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June 25, 2025

🎆 Let Freedom Ring

Making plans for July 4th? Whether it’s fireworks, live tunes, or a hot dog showdown, we’ve got something for everyone.

• Fourth of July 5K | July 4 at 8 AM | 211 Broad St, Kernersville | Race by the competition in your patriotic colors; supports the Rotary Club of Kernersville
  
  

• Bolt, White, and Blue Stadium Party | July 4 from 6-10 PM | Truist Stadium | Live music, inflatable games, face-painting, and Winston-Salem’s largest fireworks show
  
  

• Salem Band Concert | July 4 at 7:30 PM | Salem Square | Listen to patriotic music, including the “1812 Overture” and “Stars & Stripes Forever”
  
  

• Hot Dog Eating Contest | July 4 at 4 PM | Earl’s | Do we really need to explain this one? Last year’s winner packed away twelve hot dogs!
  
  

• Wise Man Weekend | July 4-6 | Wise Man Brewing | Celebrate all weekend with live music, food trucks, and more

😎 Reach your summer fitness goals at the YMCA—all in cool, air-conditioned comfort!

• Explore a wide range of group fitness classes

• Get 3 free Wellness Coach sessions to reach your goals

• State-of-the-art equipment

• Childcare included 

Stay cool and join the YMCA!*

🗓 Events

Live Music | Recurring Events

Saturday, June 28

• Movie Night - Watch the beloved French film “Amélie” at the Vecino Center! Bring blankets or lawn chairs. Movie starts at sunset.

• Used Book Sale - Bookmarks’ annual book sale takes place at East of Texas! Proceeds support Bookmarks’ outreach work. Runs through Sunday.

• Beach Blast - Incendiary Brewing Lewisville turns into your beachside vacation this weekend! Listen to Carpool, a Cars tribute band, while enjoying a bite from local food trucks. 12-9 PM

• Independence Day Concert – Celebrate Independence Day early at Shallowford Square with a presentation of colors by the American Legion Post 522 and live music by On the Border. 7 PM

• Vintage Market - Shop for vintage clothing from 20+ vendors at Foothills Tasting Room. 12-5 PM

• Kaleidocon - It’s superhero day at Kaleideum! Kids can create heroic crafts, take on STEM challenges, and meet a surprise superhero guest! Costumes encouraged. 10 AM - 2 PM

• ‘80s Bar Crawl - Break out the leg warmers, parachute pants, and acid-wash jeans—it’s time to bar hop through six downtown Kernersville spots! 5-9 PM

• Storytime - Take the kids to Bookmarks for activities and read-alouds of “All Because You Matter” and “We Are Here” by Tami Charles. 10 AM

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

• Food & Brews Fest - Enjoy live music, kids activities, and shopping from local vendors in front of Bermuda Run’s town hall. 10 AM - 4 PM

Sunday, June 29

• Yoga & Brunch - Unwind at Easy Bend Farms with a riverside yoga class and potluck brunch. 10 AM

• Speed Friending - Looking to make new friends? Head to Single Brothers for guided question rounds to help you create connections! 8 PM

• Vendor Market - Shop handmade goods from local vendors and grab a sweet treat at Robinhood Plaza! 12-5 PM

• Silent Book Club - Cozy up with a good book in the company of fellow readers at Footnote Coffee! There are designated times for mingling and reading. 3-5 PM

• Cocktail Class - Join easytalk at the bar to learn about additive-free tequilas and how you can use them to make your own cocktail creations. 4 PM

• Baseball Game - Watch the Carolina Disco Turkeys play against the Queen City Corndogs at Couch Ballpark! 2 PM

Monday, June 30

• Zen & Wick - Make a custom candle and unwind with a yoga session at Lizzie’s All Natural Products. 6:30 PM

Did someone say free live music? Downtown Winston-Salem Inc. has 8 more exciting live music events scheduled for this summer! Check out the lineup below ⬇️

🎷 Downtown Jazz in Corpening Plaza at 6:30 PM:

• July 11 | Marqueal Jordan

• July 25 | Gerald Veasley

• August 8 | Nicholas Cole

• August 22 | Melvin M. Miller

🎸 Summer on Fourth on 4th Street at 7 PM:

• June 28 | Rewind

• July 26 | Souljam

• August 2 | Envision

• August 30 | The Vagabond Saints’ Society

🗞 Other News

• 🍑 Seasonal: Nothing beats a juicy Georgia peach, and now you don’t have to leave town to get one. Popup Peach brings fresh peaches from Pearson Farms straight to Winston-Salem every week—check out this week’s locations!
  
  

• 💧 Utilities: Water, sewer, and landfill rates will increase starting July 1. According to the city, the increases will help cover the costs of property upgrades, operational contracts, and other expenses. The average customer can expect their monthly bill to increase by about $2.81.
  
  

• 🍨 Save the Date: Beat the heat at The Big Chill in Bailey Park on Saturday, July 19! This fundraiser for The Shalom Project features homemade ice cream from over 10 local nonprofits and faith groups, along with face painting, live music, and food trucks.
  
  

• 🤝 Donate: Speaking of beating the heat… City With Dwellings needs paper or plastic cups and 8 oz. water bottles to help our unhoused neighbors! You can ship donations to 502 N Broad Street or drop them off in person, Mon-Wed from 9 AM to 5 PM.
  
  

• 🏆 Ranking: For the third year in a row, Hollywood Reporter ranked UNSCA No. 3 on its list of the top 25 best drama schools in the world! The article highlighted Dean of Drama John Langs’ focus on new work, classical repertory, and on-camera training.
  
  

• 🎉 Grand Opening: Celebrate Winston-Salem Wellness Collective’s grand opening on Saturday, June 28, at 612 Trade Street! Stop by for a yoga showcase, vendor market, chair massages, and more. This new wellness hub is one of 10+ businesses that have recently opened in Winston-Salem.

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Upcoming Events

• Dash Baseball - Watch Winston-Salem’s largest Fourth of July fireworks show at Truist Stadium on July 3 & 4! Come for the game on July 3, followed by the Bolt, White & Blue Stadium Party on July 4.

🌀 The Wrap

• 🍻 That’s our bad. Pints for a Purpose takes place Thursday, June 26—not Friday, June 27.

• 🌻 It’s sunflower season! Pick your own sunflowers at several of these local flower farms.

• 🍓 Need a healthy, cold drink? Team member Christy recently had the “Pinky Swear” smoothie from Village Juice & Kitchen!

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