🎄 And to All a Good Night
We hope you have had a wonderful day with your friends and family! Merry Christmas to all, and to all, a good night!
Photo by Tim Hutchins
We’d love to share some of our team’s most cherished holiday traditions:
Team member Bre
“Christmas morning brunch, watching the Disney parade, and my Dad’s present scavenger hunt!”
Team member Stevie
“Christmas Day ice hockey on a frozen lake and waffles covered in maple syrup!” (P.S. Stevie is from Canada)
Team member Jacob
“Finally getting to eat my Mom’s Christmas treats! Her peanut butter ball recipe is incredible.”
Team member Christy
“Attending Christmas Eve service and singing “Silent Night.”
🗓 Events
Saturday, December 28
Kwanzaa - Celebrate the third day of Kwanzaa with an intimate dinner and discussion at St. Stephen Baptist Church. Triad Cultural Arts will host Kwanzaa events daily through January 1 at various locations. 6 PM
Live Music - Listen to Justin Reid at Childress Vineyards. 12 PM. Looking for more live music? Check out our live music guide (it’s updated weekly)!
Sunday, December 29
Cocktail Class - Join Easytalk at the bar to learn how to make New Year cocktails! 4 PM
Monday, December 30
Menorah Lighting - Celebrate Chanukah in Bailey Park with a giant menorah lighting, latkes, donuts, music, and more! 4:30 PM
🗞 Other News
⭐️ Hanukkah: Today is the first day of Hanukkah! Wishing a joyful and peaceful Hanukkah to all who celebrate.
🏈 Athletics: Bryce Baker, East Forsyth High School’s star quarterback, affirmed his commitment to play at UNC Chapel Hill. Baker is ranked as the fourth-best player in North Carolina for the Class of 2025. His decision came after the University appointed Bill Belichick as its head football coach. (FOX8 WGHP)
🏆 Ranking: Niche ranked Winston-Salem No. 24 on its list of “Best Cities to Buy a House in America.” It was the only city in North Carolina listed among the top 25 spots. Niche reported Winston-Salem’s median home value as $187,400 compared to a national average of $281,900.
👷♂️ Reopening: Pilot Mountain State Park’s Bean Shoals will reopen to the public in spring 2025. (WFDD) The access point to the Yadkin River closed in February 2024 for a restoration project that included three new bridges and a stream restoration. (NC Parks)
🌱 Highlight: Sally Lee, a senior at Atkins High School, presented at the American Society for Gravitational and Space Research’s annual conference! The conference brings together scientists, engineers, educators, and students from around the world to share microgravity research and discuss space exploration. (NASA)
🎉 2025, Here We Come!
Can you believe the new year is only seven days away? Ring in 2025 at one of these New Year’s Eve celebrations!
Photo courtesy of Wise Man Brewing
⭐️ Free Admission Events
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!
Dive Bar | 9 PM - 2 AM | Welcome in the new year at Dive Bar’s first New Year’s Eve bash, featuring a live DJ!
🎉 Family-Friendly
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 this 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.
🎟 Ticketed/Cover Charge Events
ROAR | 8 PM - 2 AM | Starts at $30 | Play arcade games and go bowling with your friends while Envision and live DJs perform!
Old Homeplace Vineyards | 8:30 PM - 12:30 AM | $35+ | Celebrate the start of 2025 with a dessert bar, a live DJ, and a sparkling wine toast.
Millennium Center | 9 PM - 12 AM | Starts at $35 | Dance to music from the past 25 years at the Millennium Center. Enjoy a complimentary breakfast after watching the ball drop!
🌀 The Wrap
☃️ Our team hopes you have a wonderful rest of your holiday week!
