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Making weekend plans? Check out these 17+ events in Winston-Salem this weekend (November 27-30), including A Carolina Christmas, Turkey Strut 5K, and the Really Free Market!
Don’t forget to look at our live music guide — it’s updated weekly!
Thursday, November 27 (Thanksgiving)
- Turkey Strut 5K – Start your Thanksgiving with a race at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds! Bring at least 3 canned food items to donate to the We Care House food bank. First race at 8:30 AM.
Friday, November 28
- Jingle & Mingle Market – Shop from local vendors and grab a bite from onsite food trucks at Old Homeplace Vineyard. 11 AM – 4 PM
- Next Stop Comedy – Listen to a lineup of hilarious comedians at Foothills Tasting Room! 7:30 PM
- Really Free Market – Bring items you no longer need to Mothership Studios and pick up anything that catches your eye — all for free! 11 AM – 3 PM
- WrestleCade – Watch pro wrestling matches and meet 125+ wrestling superstars at the Benton Convention Center! Runs through Sunday.
- Merry Maker Market – Shop for holiday gifts at Ciener Botanical Garden. Runs through Saturday.
- Basketball Game – Watch the Demon Deacons play Northeastern at LJVM Coliseum! 12 PM
- Christmas Store – Join the Kernersville Arts & Crafts Guild for its annual holiday pop-up store, featuring handcrafted items made by locals! The store is open through December 22.
- Night Market – Join Fiddlin’ Fish for a mini market, featuring live music and the Urban Street Grill food truck. 5-9 PM
Saturday, November 29
- A Carolina Christmas – Listen to the Winston-Salem Symphony play familiar holiday tunes with a jazzy twist. We hear Santa will make an appearance! 7:30 PM
- Crafts & Jazz – Make holiday crafts at Dabble Art Bar while the Matt Kendrick Quartet plays jazzy Christmas hits. 3-5 PM
- Little Innovators – Your preschooler will learn about weather through hands-on activities at Kaleideum! 10:30 AM
- Artisan Market – Make a dent in your holiday shopping at Foothills Tasting Room! 1-6 PM
- Festival of Trees – Bid on Christmas trees, shop from local vendors, and watch dancers perform dances from The Nutcracker at Magnolia Hill Chapel! 11 AM – 3 PM
- Holiday Market – Shop for unique art pieces at Culture’s indoor market! 11 AM – 7 PM
Sunday, November 30
- Vendor Market – Discover one-of-a-kind items crafted by local artists and makers at Robinhood Plaza! 12-5 PM
- Vision Board Workshop – Set achievable, purpose-driven goals and make your 2026 vision board at Oasis at the Mill. 1:30 PM
- Cocktail Class – Join easytalk at the bar to make seasonal hot cocktails! Sessions at 2 and 4 PM.
- Wreath Workshop – Create a festive holiday wreath at The Dutch Light! 4 PM
