of the office adventure. Happy exploring!