Kick off the holidays with our annual Holiday Open House! Enjoy delicious treats, festive shopping, artist specials, and plenty of holiday spirit throughout the community. Discover unique gifts, support local merchants and artists, and make memories with friends old and new. Goodies, sales, and a great time await!
Skip the hustle and bustle of crowded shopping centers and Shop Small Saturday right here in our community! Discover unique gifts, enjoy personalized service, and support the local businesses that make our downtown special. From one-of-a-kind finds to holiday favorites, you'll find plenty of reasons to shop local this season. Keep your dollars close to home and experience the charm, hospitality, and festive spirit that only local merchants can provide. Shop small, support local, and make a big impact this holiday season!
Get ready for some holiday fun! Keep your eyes open and look for clues each day that will lead you to hidden ornaments throughout town. The hunt is on, and you just might be lucky enough to discover one of the incredible miniature masterpieces created by Nicole's Tiny Art.
Follow the clues, explore downtown, and make memories with family and friends as you join in this festive community adventure. Happy hunting, and may you find a little holiday magic along the way!
December 4 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Gather with friends, family, and neighbors as we celebrate the season at our annual Lighting of the Tree! Enjoy a festive evening filled with holiday cheer, featuring live entertainment on the community stage, visits with Santa and his elves, arts and crafts activities, and delicious food vendors. Watch as the Christmas tree comes to life with thousands of twinkling lights and help kick off the holiday season in our community. This festive tradition is fun for all ages and the perfect way to welcome the magic of the holidays!
Step inside some of Greensboro’s most beautiful homes and discover the rich history of our community during the Tour of Homes. This special holiday tradition showcases stunning private residences and significant historic locations throughout Downtown Greensboro, offering a unique glimpse into the area's architecture, charm, and heritage.
Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Gather your friends and family and enjoy an afternoon exploring beautifully decorated spaces, learning local history, and experiencing the magic of the season. It's a fun and festive way to celebrate the holidays while supporting the preservation and appreciation of Greensboro's historic treasures.
Tickets: Tour of Homes Tickets
Experience Downtown Greensboro in a whole new way at the Wine & Chocolate Walk! Stroll through downtown as you visit more than 10 participating locations, each offering delicious wine and chocolate pairings. Discover local businesses, enjoy an evening with friends, and explore the charm of downtown while savoring sweet treats along the way.
Tickets are $30 and VIP Tickets are $40. VIP guests receive an extra hour of exploration, giving them even more time to enjoy the pairings and experience everything the event has to offer.
Whether you're a wine enthusiast, a chocolate lover, or simply looking for a fun night out, the Wine & Chocolate Walk is the perfect opportunity to shop, sip, and explore Downtown Greensboro in a unique and memorable way!
Tickets: Wine & Chocolate Tickets
Hamilton is a revolutionary Broadway musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda that tells the story of American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, blending hip-hop, R&B, and traditional show tunes to chronicle his life from an immigrant to the first Secretary of the Treasury. The show, based on Ron Chernow's biography, follows Hamilton's political rise, personal struggles, and his fatal duel with Aaron Burr, using a diverse cast to reimagine American history for a modern audience. It has won numerous awards, including Tony Awards, a Grammy, and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and has had a significant cultural impact.
The Swinging Medallions will take center stage in Downtown Greensboro to end the summer concert series!
Bring the kids to A Goofy Movie at Festival Hall! Summer has begun and let kick it off with a fun summer movie!
The Best 80s Band in the South. Be prepared to dance the night away in Downtown Greensboro
2026 Wine and Chocolate Walk in Downtown Greensboro. Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wine-chocolate-event-tickets-1975123122428
Join the Greene County Historical Society for an exciting history tour! Explore historic homes, churches, and storefronts across Greene County while enjoying the beautiful countryside. Tickets are just $25, with all proceeds supporting the mission of the Greene County Historical Society and Museum. Don't miss this opportunity to experience our county's rich architectural and historical treasures!
Find tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1009664001207?aff=oddtdtcreator
Come light Greensboro’s Holiday Tree in Downtown Greensboro. Enjoy live performances and delicious food all in the streets of Downtown Greensboro
Join the Downtown Merchants at the Holiday Open House. This two day shopping event includes live demonstrations, specials shopping experiences and other fun holiday themed treats.
Come see over 100 classic, hot rod, rat rod and unique cars. Dance the night away with John Dunn and the Jazzmen and enjoy food from local vendors.
Greensboro’s Holiday Event Live Music, Tasty treats and goodies for everyone to enjoy
Join the Downtown Merchants for the Holiday Open House November 10 & 11. This much anticipated event with have treats in each store, beautifully decorated for Christmas and artist demonstrating in some of the stores. Also stop by the Greene County History Museum as they will be open as well.
If you want a table to hand out treats, click here to download the form:
The Greene County Historical Society invites all to an Open House Saturday, October 21 from 10am-2pm at the History Museum located at 201 East Greene Street.
Come experience the living history though stories, see the historic artifacts and hear experts recount the “days gone by”. The one-day event will have multiple historians telling stories and explaining the artifacts of old Greene County.
Stop by participating shops for fun fall activities.
PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES:
- Bonnie's Coffee: Witch Hat Ring Toss
- Main St. Nutrition: Candy Apple Station
- Habitat Restore: Hot Dogs & Popcorn
- Maggie Lane: Finger foods & beverages
- Greensboro Antique Mall: Fall Photo Booth
- McCommons: Hot Cocoa Bar & Coloring Sheets
- Pinch of the Past: Pumpkin Toss, Refreshments, and Restoration demos
- Lake & Local: Face Painting & Halloween Cookie Class (registration required for cookie class)
- Broad St. & Main: Apple Cider Bar
- The Palms on Main Venue: Maker's Market
- Drip & Dip: Kid's Painting
Downtown Greensboro’s Summer Concert! John Dunn and the Jazzmen will be playing from 7-9:30.
Fireworks will start at 9:30pm
Greensboro’s premier Spring Time Festival! Come Enjoy Arts, Crafts, Festival Food, Classic Cars and a whole day of family fun.
We are searching for a tree for our 2022 Lighting of the Tree.
Do you have one on your property that would work? Fill out this form and let us know!
