Things to Do in Greensboro This Weekend: May 1–3
This weekend you could easily fill all three days without trying very hard. There’s a mix! Kid-friendly daytime things, creative workshops, and some bigger events at night—plus a few that feel very “only in Greensboro.”
Here’s what’s happening this weekend.
Happening Friday, May 1
Friday is a full day if you want it to be—especially if you start earlier and roll into the evening.
Morning and Daytime Events
Gouache Glow: The Beauty of Opaque Watercolor with Suzanne Miller
📍 The Marshall Muse Gallery • 10:00 AM
A guided painting workshop focused on gouache (an opaque watercolor). It’s structured but relaxed. Good for beginners or anyone wanting something creative that isn’t overwhelming.
MasterPiece Fridays
📍 GreenHill • 10:00 AM
A drop-in style art experience inside GreenHill’s gallery space. This one is easy, flexible, and works especially well with kids.
Science Lab
📍 Miriam P. Brenner Children’s Museum • 10:30 AM
Hands-on STEM activities designed for younger kids. If you need something structured (and indoors), this is a solid go-to.
Afternoon and Early Evening
Live at 5 at the Bridge Marketplace
📍 Downtown Greensboro • 5:00 PM
Live music, vendors, and a casual outdoor setup. This is one of the easiest ways to start your weekend.
Family Fishing
📍 Lake Higgins Marina • 5:00 PM
A laid-back outdoor option. Works well for families or anyone trying to get outside for a bit.
Evening and Night Events
First Fridays at The Marshall Muse Gallery
📍 The Marshall Muse Gallery • 6:00 PM
A mix of art, community, and a casual social vibe. Easy to pop into and pair with dinner.
1st Fridays at Elsewhere
📍 Elsewhere • 6:00 PM
If you’ve never been, this is your sign. It’s part museum, part interactive experience. First Fridays tend to be one of the best times to go.
Alpaca Yoga
📍 Rainbow Magic Alpaca Farm • 6:30 PM
Exactly what it sounds like. Yoga…with alpacas. It’s a little outside the city, but definitely unique!
Icons Drag Dinner
📍 Chemistry Nightclub • 7:00 PM
Dinner + drag performances with a high-energy, themed show. Good for a group night out.
Arnez J. Live
📍 The Comedy Zone • 7:00 PM
A reliable pick if you just want something fun and easy for a night out.
Fancy Gap w/ Josh Moore
📍 Flat Iron • 7:30 PM
Live music in one of the best small venues downtown. Intimate, local, and easy to turn into a full night.
Improv Comedy Night
📍 The Idiot Box Comedy Club • 8:00 PM
Fast-paced improv in a casual setting. Low commitment, consistently entertaining.
First Friday at The Social on Garden
📍 The Social on Garden • 9:00 PM
A later-night option with more of a bar/lounge feel if you’re not ready to call it.
Happening Saturday, May 2
Saturday is easily the busiest day—this is where you can build a full plan.
Morning Events
11th Annual Wheels on the Greenway
📍 Woven Works Park • 9:00 AM
A community ride/run along the greenway. Good if you want to start the day outside.
Midday Events
May Day in the Historic Park
📍 Greensboro History Museum • 11:00 AM
A family-friendly event with historical activities and demonstrations. Easy, educational, and outdoors.
Spring Pottery Festival
📍 Art Alliance of Greensboro • 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Local ceramics, artists, and handmade goods. A good browse-and-walk kind of event.
First Saturday Stroll on Elm
📍 Downtown Greensboro • 12:00 PM
One of the best low-effort options! Vendors, music, and a lively downtown atmosphere. Easy to just show up and wander.
AiR: Maura Landis Kern
📍 GreenHill • 12:00 PM
An artist-in-residence experience where you can see work in progress and interact with the artist.
1st Saturday Tour
📍 Elsewhere • 2:00 PM
A guided way to experience Elsewhere if you want more context than just walking through.
5th Annual Rosé Tasting
📍 Lewis & Elm • 2:00–4:00 PM
A relaxed afternoon event featuring a variety of rosés. Easy, social, and very “spring weekend.”
Evening and Night Events
Carolina Nurses League Nurses Ball
📍 Embassy Suites by Hilton Greensboro Airport • 5:00 PM
More formal, community-focused event supporting healthcare professionals.
Healthcare Heroes Community Movie Night
📍 First National Bank Field • 6:30 PM
Outdoor movie night at the ballpark—very family-friendly and low-key.
Ric Robertson x Dori Freeman
📍 Flat Iron • 7:30 PM
A strong live music lineup with a more intimate feel.
Orchestral Brilliance with Greensboro Symphony
📍 Greensboro Symphony Orchestra • 7:30 PM
A more elevated option if you want something polished for the night.
Fantasia & Anthony Hamilton
📍 First Horizon Coliseum • 8:00 PM
One of the biggest events of the weekend—expect a full concert crowd and big energy.
Moonlight Bootlegger 5K
📍 Hagan Stone Park • 8:00 PM
A nighttime race with a fun, social atmosphere—something a little different if you’re up for it.
Happening Sunday, May 3
Sunday leans more daytime and low-key, with a few standout events.
Afternoon Events
Create & Sip: Mom & Me Tea Party – Hat & Flower Crown Edition
📍 The Marshall Muse Gallery • 1:00 PM
A creative, kid-friendly event with a little bit of everything! crafting, tea party vibes, and a take-home project.
Downtown Greensboro Historic Walking Tour
📍 The Bodega • 1:00 PM
A guided look at local history. A good option if you want something structured but still relaxed.
Alpaca Poop & Plant Sale
📍 Rainbow Magic Alpaca Farm • 1:30 PM
Yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like! Plants, fertilizer, and farm time all in one.
GSO Mountain Biking Experience
📍 Lake Higgins Marina • 1:30 PM
A more active option if you want to get outside and do something different.
Greensboro Jewish History Tour
📍 Greensboro History Museum • 2:30 PM
A deeper dive into local history and community stories.
Greensboro Food Truck Festival
📍 Downtown Greensboro • 3:00 PM
One of the bigger draws of the weekend. Easy, casual, and great if you want to try a little bit of everything.
Evening Events
Bushcraft Outdoor Knot Skills
📍 Kathleen Clay Edwards Family Branch Library • 4:00 PM
A hands-on outdoor skills class. good for older kids or anyone into practical skills.
Sunday Jazz with Daniel DeLorenzo
📍 Lewis & Elm • 4:00 PM
A relaxed way to wind down the weekend with live jazz.
Bleed From Within
📍 Hangar 1819 • 6:00 PM
A heavier music option with a strong following.
Live Comedy with Spencer Bland and John Thornton
📍 Flat Iron • 6:30 PM
A casual comedy set to close out the weekend.
Moon Glow Flow with Debbie
📍 The Marshall Muse Gallery • 7:00 PM
A slower-paced yoga/flow class with a more relaxed, end-of-weekend feel.
Plan Your Weekend in Greensboro
This is a “choose your lane” kind of weekend:
- Stay downtown and stack a few walkable events
- Pick one anchor event each day and build around it
- Mix something active (greenway, biking) with something social (food trucks, music)
Final Thoughts
This weekend is a really good example of how much is happening locally once you start looking. There’s a mix of easy, drop-in events and a few bigger plans worth committing to.
Pick a couple things, keep it simple, and get out of the house.
