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3 events,This 360° digital art exhibition invites you to step into the paintings of the Dutch genius, Vincent Van Gogh. The spectacular 20,000 square foot light and sound exhibit features 2-story projections of 8 of the artist's most compelling works. Dates are July 3-September 29 at various times throughout the day and evening. The location is … Spookywoods is one of America’s most thrilling and haunted experiences! It is the ultimate scare for those brave enough to dare to enter. The Midway may send shivers down your spine, but it offers refreshments to tantalize your taste buds. Be sure to bring your ID. Club Spooky has a DJ to set the tempo …
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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. |
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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 … |
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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 … |
2 events,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 … |
12 events,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.
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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 …
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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 …
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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 … |
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Opera LITE will be held October 5, 3pm-4:30pm at Mary Alice Warren Community Center, 7632 Warren Park Drive, Lewisville, and is a great way to experience the music in a low-pressure, informal setting, with a fun theme and beautiful singing. See our Piedmont Opera article for more information and tickets.
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Enjoy music from all three eras of Star Wars films, as well as Star Trek, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Dr. Who at the Salem Band Concert on October 5, beginning at 3pm. Also experience Sprach Zarathustra by Richard Strauss, Jupiter from Holst’s The Planets, and for kids of all ages, Giraffes in Space! The …
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Join the party on October 5 from 4pm-7pm, hosted by 3D Church + Trex Cinema at 755 Cinema Drive, Kernersville. Enjoy Free popcorn, Free bounce house, Free games, and a Free hot dog and drink combo if you preregister. You will also find glitter tattoos, a balloon artist, face painting, an 8-ball shooting contest, a … |
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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. |
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Hear from contemporary artists who embrace the limited palette, and explore what becomes possible when color steps aside, at Hanes House, at the North Carolina Museum of Art, NCMA (formerly SECCA), on October 7, from 6:30pm to 7:30pm at 750 Marguerite Drive, Winston-Salem. This is a pay-what-you-wish event. See this site for more information and … |
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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 … |
5 events,One of the top 20 events in the Southeast, the Autumn Leaves Festival in downtown Mt Airy, N Main Street, takes place on October 10-12 from 10am-7pm. Enjoy craft vendors, food vendors, live music, and KidFest. Fun for the whole family! See the Facebook page for more information.
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The Town of Bermuda Run will hold Food Truck Friday with live music, vendors, kids activities, and food trucks, October 10, 4-8pm, at 120 Kinderton Blvd, Bermuda Run. See our food truck article for more information.
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Just in time for Halloween, a still-music-focused yet slightly spooky film, the 1986 hit Little Shop of Horrors, will be playing on October 10, beginning at sunset, at the lower lawn in Bailey Park, 445 Paterson Avenue, Winston-Salem. Innovation Quarter and a/perature cinema present this event, which, if you have seen it, you know you … |
6 events,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.
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Create your own scroll painting inspired by works in Brandon Sadler: The Path of Totality, on October 11, 11am-2pm, in the Auditorium Lobby at North Carolina Museum of Art, NCMA (formerly SECCA), 750 Marguerite Dr, Winston Salem. The 2nd Saturday provides opportunities for all ages to enjoy free, hands-on art-making and free admission to explore …
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Come in costume to this free event hosted by Winston-Salem Parks & Recreation on October 11 from 4:30 – 6:3pm at Bolton Park, 1590 Bolton Street, Winston-Salem. Enjoy family fun with games, prizes, and candy from local vendors. |
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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. |
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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 … |
9 events,The Carolina BalloonFest is the country’s second-oldest hot air balloon festival. The festival on October 17 -19 at 531 Old Airport Road, Statesville, features hot air balloon morning competitions, mass ascensions, and evening balloon glows. There is also live entertainment on two stages at the festival, a kids’ zone, a marketplace, an artisan village, a … Enjoy breathtaking balloon competitions, mass ascensions, and evening glows, along with live music, tethered balloon rides, an Artisan Village, a Kids Zone, an NC wine garden, great festival foods, and more at Carolina BalloonFest, October 17-19, at 531 Old Airport Road Statesville. See more information in our Fall Activities guide. The Horror Movie Freaks Film Fest returns to The Palmetto Theatre, 329 N Main Street, Walnut Cove, on October 17 & 18 from 5pm – 12am for two nights of independent horror on the big screen. From local nightmares to international frights, it showcases the very best in indie horror — twisted shorts, haunting features, … Climb aboard a festive hayride and journey through 65 acres of enchanted woods, where lanterns glow and autumn magic fills the night. Along the way, meet the Revolution Rider—a friendly Revolutionary War hero brought to life through stories shared by our own Revolution Academy students and teachers. The 30-minute adventure, perfect for families with young … Groups of 12 people ages 10+ will join the Night Watchmen in Old Salem on their lantern-lit rounds, hear of the mysteries and tragedies that took place in the very buildings you enter, and learn about Salem’s most famous ghost. Grab your lantern and experience the chilling truths and ghostly legends that once haunted the …
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Celebrate Greensboro History Museum's 100th Anniversary with an evening of music, cocktails, games, and friends on October 17 from 6:30pm-9:30pm at GHM, 130 Summit Ave, Greensboro. Speakeasy Night throws it back to when the museum first opened in 1925. Dance to the sounds of Durham’s Mint Julep Jazz Band, enjoy signature cocktails and tasty bites, …
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Enjoy a night of creative expression, exploration, and celebration on October 17, 7pm - 10pm, at Art Crush in Downtown Winston Salem Arts District on Trade Street and 6th Street. On the third Friday of every month, established and emerging artists and performers share their talents with the community.
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ART CRUSH is hosting a special Halloween edition of their monthly event on October 17 from 7pm – 10pm on Trade and 6th Street in the heart of Winston-Salem’s Arts District. ART CRUSH features live music, artists, vendors, and family-friendly activities. Wear your costume and trick-or-treat at shops, galleries, and vendors along Trade Street. Attendees … |
12 events,The Woolly Worm Festival celebrates the woolly worm, which is honored by the festival on October 18 & 19 from 9am-4pm at Banner Elk Elementary School, 185 Azalea Circle, Banner Elk. It features over 150 craft and food vendors, live entertainment, children’s activities, and more. The big draw, though, is the woolly worm races, which … 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.
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Ages 2-10 and an adult caretaker will enjoy a festive hayride through Reynolda’s meadow, hands-on pumpkin STEM activities, and nature-based play on October 18 from 10:30am – 12pm at Reynolda Gardens, 2250 Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem. Children will choose a pumpkin from the field and decorate it using natural materials gathered from the gardens and grounds. …
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The Yadkin Valley Grape Festival on October 18 from 11am-5pm in downtown Yadkinville features the excellent wines of the Yadkin Valley Appellation. The festival will include wine tasting, live music, food, and specialty vendors. See our article on Fall Festivals for more information.
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Celebrate Halloween at this family-friendly event on October 18, from 2pm-4pm at Flow Mini, 2575 Peters Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem. Come in costume for the 5th Annual Truck and Treat, where the dealership lot will transform into a festive Halloween gathering spot, featuring an afternoon of games, prizes, candy, and fun surprises. Pets are welcome, too, … |
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Calling all costumed kids! This free event, taking place on October 19 from 2pm – 4pm, provides a safe opportunity for kids to trick-or-treat along an approximate one-mile trail lined with over 50 businesses, churches, and other organizations. There will be kids’ activities along the way, such as hammering golf tees in pumpkins, crafting a …
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Wear your costumes and enjoy spooky tunes, preconcert lobby activities, friendly-spooky treats, and maybe a few tricks at the Winston-Salem Symphony’s Halloween SPOOKtacular on October 19, at 3pm at Brendle Recital Hall, Scale Fine Arts Center, Wake Forest University, 2629 Wake Forest Road, Winston-Salem. You will thrill to music from Wicked and Three Portraits of …
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40+ Stage Company is sponsoring Mordreadi!, A Musical Comedy at Sea on October 19 from 2pm-4pm at The Gallery Theatre, at The Intergenerational Center for Arts and Wellness, 114 West 30th Street, Winston-Salem. Enjoy this story of a comically inept magician and spiritualist striving either to revive his career or line his pockets through phony … |
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Drop in for a spellbinding Make and Take Witch Hat Decorating event on October 21 from 12pm – 5pm at CasaShanti, 545 N Trade Street, Unit 100, Winston-Salem, and be ready for the Annual Witches Walk on October 24. Bring your imagination and step into an enchanting space where cauldrons bubble with creativity and tables … |
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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 …
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The Junior League of Winston-Salem presents the second annual Halloween Bingo event! Enjoy a fun and spooky evening on October 23 from 6pm – 9pm at The Nash, 840 N. Liberty St, Winston-Salem, for a night of bingo, food, drinks, music, costumes, and a silent auction! Tickets include dinner, catered by Honky Tonk Steakhouse, a … |
4 events,Groups of 12 people ages 10+ will join the Night Watchmen in Old Salem on their lantern-lit rounds, hear of the mysteries and tragedies that took place in the very buildings you enter, and learn about Salem’s most famous ghost. Grab your lantern and experience the chilling truths and ghostly legends that once haunted the …
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Dress up in your favorite witchy garb, bring your friends, family, and pets, and join the Annual Witches Walk on October 24 from 6pm – 10pm, beginning at CasaShanti, 545 N Trade Street, Unit 100, Winston-Salem. Stroll down Trade Street, visit participating shops and locations, and collect letters to unveil a secret Magikcal word. Receive …
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The Dash will host The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Drone Show, a one-of-a-kind experience, on October 24 at 7:30pm at Truist Stadium, 951 Ballpark Way, Winston-Salem; gates open at 6pm. You won't want to miss this magical show, presented by Celestial, as 500 drones light up the sky with a rendition of this classic story. … |
13 events,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. HippieFest is a food, music, and art festival featuring vibrant entertainment for all ages, 100s of vendors, DIY tie dye, giant bubble garden, kids activities, and a Hippie Car Show. Groovy fun for the whole family! The event will be held October 25 & 26, 12pm - 7pm, at Rowan County Fairgrounds, 1650 Julian Road, …
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The Barbecue Festival on October 25 from 8:30am to 5:30pm on Main Street in Lexington will feature over 250 vendors, a children’s area and activities, and a 50-ton, pig-themed sand sculpture. There will be six stages with entertainment, as well as street performers. You will also find a car show, a dog stunt show, a …
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Skybound Flight Festival is a free, community festival celebrating aviation, aerospace, and STEM innovation on October 25 from 10am-3pm at Forsyth Tech Aviation & Technology Lab at Smith Reynolds Airport, 2739 Aviation Drive, Winston-Salem. The festival features flight simulators & drone zones, STEM discovery stations, aviation-themed arts & crafts, kids' activities and games, live music, …
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This is a hands-on exploration of Chinese calligraphy and ink brush painting. Learn the history and philosophy behind Chinese characters, enjoy a guided session on traditional brush techniques, and then create your own scroll on October 25, from 11am to 2pm, at the Overlook Gallery at North Carolina Museum of Art, NCMA (formerly SECCA) 750 … |
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Tucker’s Tap Yard is getting spooky on October 26 from 3pm – 6:30pm. Bring your furry friend in costume and join the fun! Enjoy some cool drinks, and Knock Out BBQ will be serving up tasty food at 3pm. Salty Paws Doggie Ice Cream will also be there for the pups to enjoy a treat, … |
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This three-part seminar will examine the history, psychology, and cultural impact of collecting through the lens of the exhibition, We Belong Here: The Gutierrez Collection, at Hanes House, at North Carolina Museum of Art, NCMA, (formerly SECCA), on October 29, November 5, and November 12, from 6pm to 8pm, 750 Marguerite Drive, Winston-Salem. |
6 events,The UNCSA School of Drama continues its performances of Choir Boy on October 30 and November 1, at 7:30pm in the Catawba Theatre on the UNCSA campus, 1533 South Main Street, Winston-Salem. With moving performances and an unforgettable finale, the production celebrates identity, resilience, and the power of music to lift us all. Visit this …
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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 …
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Experience the music of Coldplay & Imagine Dragons under the gentle glow of candlelight, October 30 from 6:30 to 7:30pm at The Millennium Event Center, 101 W 5th Street, Winston-Salem. Doors open 45 minutes before the start; late entry is not permitted. For individuals 8 years old and older, an adult must accompany those under …
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Groups of 12 people ages 10+ will join the Night Watchmen in Old Salem on their lantern-lit rounds, hear of the mysteries and tragedies that took place in the very buildings you enter, and learn about Salem’s most famous ghost. Grab your lantern and experience the chilling truths and ghostly legends that once haunted the … |
7 events,Join Wise Man Brewing’s Boos, Brews, and Booze Halloween Bash, October 31 & November 1, starting at 8am for two nights of frightfully fun Halloween festivities featuring Special Beer Releases, Voodoo Doll Making Class (ticketed event), Food Trucks, Fire Spinning, Face Painting, and Live Music. Come dressed in your favorite costume, as there will be … 40+ Stage Company is presenting “Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters’ First 100 Years,” October 31 at 7:30pm, & November 1 and 2 at 2pm, at The Gallery Theatre, The Intergenerational Center for Arts and Wellness, 114 West 30 Street, Winston-Salem. The play is based upon the book written by the two centegenerian sisters. It …
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Kernersville’s 30th Annual Downtown Trick or Treat will be on October 31st from 6pm to 8pm, so don your costumes, grab your trick-or-treat bag, and head to Downtown Kernersville. Safely walk the sidewalks of downtown, visiting businesses and filling your bag with yummy treats. The event is hosted by the Kernersville Chamber, the Town of …
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Experience a spooky Halloween bash complete with Victorian-Era-inspired snacks, drinks, costumes, and mysterious entertainment on October 31 from 6pm – 11pm at Körner’s Folly, 401 S Main Street, Kernersville. The ball is inside the John & Bobbie Wolfe Visitors Center. It features seasonal brews as well as cocktails and mocktails, delightful hors d’oeuvres, music, and …
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Are you looking for something unique and different for Halloween? Strong Medicine is not a gentle sound bath – it is a ritual of rhythm and resonance, created for those who dare to meet themselves in the shadows. This immersive journey combines ancient shamanic drumming techniques, deep hypnotic rhythms, and tones that pulse through the … |
6 events,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.
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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 (11/1, and 12/6) from 2pm to 4pm, at the McChesney Scott Dunn … |
