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  • Full Circle Gala – Friday, May 29

    Purchase tickets at: downtowngreenway.org/tickets After 25 years of planning, partnership, advocacy, and community support, the Downtown Greenway is finally coming full circle! To celebrate this once-in-a-generation milestone, the community is invited to the Full Circle Gala on Friday, May 29 from 7-10 pm at Cadillac Service Garage. As the signature finale event of GreenMAY on Read More

  • East Coast Greenway talk set for May 7

    The Downtown Greenway is pleased to announce the continuation of a four-part speaker series designed to celebrate the 2026 Grand Opening of the Downtown Greenway. The second session of the speaker series will take place on Thursday, May 7 at 5:30 at the Greensboro History Museum, featuring Dennis Markatos-Soriano, Executive Director of the East Coast Read More

  • New Public Art Honors Dabney Sanders

    A new public art installation on the Downtown Greenway honors Dabney Sanders, whose nearly 20 years of leadership helped transform a long-envisioned idea into one of Greensboro’s most impactful community assets. Titled “Off We Go,” the new sculpture recognizes Sanders’ vision, persistence, and unwavering dedication as longtime Project Manager of the Downtown Greenway. The piece Read More

  • May 16: Grand Opening & Ribbon-Cutting

    A major milestone for Greensboro is here. On Saturday, May 16, the community is invited to celebrate the official grand opening and final ribbon-cutting of the completed Downtown Greenway – a fully connected 4-mile loop encircling downtown. This long-awaited moment marks the realization of a shared vision more than 25 years in the making. From Read More

  • Buzzing Into The Future

    A celebration of innovation, nature, and community… The community is invited to to Buzzing Into the Future, a free family-friendly event taking place from 2-6 pm on Sunday, April 12, at Greensboro College, 815 W. Market Street. This event is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome. Attendees are encouraged to arrive Read More

  • Speaker Series

    We are pleased to announce a four-part speaker series designed to celebrate the Grand Opening of the Downtown Greenway. The first session will be held on Thursday, March 26 from 5:30-7 pm at the Yvonne J. Johnson Event Center at Barber Park in celebration of Women’s History Month. This panel discussion will feature six women Read More

  • GreenMAY on the Greenway

    As the Downtown Greenway nears completion of the final construction along the Western Branch, there is lots to celebrate! So much so, that we’ll be celebrating for an entire month with GreenMAY on the Greenway! With more than 25 planned programs happening throughout May 2026, Greensboro residents and visitors are invited to join us for Read More

  • Remembering Merritt White

    (1978-2025)Honoring a Friend, Volunteer, and Champion for Cyclists The Greensboro community lost someone very special with the passing (August 23, 2025) of Merritt White – a true friend, a tireless volunteer, and a cornerstone of the city’s cycling world. For years, Merritt poured his time, skill, and heart into helping others ride safely and confidently, Read More

  • Remembering Dr. Sarah Praskievicz

    (1986-2025)Honoring a Bridge-Builder for Science, Streams, and Community The Downtown Greenway community joins many across Greensboro in mourning the loss (August 11, 2025) of Dr. Sarah Praskievicz – a scientist, educator, and collaborator who inspired countless people to better understand and care for the natural world around us. As a faculty member at UNC Greensboro, Read More

  • Public Meeting: Proposed Design for Western Branch Landscaping

    Your voices were heard at the public meeting in April 2025 – now come see and learn about the proposed landscaping design for the Western Branch. The Downtown Greenway will be hosting a second public meeting related to proposed landscaping for the future Western Branch section – currently under construction between Smith Street and Spring Read More

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