FAMILY ATTRACTIONS / KIDS & CULTURE
The Crooked Road Music Trail
Locations Vary
Information 800-847-4882
www.thecrookedroad.org
Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail is a driving route through the Appalachians that connects a string of music venues, country stores and workshops, and natural features.
Family Days at the Art Museum
Art Museum of Western Virginia
One Market Square
Roanoke 540-342-5760
www.artmuseumroanoke.org
Enjoy take-home crafts, entertainment, gallery games, Art Venture, face painting, balloons, and treats!
The June Bug Center
251 Parkway Lane
Floyd 540-745-6550
www.junebugcenter.org
Families will appreciate this wonderful resource that provides opportunities for youngsters to hone their talents in the arts.
Mill Mountain Theatre
Center in the Square
Roanoke 540-342-5740
www.millmountain.org
Family programming is only one of the many attractions to this popular theater in historic downtown Roanoke.
Puppets with PIZZAZZ
Venues Vary
Roanoke 540-982-3630
Kids of all ages will enjoy this creative show of puppetry enchantment and skills.
Roanoke Ballet Theatre School
1318 Grandin Road
Roanoke 540-345-6099
www.roanokeballet.org
Expert instruction is available for a number of dancing styles from tap and ballet to Latin.
Roanoke College Children’s Choir
Venues Vary
Roanoke 540-375-2222
www.childrenschoir.com
Four nationally acclaimed choirs showcase the talent of more than 200 children from ages 8 to 18.
Roanoke Festival in the Park
Elmwood Park
Roanoke 540-342-2640
www.roanokefestival.org
“Arts, Music, and Family” is the billing for this celebration of visual and performing arts with children’s activities, a children’s parade, and evening concerts.
Roanoke Youth Symphony
Venues Vary
Roanoke 540-343-6221
www.rso.com
More than 90 student musicians from ages 12 through 18 rehearse weekly and perform throughout the year in public concerts.
Southwestern Virginia Ballet Junior Company
Venues Vary
Roanoke 540-387-3978
www.svballet.org
Girls as young as 11 can audition for the company, dancing with their school during the week and practicing on weekends.
The Studio School
505a S. Jefferson Street
Roanoke 540-344-5404
www.thestudioschool.biz
Art classes for children include tips and instruction from local celebrated artisans.
Taste of the Blue Ridge Blues & Jazz Festival
Elmwood Park
Roanoke 540-342-2640
www.tobr.org
Enjoy the region’s premier food and music festival, an extravaganza of famous blues and jazz artists.
Young Audiences of Virginia
Venue Locations Vary
Roanoke 540-466-7555
www.yav.org
This statewide organization brings professional talent in the performing and visual arts into the schools and communities.
