Greensboro: robotics kickoff, America's 250th, and greenway walks Sep 12–13

Greensboro runs a full slate of community, STEM, and heritage programming across the weekend of Sep 12–13, 2026, plus a business-community open house on Thursday, Sep 10.

Robotics season kickoff: NC FIRST Tech Challenge

The 2026-2027 NC FIRST Tech Challenge Kickoff celebrates the launch of the FIRST CANOPY robotics season in North Carolina on Saturday, Sep 12. This interactive event marks the start of the new season.

America's 250th: Unsung Heroes, Black Patriots of the Revolution

Also on Saturday, Sep 12, the Black Patriots Commemoration Project, in collaboration with the International Civil Rights Center & Museum, presents "Unsung Heroes: Black Patriots of the Revolution" as part of the America's 250th anniversary commemoration.

SPCA on the Greenway

The Greensboro Parks & Recreation Department hosts "SPCA on the Greenway" on Saturday, Sep 12 from 9:00-11:00 AM at the Downtown Greenway Freedom Cornerstone (750 Plott Street). The community walk along the Greenway is held with the SPCA.

Beading workshop at Woven Works Park

On Sunday, Sep 13 from 5:30-6:30 PM, Parks & Recreation offers a Beading Workshop at Woven Works Park on the Downtown Greenway (401 Cumberland Street).

Holiday Party Showcase

On Thursday, Sep 10, Spare Time Greensboro hosts a Holiday Party Showcase — a holiday business open house presented in partnership with the Greensboro Chamber and members of the High Point business community. The event is designed for local businesses and organizations looking for the perfect venue for their holiday celebrations.