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December 23, 2024
✨ The Go-To's Favorite Moments
Christy Bellis & Jacob Gauthier
December 23, 2024
Our Favorite Moments
In 2024, The Go-To team explored new restaurants, covered upcoming projects, and discovered Winston-Salem’s hidden gems. Check out some of our favorite memories from the year!
Low-quality picture, high-quality team!
Team member Bre
What: Going to Kaleideum After Dark and exploring Dive Bar!
Why: “I had so much fun with my friends at both these places and have been back multiple times! They hold a lot of joyful memories for me.”
Team member Stevie
What: Going tubing on the Yadkin River and attending the Winston-Salem Open!
Why: “Tubing was an adventure and an opportunity to see the world from a new perspective. Seeing the world’s best tennis players in person at the WS Open was awesome!”
Team member Jacob
What: Writing about the upcoming Bashavia Creek Preserve and creating the theater companies guide!
Why: “As someone who loves nature, I enjoyed writing about Bashavia Creek Preserve’s story. And as a former ‘theater kid,’ I couldn’t help but get excited when learning about Winston-Salem’s theater groups!”
Team member Christy
What: Hosting an event to benefit Hurricane Helene relief efforts and touring the upcoming Salem Bottleworks!
Why: “It was cool to see how many people came out to show their support—we were able to raise $2,000 for western NC! And I love watching this city grow and how we are preserving and repurposing historical buildings.”
🗓 Events
Tuesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve)
Lovefeasts - Experience this beloved Moravian tradition at one of 11+ local Moravian churches. Times vary.
White Elephant - Bring a wrapped gift and dish to share at Old Nick Williams Co.! 5 PM
Christmas Eve Market - Shop for last-minute gifts and holiday goodies at Fair Share Farm. 10 AM - 4 PM
Ice Skating - Take the family ice skating at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Arena! The ice rink is also available Dec 25-27.
Wednesday, December 25 (Christmas Day)
Have a wonderful Christmas with your loved ones!
Thursday, December 26
Kwanzaa - Celebrate the first day of Kwanzaa with performances by the Otesha Creative Arts Ensemble at the Winston-Salem Urban League. Triad Cultural Arts will host Kwanzaa events daily through January 1 at various locations. 6 PM
Paint & Sip - Create a winter landscape at Painting with a Twist! All materials included. 7 PM
Live Music - Listen to Dasher St. Duo at Joymongers Barrel Hall. 7 PM Looking for more live music? Check out our live music guide (updated weekly)!
Friday, December 27
Comedy & Brewpub Tour - Climb aboard for a hilarious trip around town, featuring an onboard comedy show and a tasting at a local brewpub. 7 PM
Candlelight Yoga - Unwind with yoga and reflect on the past year at The Boho Depot. 7 PM
🗞 Other News
❄️ Weather: Will we have a white Christmas in Winston-Salem? It doesn’t look likely this year—while temperatures plummetted last weekend, the Twin City can expect highs in the low 50s by Christmas Day. (WXII 12)
🎞 Film: In September, a/peture shared that it lacked sufficient funds to operate past the end of 2024. Leigh Dyer, a/peture’s new executive director, has announced the “show will go on” for the boutique movie theater in 2025!
🏆 Ranking: Both Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and Novant Health have been ranked “Best Hospitals for Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy)” by U.S. News & World Report.
🍂 City: The second round of leaf collection has begun in quadrants 1 and 2 (east of U.S. 52 and south of U.S. 421). Find out when crews are headed your way!
🕯 Lights: Ronald McDonald House’s “Light a Luminary” event takes place on Christmas Eve. Check out the Brookberry Farm neighborhood to see lots of luminaries on display!
🎨 Arts: Did you know the Arts Council awarded $902,000 in grants in 2024? Check out their impact on Forsyth County’s thriving arts scene!
Festive Family Outings
Do you have family in town for the holidays? Explore Winston-Salem together with these holiday activities!
Photo courtesy of the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds
⛸ Ice skate at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds | Skate rental available
🎨 Make holiday crafts at Dabble Art Bar | The holiday art bar is open through December 29
🌷 See 10,000 illuminated flowers at Ciener Botanical Garden | Open through December 29
🎁 Experience the Victorian-inspired Christmas decorations at Körner’s Folly | Open through January 4
💡 Visit holiday light displays around town
🍸 Eat or drink at these holiday-themed bars and restaurants
⭐️ Take pictures at the Old Salem Heritage Bridge
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Upcoming Events
Kaleideum After Dark - Make your own slime, sing karaoke in the Digital Dome, and explore Kaleideum at this 21+ only event on January 11.
🌀 The Wrap
🏈 Missed Wednesday’s newsletter? We shared that Dave Clawson, Wake Forest’s head football coach since 2013, resigned from his position.
🎄 On Wednesday, we asked you which holiday tradition is your favorite: the results are in! In the lead with 35% was “Christmas Eve services,” followed closely by “watching Christmas movies” at 33%.
