Greensboro's 200th birthday

Celebrate Greensboro’s 200th birthday with a parade and party in Center City Park, beginning at 11am. And what’s a birthday party without cake? Free. Greensboro200.com

Art on the Vine

Can’t get enough art and wine? Travel to the Winery at Iron Gate in Mebane for Art on the Vine, presented by Alamance Artisans Guild and the Alamance County Arts Council. Dozens of local artists will share their wares to a backdrop of music, wine tastings and beautiful scenery. artonthevinenc.com.

N.C. Storyfest

While you’re there, head over to N.C. Storyfest, from 12-5pm at Festival Park, the Cultural Arts Center and the Greensboro Central Library. Kids and grown-ups alike will enjoy this multicultural story celebration. ncstoryfest.org.

Rock the Garden Party

Leave the kids at home and head over to the Greensboro Children’s Museum from 7-11pm for its Rock the Garden Party, a fundraiser on behalf of the museum’s new outdoor learning environment. Enjoy food, music and an auction of hand-painted garden furniture. Tickets are $50; gcmuseum.com.