Seven Ways to Celebrate Grandparents’ Day

A child looking at strawberries at the High Point Farmers Market

Where in the world would we be without grandparents? From mentoring us as parents on how to raise our own kiddos, to creating last memories with the little ones that last a lifetime, grandparents help us to discover so much in life. This past Sunday was Grandparents’ Day, and in honor of all of the grandmas and grandpas (or whatever term of endearment you…

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How High Point Will Grow Up

Welcome the Nido & Mariana Qubein Children’s Museum! We’ve been talking about all of the big things coming to High Point. How does 75,000 square feet sound? That’s the size of all the activity space at High Point’s newest attraction: The Nido & Mariana Qubein Children’s Museum! At 60,000 square feet indoors and 15,000 square feet of outdoor activities, the museum will be…

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Inclusions Not An Illusion: Q’s Corner

Candace Humphrey, owner of Q's Corner smiles at the camera inside the play gym in High Point, NC.

When Candace Humphrey graduated from Winston-Salem State University with a bachelor’s degree in rehabilitation studies, she knew she wanted to support and advocate for individuals with disabilities, but she had no idea that one of those individuals would be her own son.   “Quintin just had his tenth birthday, but we got his diagnosis when he was about…

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Making Art Happen in High Point

The owner of Gallery on Main in High Point, NC

Just weeks before COVID-19 changed our world last spring, Sabrina Tillman-McGowens had settled into her new gallery, ready to change the art world of High Point. But no sooner had that phase of her career started that Sabrina was forced to put that dream on hold.   Lucky for Sabrina, she has never been one to take the easy road when it comes to her career as a…

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#Blessed by Blessing Park 

The entrance to Blessing Park in High Point, NC

What has us excited for the summer in High Point? Two words – downtown revitalization! The construction taking place downtown, as part of the catalyst project, is transforming High Point’s downtown to be a place where everyone will love to be. From Truist Point to Congdon Yards, to the new food hall, to the upcoming…

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10 Ways to Spend a Spring Day in High Point

The weather may be dreary today, but can you believe tomorrow is the first day of spring? If you’re anything like us, this wet, dreary winter has made you that much more excited to enjoy the beautiful spring weather this season. Plus, High Point has so much to offer in the ways of creatively making the most…

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Springing into Action with the High Point Public Library 

As the weather starts to turn warmer and the sun starts to shine longer, you might have the urge to crank up the music, roll down the windows, and get out of the house. But with many COVID-19 restrictions still in place, it can feel like there isn’t much to do. And if you have little ones in…

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College Semester Essentials in HP 

Friends talking outside of 83 Cafe in High Point, NC

It’s no secret that for students all over the world, the last 9 months haven’t exactly been normal. From online classes for students of all ages to mandatory quarantines for university students, to canceled proms, graduations, and celebrations of all kinds – 2020 was a tough year for many students.   While the new semester is well underway, we…

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Fall Happenings in High Point

High Point park with trees with orange leaves.

Do you wait to listen to Christmas music after Thanksgiving? Are you a diehard believer in Christmas decorations going up no earlier than Black Friday? If you feel like you need to sneak in some early Christmas music, we definitely won’t tell anyone! But if you’re not quite ready to let go of those pumpkin…

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The Point of Truist Point

Feature image of the entrance to Truist Point

It’s probably not hard to guess what we most missed in High Point this summer… The High Point Rockers! But while the Rockers baseball season might have been canceled, the staff at the Truist Point stadium didn’t cancel their involvement in High Point. While the High Point Rockers are a huge and exciting part…

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