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Making weekend plans? Check out these 21+ events in Winston-Salem this weekend (December 19-22), including Christmas for the City, Skate with Santa, and Art Crush!
Don’t forget to look at our live music guide—it’s updated weekly!
Thursday, December 19
- Jazz Concert – Listen to the Camel City Jazz Orchestra perform a holiday concert at UNSCA. Performances at 5:30 PM and 8 PM.
- Movie Night – Watch “The Muppet Christmas Carol” at The Dutch Light while enjoying holiday-themed cocktails! 7:30 PM
- Vinyl Lounge – Meet fellow music lovers at NCMA Winston-Salem (formerly SECCA)! Bring your records and enjoy listening to analog sound. 6-9 PM
- Band Concert – Listen to the Salem Band perform its annual “All the Angels Sing” concert at Clemmons First Baptist Church. 7:30 PM
- Exceptional Night – Make ornaments and winter art at Kaleideum! This exclusive event is for children and adults with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities. 5:30 PM
- Uptown Dueling Pianos – Enjoy this all-request sing-a-long holiday piano show at The Playground Golf & Sports Bar! 7-10 PM
Friday, December 20
- Art Crush – Head to the Arts District for a block party with live performances, art galleries, and local vendors & artists. 7-10 PM
- North Pole Visit – Stop at The Porch to meet Santa & Mrs. Claus while enjoying free hot chocolate! 4:30-6:30 PM
- Ice Skating – Celebrate your kids’ first day of winter break with a family outing to the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Arena. 11 AM – 1:30 PM and 2:30-5 PM
- Dirty Santa Bingo – Play this festive twist on bingo at Bar Nola and compete in an ugly holiday sweater contest! 8 PM – 1 AM
- White Elephant – Swap gifts at Camel City Playhouse and enjoy a free film screening! 7 PM
- Christmas Concert – Head to Chad’s Chai to listen to Chad and Friends perform Christmas carols with a twist! 6:30 PM
Saturday, December 21
- Holiday Drone Light Show – Watch 500 drones light up the sky with a rendition of “A Christmas Carol” at Truist Stadium. 6:30 PM
- Christmas for the City – Join the biggest Christmas party in Winston-Salem at the Benton Convention Center! The free event features a North Pole Village, music & performing arts, and delicious desserts. 1-6 PM
- Holiday Market – Get your last-minute holiday gifts at Winston Junction Market! 11 AM – 4 PM
- Motown Christmas – Listen to Envision perform at UR Coliseum for Delta Arts Center’s annual fundraising event. 7-11 PM
- Hot Chocolate Social Mixer – Meet new people at the Vecino Center while enjoying different kinds of hot chocolate from across the globe. 4 PM
- Latin Dance Night – Learn the salsa and dance the night away at Manolo’s Boutique Wines & Bistro. 9 PM – 1 AM
- DIY Workshop – Create your own candle and soap bars at Lizzie’s All Natural Products! 1 PM
Sunday, December 22
- Skate with Santa – Glide across the ice with Satna at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Arena! Photo ops with Santa, cookies, and hot chocolate are included with your ticket. 12-1:30 PM
- Charcuterie Workshop –Â Learn how to select ingredients and build a charcuterie board at West Bend Bar. 12:30 PM
- Breakfast with Santa – Head to The Old Fourth Filling Station for breakfast and photo ops with Santa! Reservations highly recommended. 10 AM – 1 PM
- Cookie Decorating – Grab your friends and learn how to decorate holiday cookies at Radar Brewing. 3 PM
- The Nutcracker – Watch the State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine perform this timeless Christmas ballet at R.J. Reynolds Auditorium. 2 PM
- Ornament Painting – Paint ornaments with Winston-Salem skyline designs at Fiddlin’ Fish! 5 PM
