Downtown Greensboro Celebrates 6th Annual WFMY News 2 Winterfest

"WFMY News 2 Winterfest will celebrate its 6th Annual Grand Opening on Tues., Nov. 17 with the Chick-fil-A Chill Out Block Party. The public is invited to enjoy playing in snow, ice skating, sledding, carriage rides, inflatables, face painting, live music by Eric & the Chill Tones and food provided by Chick-fil-A. Admission and activities are free with the donation of a non-perishable food item. Harvest Food Bank will be present to collect donated food items.

WFMY News 2, Greensboro's local news station, has returned for the 6th straight year as title sponsor of Piedmont Winterfest. "WFMY News 2 Winterfest captures the joy of the winter season and provides the perfect backdrop for creating lifelong memories,” said Larry Audas, WFMY News 2 President and General Manager. “We are a community station and WFMY News 2 Winterfest is the perfect community attraction. We look forward to taking the ice with the rest of the Triad.” Downtown Greensboro Incorporated will continue as the official non-profit sponsor of WFMY News 2 Winterfest. The Downtown Residents Association will also provide marketing and promotional assistance.

WFMY News 2 Winterfest is the only seasonal outdoor ice rink and ice slide in the Triad. Well over 30,000 attendees enjoy this Downtown Greensboro tradition annually. This year's event will again be hosted by The Railyard at 120 Barnhardt Street adjacent to The Worx and Spice Cantina restaurants. WFMY News 2 Winterfest's season will open Nov. 17, 2015 and continue through Jan. 31, 2016. Follow the latest details on our event website: www.piedmontwinterfest.com"

- A Press Release

Greensboro Science Center invites you to get your pajamas ready

"On Saturday, January 24, families are invited to escape winter's wrath with an evening spent on an island oasis at the Greensboro Science Center's Pajama Jam, sponsored by Chick-fil-A. From 6:00pm - 9:00pm, the Center will be transformed into an after-hours Caribbean beach party designed especially for families with children ages 12 and younger. Children - and accompanying adults - are encouraged to wear pajamas and jam with the Greensboro Science Center and Chick-fil-A by enjoying awesome events and activities such as: Games, including Driftwood Limbo, Surf Board Ring Toss, Penguin Bowling and Bocci Ball Activities such as hula hoop contests, tattoos and crafts Dancing to the cool Caribbean beats of steel drum player Tracy Thornton OmniSphere Shows featuring underwater adventures Photo Ops with the Chick-fil-A cows, who will be dressed in their very best jammies Tasty treats and drinks provided by Chick-fil-A Admission to the Pajama Jam is $10 (plus tax) for Greensboro Science Center Members and $12 (plus tax) for Non-Members. Children 2 and under are free. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased on site or over the phone at 336-288-3769. Capacity is limited but walk-ups are welcome, based on ticket availability. For more information, visit: http://www.greensboroscience.org/events/special/pajamajam/" - A Press Release