Ride in the comfort of your own vehicle, or join a hay ride or carriage ride to view over a million lights in shapes and scenes of the season. Visit the holiday village and craft store and see Santa!
Top Holiday Pick:
Christmas by Candlelight
Old Salem
Each candlelight walking tour explores a different time period, 18th or 19th Century Old Salem. Experience music, games, food, drink, and interact with period-costumed staff as you explore the Single Brothers House, The Tavern and Vierling House. Note: This event sells out quickly.
This enchanting classic ballet, The Nutcracker is a proud tradition of the UNCSA, and a Winston-Salem holiday tradition for many years. The fantastic talent of the dancers, wearing exquisite costumes, set to live orchestra music is simply magical. Note: Thursday's performance will include guest dancers from the New York City Ballet and the American Ballet Theatre. Click the link above to read more!
Top Day Trip/Sports Pick:
Kayak Breakfast on Belews Lake
Nearby Belews Lake offers warm waters because it is a power plant lake. Its waters are used to cool energy producing turbines. Kayakers will receive instruction before paddling 1 1/2 miles, spotting wildlife on the quiet morning lake as they head to a hot breakfast on the shoreline. Guides, equipment, instruction and breakfast provided.
New at Old Salem, children can meet St. Nick each Saturday leading up to Christmas and take a souvenir photo with him. Festivities include storytelling, a holiday snack from Winkler Bakery, music, puppet shows and holiday shopping. Tickets sold only at the Frank L. Horton Museum.
NC Black Repertory Company: Black Nativity
Friday, December 14 at 8PM
Saturday, December 15 at 8PM
Sunday, December 16 at 3PM
Arts Council Theatre
610 Coliseum Dr., Winston-Salem
Tickets: Adults $24; students/seniors $20; kids 12 & under $15
This is the 11th annual production of Langston Hughes' Black Nativity by the North Carolina Black Repertory Company. Reviews for this year's show tout it as "tighter than ever." Expect to hear classic Christmas carols and rhythmic drums, see vibrant costumes and lively dances in this performance.
Buy locally handcrafted art, knitted accessories, soaps, ornaments, fresh produce, pottery and so much more just in time for Christmas!
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Holiday Gift Giveaway!
Every week through late December we are giving our fans a chance to win one of eight prizes from some of our favorite local Winston-Salem businesses in honor of the holiday season!
Kristi was born and raised just up the road in Mount Airy (a.k.a. Mayberry) and frequented Winston-Salem often growing up for school field trips, shopping, and dining. After attending Appalachian State University, and a brief stint living in Southern Virginia, Kristi returned to Winston-Salem, NC in 1999 and began her work in non-profit, public relations and writing. She and her family enjoy the convenience of living near downtown Winston-Salem. She enjoys the arts, photography and cooking. "I'm a small town girl at heart, but Winston-Salem isn't an overwhelming city. It is rich with friendly people, history, culture and has a vibrant art community and that is why I am proud to call this "My Winston-Salem!"
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