ChristiansburgParks_SpringSummer 2026

HUNGRY MOTHER FESTIVAL Location: Marion, VA Additional Information: The annual Hungry Mother Festival is the longest running festival held in a Virginia State Park. Lunch on your own at the festival. There will be walking on this trip; please choose supportive shoes. Minimum: 5 Maximum: 6 Registration Eligibility Date Time FEE April 1 – July 9 21 & over Friday, July 17 Leave Rec. Ctr. 8:30 a.m. $9/$18 OPENING RECEPTION FOR VIRGINIA/MONTGOMERY COUNTY 250 EXHIBIT Location: Montgomery Museum – 4 East Main St., Christiansburg Additional Information: Delve into 250 years of history and celebrate Virginia and Montgomery County 250 at the opening reception for the Montgomery Museum’s new history exhibit. Learn more at https://www.montgomerymuseum.org/ . For ad ditional information, contact the Museum at (540) 382-5644. Date Time Thursday, September 10 5 - 7 p.m. CELL PHONES: HANDS-ON Q & A – Instructor: Katie Rabago Location: Recreation Center – Senior Activities Room Additional Information: In this hands-on class we will discuss the basics of your cell phone and answer any specific questions you may have about your devices. Participants must pre-register. Minimum: 3 Maximum: 12 Registration Eligibility Date Time TR/NR April 1 – June 17 Ages 18 and over Wednesday, June 24 3 – 4:30 p.m. $2/$4 July 1 – Sept. 23 Ages 18 and over Wednesday, Sept. 30 3 – 4:30 p.m. $2/$4 ROSIE’S GAMING EMPORIUM Location: Vinton Additional Information: Join us as we visit the non-stop gaming facility in Vinton. Lunch will be on your own while we are at Rosie’s. Minimum: 4 Maximum: 8 Registration Eligibility Date Time TR/NR April 1 – June 23 Ages 21 and over Tuesday, June 30 Leave Recreation Center at 9 a.m. $9/$18 April 1 – Aug. 19 Ages 21 and over Wednesday, Aug. 26 Leave Recreation Center at 9 a.m. $9/$18 TOUR THE TOWN Additional Information: Join us as we visit different towns and become a tourist for the day. We will visit historical sites, ex plore unique shops and places within the town. We will also take a break and eat lunch at a “non-chain” restaurant. Partici pants are responsible for paying for their lunch. Minimum: 4 Maximum: 8 Registration Eligibility Date Time TR/NR Location April 1 – June 25 Ages 21 and over Thursday, July 2 Leave Rec. Center at 9:30 a.m. $9/$18 Rocky Mount TRADER JOES - CHARLOTTESVILLE Additional Information: We will travel to Trader Joe’s where they have great produce, great prices and a lot of healthy options at exceptional everyday prices. At Trader Joes you won’t find a lot of branded items; instead, you’ll discover unconventional and interesting products. Lunch will be on your own at a local restaurant. Minimum: 5 Maximum: 8 Registration Eligibility Date Time FEE April 1 – June 30 18 & over Tuesday, July 7 Leave Recreation Center at 8 a.m. $10/$20

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