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Making weekend plans? Check out these 17+ events in Winston-Salem this weekend (December 18-21), including Christmas for the City, Holiday Drone Show, and Candlelight Concerts!
Don’t forget to look at our live music guide — it’s updated weekly!
Thursday, December 18
- Winston Lights Fun Run – Run through the holiday lights of Buena Vista! Free to participate; starts at Fleet Feet Winston-Salem. 6 PM
- Martini Night – The Porch and Sutler’s Spirit Co. team up for an unforgettable night! Enjoy custom martinis, paint bottle bottoms, and tour Sutler’s distillery. 6-9 PM
- Candlelight Concerts – Listen to the Listeso String Quartet perform under the glow of candlelight at the Millennium Center. Christmas carol concert at 4:15 and 8:45 PM; Hans Zimmer concert at 6:30 PM.
- Vinyl Lounge – Bring your records to NCMA Winston-Salem and enjoy listening to analog sound with fellow music lovers. 5-10 PM
- Paint Night – Create a Fourth Wing-inspired painting at Wine & Design — it’s a perfect gift for the romantasy fan in your life! 7 PM
Friday, December 19
- Art Crush – Head to the Arts District for a block party with live performances, art galleries, and local vendors & artists. 7-10 PM
- Polar Express & PJs – Join Main & Mountain Bookstore for a Polar Express storytime, hot cocoa, and a visit from Santa. Kids are encouraged to wear their PJs! 6 PM
- Candlelight Yoga – Unwind with an all-levels yoga session at The Boho Depot. 7 PM
Saturday, December 20
- A Christmas Carol Drone Light Show – Experience the magic of Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas tale as hundreds of drones light up the sky at Truist Stadium. 6:30 PM
- Christmas for the City – Join the biggest Christmas party in Winston-Salem at the Benton Convention Center! This free event features a huge kids zone, music performances, desserts, and so much more. 1-6 PM
- Southbound Craft Fair – Get in your last-minute holiday shopping at Wake Forest Biotech Place. Fun fact: this annual craft fair started at Krankies back in 2006! 11 AM – 4 PM
- Christmas by Candlelight – Körner’s Folly stays open late! Explore the historic home’s Victorian-inspired Christmas decor while costumed carolers fill the house with holiday cheer. 5-9 PM
- Cookie Decorating – Take the family to Canvas Cake Studio to decorate festive cookies and sip on hot cocoa! 3 PM
- Jingle Jog 5K – Join Fiddlin’ Fish for a holiday race, featuring free craft beer and a finisher’s medal that doubles as an ornament. Dogs can participate, too! 5K starts at 9 AM.
- Hockey Game – Wear your PJs to the Twin City Thunderbirds vs. Pee Dee IceCats game at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds! Enjoy $2 hot dogs and a visit from Santa. 6:05 PM
- Ugly Sweater Night – Grab your ugly holiday sweater and jam out to ’90s Hustle at Miller’s on Trade! 9:30 PM
- Wigmas Party – Bring a new, unopened wig and a $10 gift to Second and Green Tavern for a unique Dirty Santa gift exchange! 7 PM
Sunday, December 21
- Artisan Market – Find unique handmade gifts and meet Santa at Foothills Tasting Room! 1-6 PM
- Cocktail Class – Join easytalk to sip on international holiday cocktails and learn about holiday drinking traditions from around the world. 2 PM
- Basketball – Cheer on the Deacs as they take on Vanderbilt at LJVM Coliseum! 1 PM
- Brunch with Santa – Bring the family to Harmon House for a brunch with Santa himself! Seatings at 10 AM, 11:15 AM, and 12:30 PM.
- Cookie House DIY – Kids will build a festive house out of mini milk cartons, graham crackers, and icing at Kaleideum! 1 PM
