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Making weekend plans? Check out these 21+ events in Winston-Salem this weekend (October 9-12), including Outdoor Movies, Parade of Homes, and Car Show.
Don’t forget to look at our live music guide—it’s updated weekly!
Thursday, October 9
- Matcha Class – Join Winston Girls Club at Chill Nitro for a matcha-making class! 6:30 PM
- Ghouls Night Out – Paint a Halloween-themed design on wood or canvas at Maddie Cakes Bakery with West & Co! Registration required. 6 PM
- Murder Mystery – You’ve been invited to the Skull Manor Costume Ball at Gypsy Road Brewing—but who knows if you’ll make it out alive? 7 PM
- Vegetarian Dinner – Enjoy dinner prepared by Bobby Boy Bakeshop, featuring cipollini onion tart and smoked eggplant! RSVP required. Seatings between 6 and 7 PM.
- Herbal Medicine 101 – Learn how to use common herbs for common ailments in this hands-on class at The Green House Apothecary. 6 PM
- Curator Tour – Join curator Maya Brooks for a special tour of NCMA Winston-Salem’s newest exhibit, “Brandon Sadler: The Path of Totality.” 6:30 PM
- Alien: The Musical – Yes, you read that correctly. Watch a musical parody of the 1979 film at Theatre Alliance! Rated R. Runs through Sunday.
Friday, October 10
- Halloween Movie – Watch “Charlie Brown and The Great Pumpkin” at Koren Farms, followed by flashlight pumpkin picking! Free to attend. Additional showing on Saturday.
- Party in Pink – Support breast cancer awareness at Old Nick’s Pub! Dress in pink and get ready for a night of line dancing and karaoke. 7:30 PM – 12 AM
- Winston Shorts – Watch short films shot by local filmmakers in and around Winston-Salem at Camel City Playhouse! 7:30 PM
- Outdoor Movie – Watch “Hocus Pocus 2” at Shallowford Square! Movie begins at dark.
- Opening Night – Spirit Gum Theatre Co. presents “macbitches,” a play where the upperclassmen actresses aren’t happy a freshman got the role of Lady Macbeth… Runs through October 19.
Saturday, October 11
- Art For Albania – View and purchase artwork from 30+ artists at the Elberson Fine Arts Center. Money raised goes toward feeding the poor and hungry in Albania. 10 AM – 3 PM
- Yoga Celebration – Celebrate 10 years of Yogammunity with yoga classes for adults and kids, food trucks, and a puppet show at Foothills Tasting Room. 11 AM
- House Tours – Explore 30+ newly constructed homes across Winston-Salem and surrounding areas during the Fall Parade of Homes. Tours also available on Sunday and October 18 & 19. 1-5 PM
- Free Workout Class – Jumpstart your day with a free, high-energy RideUnited workout! 7:30, 8:45, and 10 AM
- Candle Workshop – Craft your own fall-scented soy candles at the Foothills Tasting Room! 2-4 PM
- Kaleideum After Dark – Fall-themed 21+ night out! Bring your own pumpkin to carve, play Mahjong, and explore Kaleideum. 6:30-9:30 PM
- Medieval Cage Fighting – Experience medieval-style battles at LJVM Coliseum! 7 PM
- Treat Trail – Join the City of Winston-Salem for trick-or-treating in Bolton Park. Perfect for kids! 4:30-6:30 PM
- Car Show – Spend the morning with fellow car enthusiasts at NCMA Winston-Salem—this month’s focus is Porsches. 8:30-10:30 AM
- Family Art Day – Take your kids to NCMA Winston-Salem and create scroll paintings! Free to attend. 11 AM-2 PM
- Harry Potter Day – The Brewer’s Kettle Kernersville is turning 11! Celebrate with a magical Harry Potter–themed day complete with butterbeer and live owls. 3 PM
- Paint Along – Paint a nature scene on a tree cookie with guidance from Salem Lake staff. 10 AM
Sunday, October 12
- Intro Class – Hop on the trend and learn how to play Mahjong with the Vecino Center. 1-4 PM
- Halloween Art Class – Create a one-of-a-kind fall painting using upcycled materials at Open Studio! 1-3 PM
- Cocktail Class – Learn all about Mezcal, one of the world’s most exciting spirits. Taste six varieties and craft your cocktail at easytalk! 4 PM
