Discover Greensboro Magazine Summer 2025

Activities OUTDOORS

BOOK TALK: TRAILS & TREATS

FULL MOON PADDLE WITH GETOUTDOORS

FREE

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Local authors, Palmer McIntyre and Hollis Oberlies, will be highlighting their book "Trails & Treats" with a gathering on the Downtown Greenway. Join us for author readings, book sales and signings, and even enjoy a few refreshments and treats!

Join our friends from GetOutdoors Pedal and Paddle for a Full Moon Paddle. This is unique guided tour will allow you to experience the thrills of paddling in darkness. Spend approximately two hours witnessing the rise of the full moon (sky conditions permitting) from the lake. You may rent a kayak from GetOutdoors or bring your own. Registration is required at getoutdoorsnc.com. Lake Brandt, Lake Higgins, and Lake Townsend Lake Brandt | May 9 | 8-10 pm Lake Higgins | July 9 | 8-10 pm Lake Townsend | July 10; August 9 | 8-10 pm GARDENING WITH JEANNE FREE Build a garden to provide the community with fresh veggies and become an educational area in which children and adults can learn about growing and harvesting their own gardens. Glenwood Center Monday-Saturday | 336-373-2929 GEOCACHING 101 FREE Learn the basics of this "modern day treasure hunt" activity, and see how to fnd caches locally – and around the world! Downtown Greenway, Woven Works Park Ages 5+ | July 23 | 5:30-6:30 pm | 336-373-5826 HORSESHOES FREE A lawn game using horseshoes and two throwing targets set in a lawn. These horseshoe pits are outdoors and available on a frst come, frst served basis. Smith Community Park GREENSBORO MOUNTAIN BIKING EXPERIENCE FREE Beginner instruction for children and adults includes how to identify the appropriate size bike to ride, how to replace the chain, repair a fat tire, and learn to ride on the trails. Various trail locations Ages 8+ | Wednesdays & Saturdays | Various Times | 336-373-2481

Downtown Greenway, Meeting Place June 4 | 5:30-7 pm | 336-373-5826 FALL INTO FITNESS

FREE Free drop-in ftness classes in partnership with the YMCA of Greensboro. Enjoy a diferent class and instructor each week. All ftness abilities welcome! Downtown Greenway | Various Locations August 5-September 30 | Tuesdays | 6-7 pm | 336-373 5826 FAMILY FISHING $ Come out and enjoy fshing with friends and family. No experience required and no equipment required. Registration is required Lake Higgins Marina May 2, 23; June 11 | 6-8 pm May 31 | 10 am to 12 noon | 336-373-2481 FAMILY HIKES $ Parents and family members will accompany children, ages 2-10 years old, and staf on the hike. We will start with a quick activity/craft and then take a 1 mile hike through various trails. Registration is reuired Brightwood Park and Lake Brandt May 6 | 5-6:30 pm | Brightwood Park May 20 | 5-6:30 pm | Lake Brandt | 336-373-2481 FISHING $ Fish species vary by location. Everyone over the age of 16 needs a NC State fshing license. Lake Brandt, Lake Higgins, Lake Townsend, Country Park, Keeley Park, and Hester Park

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