Events
Upcoming Events
Every month, we compile opportunities for you to increase your compassion quotient!
Let’s focus our compassion on some of the struggles facing our community this month.
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High Point Museum Events
When: November
High Point Museum Events
Saturday, Nov. 1, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Día de los Muertos: Join the High Point Museum and the YWCA Latino Family Center for a hybrid learning experience and celebration about the Day of the Dead, a Latin American holiday originating in Mexico. An altar exhibit will be on display until November 1. Enjoy family entertainment and crafts while learning about the holiday celebrated in honor of the loved ones no longer with us.
Únete al Museo de High Point y el Latino Family Center de YWCA High Point para una experiencia de aprendizaje híbrida acerca del Dia de los Muertos, una celebración Latinoamericana que se origino en México. Se tendrá en exhibición un altar desde el 21 de octubre al 1 de noviembre. Venga y disfrute de entretenimiento y manualidades para la familia mientras aprenden sobre esta celebración en honor a los seres queridos que ya no están con nosotros.
Saturday, Nov. 8, Noon – 4 p.m. Indigenous Cooking in the Historical Park Join us as we celebrate Native American Heritage Month with historic foodways! Our costumed interpreters will cook dishes and discuss historic methods of native cooking in the backcountry of North Carolina. Food samples are unavailable to the public. Demonstration only. FREE. All ages welcome. Drop-in.
Thursday, Nov. 13, 5:30 – 7 p.m. “90 Years United” Exhibition Opening Reception Join United Way of Greater High Point for an exhibition opening reception hosted by Jim Morgan. The exhibition, “90 Years United” celebrates 90 years of community impact by United Way of Greater High Point and features photographs and artifacts collected throughout the organization’s 90 years of work. Light refreshments will be served. Free. Drop in. All ages welcome.
Saturday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (10 a.m. – Noon: Sensory Friendly) Let’s Craft! Paper Dolls in Little Red Schoolhouse
Harvest Festival
When: Saturday Nov. 1st
Harvest Festival
Time: Noon to 2 pm
Healthy High Point
When: Saturday, Nov. 1st
We’re proud to partner with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. (Delta Kappa Zeta Chapter), Turner’s Chapel AME Church, the American Red Cross, and the Guilford County Health Department to bring vital resources to our community, because a healthy community is a strong community. 💙
✅ Free Flu & COVID vaccinations
🩸 Blood drive with the Red Cross
❤️ Heart-health education
🥗 Free food (while supplies last)
🤝 Community resources for you and your family
This event is FREE and open to the public! So come out, bring your friends, and let’s keep High Point healthy together! 🌿
Mindful Care Toolkit 2.0
When: November 12th and 19th
NAMI: Mindful Care Toolkit 2.0
Partner: National Alliance on Mental Illness
Location: Various locations in Greensboro, NC
Details:
November 12th at 3-5 pm - Journal Joy: The Living Room - Guilford County Behavioral Health Center - 21d Floor - 931 Third St - Greensboro
November 19th at 1-3 pm - Vision Board Party: Seeing goals and dreams every day! The Living Room - Guilford County Behavior Health Center - 2nd Fl - 931 Third St - Greensboro
Caregiver Engagement Fair
When: Friday, Nov. 14
2025 Caregiver Engagement Fair
Partners: Caregiver Connect and AARP
Location: 1301 Alamance Church Road, Greensboro, NC 27406
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day
When: Saturday, Nov. 15th
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day
Partner: City Of High Point
When: 8 a.m. — 2 p.m.
Location: 1401 E. Martin Luther King Drive, High Point (for accepted items above), Guilford County Sheriff's Office (prescriptions, medications, and expired medications), City of High Point Police Department (flares, ammunition, fireworks, and broken firearms), City of High Point (electronics, computers, printers, televisions, tires, scrap metal, appliances, bicycles).
Description: Accepted Items: Paint, polishes, and varnishes; paint-related materials; turpentine; aerosol cans; adhesives; motor oil; antifreeze; gasoline; fuel additives; automotive fluids (brake and transmission); automotive, boat, or motorcycle batteries; household batteries; pool chemicals; mercury-containing items (thermometers, thermostats); fluorescent light bulbs/CFLs.
Pathways to Purpose
When: Tuesday, Nov. 18th
3400 Triangle Lake Rd, High Point, NC 27260
GCSO Thanksgiving Food Drive
When: Saturday, November 22nd
GCSO Thanksgiving Food Drive
Description: The Guilford County Sheriff's Office is organizing a Thanksgiving community food drive this year on November 22nd! Food boxes for families will be distributed at 400 W Washington St, Greensboro, NC 27401, in Greensboro, and at 507 E Green Dr, High Point, NC 27260, in the parking lot, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Donations from the community are accepted and include canned foods, stuffing mix, canned vegetables, instant potatoes, cranberry sauce, and any other canned or dry goods. These can be dropped off at Districts 1, 2, and 3 of the GCSO or at the Detention Centers in Greensboro and High Point between November 1st and 19th.
Bonus: A mini resource fair will be held at the Greensboro handout point!
Crafted in the Glow
When: Saturday, November 22nd
Crafted in the Glow
Partner: Visit High Point
Location: 301 N. Elm Street, High Point, NC
Details: Saturday, November 22, 3:00 pm-8:00 pm
Description: A festive marketplace atmosphere filled with holiday spirit, music, and community celebration!
Formerly known as the Holiday Bazaar, this vibrant marketplace will be held in partnership with the highly anticipated High Point Holiday Party & Tree Lighting Celebration.
Year after year, the High Point Holiday Party & Tree Lighting Celebration shines as a cherished tradition, drawing over 6,000 guests to celebrate the season. With family-friendly activities, live entertainment, and festive holiday cheer, this event offers food and non-food vendors alike the perfect opportunity to showcase their products and engage with a diverse audience.
Swim Lessons
When: Monday, Wednesday, Tuesday, and Thursday (Feb.-Dec.)
Classroom Helpers Needed
When: Monday - Thursday '25
Classroom Helpers NeededMust be 14 years of age or older. GCS background check required.
Community Writing Center Volunteers Needed
When: TBD