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June 11, 2025

🤸‍♀️ Kids Activities

Scrambling to find ways to keep your kids active during the summer? We’ve got your back. From art workshops and ropes courses to trampoline parks, explore these fun activities for your kids!

For Artsy Kids

• Sawtooth | Art camps

• Reynolda House Museum | Art and writing camps

• The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem | Acting camps

• 2nd Saturdays | Art workshops at NCMA Winston-Salem

• The Canvas Cake Studio | Cake decorating camps and classes

For Active Kids

• YMCA | Day camps and overnight camps

• Serve First Racquet Sports | Tennis lessons

• Salem Gymnastics & Swim | Summer camps and classes

• Miracle Heights Adventures | Ropes course (next open course day is June 15)

For Sports Lovers

• Winston-Salem Dash | Plays at Truist Stadium

• Carolina Disco Turkeys | Plays at Couch Ballpark

• Salem City FC | Plays at Truist Sports Park

For the Too-Hot Days

• Village Square Arcade | Skee ball, pinball machines, and arcade games

• Airbound Trampoline Park | Jump area, ninja course, dodgeball, and more

🚨 NEW GYM ALERT! Introducing Ride United—formerly CycleBar Winston-Salem!

✔️ Experience a powerful blend of high-energy on-bike and off-bike workouts
✔️ Classes available in the morning, midday, and afternoon to fit your schedule
✔️ Your first ride is FREE! Just use promo code RUREADY when booking your class

🗓 Events

Live Music | Recurring Events

Saturday, June 14

• Kaleideum After Dark - Embrace your inner child. Play classic boardwalk-style games, jam to beach music and classic rock, and explore Kaleideum at this 21+ only event. 6:30-9:30 PM

• Book Swap & Sip - Discover your next favorite read at The Brewer’s Kettle. Feel like taking a chance? Byrdhouse Books will also have blind date books available! 1-3 PM

• Latin Dance - Join SonCaribe Latin Dance at Art For Art’s Sake for a beginner salsa class, followed by a night of social dancing. 7-11 PM

• Summer Fest - Celebrate summer at Smith Hollow Farm with U-pick flowers, hayrides, farm games, and much more! 11 AM - 3 PM

• Father’s Day Cruise-In - Bring your own ride or just admire the lineup at The Nash. 11 AM - 3 PM

• Family Art Day – Make collages as a family at NCMA Winston-Salem! 11 AM - 2 PM

• Farm to Fork - Enjoy farm-fresh food, raffles, and Chicken Poop Bingo (yes, you read that correctly) at Old Nick Williams Distillery in support of Yadkin Riverkeeper. 5 PM

• Kids at the Museum - Get an up-close look at artifacts and learn about the technology researchers use at the Lam Museum of Anthropology. 1 PM

• Free Dance Lesson - Learn to swing dance at the Mary Alice Warren Community Center, featuring live music from the Salem Swing Band. 10 AM

• Soccer Match - Cheer on Salem City FC as they take on North Carolina FC at Truist Sports Park! 7 PM

• Family Fun Day - Experience the Victorian era firsthand at Körner’s Folly with self-guided tours and historic yard games & toys! 10 AM - 2 PM

• Pride Festival - Head downtown for a parade, vendor market, food truck rodeo, and live music. 10 AM - 5 PM

• Movie in the Park - Watch “Mufasa: The Lion King” at Main Street Park in Mocksville! Bring your own blanket or chair. Movie starts at 8:30 PM.

• Artisan Market - Browse handmade items from specialty vendors at Ciener Botanical Garden. 10 AM - 4 PM

• Musical - Watch Kernersville Little Theatre’s production of Sondheim’s “Company,” a story about modern adult relationships. Runs through June 22.

Sunday, June 15 (Father’s Day)

• Father’s Day @ Wise Man - Celebrate Dad at Wise Man Brewing, featuring a vendor market, live music, and a cornhole tournament! 8 AM - 8 PM

• Cocktail Class - Visit the islands without leaving home—learn to make tropical cocktails at easytalk. 4 PM

• Father’s Day @ Tucker’s - Head to Tucker’s Tap Yard for a special Father’s Day present! 1-8 PM

• Bikes & Brews - Join RideUnited (formerly CycleBar) for its Father’s Day free community ride, followed by great beer and even better company! 10:30 AM

• Ropes Course - Miracle Heights Adventures opens to the public! Climb up rock walls, traverse rope bridges, and go ziplining! 10 AM - 12 PM

Monday, June 16

• Songs of Freedom - Celebrate the 225th anniversary of Peter Oliver’s freedom at Home Moravian Church with a special music program featuring African American spirituals. 6 PM

🗞 Other News

• 🎉 Father's Day: We’re honoring fathers like Larry, who fought to keep his family together and build a better future. With Goodwill’s Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF), Larry found a new home, covered moving costs, and achieved financial stability. Donate, shop, and support Goodwill today!*
  
  

• 🍷 History: Graylyn Estate announced its Tour Pour Du Jour dates for the latter half of 2025! Sign up to tour the historical estate, learn about its fascinating history, and enjoy appetizers and wine in the library. The next tour is Sunday, July 27.
  
  

• ✂️ Closing: The Clubhouse Salon for Men will be closing its doors on June 28. Established in 2011, the salon has been serving clients from its location in the Bailey South building since February 2024
  
  

• 🏆 Award: He did it again! UNCSA alumnus Paul Tazewell won a Tony Award for Best Costume Design of a Musical for his work on “Death Becomes Her.” Earlier this year, Tazewell made history by becoming the first Black man (and UNCSA alum) to win an Academy Award for the costume design of “Wicked.”
  
  

• 🌻 Save the Date: The Fields at Sunflower Trail will open Friday, July 11! Visit the flower farm to pick sunflowers and wildflowers, explore the sunflower maze, or capture memories with a professional photo session.
  
  

• 🖌 DIY: Kaleideum is hosting a Creators Studio Workshop for middle schoolers June 16–18! Kids will get hands-on experience making fun DIY projects, including polymer clay charms, bath bombs, and custom home decor.
  
  

• ☕️ Coming Soon: Washington Perk will open their second location inside Forsyth County Central Library on August 1! The new location will feature a full coffee bar, grab-and-go sandwiches, and sweet treats. The space was previously occupied by Moji Coffee before it closed last summer.

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Upcoming Events

• Evening in the Atrium - Enjoy a pop-up bar and small bites from The Downtown Grille while listening to Sonny Miles, Tiffany Thompson, and Spencer Aubrey perform at 500 W 5th on June 19.

• Shimmy for the Shelter - Join Real World Ballroom on June 21 for an evening of belly dance performances, raffles, and a covered dish supper. Benefits Family Services.

• Free Coworking - Experience a day at Flywheel Coworking on June 25! Explore the space, enjoy a complimentary lunch, and connect with members during the social hour.

🌀 The Wrap

• 🏛 Plan ahead. The Reynolda House Museum will close from June 16-20. In the meantime, check out these other museums in Winston-Salem!

• 🛠️ Happy Father’s Day to all the incredible dads and father figures!

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