📅 January’s Top Events
Mark the (new) calendar for these upcoming events in January!
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Little Women | January 9-18 | Theatre Alliance | Watch the musical adaptation of this classic novel!
Winter Wonderland | January 10 | Childress Vineyards | Bring the kids for a meet-and-greet with Anna and Elsa, hands-on stuffed animal building, and cozy cups of hot chocolate.
Kaleideum After Dark | January 10 | Kaleideum | Learn about black holes from a NASA expert, make Galaxy Slime, and play disc golf throughout the museum at this 21+ event.
A Night at Hogwarts | January 17 | Reynolds Auditorium | Listen to the Winston-Salem Symphony perform the magical music of Harry Potter.
48 Miles of HOPE | January 24 | Kimberly Park | Run to raise funds for H.O.P.E. of Winston-Salem, a nonprofit addressing children’s health and food insecurity issues.
…Just Me. Anthony Wayne: Live | January 24 & 25 | Milton Rhodes Center | Enjoy a night of Broadway, R&B, disco, and jazz music performed by Broadway star Anthony Wayne.
Bookmarks Moveable Feast | January 24 & 25 | Milton Rhodes Center | Talk with ten different authors in this speed dating-style event!
NASCAR Cook Out Clash | January 31 & February 1 | Bowman Gray Stadium | Watch NASCAR drivers compete in pre-qualifying races and the season-opener NASCAR Cup Series race. Get your tickets fast — this event sold out last year!
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Tip 1: Make sure your license and vehicle registration are up to date
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Tip 3: Watch your speed
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🗓 Events
Tuesday, December 30
Ice Skating - Go ice skating at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Arena. Available all week!
LEGO Workshop - Take the kids to Bricks & Minifigs Kernersville to build a custom brick dragon they can take home! 9:30 AM
Wednesday, December 31 (New Year’s Eve)
Hockey Game - Watch the Twin City Thunderbirds take on the Blue Ridge Bobcats. Stick around afterward to celebrate the new year with a midnight puck drop! 8:35 PM
NYE @ Tuscani - Enjoy chef-crafted bites, a complimentary drink, and beats by DJ Spencer Aubrey at Tuscani. 10 PM - 12 AM
Noon Year’s Eve - Take your kids to Kaleideum for crafts, a dance party, and a noon countdown. 10 AM - 1 PM
Running of the Lights - Hit the new year running with a race through Tanglewood’s Festival of Lights! 12 AM
NYE @ Village Inn - Ring in 2026 with multiple bands, photo ops, cash bars, and more at the Village Inn Event Center. 8 PM - 1 AM
Masquerade Party - Dress to impress at Dram & Draught’s New Year’s Eve event, featuring drink specials and a photo booth. Free to attend. 3 PM - 1 AM
Thursday, January 1 (New Year’s Day)
Yoga & Brunch - Begin the new year with a yoga session and burrito brunch at Radar Brewing. 11 AM
Zombie Escape - Can you survive the zombie outbreak? Immerse yourself in this story-based experience at 1243 N Patterson Avenue! Available through January 25.
Kwanzaa - Join Triad Cultural Arts at Alpha & Omega Church of Faith for the final day of Kwanzaa, featuring speakers and musical performances. 2-4 PM
Friday, January 2
Frosty Fifty - Run a 5K at Salem Lake and celebrate your finish with homemade soup! Additional races take place on Saturday. Registration closes December 30.
Line Dance Party - Join Maggie Shipley Line Dance at 690 Women’s Fitness for an all-levels line dance party! 6:30-10 PM
Laser Show - “Hey You.” Watch a laser show set to the music of Pink Floyd at Kaleideum! 8:45 PM
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🗞 Other News
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✏️ Education: WS/FCS reversed its decision on the 2026–27 academic calendar after listening to concerns about the calendar’s impact on students. The school year will now run from August 10 to May 21, instead of August 24 to June 4. (FOX8 WGHP)
🔨 Renovation: The Reynolda House will close from January 5 to August 5 for an $8 million HVAC system replacement. The Babcock Wing will reopen on March 10 for its spring exhibition, “Layered Looking: Making Sense of Art.” Make sure to check out the “Camel City” exhibit before the museum closes!
🎄 Holiday: There’s still time to experience holiday magic! Visit Körner’s Folly to enjoy its Victorian-inspired Christmas decor through January 3, and drive through Tanglewood’s Festival of Lights by January 1 before the displays come down.
💸 Now Open: Bin Depot opened at 3800 Reynolda Road! The discount store features items from stores like Home Goods, Costco, and Target. You can expect fresh inventory every Friday and daily price drops!
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Evening in the Atrium - Live music meets local flavor! Catch Martha Bassett in concert while enjoying small bites from The Downtown Grille at 500 W 5th on January 15.
When do you take down your holiday decorations?
👀 Wednesday’s results: Do you open gifts one at a time or all at once?
One at a time - 91%
All at once - 9%
🌀 The Wrap
🍾 Still making New Year’s Eve plans? Check out these 21+ NYE events in Winston-Salem!
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