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December 16, 2024
🎊 7+ New Year's Eve Events
Christy Bellis & Jacob Gauthier
December 16, 2024
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It’s nearly 2025! Get ready to celebrate the new year at these festive events in Winston-Salem.
The list is not comprehensive. Unless otherwise noted, the events on this list take place on December 31.
Photo courtesy of Wise Man Brewing
Kaleideum | 11 AM - 1 PM
Bring your kids to Kaleideum's Noon Year's Eve celebration! There will be crafts, music, a dance party, and lots of confetti.
Running of the Lights | 12 AM | Fun Run/5K at Tanglewood Park
Hit the new year running...literally! Run through the Tanglewood Festival of Lights at Fun Run/5K.
City of Winston-Salem | Dec 28 at 11 AM
Celebrate the new year while it’s still light outside at Salem Lake Marina, featuring a live DJ, a photo booth, and take-home crafts.
Old Homeplace Vineyards | 8:30 PM - 12:30 AM
Celebrate with a dessert bar, a live DJ, and a sparkling wine toast.
Village Inn Event Center | 8 PM - 1 AM
Listen to music from Kids in America ('80s tribute band), Seven Til Sunrise, and three live DJs.
ROAR | 8 PM - 2 AM
Play arcade games and go bowling with your friends while Envision and live DJs perform!
Wise Man Brewing | Dec 28, 7:30 PM - 12:30 AM; Dec 31, 8 PM - 1 AM
Celebrate the new year at Wise Man Brewing, featuring DJ SK spinning tunes both nights!
Millennium Center | 9 PM - 12 AM
Dance to music from the past 25 years played by live DJs at the Millennium Center. Enjoy a complimentary breakfast after watching the ball drop!
Sage & Salt Bistro | 9 PM - 12:30 AM
Enjoy light hors d’oeuvres and a champagne toast while the Enigma Quartet performs.
⏮ A year in review - Piedmont Federal Bank continues to help individuals save, make homeownership dreams a reality, and support local business growth. Let's take a closer look at their impact this year:
✔️ 1,000 hours of volunteering
✔️ 274 home equities, mortgages, and refinances booked
✔️ 226 loans for businesses
✔️ $34k deposited by 78 student checking holders
✔️ 950 new personal and business checking accounts
✔️ 880 people attended financial wellness programs
✔️ $2k scholarships awarded
Their 2025 goal ➡️ providing YOU with the best possible banking experience. Open an account today!*
🗓 Events
Tuesday, December 17
An Enchanted Christmas - Take a self-guided tour through the decorated Reynolda House after hours. Make holiday cards, listen to organ music, and enjoy a hot chocolate bar! 5:30-8 PM*
Boogie Winter Wonderland - A "Deck the Halls" and "Give Up the Funk" mashup? The Piedmont Wind Symphony performs holiday favorites with a funky twist at The Ramkat. 7:30 PM
Holiday Trivia - Test your knowledge of “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” at Gypsy Road Brewing! 7 PM
Wednesday, December 18
Fireweed Dinner - Join Native Root at West Salem Public House for a 5-course dinner cooked over an open fire. 5:30 PM
Cookie Decorating - Learn how to decorate cookies with holiday flair at The Canvas Cake Studio. 6:30 PM
Beer & Carols - Sing beloved carols with The Dwelling at Foothills Tasting Room! The Dwelling will be raising funds for winter emergency shelters. 6 PM
Comedy Showcase - Get ready for a night of laughter as five comedians perform at Joyners! 8 PM
Thursday, December 19
Jazz Concert - Listen to the Camel City Jazz Orchestra perform a holiday concert at UNSCA. Performances at 5:30 PM and 8 PM.
Movie Night - Watch “The Muppet Christmas Carol” at The Dutch Light while enjoying holiday-themed cocktails! 7:30 PM
Vinyl Lounge - Meet fellow music lovers at NCMA Winston-Salem (formerly SECCA)! Bring your records and enjoy listening to analog sound. 6-9 PM
Band Concert - Listen to the Salem Band perform its annual “All the Angels Sing” concert at Clemmons First Baptist Church. 7:30 PM
Exceptional Night - Make ornaments and winter art at Kaleideum! This exclusive event is for children and adults with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities. 5:30 PM
Uptown Dueling Pianos - Enjoy this all-request sing-a-long holiday piano show at The Playground Golf & Sports Bar! 7-10 PM
Friday, December 20
Art Crush - Head to the Arts District for a block party with live performances, art galleries, and local vendors & artists. 7-10 PM
North Pole Visit - Stop at The Porch to meet Santa & Mrs. Claus while enjoying free hot chocolate! 4:30-6:30 PM
Ice Skating - Celebrate your kids’ first day of winter break with a family outing to the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Arena. 11 AM - 1:30 PM and 2:30-5 PM
Dirty Santa Bingo - Play this festive twist on bingo at Bar Nola and compete in an ugly holiday sweater contest! 8 PM - 1 AM
⏮ A year in review with Greater Winston-Salem Inc! In addition to winning National Chamber of the Year, GWSI reported community and economic growth including:
107 annual events
144 new members
29 ribbon cuttings
631 new jobs created
$137 million in capital investment
Learn more about resources to boost your business in 2025 with Greater Winston-Salem Inc. as we work towards continued growth in the new year!*
🗞 Other News
🎁 Gift Idea: Searching for the perfect gift? These Chopard Earrings offer timeless elegance in their simplicity. Discover even more dazzling treasures with Windsor Jewelers' curated gift guide!*
🤝 Graduate of The Year: Did you know only 1 in 2 kids aging out of foster care will have a job by 24 (Social Work Today)? Goodwill’s NextGen program is changing that by helping young people earn GEDs and find meaningful work. Just ask Lori, Goodwill’s Graduate of the Year. When you shop at Goodwill, you’re making stories like hers possible.*
🎓 Expansion: The Winston-Salem State University Foundation purchased 42 acres of land at 2900 Reynolds Park Road for $7.5 million. WSSU has not released any official plans for the land, but Chancellor Bonita Brown said the University is considering using it for “student housing or other academic space needs.”
🍛 Coming Soon: Saffron Indian Café will open at 1981 N Peace Haven Road this winter, serving authentic Indian street food and classic favorites. Another Broken Egg Cafe will open its first location in Winston-Salem at the Thruway Center. The opening date has yet to be announced.
💡 University: Wake Forest University received an anonymous $30 million gift toward its entrepreneurship program. The gift will be used to increase the number of entrepreneurship faculty, develop new courses, and fund the construction of a new space for the program.
☕️ Non-profit: It’s not too late to join the Winston-Salem Coffee Trail! To participate, donate $30 or more to Winston-Salem Rescue Mission and receive free drip coffee at the 10 participating coffee shops. Participants who visit all 10 by December 31 will be entered into the grand prize drawing.
🏆 Alumna: UNCSA School of Dance alumna Margaret Qualley has been nominated for a Golden Globe Award for her role in “The Substance.” The film has also been nominated for four other categories, including Best Motion Picture.
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Upcoming Events
Holiday Drone Light Show - Watch 500 drones light up the sky with a rendition of “A Christmas Carol” at Truist Stadium on December 21.
Vienna Light Orchestra - Listen to world-class musicians and vocalists perform beautiful holiday music under the glow of thousands of candles on December 23 at R.J. Reynolds Auditorium.
🌀 The Wrap
🪙 The Go-To Winston-Salem will match up to $2,000 for Samaritan Ministries’ Penny Campaign! The match deadline is Monday, December 23.
🎄 Love Out Loud needs Christmas for the City volunteers on Saturday, December 21! Volunteer positions include hosts, greeters, photographers, and more.
🎭 Missed Wednesday’s newsletter? We shared that the Piedmont Shakespeare Company will begin performing free Shakespearean shows at outdoor venues in Summer 2025!
