Revolution Mill, Greensboro’s premier historic textile-mill-turned mixed-use-campus today its official Fall 2026 event schedule. From specialty craft beverages and spooky celebrations to elite regional art showcases, the Mill is the Triad's premier destination to live, work, play, and create this season.
The community is invited to mark their calendars for four signature seasonal experiences happening across the campus:
Haunts & Hops Halloween Market (Saturday, October 17 | 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
Spooky season officially arrives at Revolution Mill for the second annual Haunts & Hops celebration, hosted in partnership with Grown Groovy Events and Incendiary Brewing Company located in the Revolution Mill Stacks social district. Attendees are encouraged to arrive in costume for a chance to win cash prizes across several contest categories (child, adults, pets). Visitors can grab a beverage and stroll the designated Social District while shopping from a curated lineup of local makers, checking out Incendiary Brewing, Solo Taco, Grapes & Grains Tavern, Kau, and Cugino Forno, and enjoying live music. Admission is free.
PEACE Exhibition Opening (Friday, October 30| Friday, 7:00-10:00 PM)
Celebrate local expression and creative unity at the formal opening of the PEACE Exhibition at the Central Gallery at 1100 Revolution Mill Drive. The opening reception will feature intimate artist talks, a fashion stroll showcasing wearable art inspired by themes of unity and peace, live jazz, networking, and light cocktail fare. Experience an inspiring evening celebrating creativity, connection, and the transformative power of art at the formal opening of PEACE in the Central Gallery. This striking collective exhibition explores themes of harmony, hope, and resilience. Curated by the international award-winning Washington, D.C.-based artist and advocate, Felicia L. Reed—whose work centers on transformation and healing through art—this striking juried exhibition explores peace as an active practice of healing, resilience, compassion, and shared humanity. Bringing together local and national artists working across a variety of media, PEACE demonstrates that beauty can emerge from struggle, inspire dialogue, foster belonging, and imagine a more compassionate future. The PEACE exhibition will be on display October 30, 2026, through January 2, 2027.
2nd Annual Creative Clayworks Pottery Sale (Friday, November 6 & Saturday, November 7)
Hours: Friday, 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM | Saturday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Presented indoors at the 1250 Gallery, the Art Alliance of Greensboro hosts this premier juried event. It features works from over 30 professional ceramic artists and advanced hobbyists, offering everything from exquisite home decor to functional kitchenware just in time for holiday gifting. A portion of all proceeds directly benefits the Art Alliance non-profit to support community art programming. Admission is free.
13th Annual Merry Merry Market (Wednesday, November 18 | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM)
The Triad's ultimate boutique holiday shopping experience takes over the Colonnade and ColorWorks Event Centers at 1000 Revolution Mill Drive. The completely indoor, rain-or-shine market features 90 unique, local small businesses showcasing gourmet treats, clothing, home decor, handmade jewelry, and kids' gifts. The event includes festive holiday music and seasonal drinks (with bars open from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM). Admission is $5.00 at the door (teachers and first responders receive a $2.00 discount with an ID), and a portion of ticket sales supports BackPack Beginnings. Food and beverage venues offer breakfast, lunch and dinner options.
Logistics & Transportation:
Complimentary public parking is available on-site for all events. For events at the Stacks and 1250 building, find by entering via Textile Drive off Yanceyville Street (GPS: 2005 Revolution Mill Drive).
For added convenience during the peak hours of the Merry Merry Market on November 18, the fare-free Downtown Hopper Trolley will run a special one day route continuously between overflow parking lots off Textile drive and the venue's front door so guests can easily transport their purchases.
