This weekend in Guilford County, NC

This meet is the final one in the current time window. The next gathering will move to a later schedule, so please keep the change in mind when making plans.

This one-day summit centers the health, wellbeing, and empowerment of Black women and girls, creating space for learning, restoration, and practical action. Organized by 2nd Shift Playbook, a platform that supports women navigating work, caregiving, leadership, and personal wellness, the gathering is designed for 150 to 200 participants, including Black women, clinicians, healthcare leaders, advocates, students, and community partners. It takes place at the Bennett Global Center in Greensboro, NC. Throughout the day, attendees engage in evidence-informed sessions and culturally responsive conversations that address preventable health inequities affecting Black women, including maternal outcomes, chronic disease, mental health, menopause care, and financial insecurity. The program features nationally recognized voices, with bestselling author Dr. Uché Blackstock delivering the keynote. Breakout sessions explore maternal and public health, menopause, mental health and body image for Black girls, financial wellbeing and strategies for building generational wealth, the latest science on GLP-1 medications, spiritual wellness, and personalized speed coaching. The experience weaves education, healing, and connection, offering practical tools that support lifelong wellbeing and the leadership Black women bring to families, care teams, and communities.

This single day partner CrossFit competition welcomes teams from any box and channels every effort toward supporting Fishin’ For A Cure and Little Pink Houses of Hope. Pairs can register as all-female, all-male, or mixed teams, and select from RX, Scaled, or Beginner divisions. Participation is limited to 50 teams. Timely registration is required to guarantee an event shirt. Bring your speed, strength, and versatility for a purposeful, high-energy day of fitness.

Settle into an unhurried yoga practice with Krystal that invites you to slow down and move with purpose. Expect accessible poses, conscious breathing, and quiet pauses that can ease tension, improve mobility, and support overall wellness. Guidance includes variations so you can tailor each movement to what feels right for your body. The cost is $18.

Enjoy a day of shopping as Wagon Wheels brings a market to Greensboro, with vendors set up both inside and outside the Greensboro Police Club. Browse a range of booths and discover unique finds throughout the venue. Food will be available for purchase from the Greensboro Police Club, with proceeds supporting community outreach projects.

Head to the new courts at Bryan Park Pickleball Courts in Browns Summit for a relaxed pickleball social that welcomes all experience levels. Whether you have years on the court, are learning the basics, or simply want a fun way to meet people, this gathering focuses on play and connection. Participants should bring a paddle, and friends are welcome to come along. Expect fresh courts, friendly faces, and an easygoing atmosphere centered on the game you love.

A waterfront autumn festival brings together local pet adoption organizations with dogs available for adoption, shopping from pet-focused vendors, and a variety of food vendors, with plenty of canine company throughout.

A lively afternoon festival featuring live performances by School of Rock students, a variety of food trucks, and local craft vendors. Attendees are welcome to bring a chair, settle in, and enjoy the music while browsing the vendor offerings.

Experience live music in the taproom with Greensboro-based singer and songwriter Russell Henderson.

Explore Greensboro, North Carolina on a tour that highlights the accomplishments of African American academics, business owners, and community leaders. Learn about the development of Green Book listed accommodations, the establishment of church communities, and the growth of educational and business institutions. This experience offers a thoughtful look at the people and milestones that helped shape the community.

Art in the Park at Guilford Courthouse National Military Park invites participants to paint watercolor landscapes inspired by the surroundings with step by step guidance from a local artist. This free event includes all supplies. Space is limited and advance registration is required by emailing guco_education@nps.gov or calling (336) 288-1776.

This tour explores Greensboro's darker history, recounting the killing of a taxi driver by escapees from a psychiatric facility, the crimes of a notorious local serial killer, and the torture and death of a well-known nightclub personality. It provides a candid look at some of the city's most unsettling true crime stories.

The 30th Annual Furniture Industry Awards Gala brings the home furnishings community together for an evening of reconnection, good food and drinks, and recognition of achievement. Hosted by the International Home Furnishings Representatives Association (IHFRA), the program highlights the dedication of peers across the industry. Honors include Retailer of the Year, Pillar of the Industry, Icon of the Industry, Distinguished Service Award, Legacy Rep, and Rising Star. Attendance celebrates the honorees and supports IHFRA and the broader home furnishings sector. The evening offers an uplifting program that salutes excellence, encourages new connections, and strengthens a decades-long community tradition.

Hangar 1819 in Greensboro hosts a multi-artist concert featuring THROWN, Norma Jean, Half Me, and Boltcutter. Produced by Crank It Loud, this event brings all four bands together for one show at the venue.

Shuler King brings a live comedy show to The Comedy Zone Greensboro NC, delivering an evening of laughs in Greensboro.

Fellowship Hall hosts a weekly question and answer session where alumni and others in recovery gather to share what they have learned and support one another. The conversation invites openness, encouragement, and real-life stories, helping build a stronger bridge between treatment and the wider recovery network. Alumni should be at least 30 days past discharge to participate. Please enter through the main building entrance.

Set off on an Oz-themed quest through Gateway Gardens in Greensboro, where teams crack clues, take on playful challenges, and push for the win. Registration supports community theater that is built by and for the community, helping performers, behind-the-scenes crew, and audiences of every age learn, create, and celebrate together.

Dragon's Hoard hosts a weekly league session featuring organized play. This recurring event provides a regular schedule for participants to take part in league games.

Still Rising Inc. presents a community tea party at Demhaj Poetry in collaboration with Push Brew Coffee, created in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This gathering focuses on resilience, remembrance, community connection, and empowerment by celebrating survivors, honoring loved ones who have passed, and uplifting anyone whose life has been touched by breast cancer. Guests can enjoy tea and coffee, light refreshments, thoughtful conversations, access to local resources, and giveaways. Tea party attire is encouraged. Co-hosted by Courtney Gibbs. Admission is free, and donations are appreciated. Hosted in High Point, North Carolina.

Bring a homemade mac and cheese to a friendly cook-off at Kackalax, where the top honor, The Big Cheese, recognizes the best overall recipe. Creativity is encouraged... add bacon, barbecue, veggies, hot peppers, or anything else you like, as long as mac and cheese stays the foundation. Make your dish at home and bring it ready to serve. A sign-up sheet is available at Kackalax, and NFL Sunday Ticket will be on all TVs.

Enjoy a faith-centered fall celebration filled with candy, prizes, and family fun. Children can trick or treat for the good stuff, capture festive photos, listen to upbeat live music, meet friendly animals at a petting zoo, slide on a big inflatable, and play autumn themed games. Non-scary costumes are encouraged. Complimentary hot dogs, s’mores, and other treats will be available. Everyone is welcome, and free tickets are offered.

Trick-or-treating pairs with a mascot meet-and-greet at this lively outing. Meet local mascots, pick up treats, and enjoy a playful adventure on the greenway. Wearing a costume is encouraged. The event takes place at Cairns Course.