Program Guide Summer 2026

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Gateway Gardens In southeast Greensboro there’s a magical place where you can walk the grounds of a green oasis, step into a large apple, and watch a frog stand on its two legs and water its garden. It sounds too good to be true, right? Well at Gateway Gardens a fantastical world of whimsy meets a green space where flowers and vegetables grow. Located at 2800 E. Gate City Blvd., the gardens have acted as an entryway into the city from Interstate 40 since it first opened to the public in 2011 as a collaboration between the City of Greensboro and Greensboro Beautiful. The garden itself is free and open to the public daily, and spreads across 11-acres – with room for visitors to explore its many offerings, including the Michel Family Children's Garden, the Weaver Foundation Heritage Garden & Plaza and Joseph M. Bryan Foundation Water Sculpture, and the Great Lawn. There’s also the Gateway Garden Visitor's Center, which is available to rent for meetings, conferences, retreats, weddings, and more.

Programming Along with facilities, there’s also a ton of programming at Gateway Gardens. Gateway is the only botanical garden in Greensboro with a children's educational garden, and an emphasis on teaching the area’s youth. As a part of the Edible Schoolyard Program that happens the second Wednesday of the month from April to September, children have the opportunity to grow and harvest fruit, herbs, and vegetables. This is a great program for kids and adults who want to learn more about where food comes from. For participants under 12 years old, a parent or guardian must be present. There are also other programs for all age ranges: everything from creating a windowsill herb garden to building your own bird feeder. On top of the usual programming, the garden hosts events, none of which are bigger than Makers Way at Gateway Gardens. Makers Way, an event hosted by the Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department and Greensboro Beautiful, is a perfect event for those who love both exploring green spaces and enjoying the arts. During this event visitors are encouraged to stroll through

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