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Annual Hanes Park Classic Aug. 3 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Hanes Park, 1400 Northwest Blvd, WS (877) 292-5306
Bike races for every age and ability will take place between 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Kids Zone will be open from noon-5 p.m. and will feature a bounce house, face-painting, arts and crafts, and more. Registration required. Entry fees are required for the professional bike race and 5K run; all other family events are free. Wildlife Classes Get out and enjoy the beauty of summer in the Piedmont and learn a little about our natural habitat with your kids at the same time. Bur-Mil Park is offering a series of classes to introduce us to the exciting animals around us. You can take all three classes or just go to one, whatever fits your schedule and your interests. Endangered Species of NC July 30 Wildlife Education Center, 5834 Bur-Mil Club Rd, GSO $2 6:30-7:30 p.m. North Carolina is home to many unique species of animals that are native to the north and south due to our special geographic locations. Some of these animals are endangered. This class covers the identification, protection and appreciation of these species. All ages welcome. Backyard Wildlife Augut 9 Wildlife Education Center, 5834 Bur-Mil Club Road, GSO (336) 373-3801 $20 10-11:30 a.m. Wildlife is much more than meets the eye. You don't have to trek 3,000 miles to a deserted wilderness to view interesting wild animals. Learn the techniques to safely and successfully appreciate the animals in your own backyard.
The Mix June 6, and every Friday through August 15, except July 4 8-11 p.m. Ages 13-18 Free, dinner is $2 Hanes Hosiery Recreation Center, 501 Reynolds Blvd., WS Looking for something for your teenagers to do this summer? The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Recreation department will be hosting a party every week. It's a great time for kids to hang out with their friends while playing xBox 360 and other games, doing art with a qualified art instructor and a fully stocked art room, or just hanging out in the gym or getting creative with the open mic. Pop Go The Wiggles Live! August 23 Greensboro Coliseum, 1921 W. Lee St. $18-$38 (336) 373-7400
Adult crushes aside, the Wiggles are setting out on their most rhythmic adventure to date as they invite fans to “Romp Bomp A Stomp,” do “The Monkey Dance” and “Move like an Emu.” Join The Wiggles, Captain Feathersword, Dorothy the Dinosaur, Henry the Octopus, Wags the Dog and all the Wiggly Dancers as part of the all-new live concert tour, “Pop Go the Wiggles Live!” Bring your kids for the all-out fun.
Kickoff to Kindergarten Celebration! August. 23 4-7 p.m. Free Greensboro Children’s Museum, 220 N. Church St., GSO (336) 574-2898 Rising kindergarteners will be the guests of honor at the Greensboro Children’s Museum, to celebrate this exciting step into their first year of school. It’s a great way to ease anxiety for both kids and parents! Children can climb aboard a real school bus, explore the museum’s exhibits, have fun making back-to-school crafts like personalized pencil boxes, meet Scholastic character Clifford the Big Red Dog and more. Parents and kids can also get answers to last minute questions from kindergarten teachers and principals.
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More than a bike race, the Hanes Park Classic is a full day of outdoor fun, physical activity and bike safety education for the whole family. Organized by CycleSafe.org, this 
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