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Spring has Sprung with Criss Cross Mangosauce's Earth Day Celebration! Explore Latin American song, dance, and storytelling related to the natural beauty that exists all around us - from the tiniest of critters to the tallest of mountains.

This program is welcome to both Spanish- and English-speakers of all levels, and is best suited for young learners (ages 2-10) and families.

This Spanish/English bilingual program series will have visitors on their feet as we explore Latin American culture and traditions, and of course have fun while doing it!

Our weekend Private Pilot ground school course is an accelerated offering that teaches the knowledge needed to prepare for the FAA written test and to maximize success in flight training! We will meet in-person from 10am-3pm for 3 weekends, lunches are included. The course will take place at the flight school in our upstairs classroom. All of the materials that you will need for the course are included and will be provided on day 1!
This course would be ideal for new/ unexperienced pilots, rusty pilots looking for a refresher, and for those who have been studying online and looking to fill in any knowledge gaps.

Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1086990545671795

Course Syllabus
Airplane and Aerodynamics
Airplane Instruments, Engines, and Systems
Airports, Air Traffic Control, and Airspace
Federal Aviation Regulations
Airplane Performance & Weight and Balance
Aeromedical Factors and Aeronautical Decision Making
Aviation Weather
Aviation Weather Services
Navigation: Charts and Publications
Navigation Systems
Cross-country Flight Planning

The long nights and cold days probably seemed endless during the 18th century when supplies and transportation were limited. Join us as we put together a meal with limited supplies. We may even go fishing for our dinner! The receipts for this demonstration will include onion pie, planked fish, beggars' pudding along with homemade egg noodles. We may break open the supplies we put away before winter and add some pickled eggs or other veggies to our table. As always, we can't feed anyone, but we will be glad to answer any questions.

Charlotte Earth Day 2024 is a celebration that will bring together the Charlotte-Mecklenburg community for an educational celebration of our environment and the local groups that work to improve it.

Bring your entire family and all of your friends! Come travel through the four (4) knowledge stations to complete exciting engagement activities hosted by Charlotte-based nonprofits and businesses. After each activity, travelers will receive a stamp to complete their Earth Passport. Group activities will be hosted throughout the day!

The Davidson College Choirs combine with choirs in the Davidson community, including Davidson College Presbyterian Church, St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, and Davidson United Methodist Church to present choral works with dramatic organ.

A returning crowd favorite event, Charlotte's own old-time, bluegrass, and folk music stars Jon Singleton and Jon Hill will perform a concert of Irish American music to celebrate the heritage of old St. Patrick! Fiddle and clawhammer banjo meet mandolin and guitar. There will be plentiful songs and brisk, bonny dance tunes that will set your feet tapping!

Come join us on Saturday, March 23 from 2:30 pm to 4 pm as we host Charlotte Is Creative and Guerilla Poets for "Voices of the Past."

Come support your local artists and learn about the history of the land, people, and contested meanings of the site. Listen to spoken word performances, watch live painting performances, and hear live music with community friends and neighbors.

Afterwards, the live paintings will be on display in the Site's visitor's center.

This event is made possible through collaboration with Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation.

Another event is coming in April! Stay tuned.

Mark O'Connor, Grammy award winning artist and fiddling champion, will perform two of his works with the Youth Orchestras of Charlotte. The YOC and Maggie O'Connor (on fiddle and vocals) will join him for a World Premiere of an arrangement of Stevie Wonder's song Love's in Need. The YOC will also join the two fiddlers for Mark's Strings and Threads Suite, a celebration of American fiddle music arranged for orchestra. In addition, the YOC will offer a program of American music, including works by Aaron Copland, John Williams, Leonard Bernstein, and William Grant Still.

What do you get when you mix retail therapy with an extra dose of bright and sunny vitamin D? The Anne Springs Close Greenway’s Spring Artisan Market! Shop for local arts, crafts and goodies at this open-air market.

Make a day of it with coffee or lunch from the Gateway Canteen, and stop in at the Greenway Gateway (visitor’s center) to learn more about Greenway trails, activities and memberships.

The Anne Springs Close Greenway preserves its 2,100 acres to provide accessible outdoor recreation opportunities to visitors and members. Come try our most popular recreational pastimes, such as kayaking, archery, horseback riding, hiking and more during our favorite weekend of the year, Earth Day Celebration!

Everyone receives free entrance to the Greenway on Earth Day Weekend to enjoy time in nature. To support our conservation efforts, nonmembers pay a $5 parking fee. If you enjoy your visit, please consider membership.

Summer Concert Series returns every Thursday evening, May through July!

Enjoy live music in the great outdoors! Food and beverages will be available for purchase from the Gateway Canteen’s food truck. Bring lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the music. Coolers permitted but subject to checking. No glass, tents or outside alcohol is allowed. Bags and coolers will be checked. Well-behaved dogs on leash are welcome to attend; please remember to Leave No Trace.

Horse Shows at the Anne Springs Close Greenway provide entertainment and enrichment for equestrian students and the community!

Held in both the spring and fall, the Greenway's horse shows provide an opportunity for the local equestrian community to showcase their talent and skills. The class list includes more than 30 categories for competition.

Spectators are welcome to watch all or part of our horse shows. The events run from 9am to 5pm, and no advanced registration is required. Please consider bringing your own seating. Parking will cost $5 per car.

Kick off spring with with a recreation celebration! Whether you’re tearing it up on our cross country mountain bike course, cruising along our single-track 5K/10K trail run and hike courses, tackling our kid’s scavenger hunt, tossin' discs at our kid's disc golf tournament, or just enjoying live music and local craft beers – we have something for you!

Did someone say, “S’mores?” Greenway staff will have guided activities, such as fishing, archery, kayaking, guided mountain bike rides and themed night hikes. Campers will also have access to the fort-building area and the gaga ball pit! We will guide night hikes and dinner will be provided by the Gateway Canteen (all-beef hotdogs with baked beans, potato salad and chips) with s’mores for dessert!

In the morning, join us for Rise and Shine Yoga for adults or nature-themed yoga for kids. Bring your own breakfast, but we’ll make the coffee. Leashed, well-behaved dogs are always welcome, but please clean up after your pup. Always Leave No Trace when enjoying nature.

To learn more and register, please visit our website!

Do you have what it takes to knock out our 6- and 3-hour mountain bike endurance challenge? Grab a team or ride solo and complete as many laps as possible on our fast, flowy trails.

Feel the need for speed? Test your pace in our single-lap sprint!

In either event, compete for bragging rights, cool swag and shiny medals!

Attend our Fall Artisan Market to enjoy cooler weather, delicious items from the Gateway Canteen, a scenic area of Anne Springs Close Greenway and local shopping. Vendors will feature locally made goods, including but not limited to home décor, candles, soaps, holiday gifts and family items.

Gateway Canteen will be selling meals and snacks, in addition to hot drinks, including loose-leaf tea and lattes, in the chilly morning and refreshing options, such as prosecco and smoothies, to fuel your shopping.

Explore Greenway trails after dark with our Night Owl 5K!

The excitement of competition paired with the thrill of the trails at night make our Night Owl 5K a race to remember!

Night Owl 5K starts and finishes at the Lake Haigler entrance, so participants and spectators may order food and drinks from our restaurant, the Gateway Canteen, roast marshmallows at the firepits, enjoy live music, shop for gear and memberships in the visitor center and have an all-around great experience!

NEW THIS YEAR: complete your event and sleep under the stars during our Fall Campout. Check back for more details!

Participants must use flashlights, headlamps or other forms of lighting to ensure safe navigation on the trails. Course maps are coming soon!

To learn more and register, please visit our website!

Join us as we continue the storied tradition of the Springmaid Trail Race!

Race in the crisp morning on beautiful single-track trails. Whether you’re joining us for 5K/Dog Jog (top overall pups get medals!), taking on our 10k or Half Marathon, or just coming to cheer on friends – we can’t wait to see you out there!

Horse Shows at the Anne Springs Close Greenway provide entertainment and enrichment for equestrian students and the community!

Held in both the spring and fall, the Greenway's horse shows provide an opportunity for the local equestrian community to showcase their talent and skills. The class list includes more than 30 categories for competition.

Spectators are welcome to watch all or part of our horse shows. The events run from 9am to 5pm, and no advanced registration is required. Please consider bringing your own seating. Parking will cost $5 per car.

Shop our Winter Holiday Market to enjoy cool weather, delicious items from the Gateway Canteen, a scenic area of the Greenway and local shopping. 50 vendors will feature locally made goods, including but not limited to home décor, candles, soaps, holiday gifts and family items.