GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. — If you and your family are looking for some warm weather fun in the Triad, look no further.
Check out this list of free and cheap activities for kids and families to enjoy around the Piedmont this summer! If you see an event not listed that is family-friendly, please email us at webteam@wfmy.com.
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Greensboro
TowneBank Beach Music Festival- The festival returns to Downtown Greensboro and tickets can be purchased in advance online. Tickets may also be purchased at the gate. Tickets are $15 per person; children 12 and under are free with a ticketed adult.
ENERGY at the Park — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Mondays through Thursdays, June 26 through Aug. 10. Greensboro's Parks and Recreation Department said rising first graders, 5-years-old to 15-year-olds are invited for supervised sports to, games, crafts, and a free lunch. For more information, please visit the city's website HERE.
Locations include:
Hampton Park - 3111 Four Seasons Blvd.
Heath Park - Holts Chapel Rd.
Sussman Street Park - 229 Sussman St.
Woodmere Park - 2100 Autumn Dr.
Kids Klub at LeBauer Park — From art classes, dance classes, playtime, and story time, Kid's Klub will offer a variety of events for kids to do throughout the summer. Check out their calendar for the latest updates, cancellations, and more.
Kids Bowl Free at Triad Lanes – Two free games of bowling this spring and summer for kids as an initiative to give back to the community and provide a safe, secure, and fun way for kids to spend time their time. Click HERE to register.
Spraygrounds — Open from Memorial Day to Labor Day Weekend for families Mondays to Saturdays: 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Find out more HERE on the city's website.
Tuesdays at the Trailhead — Drop in and get moving with free weekly fitness classes. Each week, there will be a different instructor leading Zumba, Athletic Conditioning, Power Yoga, HIIT, and more! Find out more HERE on their website.
Carolina Theatre 2023 summer film festival and Carolina kids club- The 15th Summer Film Festival in the Betty and Ben Cone, Jr. Auditorium at the Carolina Theatre, running July 10 through August 9, as well as the 14th Carolina Kids Club Wednesday mornings from July 12 through August 9.
Carolina Kids Club- Each family-friendly movie is preceded by lobby entertainment with the Music Academy of North Carolina’s Musical Petting Zoo and interactive stage fun from Mad Science. Doors will open at 9 a.m. Live entertainment begins at 9:30 a.m., and movies begin around 10:15 a.m., concluding by noon. Tickets are just $5 and include a kids’ snack pack.
- Wednesday, July 12: Monsters, Inc.
- Wednesday, July 19: The Princess and the Frog
- Wednesday, July 26: Cars
- Wednesday, Aug 2: Moana
- Wednesday, Aug 9: Toy Story 2
Summer Film Festival- Movie screenings are at 7 p.m.; doors and box office will open at 6:15 p.m. Tickets are $8, taxes and fees included. Seniors, military, first responders, students, and educators save $1 per ticket. Carolina Theatre movie passes will also be accepted at the door.
- Mon, July 10: Rear Window
- Tues, July 11: Jaws
- Wed, July 12: Little Shop of Horrors
- Thurs, July 13: Blue Hawaii
- Mon, July 17: Grease
- Tues, July 18: The Mummy (1932)
- Wed, July 19: Car Wash
- Thurs, July 20: Silent Comedy Shorts
- Mon, July 24: The Big Lebowski
- Tues, July 25: Vertigo
- Wed, July 26: A Raisin in the Sun
- Thurs, July 27: The Princess Bride
- Mon, July 31: Singin’ in the Rain
- Tues. Aug 1: Purple Rain
- Wed, Aug 2: The Sandlot
- Thurs, Aug 3: The Lady Vanishes
- Mon, Aug 7: MP and The Holy Grail
- Tues, Aug 8: South Pacific
- Wed, Aug 9: North by Northwest
For more about events happening at the Carolina Theatre, visit their website HERE.
Winston-Salem
Free Downtown Winston Summer Music Series — Summer Music Series will be returning for its 25th season! Featuring Downtown Jazz, Summer on Liberty Street. Find out more info HERE on their website.
Flashback Fridays at MUSE — The museum is hosting free outdoor films in the parking lot of MUSE Winston-Salem at 226 S. Liberty Street until they complete museum renovations. On June 23 they will be showing Jaws and on Aug.11 they will be playing Dirty Dancing. Follow their Facebook page for more upcoming events.
High Point
Kids Bowl Free Program at High Point Bowling Center - Kids 15 and under get two free games every day when they register for the program - You can register HERE.
High Point City Lake Pool- The brand-new renovated pool reopened for the first time in nearly four years. Built in the 1930s, the original pool was one of the largest in the southeast. In addition to the new lap pool, there is a new splash pad, a leisure pool for the kiddos, new water slides, and my favorite a new lazy river. Here's where you can purchase tickets ahead of time.
Burlington
Burlington City Park Amusement Park rides- Take a spin on the newly renovated Carousel, ride through a tunnel on the park's miniature Train, or even take the kiddos on a circular boat ride with all rides under $2 per ride! Find out more on the city's website HERE.
Preteen Summer Kickoff Party — It's a summertime party at Thataways, but for 3rd-5th Grade Students only! Come dance, play arcade games, and hang out with your friends. Concessions are available for purchase. A parent/guardian must sign in and sign out students. Pre-registration required. Here's where you can signup.
Graham
Musical Chairs Countywide Concert Series in Graham- This program is FREE for all ages every first Friday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Musical Chairs Countywide Concert Series at Bill Cooke Park is a comfortable outdoor setting that allows people to enjoy the outdoors in a local park.
Grab your lawn chair for music and fun for the whole family but leave these at home: no smoking/vaping or alcohol is allowed. Don’t forget to check out local businesses in Graham before the show! Vendors will also be on-site with your favorite treats!
We'll continue to add to this list throughout the summer and as events come up. If you see an event not listed that is family-friendly, email us at webteam@wfmy.com.
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