Crafty classes, a candy cane hunt, and candlelight tours, PLAY Roanoke is offering several chances to spend time at Fishburn Mansion this season.
Live Wreath Making Class
December 3rd 1-3 p.m. or 6th 6-8 p.m.
Open to all ages, cost is $32.
Fill your home with the scent of fresh evergreens. Join this DIY, easy enough for beginners, wreath making class. Register here.
Candle Making Class
Create and customize your own soy based candle in this beginner friendly workshop. Ages 12 + .
Cost is $35 and includes all of your supplies, scents, decoration options and you'll take home your candle.
December 4th 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Register here.
Candlelight Christmas Tours
Take an intimate tour of the 32 room Georgian revival style Fishburn Mansion. Learn about the history of the mansion and the Fishburn family while it's dressed for the holidays.
There will be 2 tours on 12/8 and 12/9. The cost is $10. Open to all ages.
Holiday Open House
Step back in time at this FREE Holiday Open House at the historic Fishburn Mansion. The home was built in 1907 by Junius B. Fishburn, a prominent publisher, banker, entrepreneur and philanthropist throughout the Roanoke Valley in the first half of the 20th century. Each room of the home will bring to life the festive traditions that the family used to celebrate the holiday season.
Come learn about the history of the home and the family that occupied it!
The mansion will be open to the public for 3 hours for a self-guided tour experience. Parking will be at the mansion as well as the surrounding streets.
Sunday, December 11 from 1:00 – 4:00pm
Candy Cane Hunt
Santa's sneaky elves have hidden candy canes all over the grounds of Fishburn Mansion. He needs your help finding them before the hungry reindeer do! December 17 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 13 and under. Cost is $10
