Holiday Events
Are you excited for the holiday season? Winston-Salem has plenty of ways for you to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year; check out some of them below!
Victorian Christmas at Körner’s Folly
Candle Tea: Experience traditional Moravian Christmas customs including candle-making and carol-singing at Home Moravian Church in Old Salem. November 29 - December 9
Victorian Christmas: Take a self-guided tour through the beautifully decorated Körner’s Folly house. November 21 - January 6
The Nutcracker: The annual ballet takes place at the Steven Tanger Performing Arts Center this year, with hundreds of UNCSA students helping bring the performance to life. December 7-10
➡️ Join Piedmont Federal and WXII for an American Red Cross community blood drive on November 15 at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds. Help save lives and make a difference in our community.*
Events
Thursday, November 9
Speaker Breakfast - The Kimpton Cardinal Hotel hosts the Funding Our Future Transportation Breakfast. Attendees will learn about our region’s transportation funding outlook and impacted projects. 8:30 AM*
Raylen Night - Celebrate the 23-year legacy of RayLen Vineyards & Winery with live music and a food truck. 6-8 PM
Musical - Theatre Alliance presents Return to the Forbidden Planet, a part Star Trek, part jukebox musical inspired by Shakespeare’s The Tempest. Available through November 13.
De La Fonk at East of Texas 6 PM
The Dan Tyminski Band at The Ramkat 8 PM
Friday, November 10
Cake Decorating - Create a turkey character cake and enjoy a friendly decorating competition at The Canvas Cake Studio. All skill levels welcome! 4 PM
Joe Dowdy Trio at Fiddlin’ Fish 7 PM
James Vincent Carroll and Patrick Rock at Joymongers Barrel Hall 7 PM
Saturday, November 11
Veterans Day - Honor those who served in our military with a special ceremony at The Carolina Field of Honor. 11 AM
Family Art Day - Create your own artwork at Second Saturday at SECCA, a family-friendly event. 10 AM - 1 PM
Vintage Show - Browse vintage clothing at Wise Man Brewing. 12-6 PM
Miles for Meals 5K - Run through the Festival of Lights at Tanglewood Park to support the Hillsdale Church Food Ministry. 5:30 PM
Holiday Movie - Camel City Playhouse hosts a free screening of Home for the Holidays with a pie sampling prior to the start of the film. 8 PM
Heritage Celebration - Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with dancers, drumming, and other family-friendly activities at SECCA. 12-3 PM
Block Party - Head to Innovation Quarter and enjoy live music, drinks, delicious food, and vendors while supporting the LeanBack GiveBack Foundation. 12-4 PM
DIY Workshop - Make bows and fresh greens for the holidays at The Wooden Loft. 4:30 PM
Botanical Workshops - Create a floating flower frame and moss art at Mossy Hill Farm. 11 AM
Paint Party - Bring your friends to La Pink Moon Cafe and create your own painting. All skill levels welcome. 5 PM
Groovy Nights - Come to Dram & Draught for a night of dancing with DJ McNice. 10 PM
Blue Monday at The Playground Golf & Sports Bar 8 PM
Mike Cosner and the Fugitives at Earl’s 9:30 PM
Sunday, November 12
Vendor Market - Shop from 15 local vendors at Fiddle & Fig while enjoying drinks from The Mulberry Table’s bar. 12-3 PM
Holiday Stroll - Take a Totally Outstanding Awesome Stroll through Tanglewood (TOAST) and enjoy the Christmas light displays. There will be hot chocolate, food, s'mores, and games. 5:30-10 PM
Paint Your Pet - Paint a portrait of your furry friend at Tucker's Tap Yard with StudioSRV. No artistic skill required! 5:30 PM
Patrick Rock at Old Homeplace Vineyard 1 PM
iNCogNiTo at Foothills Brewing Tasting Room 3 PM
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Other News
New Art Shop: The Art SHAC opens its doors to the public this Saturday. The Art SHAC is a non-profit that accepts donations of gently used art supplies and provides them to the community at affordable prices.
Decoration Contest: Property owners with windows facing the street in downtown Winston-Salem can participate in the Window Wonderland Contest. Windows must be decorated with holiday themes by December 1 at 5 PM for a chance to win cash prizes.
Development: Crossnore Communities for Children received approval on October 17 for a new charter school on its campus. Renovations to convert the Edwards Building into a charter school will begin in February 2024, and the school is projected to open in August 2025.
Award: USA Today named Coffee Park Airstream the No. 1 best drive-thru coffee shop in the nation. The local business, owned by Tommy Priest, has been operating for 16 years.
Veterans Day: Forsyth County is honoring veterans by participating in Operation Green Light November 6-12. During this time, various county buildings will be lit with green lights to demonstrate support and appreciation for military veterans.
New Store: Pinwheels Thrift Store and Family Center recently opened at 631 Coliseum Dr. All proceeds from sales go to programs offered by The Parenting PATH, including parent coaching and trauma-focused therapy.
Ranking: Winston-Salem ranks No. 17 in the best places to retire in the U.S., according to U.S. News. Last year, Winston-Salem ranked No. 36.
Get the Word Out: Did you know The Go-To reaches over 600,000 individuals a month? We currently have a few spots remaining for long-term partnerships in 2024 and limited spots for short-term advertising spots this holiday season. Don't miss out - contact us today!
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Upcoming Events
State of Education - Superintendent Tricia McManus discusses the district’s efforts to advance student achievement, equity access, and more at Benton Convention Center on November 15.
Holiday Bed Race - Head to Downtown Mocksville to watch dozens of teams compete to get their bed to the finish line first on November 17.
Turkey Strut 5K - The Winston-Salem Fairgrounds hosts its annual Thanksgiving race on November 23. The event benefits the We Care House of Winston-Salem.
Home Alone In Concert - Celebrate the holiday season with a film presentation of Home Alone featuring the Winston-Salem Symphony’s orchestra at R.J. Reynolds Auditorium on November 25 and 26.
Mistletoe Run - Participate in the 40th annual half marathon, 5K, and 1-mile Fun Run at the William G. White, Jr. Family YMCA on December 2. There will also be bounce houses, cheerleaders, community mascots, and more!
🎙️ Tune in to The Greater Conversations podcast and learn about the people, places, and stories of Winston-Salem. From your favorite coffee shops and the local hockey team to non-profits and large institutions, gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for the city you proudly call home!*
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Thanksgiving Meals
Pre-order a Thanksgiving meal from a local business so you can spend more time with your family! (this is not a complete list)
Photo courtesy of Mama Zoe Michael’s
The Wrap
➡️ Starting November 13, catch us in your inbox on Monday nights, too. More events, more positive news, more Winston-Salem!
🎄The holidays are in full swing! Check out our holiday parades and tree lighting guide to make the most of the season.
🤝 Looking to give back and make a difference? Explore volunteer opportunities in the Winston-Salem area!
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