Want to get ‘BINGO’ this year in Roanoke County?

Check out our card! From parks and libraries to public safety – we asked folks from across our departments what they’d put on a Roanoke County Bingo card.

Here are our tips on how to complete a black-out Bingo.

Take recycling to a drop-off location

Find a list of all the drop-off locations here!

Watch the RVTV Adopt-A-Bowl

The Adopt-A-Bowl features pups from the Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection facing off against Angel’s of Assisi. This year’s event will go live on February 8, but you can watch last year’s showdown here.

Eat at a new restaurant

It doesn’t have to be a newly opened restaurant, it just has to be new to you! Here are two places that you may not have checked out yet:

• Greco’s Pizza
• Hanging Rock Tavern

Enjoy the blooms at Happy Hollow

This park is a hidden gem in Roanoke County with a beautiful azalea bush trail that usually blooms in mid-to-late April.

Attend a community meeting

Our administration and planning department host regular community meetings. Keep an eye on our website for upcoming events. We’ll also count a Board of Supervisors Meeting – you can find the dates for all of those here.

Get a library card

You can stop by any library to get a card. Here’s what you need to bring.

Explore a new section of the greenway

This can be another new-to-you option. But if you’re looking for a new section, a portion of the West Roanoke River Greenway near Salem opened last year with a new parking lot at 2304 W Riverside Drive, Salem. Later this year, a section of greenway will open near Explore Park.

You can check out all the Roanoke Valley Greenways here.

Check out a Tavern Stage concert

Bring your lawn chair and enjoy food and drinks from Twin Creeks Brewpub at a free summer concert. Keep an eye on this page for the 2026 dates and bands to be announced later this year.

Go to an event hosted by Public Safety

The Police Department, Fire and Rescue, and the Sheriff’s Office host events throughout the year including the Egg-Stravaganza and Trunk-or-Treat. Keep an eye on their Facebook pages for upcoming events.

Take a photo with the LOVE sign

If you’re out at Explore Park for a concert, a bike ride or anything in between, stop by the visitor’s center and get a photo with Roanoke County’s LOVE sign.

Say ‘hi’ to your garbage collector

Our solid waste crews work hard to collect trash across the county, so say ‘hello’ or give them a wave the next time they come down your street!

Hike part of the Appalachian Trail

There are two major AT hikes in Roanoke County – McAfee Knob and Dragon’s Tooth. If you want a shorter hike, check out Sawtooth Ridge.

Drive or bike on the Blue Ridge Parkway

The parkway winds through parts of the county with great places to stop and have a picnic. Check here for road closures, especially in the winter and after severe weather.

Learn how to use a fire extinguisher

Learning to use a fire extinguisher is a great way to keep your home and family safe. Want information on how to learn? Reach out to our Fire and Rescue Community Outreach Coordinator Laura Schneider at LSCHNEIDER@roanokecountyva.gov. 

Have a picnic at a park

Find a list of all the parks in Roanoke County here!

Participate in the Storm Drain Stenciling Program

This program is a great volunteer opportunity for scouts, neighborhood associations or even just a group of friends! You can find more information about the program and more ways to get involved here.

Check out an Adventure Dog from RCACP

The RCACP’s Roanoke Adventure Dogs program allows members of the community to take adoptable dogs out on offsite, day-long field trips. Find more information about the program here.

Visit a Little Free Library

There are plenty of Little Free Libraries around the county, including in many of our parks.

Check out a small business

Whether it’s holiday shopping or a cup of coffee, there are a lot of great small businesses around Roanoke County to explore.

Make sure your house numbers are visible

This is another recommendation from our public safety crew. In case of emergencies, it’s crucial to have your house number clearly marked so fire trucks or ambulances can easily find your house!

Meet a police officer or firefighter

This one will be easy if you go to a public safety event! Even if you don’t, there are plenty of opportunities to do station tours or say hello to the officer at the Administration Building during tax season.

Join the Summer Reading Program

Keep an eye on the library’s Facebook and Instagram pages for information on the Summer Reading Program – it’s open to adults and children to participate.

Watch a video on our YouTube channel

Did you know we have a YouTube channel? Check it out (and subscribe of course!)

Participate in a Parks and Recreation program

Throughout the year, there are plenty of classes and programs hosted by Parks and Rec. You can check out their current RecLife brochure or follow them on Facebook to see upcoming events.