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September 29, 2025

🎃 Must-Visit Pumpkin Patches

Whether you’re hunting for that one perfect pumpkin or stocking up to decorate your mantel, these are some of the best places for a pumpkin-picking adventure!

Hawks Pumpkin Patch | 2558 West Clemmonsville Rd, Winston-Salem | Already open

• According to a 2023 survey, Hawks is the top pumpkin patch in North Carolina!

Kernersville Pumpkins and Christmas Trees | 843 Old Winston Rd, Kernersville | Opens Wednesday, October 1

• Make sure to grab a family photo in front of the pumpkin patch’s adorable blue truck.

• Bonus: Dogs are welcome at the patch!

Maple Springs United Methodist Church | 2569 Reynolda Rd, Winston-Salem | Opens Sunday, October 5

• Maple Springs has hosted a front-lawn pumpkin patch for 47 years!

Robertson Family Farm | 390 Mountain View Road, King | Already open

• Choose from over 40 varieties of pumpkins—on select days, you can even pick your own from the vine!

Tanglewood Park | 4061 Clemmons Rd, Clemmons | Opens Saturday, October 4

• Hop on a hayride that takes you right to the pumpkin patch!

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🗓 Events

Live Music | Recurring Events

Tuesday, September 30

• Wine Dinner - Enjoy a four-course dinner paired with exclusive J. Lohr wines at The Gaslight on Main! 6 PM

• Weaving for Kids - Take your kids (ages 6-11) to B Balanced Counseling & Wellness for an introductory weaving class. 6 PM

• Croissants et Conversation - Practice your French at the Vecino Center while enjoying pastries! All language levels are welcome. 6:30 PM

Wednesday, October 1

• Costume Design - Start prepping for Halloween! Craft helmets, masks, or other headwear out of cardboard at Mixxer. 6 PM

• Young Explorers - Kids will examine flower parts, learn how mums grow, and create floral-inspired art at Reynolda Gardens! 10 AM

• Mahjong Class - Learn the basics of Mahjong with Camel City Mahjong at Juggheads! 6 PM

• Yogammunity - Find your community at this weekly all-levels yoga class at Radar Brewing! 7 PM

Thursday, October 2

• Anniversary Gala - Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County celebrates its 40th anniversary at The Millennium Center, featuring raffles, auctions, and the party band Envision! 5 PM

• Free Yoga - Take a deep breath. Join Lotus Yoga for this year’s final outdoor yoga session at Bailey Park. 6 PM

• Italian Dinner - Enjoy a three-course Italian meal at The Caviste, featuring mushroom arancini and braised short ribs. RSVP required. Seatings from 6 to 7 PM.

Friday, October 3

• Carolina Classic Fair - It’s opening day! Rides, contests, shows, and delicious treats—experience all the fun of the fair at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds! Available through October 12.*

• Listening Party - Enter a new era with “The Life of a Showgirl” at Okay Coffee, paired with treats by The Humble Bee Shoppe and mocktails by Cordial Cowboy. 6 PM

• Happy Birthday - The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem turns 90! Celebrate at The Nash with live entertainment and archival items from their storied past. 7 PM

• Kaleidoscope Ball - Step right up to this circus-themed ball at Kaleideum, featuring games, auctions, and a showstopping performance by High School Reunion! 6:30 PM

• Night Moods - Get ready for the latest installment of NCMA Winston-Salem’s electronic concert series. 7 PM

• Paint & Sip - Paint a ceramic, book-shaped planter at The Bookhouse! 7 PM

• Improv Show - Watch Foolish Mortals, Winston-Salem’s local improv troupe, perform at Camel City Playhouse. 7:30 PM

• Dinner and a/movie - Enjoy dinner at Butcher & Bull followed by a screening of “Julie & Julia” at a/perture! 6:30 PM

• Theatre Show - Head to Hanesbrands Theatre for NC Black Rep’s production of “Purlie Victorious,” a comedy about a Black preacher in the Old South. Show runs through October 19.

• Paint & Trivia - Celebrate the release of “The Life of a Showgirl” with a Taylor Swift-themed painting & trivia night at Wine Design! 7 PM

🎃 Ditch the pricey, generic costumes—get creative this Halloween with second-hand finds from Goodwill! It’s budget-friendly, eco-friendly, and supports a great cause. Here are some ideas from their Halloween Look Book Guide:

• Sabrina Carpenter (Pink fur jacket, white top, and black skirt)

• Ted Lasso (Track jacket and pants, whistle, and mustache)

• Gym Rats (Workout gear and mouse ears)

• Kim Possible (Green cargo pants, black top, and combat boots)

TIP: Explore the toy aisle for props! Find a location near you.*

🗞 Other News

• 🏀 Sports: The Wake Forest Men’s and Women’s Basketball schedules are out! Both teams tip off the season on November 3. Marquee home matchups include Oklahoma, NC State, and Clemson for the Men’s team, and Miami and UNC for the Women’s. Single-game tickets will go on sale Wednesday, October 1 for non-conference opponents and October 31 for conference opponents—check the schedule and mark your calendar!*
  
  

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• 🎄 Nonprofit: Make a child’s Christmas extra special this year! City Lights Ministry is looking for individuals or organizations to sponsor children in need by providing Christmas gifts.
  
  

• 👻 Opening Day: Ready for a frightful time? Step onto Wicked Whimsies’ terrifying trail starting this Friday. The scares don’t have to stop there—check out these other haunted attractions... if you dare.
  
  

• 🛹 Coming Soon: Salem Skate Supply is opening in downtown Winston-Salem later this fall! The store will specialize in skateboards and clothing—we’ll keep you updated as more details are released.
  
  

• 🏃‍♂️ Fundraiser: Wake Forest’s annual Hit the Bricks fundraiser takes place this Wednesday! Relay teams will run or walk laps around Hearn Plaza to support the Brian Piccolo Cancer Research Fund. The fund was created in 1980 to honor NFL halfback and Wake Forest alumnus Brian Piccolo, who passed away from cancer at age 26.

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Upcoming Events

• Fall Tent Sale - Save up to 60% off a wide selection of beers and wines at City Beverage on October 4 and enjoy complimentary brats hot off the grill!

• Triad Heart Walk - Join fellow walkers at Triad Park on October 4 to support the American Heart Association’s research and increase CPR training accessibility.

• Art For Albania - View and purchase artwork from 30+ artists at the Elberson Fine Arts Center on October 11. Money raised goes toward feeding the poor and hungry in Albania.

• Evening in the Atrium - Talented musicians and great food—catch de la Fonk live while enjoying small bites from The Downtown Grille at 500 W 5th on October 16.

🌀 The Wrap

• ☕️ Today was National Coffee Day! We love that the Twin City has 42+ locally owned coffee shops where we can sip our favorite drink!

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