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October 9, 2024
😱 17+ Halloween Events in Winston-Salem
Christy Bellis & Jacob Gauthier
October 09, 2024
A MESSAGE FROM GOODWILL
Halloween at Goodwill
👻 BOO! Searching for the perfect costume this Halloween? Whether you want something spooky, creative, or inspired by pop culture, Goodwill has you covered!
Why shop at Goodwill? Every purchase you make helps transform lives in our community. Your support provides job training and vital resources, offering hope and dignity to those in need.
The numbers: 4.1 billion was spent on costumes in 2023. Here's how that breaks down:
$1.4B on children’s costumes
$2B on adult costumes
$700m on pet costumes
$108.24 spent per costume on average
Our take: That's a lot of money for something you may only wear once. Shop sustainably at Goodwill instead.
Looking for inspiration? Check out our reel or visit Goodwill's website for creative ideas!*
Halloween Events
It’s the spookiest time of the year! To ensure you have a properly frightening holiday, we’ve compiled a list of upcoming Halloween events in Winston-Salem.
Photo courtesy of the City of Winston-Salem
Hallowheels Bicycle Festival | October 25-28 | Various locations
Night rides with a different theme each night
Free to attend
Boo! at Bethabara Park | Saturday, October 26 | 1:30-4:30 PM | Historic Bethabara Park
Ghost stories, scarecrow/corn husk doll workshop, scavenger hunt, and more
Free to attend
Ghoul Times | Sunday, October 27 | 12-5 PM | Kaleideum
Trick-or-treating, face painting, Halloween crafts, and more
$7 online, $10 in person, $3 with EBT, WIC, or Link2Feed card
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Only log in to Medicare and health insurance sites directly rather than through a link sent to you.
Never log on to sensitive sites on a public network.
Change Bluetooth settings to “Not Discoverable.”
🗓 Events
Saturday, October 12
Kaleideum After Dark - Wear your Halloween costume, compete in fall-themed games for prizes, and explore the museum at this 21+ only event. 6:30-9:30 PM
Fall Parade of Homes - Take a self-guided tour of beautiful homes in Forsyth and Stokes counties! Tours are also available Oct 13, 19, and 20.
Halloween at Hogwarts - Experience the magic of the Wizarding World at Be Kind Coffee Co.! 8 AM - 4 PM
Buddy Walk - Walk at West Forsyth High School to support the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Winston-Salem and raise awareness. 9 AM
Queer Fear Film Festival - A/peture presents 24 new queer horror/dark films with 20+ guest filmmakers in attendance. Multiple screening times.
Winston Vintage Market - Browse clothing from the ‘70s-‘00s from 20 vendors at ALV Nightclub. P.S. This is a great way to create a decade-themed Halloween costume! 11 AM - 5 PM
Fall Festival - Celebrate fall at Wise Man Brewing’s family-friendly event, featuring pumpkin decorating, DIY tie-dye, and more! 12 PM - 12 AM
Community Yard Sale - Find hidden gems from over 20 sellers at Mothership Studios. Bring cash! 10 AM - 2 PM
Comedy Show - Andy Franklin performs at Camel City Playhouse! 8 PM
Sunday, October 13
Jurassic Park - Clever girl. Watch the iconic film at Reynolds Auditorium while the Winston-Salem Symphony performs John Williams’ incredible score live to picture! 3 PM
Line Dancing Party - Dance to your favorite songs at Radar Brewing Company! Don’t know any line dances? Come early for the lesson at 2 PM, followed by open dance at 3 PM.
Fall Market - Shop from 30+ small businesses in the Coal Pit! 12-4 PM
Monday, October 14
Centering Unsung Voices - Join Wake Forest at Brendle Recital Hall for a public conversation with Monica Beletsky, the creator and showrunner of Manhunt. 6 PM
BodyCombat - Head to the Ramkat for a high-energy, martial arts-inspired workout! 6 PM
Curious about the future of driving? Test drive electric vehicles next weekend at Flow Auto’s free, no-obligation Ride and Drive Event!
🔋 Test drive electric vehicles from companies like BMW, Audi, and more
🗓 Saturday, October 19, from 11 AM - 4 PM
📍 Winston-Salem Fairgrounds
🗞 Other News
📚 Save the Date: Calling all educators! Bookmarks and Scholastic are celebrating you at Educator Night on Monday, October 21! Meet fellow educators, score free swag, and hear from three children’s authors at Bookmarks. The event is free to attend, so secure your spot by registering today.*
🚌 Transportation: The City of Winston-Salem and WSTA are seeking to improve the city’s bus routes. Make your opinion heard by attending a public meeting on Wednesday, October 16, at Central Public Library and/or filling out this survey by November 16.
🥯 New Location: Kernersville Bagel is now Bagel Station’s third location! Kernersville Bagel’s owners transferred ownership to Bagel Station due to shifting family priorities. The Kernersville Bagel menu is staying the same (with new items being added over time) and store hours have been modified.
🔥 Local Legend: The Coolest Thing Made in NC winners have been announced. Winston-Salem’s own Texas Pete Hot Sauce secured 4th place in the medium-to-large business category!
A MESSAGE FROM THE HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION
Tour the Town
🏡 Do you love touring beautiful homes and seeing the latest trends firsthand? Do you need some inspiration for your home remodel?
Then you don’t want to miss the Fall Parade of Homes on Oct 12-13 and 19-20!
What: The Fall Parade of Homes is a free event where you can preview new home construction, tour remodels, and talk with the projects’ award-winning builders!
How: Visit the Parade of Homes website, find the homes you want to see, and create your own self-guided tour!
Where: In various neighborhoods in Winston-Salem and its surrounding communities
When: October 12-13 and 19-20 (1-5 PM each day)
SPONSORED
Upcoming Events
Let’s Axe Breast Cancer - Try axe throwing at Forsyth Plastic Surgery on October 16! Forsyth Plastic Surgery will be accepting donations for the Novant Health Foundation.
Fall Mental Health Fair - Old Vineyard Behavioral Health Services brings resource booths, live entertainment, Zumba, guest speakers, and more to Bailey Park on October 19.
Ardmore RAH! - Run or walk in a 10K, 5K, or 1-Mile Fun Run at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on October 19 to support Second Harvest Food Bank.
Golf Tournament - Play 18 holes on the Salem Glen Country Club course on October 22 to support YMCA programming.
Ghoul Times - Trick-or-treat in Liberty Plaza and throughout Kaleideum on October 27! Plus: Get your face painted, create Halloween crafts, and join in on the costume party.
Sportsmen’s Saturday - Win big-ticket raffle items at Breeden Insurance Amphitheater on November 2. Proceeds benefit Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Cancer Center - Lexington.
🌀 The Wrap
🤔 Winston Wonders: On Monday, we asked you which local brewery doesn’t host its trivia night on Tuesdays. The answer is Wise Man Brewing—32% of you got the answer correct!
