The first weekend in December we will have the Festival of Lights
The 23rd Annual Festival of Lights will be on December 2nd From 6:00 to 9:00 PM in Downtown Greensboro.
We will have a musical stroll, with over 20 performing groups will be there with the downtown shops, restaurants, and galleries open throughout the festival area for everyone to experience and enjoy the spirit of the holidays all sponsored by the Greensboro News & Record.
The spirit of the season is here again. The largest outdoor ice skating rink in the state of North Carolina is in downtown Greensboro North Carolina. There is a different activity planned for every weekend. So bundle up and either bring your skates or rent some when you get there but take a spin around the rink and soak the atmosphere of the season.
So come on down to Festival Park at 200 N. Davie Street in downtown Greensboro. Your admission is just $8 (which will include your skates).
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local events: 2012 US Synchronized Swimming Olympic Team Trials
- 11/06/11 02:11 PM
2012 US Synchronized Swimming Olympic Team Trials Come on by and see one of the NEW Greensboro Aquatic Center. The trials well feature America’s elite swimmers competing for a spot on the Olympic team that will be going to London to represent the United States of America at the upcoming 2012 Summer Olympic Games. So head out to 1921 W. Lee Street in Greensboro, North Carolina. The Greensboro Aquatic Center is right beside the Greensboro Coliseum Complex. So come and catch the thrill of Olympic trials.
local events: The Mud Bug Run in Greensboro NC 2011
- 10/29/11 02:03 PM
The Mud Bug Run in Greensboro NC 2011 down at Hagan Stone Park is complete. The local firefighters from Pleasant Garden and other local Greensboro businesses have decided to delve into the latest fitness trend of Obstacle Runs. Speaking as a participant in such venues I jumped in with both feet literally.
I have decided to make such a pastime a family affair. My eldest son has been accompanying me but today we brought the youngest since they did have a "Kid's Bug Run".
I actually was pretty pleased with my performance … (0 comments)
That’s right parents it is time for Back To School and here in Guilford County North Carolina you need to have a trusted source for all of your Back to School information. So click here for your source to allschool calendars. To take all the suspense out of the search our first day of school here for Greensboro, High Point, Oak Ridge, Summerfield, Brown Summit, and Jamestown is August 25th.
Now if you are a relocating home buyer or just relocating to our wonderful corner of North … (1 comments)
local events: Come Celebrate The Fourth Of July in The Triad In Downtown Greensboro, NC
- 06/12/11 03:26 PM
Come Celebrate The Fourth Of July in The Triad In Downtown Greensboro, NCFun Fourth is going to be a great American Independence Day Party in the great Greensboro, NC. The great events lined up for us this year are the Freedom Run, theKickoff Block Party, the Parade and Street Festival, the Pops Concert and then last but not least the Gate City Fireworks Spectacular! Put on your Red, White, and Blue and come down to celebrate the birth of our great nation. While you are at it go ahead and register for the Fun Run/Walk8:00am -- 10K Freedom Run (Electronic timing)8:10am -- 2-Mile Red, White & Blue Fun Run & Walk9:00am -- Tot Trot & Kids 1/2KNow if … (1 comments)
local events: OK I Committed Now I Have To Get Ready For The Tough Mudder !
- 06/04/11 04:29 PM
OK I Committed Now I Have To Get Ready For The Tough Mudder !Everyone has heard of Fun Runs. I am sure we all know about marathons. So then they came up with the Triathalon for that special group of people that wanted to push themselves in three ways. Now of course a select insane few have come up with a new kind of fun. The Tough Mudder is a race for a special breed of athlete. The Tough Mudder race is an obstacle course in the extreme sense of the word. Running through mud, jumping 12 feet into the water, jumping and running through fire … (1 comments)
local events: MOSAIC FESTIVAL: INTERNATIONAL FOOD AND MUSIC IN DOWNTOWN GREENSBORO, NC
- 05/15/11 11:41 AM
MOSAIC FESTIVAL: INTERNATIONAL FOOD AND MUSIC IN DOWNTOWN GREENSBORO, NCThe 2nd Annual Mosaic Festival: International Food and Music in Downtown Greensboro (free admission!) is upon us. This year’s will be a a great time so join us as we celebrate the diversity of our community with a full schedule packed with all kinds of events and a full house of ethnic food vendors, crafts, jewelry, games for kids, plus information booths all around the park.The 2011 Mosaic Festival will take place on Saturday, May 21st from 2pm – 8pm in Festival Park (200 N. Davie St) in downtown Greensboro. After last years attendance, the festival has been expanded the length of the event and have even added new … (1 comments)
local events: Old Time Chili Cook-Off in Asheboro North Carolina
- 04/09/11 01:36 PM
Old Time Chili Cook-Off in Asheboro North CarolinaRAIN OR SHINE on April 16th there will be an old time chili cook off in Bicentennial Park of downtown Asheboro, North Carolina. The deadline to enter as a chili cooker is April 10, 2011.This years sponsors are the Randolph Heritage Conservancy, Inc. in conjunction with the Golden Corral restaurant of Asheboro.There will also be a Hot Rod Car Show a cruise-in to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network that is being put on by the Asheboro Golden Corral.Each participant has been told to plan to prepare a minimum of 10 gallons of chili. Cooks are to be ready for judging and tasting at 12:00 NOON. They … (0 comments)
local events: The 29th Annual Craftsmen's Spring Classic Arts & Crafts Festival in Greensboro , North Carolina
- 04/03/11 03:18 AM
The 29th Annual Craftsmen's Spring Classic Arts & Crafts Festival in Greensboro , North Carolina.Come join us at the Greensboro Coliseum Special Events Center at 1921 W. Lee Street here in Greensboro, NC to see hundreds of craftsmen and artist from all over the country. They will be bringing all of their wonderful works of art and other crafts. You can come and shop while seeing all original works of; jewelry, fine art, pottery, glass, sculpture, furniture, photography, baskets, clothing, wood, metalwork, toys, musical instruments, and even specialty foods. A one of a kind show with so much to see. There is something here for every taste and budget. You also get the … (2 comments)
local events: The Carolina Theatre Presents the Holidays!
- 12/12/10 12:14 PM
The Carolina Theatre Presents the Holidays!The first holiday classic to be presented is The Nutcracker. The Greensboro Ballet will be thrilling spectators of all ages with this timeless classic from now until Sunday December 19th. Tickets are $35, $25, or $15 depending on location in the theatre. Students, senoirs (+60), and children (0-18) are $35, $20, or $10 depending on the location in the theatre. There will be a $1.50 per ticket fee for the Theatre Restoration Fund. Now of course groups of 10 or more will receive $5 off the ticket per person except for in the $35 section. Then there are the … (0 comments)
local events: Celebrate the Holidays at Old Salem for a Trip to the Past.
- 12/06/10 01:37 AM
Celebrate the Holidays at Old Salem for a Trip to the Past.Take a step back to a time and visit Old Salem Museums & Gardens during the Holiday Season. A wonderful time when the holidays were simpler, less stressful and more focused on faith and family. Come and see traditional wreaths hangingf from the doors, lampposts and fence posts are wrapped in their winter greenery, the smell of fresh baked treats emanating from the bakery warm even the coldest nose. Come and wonder the streets of Old Salem and listen to the music drifting through the air to envelope you in the holiday spirit.So come see Old … (5 comments)
local events: GREENSBORO JAYCEE HOLIDAY PARADE on Dec 4th
- 12/02/10 02:00 PM
GREENSBORO JAYCEE HOLIDAY PARADE on Dec 4thCome join the fun at The Greensboro Jaycee Holiday Parade which has been a tradition in Greensboro, NC for over 35 years. We had the state's first giant balloon parade inGreensboro that was held back on December 9, 2000. That first parade had 35,000 people come to watch as large Macy's style balloons, professional floats, drill teams, and the area's best high school marching bands paraded down the streets of downtown Greensboro. So if you missed the Thanksgiving Day parades on TV just come to downtown Greensboro, NC to see the real thing in person without having to travel far away. Beginning on Greene Street the parade will go … (0 comments)
local events: Skating in the Park in Downtown Greensboro NC
- 11/17/10 11:21 PM
Skating in the Park in Downtown Greensboro NCNow Open downtown Greensboro in Festival Park at 200 N. Davie St is the new Winterfest Ice Skating Rink! For those of all ages even in this moderate weather we are now ice skating! While we may not be Rockefeller Center we definitely are getting into the Christmas spirit.While the rink opened yesterday on Wednesday November 17th the Grand Celebration takes place November 20th and will be open until January 22, 2011. We will have exhitition figure skating, hockey, public skating, and the rink will even be available for private rental. A very nice introduction to the upcoming 2011 US … (1 comments)
local events: What's Happening This week in Greensboro, North Carolina
- 11/01/10 07:05 PM
What's Happening This week in Greensboro, North CarolinaThis week for all of you true shoppers we have a real treat Tanger Outlets is opening their newest mall here right off I-40 in Burlington. So for all those early holiday shoppers you have scored BIG TIME! Your new outlet stores include such stores as; Banana Republic Factory Store, Brooks Brothers Factory Store, Coach, Saks Fifth Avenue, J. Crew, Nike Factory Store, Tommy Hilfiger and about 65 other stores. So starting November 5th you can shop till you drop!For the art lovers in our crowd we have First Fridays if you can visit the first Friday of every … (2 comments)
Come Celebrate the Holidays In Greensboro North Carolina
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