Discover Greensboro: Winter | Spring 2020

GROOVIN’ IN THE GARDEN Let’s dance! Greensboro Beautiful’s annual Groovin’ in the Garden is a free afternoon of live musical performances for the whole family. Grab a lawn chair and enjoy the bands and artwork in this gorgeous botanical garden. We will have plenty of kid’s activities, including Garden Quest, seed planting, hula-hooping, and games. There will be food available for purchase, or bring your own picnic lunch.

MAY

Want to go? April 25 • Noon - 5 pm

Gateway Gardens, 2924 E. Gate City Blvd. More info: www.greensborobeautiful.org

Admission is free

APRIL

THE PLANTS & THE PLANTED TOUR OF GREEN HILL CEMETERY Join this easy and engaging walking tour to learn about Green Hill’s horticulture and history. $5 May 9 | 9-11 am • Meet at Wharton Street entrance near Fisher Avenue

BOTANICAL TOUR OF GREEN HILL CEMETERY Join this easy and engaging walking tour to learn about Greensboro’s history and the local and unusual plants thriving within Green Hill’s 51 acres. $5 May 10 | 2-3:30 pm • Meet at Wharton Street entrance near Fisher Avenue

CANDY LAND Family-friendly spring event with games, concessions, and an egg hunt. All ages. April 4 | 11 am to 2 pm • Glenwood Recreation Center

COMMUNITY MEETINGS

All meetings are free and open to the public. COMMUNITY FOOD TASK FORCE MEETINGS

POTTERY FESTIVAL The festival showcases more than 50 potters from North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. April 11 | 10 am to 4 pm • Leonard Recreation Center MOTHER SON DATE NIGHT Spend Mother’s Day on a date with your special guy. Enjoy music, a portrait session, dinner, and a special ceremony to honor mothers. $15, $5 per additional child May 8 | 5:30-8 pm • Warnersville Recreation Center MAY

This group is a forum for connecting and networking with those in the community who are working towards providing access to healthy foods and a healthier community. 336-373-7617 February 11, May 12, August 11, November 10 • 2-3:30 pm Barber Park Event Center EDUCATE, ENRICH, AND INSPIRE SPEAKERS SERIES This free speaker series, provided by Youth Services, offers community members, parents, and youth service providers an opportunity to hear from local experts on topics related to teens in our community. 336-373-4588 January 14, February 11, March 10, April 14, May 12 • 9:30-11 am Barber Park Event Center PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETINGS This 9-member commission serves in an advisory capacity to the Parks and Recreation Department and Greensboro City Council, and as a liaison between these groups and Greensboro residents. 336-373-2964 Meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month at various parks and recreation facilities.

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