Family events in Greensboro, NC

Creative Explorers invites ages 5 to 7 to create with Sarah Pilkington in a welcoming class that blends playful projects with foundational art concepts. Children experiment with a variety of art and craft activities that develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, imagination, and problem-solving, all within a supportive setting. The goal is simple... have fun, build confidence, and spark a lifelong love of creativity. Every class offers a brand-new project, new techniques to try, and a finished piece to take home. Tuition is $175.

Curb After Work debuts a new after-work edition of the farmers market, adding a second weekly chance to shop the Mid-Week Market. Explore offerings from more than 50 vendors, including dairy, meats, fresh produce, baked treats, and convenient take-and-bake meals, whether you need a missing grocery staple or a simple dinner solution. It brings familiar market favorites into the middle of the week.

Discover the basics of wheel-thrown pottery in a welcoming class for ages 12 and up. Designed for beginners and anyone returning to a craft they once enjoyed, this single-session course focuses on the core skills needed to start creating your own pieces. Shop lead and instructor Ike Santiago will guide participants through using the pottery wheel, working with essential tools, preparing clay, and finding the fun in getting a little muddy. The class runs for three hours. Afterward, staff will glaze and fire your work, and you can return to the Forge to pick it up.

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live brings the Glow-N-Fire tour to life with massive machines, roaring engines, and edge-of-your-seat action. Mega Wrex, Tiger Shark, HW 5-Alarm, Bone Shaker, Bigfoot, and Skelesaurus are in action, while freestyle motocross riders deliver high-flying aerial stunts. A fire-breathing robot dinosaur that crushes cars turns up the spectacle. The lineup also debuts Rhinomite, a rhino-themed truck charging into the competition horn first. Expect nonstop energy, big jumps, and family-friendly thrills from start to finish.

The Tickle My Pickle event at the Doxie Derby and Family Festival is set for First National Bank Field.

First Horizon Coliseum hosts Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire, a high-octane stop on the 2026 tour that showcases larger-than-life favorites like Mega Wrex, Tiger Shark, HW 5-Alarm, Bone Shaker, Bigfoot, and Skelesaurus. Freestyle motocross riders add to the spectacle with daring tricks, and a fire-breathing robot dinosaur rumbles through car-crushing action. The lineup also features Rhinomite, a brand-new rhino-themed truck debuting on the tour, charging into the competition. Expect nonstop thrills suited for families and fans of all ages.