Presented by Greensboro Downtown Parks, Inc.

Friendsgiving 2026

About This Event

Greensboro Downtown Parks, Inc. presents Friendsgiving, the signature fundraiser for Center City Park and LeBauer Park. Friendsgiving features a premier culinary experience by 1618 On Location, set beneath the glow of the Where We Met sculpture.

This year’s event celebrates the 10th anniversary of LeBauer Park and the 20th anniversary of Center City Park with fine dining, live entertainment, and a shared commitment to our downtown parks’ future.

Sponsorships are available now. Individual tickets will go on sale in the fall.

Co-Chairs
Kesha Cunningham-Dockery
Rob Overman

Honorary Co-Chairs
Alexa Aycock
Reid Phillips
Susan Schwartz

Friendsgiving is an opportunity to celebrate and build a community of support for your downtown parks.

Attendees will enjoy a gourmet dinner featuring elevated and unique takes on traditional holiday fare provided by 1618 On Location. Seasonal batch cocktails, wine, and local beers, including our tenants at Lawn Service by Little Brother Brewing and Parkside Pull-Up, set a relaxed and fun mood for lively conversation with new and old friends.

About This Event

Greensboro Downtown Parks, Inc. presents Friendsgiving, the signature fundraiser for Center City Park and LeBauer Park. Friendsgiving features a premier culinary experience by 1618 On Location, set beneath the glow of the Where We Met sculpture.

This year’s event celebrates the 10th anniversary of LeBauer Park and the 20th anniversary of Center City Park with fine dining, live entertainment, and a shared commitment to our downtown parks’ future.

Sponsorships are available now. Individual tickets will go on sale in the fall.

Co-Chairs
Kesha Cunningham-Dockery
Rob Overman

Honorary Co-Chairs
Alexa Aycock
Reid Phillips
Susan Schwartz

Friendsgiving is an opportunity to celebrate and build a community of support for your downtown parks.

Attendees will enjoy a gourmet dinner featuring elevated and unique takes on traditional holiday fare provided by 1618 On Location. Seasonal batch cocktails, wine, and local beers, including our tenants at Lawn Service by Little Brother Brewing and Parkside Pull-Up, set a relaxed and fun mood for lively conversation with new and old friends.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

In Kind Sponsors

1618 On Location

Lawn Service by Little Brother Brewing

Parkside Pull-Up

View Sponsorship Brochure

View Sponsorship Brochure

A Note on Community Tickets

This year, your support will enable Greensboro Downtown Parks, Inc. to invite at least 20 representatives of community partner organizations to Friendsgiving. Community ticket recipients work with us to provide high quality, free public programming and events to over 300,000 annual visitors to your downtown parks. We are grateful for their leadership and are honored to host them at Friendsgiving.

2026 Board of Directors

Kim Martin, Civic Leader, Chair
John Knowles, Lincoln Financial (Retired), Vice Chair
ChesKesha Cunningham-Dockery, The Wear Love Project, LLC and Parks & Recreation Commissioner, Secretary
The Honorable Tammi Thurm, City Councilor, Treasurer
Phillip Fleischmann, Parks and Recreation Director, At Large
Lamar Lee, National Recreation and Park Association, At Large
Jack Garvey, Jr., Executive Director and Chief Development Officer

Brian Campbell, Truist Financial Corporation
Katelyn Cohen-Kivett, New Garden Friends School
Melissa Greer, Berkshire Hathaway
Laura Lorenz, Greensboro Chamber of Commerce
Leah McCoy, Civic Leader
Ednasha McCray, City of Greensboro
Rob Overman, Downtown Greensboro, Inc.
Walker Sanders, Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro
Denise Sherron, UNCG
Caitlin Stay, Children’s Home Society of North Carolina
Tim Tobey, Bell Partners, Inc.

Getting There

Center City and LeBauer Parks
208 N Davie St
Greensboro, 27401
United States