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December 20, 2023
🎄Christmas Weekend

December 20, 2023
New Year’s Eve
2024 is just around the corner! There are plenty of New Year’s Eve events in and around Greensboro to celebrate the coming of the new year.
Ticketed/Cover Charge Events
9:30 PM - 1 AM | $10 | Dance into 2024 at One Thirteen with live music, party favors, and a photo station.
8 PM - 12:30 AM | $139 | Get ready for a night filled with Hollywood glam, live performances, appetizers and desserts, a red-carpet entrance, and Havana Phil’s Cigar Bar.
8 PM – 2 AM | Tickets start at $40 | Melrose’s New Year’s Eve Platinum Party features DJ Crunk “Mr. Showtime” and requires cosmopolitan attire.
Free Admission Events
11 PM - 2 AM | free admission | Enjoy a fuss-and-frills-free party featuring live music.
9:30 PM – 12:30 AM | free admission | Enjoy “Greensboro’s only keg drop” and live music from Retro Vinyl.
12-10 PM | free admission | Celebrate the New Year “in Iceland” with a champagne toast at 7 PM (12 AM Icelandic Time). The event is family-friendly.
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Events
Thursday, December 21
Goat Yoga - Summerfield Farms brings back its popular yoga class with miniature goats. Festive attire encouraged! 6 PM
Ugly Sweater Party - Think you’ve got the ugliest holiday sweater? Compete for a cash prize at The Blooming Board’s holiday party. 6 PM
Basketball Game - Cheer on the UNCG Spartans as they face off against the Virginia University of Lynchburg Dragons at Fleming Gymnasium. 7 PM
Friday, December 22
Ugly Sweater Night - Come to Summerfield Farms for an ugly sweater contest, live music, and a food truck. Free to attend! 4-9 PM
Pajama Party - Don your festive sleepwear and get ready to dance at Boxcar Bar + Arcade. 8 PM - 1 AM
Holiday Movie - Carolina Theatre presents two showings of It’s a Wonderful Life. 2 and 7 PM
Christmas Party - Enjoy live music and compete to take home the prize for the ugliest sweater at Garage Tavern. 8 PM
Saturday, December 23
Karaoke Night - Lift your voice at Oden Brewing with an event hosted by Don of Zero Dark Nerdy. 7 PM
Sunday, December 24
Acoustic Concert - Danny Skeel of Jukebox Revolver performs at Pig Pounder Brewery in a Christmas Eve special. 1 PM
Wine Pairing - Unwind at The Loaded Grape with three cookies paired with a specialty wine. 12-6 PM
Other News
New Bar: Dark Side Speakeasy Lounge recently opened in High Point. Patrons can make a reservation at the mysterious speakeasy by texting 336-422-1227. Walk-ins are welcome on a first-come, first-served basis.
Athletics: High Point’s Junior Tennis Camp runs from December 27-29. You can register your child for the entire session or just one day.
Fitness: The new CycleBar in Greensboro is holding auditions for Cycle Instructors on January 6. The location will open December 28 at 2105 W Cornwallis Drive.
Arts: A partnership of local investors has plans to purchase the former Triad Stage building, which closed in June 2023. The new owners will bring a “creative vibe” to the historic building.
Transportation: Downtown Greensboro’s free Hopper Trolley service will be extended through June 2024. The service was originally set to conclude at the end of December.
University: NC A&T’s marching band, the Blue and Gold Marching Machine, has claimed the 2023 Division I HBCU Band of the Year title.
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“Dome Sweet Home“
Domes: Visit High Point introduced five public-use domes in the Social District on December 17. Each dome is uniquely decorated and offers a warm space to relax. They will be available to use until February 18.
Background: The domes were made available through a partnership with High Point X Design, Norwalk Furniture, Woodbridge Furniture, Cohab Space, and Baker McGuire Premium Outlet.
Details: Domes are available on a first-come, first-served basis. However, Visit High Point asks that groups limit their time to 1 hour.
Location: Stock + Grain Assembly
Upcoming Events
Grand Opening - Dive Bar opens its new location in High Point on December 27. The bar will feature arcade games, claw machines, billiards, darts, and more.
Winter WonderPark - Visit High Point City Lake Park on December 30-31 to see its festive holiday lights and decorations while enjoying train and carousel rides, mini golf, and more.
The Wrap
🎅 Still deciding on plans for the holiday weekend? Check out our holiday events guide!
🎄 Our team at The Go-To wishes you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas!
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