All Family Fun in Roanoke, VA | 9 Activities | Family Fun Nearby

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Bounce Roanoke

Roanoke Bounce Roanoke

★★★★☆ 4.3 (183)

Trampoline Parks

Skate Center of Roanoke Valley

Roanoke Skate Center of Roanoke Valley

★★★★☆ 4.4 (587)

Kids Square Children's Museum

Roanoke Kids Square Children's Museum

★★★★☆ 4.7 (367)

Children's Museums

Splash Valley

Roanoke Splash Valley

★★★★☆ 4.4 (931)

Mill Mountain Zoo

Roanoke Mill Mountain Zoo

★★★★☆ 4.2 (1512)

Steel Dynamics Living Reef Aquarium

Roanoke Steel Dynamics Living Reef Aquarium

★★★★☆ 4.8 (5)

While You're in Roanoke

Make it a full day

Parks & Nature

Mill Mountain Park

Museums & Culture

Mill Mountain Star
Kids Square Children's Museum
Virginia Museum of Transportation
O. Winston Link & Roanoke History Museum

Attractions

Dixie Caverns
Roanoke River Overlook
Mill Mountain Zoo
Center In The Square
Science Museum of Western Virginia
Optimus Prime Sculpture

Planning notes

Roanoke has 9 family activities across 6 categories. Pick an activity to see top picks, or explore a nearby city.

Venue notes from Roanoke tracks

Splash Valley

Hosts an annual 'Pooches in the Pool' event where dogs are invited to swim, receive gift buckets upon arrival, and are treated to pup cups by staff
The water park maintains strict food and drink policies, requiring visitors to leave outside food/beverages outside the facility, though they accommodate babies and toddlers with restricted diets

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

Roanoke underwent significant ownership and management changes within the past 2 years, with new General Manager Nick implementing major improvements in cleanliness, equipment maintenance, and customer service that transformed the facility from a previously underperforming location
The facility features thoughtfully designed observation seating positioned closer to exits for better supervision and child safety monitoring, with additional upper deck seating options and changing facilities maintained to high cleanliness standards

Bounce Roanoke

Underwent a major renovation that included new carpet, new inflatables, rearranged layout for improved parent supervision, fresh paint, and added music with interactive games like 'The Floor is Lava'
The venue hosts special themed events such as 'The Grinch' party, demonstrating seasonal and character-based entertainment offerings beyond standard open jump sessions

Mill Mountain Zoo

Organizes animals by conservation status categories including critically endangered, endangered, vulnerable, near threatened, and least concern species, providing visitors with educational context about wildlife conservation
The zoo houses 50+ native and exotic animals, birds, and reptiles in a compact setting with a year-round operating train ride called Zoo Choo safari train

Kids Square Children's Museum

Operates a traveling museum program called 'Kids Square Express' that serves schools and community events throughout the week (Tuesday-Friday 9am-2pm), bringing hands-on STEAM exhibits beyond the physical museum location
The museum features operational kid-sized CAT construction equipment that children can operate during designated hours using the same controls as real adult machinery, teaching practical construction and equipment operation skills

More venue notes

Steel Dynamics Living Reef Aquarium

Is free to visit, making it an accessible educational attraction within Center in the Square
The aquarium features specialized viewing windows designed at kid-friendly heights to accommodate younger visitors

Skate Center of Roanoke Valley

Offers a 'kids skate free program' as a recurring promotion, making it an affordable family skating destination
Features multiple entertainment options beyond skating including laser tag (28 mentions), arcade games (16 mentions), and a climbing play area, creating a multi-activity entertainment venue

Star City Skate Center

Offers a kids skate free pass program where children 12 and under can skate free once per week, with email notifications sent each Sunday
The rink hosts special events including DJ nights and magic shows that can affect regular skating hours

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