Events

Shallowford Park in Lewisville, 655 Shallowford Road, transforms into a concert pavilion during the summer months with its Music Under The Stars series featuring Singers In The Round, September 6, 7pm. See more information in our concerts article.

Siren Series Jazz every Monday night at Footnote Coffee and Cocktails at 6pm located at 634 W 4th Street Suite #120, Winston-Salem. Free entry. Full bar and dinner service from Foothills Brewpub is available.

This four-part seminar will unpack a single book's language and themes through close reading, and take time to notice what otherwise might go unseen at Hanes House, at North Carolina Museum of Art, NCMA, (formerly SECCA), on October 1, 8, 15, and 22, from 6pm to 8pm, 750 Marguerite Drive, Winston-Salem. See this site for …

The Katharine Brasserie and Bar, located in The Kimpton Cardinal Hotel, 401 N Main Street, Winston-Salem, features live jazz performances every Thursday in October from 5 to 9 pm. The Chris Crutcher Trio will perform on October 2, 16, and 30.  The MK Trio (Melchi Kbade) will perform on October 9 and 23. In addition …

Fall is in the air, and so are fireworks and the smell of funnel cakes at the Carolina Classic Fair. Get your fill of rides, exhibits, animals, and fair food from October 3 – October 12, 2025 at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds, 421 27th Street, Winston-Salem. Hours are Sunday-Friday, 11 am-11 pm, and Saturdays, 9 am-11 …

It's one of the Southeast's largest arts and crafts festivals on October 4 from 8am - 5pm. The streets of downtown North Wilkesboro are filled with over 300 artists and craftsmen, 50 food concessions, and three stages featuring Blue Grass, Country, Folk, Gospel, and Appalachian Heritage music. Cloggers, rope skippers, square dancers, folk dancers, and …

Join a day of community cleanup on October 4 from 9am-12pm. Gather together to pick up litter, beautify the neighborhood, meet new friends, and enjoy the outdoors. Wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes. Meet in Winston-Salem at either Hathaway Park (shelter near splashpad), 301 Anita Drive, or MLK Recreation Center, 2001 Pittsburg Avenue. Individuals under …

Don't miss the City Beverage Semi-Annual Tent Sale on Saturday, October 4, from 9 am - 6 pm at City Beverage, 915 Burke Street, Winston-Salem. There will be live music, free bratwurst, and lots of deals! They will have hundreds of cases of wine marked down as low as 60% off and craft beer marked …

Kayak the Quarry returns October 4 and 5 at Salem Lake Park, with sessions from 9am to 5:30pm. Glide along the crystal clear waters of Salem Lake during an hour-long paddle session. The use of the recreation department's kayaks is mandatory. They have singles and tandem kayaks available for rental. When a tandem kayak is …

Jousting knights on horseback, fantastic falconry, fairies, dragons, and feasting! So much excitement, all live, and you are a part of it, The Carolina Renaissance Festival will be held Saturdays and Sundays October 4 through November 23, 2025, 9:30am-5:30pm. Tickets are now available. See our article for information and tickets.

Join the fun at this family and pet-friendly event on October 4 from 12pm-5pm at Blue Heron Trail and Town Square Lawn & Gazebo, 120 Kinderton Blvd, Suite 100, Bermuda Run, NC. Wear a costume and put one on your pet, then join the fun at this event, packed with live music, food trucks, trick-or-treating, …

This drop-in gathering is a monthly hangout for teens ages 13-18, who love animation in all its forms - from Saturday morning cartoons to Studio Ghibli, and everything in between. The Teen Animation Club is held on the first Saturday of the month (10/4, 11/1, and 12/6) from 2pm to 4pm, at the McChesney Scott …