Programs and Events

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.

Music on Main

Enjoy the free summer concert series at Main Street Plaza on the second and fourth Thursdays this June, July and August.

Riverview Rotary Christmas Parade