End-of-Summer SoiréeA Throwback to 1968
Groove into the final days of summer with an unforgettable evening under the stars — live music, food & drink, and garden-inspired fun in celebration of the year it all began.
✌️ Thursday, September 17, 2026 · 6–9 PM · Gateway Gardens ✌️
Far Out — Join the Party!
Get ready to groove into the final days of summer at Greensboro Beautiful’s End-of-Summer Soirée: A Throwback to 1968!
Join us for an unforgettable evening under the stars as we celebrate the year Greensboro Beautiful was founded. Enjoy live music, delicious food and beverages, garden-inspired experiences, and plenty of nostalgic fun as we take a trip back to the summer of ’68. Whether you’re channeling peace, love, and flower power or simply looking for a beautiful evening in the gardens, this night promises community, celebration, and giving back.
Your Evening in the Gardens
One ticket, a whole night of summer-send-off magic at Gateway Gardens.
Live Music
Soak up the sounds of the season as live music sets the groove for a relaxed, joyful evening in the gardens.
Food & Beverages
Delicious bites and drinks to enjoy as the sun goes down — all part of your evening under the stars.
Garden-Inspired Experiences
Wander Gateway Gardens — one of Greensboro’s most beloved green spaces — dressed up for a one-of-a-kind throwback celebration.
Nostalgic ’68 Fun
Peace, love, and flower power. Plenty of vintage-inspired fun as we take the whole garden back to the summer of 1968.
Come Dressed for 1968
Dust off your grooviest gear and come dressed in your best throwback attire — the more far-out, the better!
Far-Out Fashion
Bell-bottoms, flower crowns, tie-dye shirts, go-go boots, or any vintage-inspired look. Channel peace, love, and flower power.
An Evening Under the Stars
A beautiful late-summer night in the gardens — bring friends, bring your plus-one, and make memories that last.
Celebrate & Give Back
Proceeds support Greensboro Beautiful’s mission to conserve and enhance the beauty and ecology of our community through public gardens, tree planting, and beautification.
Peace. Love. Gardens. 🌻
See you there!
— Greensboro Beautiful, Inc. · Rooted in 1968
Event Details
Everything you need to know for the night of.
📅 Date & Time
Thursday, September 17, 2026
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Location
Gateway Gardens
2800 E. Gate City Blvd.
Greensboro, NC 27401
👗 Attire
Throwback / vintage-inspired encouraged — bell-bottoms, tie-dye, flower power. Come as your grooviest self!
🗓️ Save the Date
Don’t Miss the Party of the Season 🌻
Tickets support GBI’s gardens, trees, and beautification work across Greensboro. Grab yours and we’ll see you in the gardens on September 17th!