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February 2024
For The Love of Chocolate (Tasting & Class)
SPACE IS LIMITED. PRE-REGISTER AT www.tinyurl.com/DGchocolate24 February is the month of love, and what's not to LOVE about chocolate?! In partnership with Deep Roots Market, downtown Greensboro's co-op, join us for a special tasting event. Deep Roots Market staff will tell you a story about the chocolate industry, fair trade chocolate, and how to know which chocolate to buy. You will get to taste several types of chocolates, and can choose to stay after for a brief tour of the…
Find out more »Downtown Greenway Run & Walk Club
Come out every Thursday evening at 6 pm for a casual, social run or walk along the Downtown Greenway. The group meets at LoFi Park (500 N. Eugene Street) and typically covers 2-4 miles. The run crowed usually completes the full 4-mile loop, including some neighborhood streets along the detour route of the future Western Branch section. The walking crowd tends to cover about 2 miles along some sections of the greenway and also parts of surrounding downtown Greensboro. All…
Find out more »Winter Tree ID Walk
Curious to know more about what you are seeing on your winter walks? Join us on Saturday, February 10 from 10-11:30am for a winter tree identification workshop, as we stroll through Morehead Park along the Downtown Greenway. Learn how to distinguish trees and shrubs by their color, texture, bark, buds, and other key features once leaves have fallen and plants are dormant in the cooler months. Parking is available at 475 Spring Garden Street. Register online at www.tinyurl.com/DGwintertrees24. Capacity is…
Find out more »Complimen-TREE Creations
Let's create more kindness together! February is the month to celebrate many things - including love, connection, and kindness. We invite you to help spread a little joy throughout our community via the public art bike rack "Complimentree Kindnesses" located on the Downtown Greenway. Join us for a simple crafting session to create thoughtful hang tags to adorn the art piece, located at the corner of Fisher Avenue & Simpson Street. On Tuesday, February 13 from 5:30-7 pm we will…
Find out more »Downtown Greenway Run & Walk Club
Come out every Thursday evening at 6 pm for a casual, social run or walk along the Downtown Greenway. The group meets at LoFi Park (500 N. Eugene Street) and typically covers 2-4 miles. The run crowed usually completes the full 4-mile loop, including some neighborhood streets along the detour route of the future Western Branch section. The walking crowd tends to cover about 2 miles along some sections of the greenway and also parts of surrounding downtown Greensboro. All…
Find out more »Downtown Greenway Run & Walk Club
Come out every Thursday evening at 6 pm for a casual, social run or walk along the Downtown Greenway. The group meets at LoFi Park (500 N. Eugene Street) and typically covers 2-4 miles. The run crowed usually completes the full 4-mile loop, including some neighborhood streets along the detour route of the future Western Branch section. The walking crowd tends to cover about 2 miles along some sections of the greenway and also parts of surrounding downtown Greensboro. All…
Find out more »Downtown Greenway Run & Walk Club
Come out every Thursday evening at 6 pm for a casual, social run or walk along the Downtown Greenway. The group meets at LoFi Park (500 N. Eugene Street) and typically covers 2-4 miles. The run crowed usually completes the full 4-mile loop, including some neighborhood streets along the detour route of the future Western Branch section. The walking crowd tends to cover about 2 miles along some sections of the greenway and also parts of surrounding downtown Greensboro. All…
Find out more »March 2024
Guided Walking Tour
Join us for a free guided walking tour of the Downtown Greenway! We will share a wealth of information about the greenway, Greensboro's history, surrounding neighborhoods, public art installations, environmental stewardship, economic impact, and more! Each tour will take approximately 3 hours to complete the 4-mile loop of the Downtown Greenway. Pre-registration is required, and each tour can accommodate 20 guests maximum. Sign-up today via the Greensboro Parks & Recreation online registration portal, WebTrac.
Find out more »Downtown Greenway Run & Walk Club
Come out every Thursday evening at 6 pm for a casual, social run or walk along the Downtown Greenway. The group meets at LoFi Park (500 N. Eugene Street) and typically covers 2-4 miles. The run crowed usually completes the full 4-mile loop, including some neighborhood streets along the detour route of the future Western Branch section. The walking crowd tends to cover about 2 miles along some sections of the greenway and also parts of surrounding downtown Greensboro. All…
Find out more »Downtown Greenway Run & Walk Club
Come out every Thursday evening at 6 pm for a casual, social run or walk along the Downtown Greenway. The group meets at LoFi Park (500 N. Eugene Street) and typically covers 2-4 miles. The run crowed usually completes the full 4-mile loop, including some neighborhood streets along the detour route of the future Western Branch section. The walking crowd tends to cover about 2 miles along some sections of the greenway and also parts of surrounding downtown Greensboro. All…
Find out more »Spotlight Circus Initiative
Run away and join the circus with Circus EVO (formerly Activate Entertainment Project) and their brand new "Spotlight Circus Initiative" happening on the Downtown Greenway! We are partnering with this local circus performance group to offer three free events March 16, 23 and 30 from 10 am to 12 noon. Each date will provide participants with a chance to watch a variety of performances, enjoy live music, and even learn some basic circus skills in a small group workshop setting.…
Find out more »Wine to not Whine About (Tasting & Class)
SPACE IS LIMITED. PRE-REGISTER AT www.tinyurl.com/DGwine24 While there is such a thing as a "bad wine" that won't be the case at this event! In partnership with Deep Roots Market, downtown Greensboro's co-op, join us for a special wine tasting event. Deep Roots Market staff will lead attendees through an educational wine tasting, to learn about the global impact of cooperatively-produced wines. Registered participants will have a chance to taste several different wines, and enjoy an exclusive discount to purchase…
Find out more »Stroller Rollers
Calling all caregivers with little ones! Join us at 10 am on Third Thursdays - the third Thursday of the month - from March through October! Put on your best walking shoes and bring your kiddos in strollers for a walk (and roll) along the Downtown Greenway. Meet new people and explore the downtown area as we venture out from LoFi Park. Plan for 1-2 miles roundtrip, including a stop at family-friendly play spaces along the way. Meet at LoFi…
Find out more »Downtown Greenway Run & Walk Club
Come out every Thursday evening at 6 pm for a casual, social run or walk along the Downtown Greenway. The group meets at LoFi Park (500 N. Eugene Street) and typically covers 2-4 miles. The run crowed usually completes the full 4-mile loop, including some neighborhood streets along the detour route of the future Western Branch section. The walking crowd tends to cover about 2 miles along some sections of the greenway and also parts of surrounding downtown Greensboro. All…
Find out more »3rd Anniversary Party – Downtown Greenway Run & Walk Club
Our Downtown Greenway Run & Walk Club is turning THREE this year! Join us to celebrate this milestone on Thursday, March 28 at 6 pm at LoFi Park (500 N. Eugene Street). The usual running and walking groups will head out at 6 pm, followed by some fun and festivities - and prizes - afterwards! All are welcome. Join the club’s Facebook group to learn more, and to stay informed of weather cancellations and other events or club happenings.
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