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May 26, 2025

👦 Kid-Friendly Restaurants/Bars

Looking for family-friendly spots in Winston-Salem? Check out these local favorites with great food, drinks, and kid-friendly spaces for a stress-free outing.

• West Salem Public House | 400 S Green St | Coffee, beer, wine, and baked goods | Easily keep an eye on your kids thanks to their fenced-in outdoor area
  
  

• East of Texas | 907 S Broad St | Tex-Mex and specialty drinks | Kids can enjoy outdoor games in the spacious enclosed patio + receive cotton candy with their meal
  
  

• Miller’s | 622 Trade St + 3458 Robinhood Rd | Beer, cocktails, burgers, pizza, and wings | Keep the kids entertained with billiards, Dartsee, arcade games—the Robinhood location even has bowling
  
  

• Cugino Forno / Incendiary Brewing Company | 486 N Patterson Ave | Artisan pizzas, gelato, and beer | The spacious Coal Pit gives your kids plenty of space to play while you catch up with friends
  
  

• Camel City BBQ | 701 N Liberty St | BBQ, beer, wine, and cocktails | Your kids will have a blast in the arcade on the top floor

🗓 Events

Live Music | Recurring Events

Tuesday, May 27

• Wine Tasting - Taste over a dozen wines from South African winemakers at Buie’s Market! 5-8 PM

• Pottery Class - Learn how to work with clay and make a pair of mugs at the Generations Center. 10 AM

Wednesday, May 28

• Community Day - Experience a day at Flywheel Coworking! Explore the space, enjoy a complimentary lunch, and connect with members during the social hour. 9 AM - 5 PM*

• Bandages & Brews - Planning to go on outdoor adventures this summer? Learn wilderness first-aid skills at Fiddlin’ Fish! 5:45 PM

• HOPera - Listen to Piedmont Opera performers sing opera hits and Broadway tunes at Joymongers Barrel Hall! 6:30 PM

• Movie Trivia - Test your movie knowledge at Marketplace Cinemas for the chance to win movie posters and promo items! 7:30 PM

Thursday, May 29

• Murdle Party - Love a good mystery? Play Murdle (and Murdle Jr.) logic puzzles and meet fellow enthusiasts at Bookmarks! 4:30 PM

Friday, May 30

• House Hangs - Grab your friends and head to NCMA Winston-Salem for tunes by DJ Suzchef, food from Mo Empanadas and South of Brooklyn, and NA drinks from Cordial Cowboy. 5-8 PM

• Cake Decorating - Bring the whole family to The Canvas Cake Studio to decorate an adorable cat cake together! 4 PM

• Salsa Dance - Join SonCaribe Latin Dance at the Coal Pit for a beginner dance class, followed by a night of social dancing. 7-11 PM

• Pet Painting - Create a Van Gogh-style painting of your pooch at Wine & Design! 7 PM

• Outdoor Movie - Watch “Moana 2” at Davie County Community Park! Movie starts at sundown.

• Dueling Pianos - Get ready for an all-request, sing-along piano performance at Gypsy Road Brewing! 7-10 PM

• Yoga & Wine - Unwind with a yoga class led by Breathe Yoga Studio at Rayson Winery. 10 AM

• Opening Night - Watch Theatre Alliance’s newest musical performance! “Zorba!” tells the story of the evolving friendship between carefree Zorba and uptight Nikos. Runs through Sunday.

🗞 Other News

• 📹 Coming Soon: Low Five Analog Archive is set to open at 535 N Trade Street this August! Low Five will have a film lab and carry cameras, film options, records, new & used books, and VHS movies.
  
  

• 🎨 Apply: Ardmore Art Walk returns November 8! This annual event features dozens of local artist vendors set up on Ardmore’s front lawns—and you can be a part of it. Applications are now open for artists, musicians, food vendors, and yard hosts.
  
  

• 👀 Medical: Renovations have begun to transform 635 Vine Street into the Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Eye Institute. Projected to open in 2026, the Eye Institute will address everything from routine eye needs to complicated eye conditions and diseases.
  
  

• 📅 Save the Date: Rock Out the Quarry is Friday, June 27! This free event at The Quarry at Grant Park will feature live entertainment by The Phase Band and DJ Toney Tone, 20+ food trucks, and a drone light show.
  
  

• 🐶 Pet-Friendly: Woof Woof! Long Branch Trail now features a dog run! The new amenity is located near the intersection of Fogle Street and E Third Street.
  
  

• 👖 Art: Have you ever wondered why there are statues of painted jeans at PTI Airport? Check out WFDD’s April Laissle’s investigation into the story behind these unusual art pieces!

SPONSORED

Upcoming Events

• BASH Volleyball Tournament - Compete in the YMCA’s outdoor volleyball tournament for all ages and skill levels on June 7 & 8! All proceeds benefit the YMCA.

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

🌀 The Wrap

• 🇺🇸 This Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who have sacrificed their lives so that we can experience freedom.

• 🍲 Have you had Good Soup? Team member Jacob loved their Sweet Potato Lentil soup he picked up at Cobblestone Farmers Market.

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