Why: “We wanted to give both the iQ and the Winston-Salem community a fun, new place to take holiday photos,” said Nina Mastandrea, iQ’s Head of Communications.

Details: The camel will remain in Bailey Park for the rest of the year and will return each holiday season.

Design: Studio 25 Decor designed and installed the camel, which is built entirely from aluminum and lit with over 12,000 mini lights plus theatrical lighting.

Cast Your Vote: iQ needs help naming their new friend! You’ll find a poll with our Instagram followers’ top suggestions at the end of the newsletter.

Dec 14 vs. Queens, 5 PM (First responders appreciation/local business night)

Dec 17 vs Longwood, 7 PM

Dec 21 vs Vanderbilt, 1 PM (Holiday hoops/faith & family night)

Santa & Cookies - Decorate holiday cookies and meet Santa at Bobby Boy! Sessions at 3:30 and 5:30 PM.

Dirty Santa Bingo - Join Bar Nola for a festive twist on bingo — each round’s winner will either select a new gift or “steal” a previous winner’s gift! 7 PM

Comedy Night - Get ready for a lineup of four hilarious comedians at Joyner’s Bar! Free to attend. 8 PM

Ugly Sweater Cookies - Join Canvas Cake Studio for an adults-only cookie decorating class! BYOB encouraged. 6:30 PM

Ornament DIY - Create a set of a dozen acrylic pour ornaments at Mixxer! 6:30 PM

Cocktail Class - Learn to craft whiskey cocktails at Alma Mexicana! Admission includes a chips & salsa bar. 6:30 PM

Music & Market - Visit The Little Chapel’s glass solarium for a mini market and live string quartet! 3:30-7:15 PM

A Christmas Carol - Don’t miss the Little Theatre of Winston-Salem’s annual production of this classic Christmas story! Runs through December 21.

Merry Mahjong - Join Camel City Mahjong for a guided play session at the Kimpton Cardinal Hotel! Bring a toy donation for the Ronald McDonald House to receive a complimentary beverage. 5 PM

Line Dance Party - Grab your boots for an all-levels line-dancing night at 690 Women’s Fitness, benefitting City Lights Ministry. 6:30–10:30 PM.

Movie Night - Take the family to see “Home Alone” at the Mary Alice Warren Community Center! Free to attend. 7 PM

Murder Mystery - Santa’s pre-Christmas meeting took a dark turn… Uncover clues and solve the mystery at Incendiary Brewing Lewisville! 7:30 PM

The Nutcracker - Local dancers from The Ballet & Performing Arts Centre perform this timeless ballet at Reynolds Auditorium. Performances at 10 AM and 6 PM.

Craft & Sip - Make ornaments while sipping on a cocktail at STEM! Supplies included. 6:30 PM

Comedy Show - Catch comedian Dejahzh Hedrick as he films his first comedy special at Sayso Coffee! Performances at 7:30 and 9 PM.

Adults-Only Jump Night - Join Airbound for a holiday party featuring an ugly sweater contest, holiday mocktails, and music trivia! 6-9 PM

December 17 at Renewal Med Spa

Lunch provided, plus a 5-minute personal demo

Special Offer: Enter a drawing for a free EMSCULPT NEO session with the purchase of a treatment package

🚨 Legal: Got a ticket over Thanksgiving? Don’t stress — it happens. The team at Bell, Davis & Pitt P.A. is here to help you move forward. Schedule your FREE traffic consultation today and get the guidance you need from local attorneys!*

🎄 Holiday: Downtown Winston-Salem’s annual Window Wonderland contest is live! Dozens of downtown businesses have decorated their windows for the holidays. Vote for your favorite display once every 24 hours through December 18. Winners will be announced the following day.

👀 Behind the Scenes: Tour Winston-Salem’s local distillery on December 12 and 13! Learn about the gin and rum distilling process, sip on gin, and take home a Sutler’s rocks glass.

☃️ Seasonal: The Dutch Light just released its winter menu! These delicious seasonal drinks, like Haul Out The Holly (a spiced cranberry mojito), are only in town for one month. Don’t forget to try one of their small bites — we’re eyeing the skillet cookie.

🍰 Moving: The Canvas Cake Studio is moving into The Towers Plaza! The new location will open in mid-February and will feature a revamped DIY studio, a bakery counter, and a choose-your-toppings cupcake bar! Their Jonestown location will close on December 24.

🎉 Now Open: EPOCA is a new vintage and home décor shop on 4th Street from interior designer Lauren Hanson! Open through December, it will take a short break in January and February before returning in March for its grand opening.

👕 Shop: Camel City Goods is back! Cotton Street Apparel has teamed up with the brand to offer its products at 446 Brookstown Avenue. Camel City Goods has been operating online since closing its physical location earlier this year.

A stage literally glowing with thousands of candles

Holiday favorites you can sing along to, like "O Holy Night" and "Silver Bells"

An Enchanted Christmas at Reynolda - Explore the decorated Reynolda House, craft Christmas cards, and make the perfect cup of cocoa at this family-friendly, after-hours event on December 13 & 17.

ChristmasFest & Holiday Market - Enjoy musical performances, a visit from Santa, and tours of the Archives Vault at the Archie K. Davis Center on December 13.

Old Fashioned Christmas - Bring the family to Asset Guard on December 13 for horse-drawn carriage rides, photos with Santa, hot cocoa, and more!

A Christmas Carol Drone Light Show - Experience Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas story at Truist Stadium on December 20.

Vienna Light Orchestra - Listen to world-class musicians and vocalists perform holiday music under the glow of candlelight on December 23 at Reynolds Auditorium.

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🧹 The Broadway tour of Wicked is coming to the Tanger Center next year! We couldn’t be happier.

✨ Check out these 7 local houses with spectacular light displays!