Town of Wytheville Parks & Rec Fall 2026

you through the past and into the future of mining in West Virginia. Guests ride through the mine in a ‘man car’. Tours last 35 minutes. Wear a jacket – mine temperature is 58 degrees year round. Lunch is on your own at a local restaurant. Thursday, October 8 Depart at 9:00 am – Approximate return time 3:00 pm Fee: $25 TR; $30 NRPP; $35 NR Eligibility: ages 40+ Min 5 - Max 15 Register by October 1 Late fee: additional $5 ACTIVE ADULT TRIP: Southern Christmas Show – Holiday Shopping and Christmas Market, Charlotte, NC Get in the Holiday Spirit early! Be immersed in the rhythm of the season, where the music of Christmas comes to life in a magical, can’t miss holiday experience with 400 vendors filled with Christmas Cheer. Explore the enchanting Olde Towne Shopping Market with artisans and crafters for treasures not-to-be found anywhere else. Enjoy festive dance performances, heavenly voices and merry instrumentals on the Entertainment Stage. Fill your spirits and tummy with Holiday Morsels like piping hot strudel, melt-in-your mouth cookies and so much more. Lunch is on your own at the venue. Thursday, November 19 Time: Depart at 9:00 am - Approximate return time: 6:00 pm Fee: $30 TR; $35 NRPP; $40 NR Eligibility: ages 40+ Min 5 - Max 15 Register by November 12 Late fee: additional $5 ACTIVE ADULT TRIP: Tanglewood Festival of Lights – Drive through Christmas Light Show, Clemmons, NC Each holiday season, families, friends and visitors from afar come together to celebrate in the magical glow of the Tanglewood Park Festival of Lights. Spanning from mid-November to New Year's Day, this enchanting event has become a must-see attraction, drawing an impressive 55,000 vehicles and approximately 300,000 visitors annually. Drive through miles of dazzling displays, from storybook scenes to holiday themes, all illuminated by over one million LED lights. It's an unforgettable experience for all ages!

ACTIVE ADULT TRIP: American Shakespeare Center, Staunton, VA - The Tempest

Prospero summons the storm that brings his enemies into his grasp after being betrayed and cast out to sea. With Ariel at his command and Caliban under his rule, Prospero shapes what his enemies see, hear and believe on this isle full of noises. Embark on a brave new world and discover a story where magic fills the air, power shifts hands, and by the end, love and forgiveness take center stage. Filled with music, magic and illusion, William Shakespeare’s The Tempest returns for the Blackfriars Playhouse’s 25th anniversary celebration. Lunch & dinner are on your own at a local restaurant. Saturday, September 19 Depart at 9:00 am - Approximate return time: 7:00 pm Fee: $60 TR; $65 NRPP; $70 NR Eligibility: ages 40+ Min 5 - Max 15 Register by September 10 Late fee: additional $5 ACTIVE ADULT TRIP: Beckley Exhibition Coal Mines BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! The Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine started out as just a short underground tour that has evolved into a cultural journey back into early West Virginia mining history. Visitors can tour the underground coal mines, as well as visit the restored buildings of the Coal Camp, the Rahall Company Store and Museum, the Youth Museum of Southern West Virginia and the pioneer village and the Mountain Homestead. Take a trip through what once was an operating coal mine. Veteran Miners guide

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