Programs and Events

Bright Side Walk

Danville Parks and Recreation is moving toward the future and looking on the bright side. Take a walk, count your miles, help us see how far we can walk together while not walking together!

Play Danville Magazine

Play Danville Magazine is published bi-monthly and includes all programs from Parks and Recreation and Danville Public Library. The magazine is available in recreation centers, brochure boxes along the Riverwalk Trail, and via the mail through a free subscription.

Citizens with Disabilities

Danville Parks and Recreation provides opportunities and recreation programs, which are open and accessible to all citizens in the city and surrounding areas, regardless of sex, religion, socioeconomic status or level of physical or intellectual impairments. Persons with impairments are encouraged to recreate with their peers by taking any class offered by Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department.

Community Holiday Light Show

This holiday season, experience the magic of thousands of lights, give back to your community, and visit with Santa himself in historic Ballou Park.

Dan River Twins

What happens when three young river otters, a day of fun and games, and a huge flood collide? Read to find out in this playful, exciting story set in the Dan River in Danville, Virginia.

Danville Celebrates Fourth of July

At Danville Parks and Recreation, we love to celebrate Independence Day annually with races, fun, games, activities, music, and of course...fireworks!

Danville Farmers' Market

Danville Farmers’ Market will open to the public on Saturday, May 9 while following all state, federal, and local health and safety recommendations both for patrons and vendors.

Market Monster Mash Dash

Scare up some fun this Halloween at Danville Parks and Recreation's Annual Market Monster Mash event at the Crossing at the Dan

Music at the Market

Enjoy the free summer concert series at the Community Market each Thursday, June 17 through July 29.

Riverview Rotary Christmas Parade