Weekender: 23+ Events in Winston-Salem this Weekend, including Treat Trail, Reynolda’s Community Day, and Dash Bash

Making weekend plans? Check out these 23+ events in Winston-Salem this weekend (October 8-11), including Treat Trail, Reynolda’s Community Day, and Mixxer’s Dash Bash!

Don’t forget to look at our live music guide — it’s updated weekly.

Thursday, October 8

• Carolina Classic Fair – Only 4 days left. Go on classic rides, sample all the fair food, and watch grandstand shows at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds before it ends on Sunday!
• Singles Social – Ditch the dating app and meet people in real life over free bourbon tastings at Broad Branch Bar. Ages 41+ at 6 PM, ages 25–40 at 7 PM.
• Artist Talk – Hear from artists behind NCMA WS Downtown’s current exhibition about how they create their pieces. 6 PM
• Mahjong 101 – Pick up game basics with Camel City Mahjong at Foothills Brewpub. 6 PM
• Cooking Class – Roll up your sleeves and learn to make pad Thai and pineapple chicken satay at Taste Buds Kitchen! 6:30 PM

Friday, October 9

• Line Dancing – Join Maggie Shipley for an all-levels, all-request dance party! Bring a nonperishable food item for a discount on your ticket. 6:30-10:30 PM
• Young Frankenstein – Horror meets humor in this musical adaptation of the cult classic movie! Catch it at Theatre Alliance through October 18.
• Starlight Movie Night – “It’s truffle shuffle time!” Catch “The Goonies” at Shallowford Square. Movie starts at dusk.
• Broom Bar – Decorate your own mini broom for fall at Hammer & Stain! 7 PM
• Innovation & Cinema – Buckle up and watch “Ford v. Ferrari” at Bailey Park. Movie starts at dusk.

Saturday, October 10

• Fall Parade of Homes – Take a self-guided tour of 44 newly constructed homes across Winston-Salem and the surrounding area. Also available on Sunday and October 17-18.
• Dash Bash – Watch a 100+ robot battle tournament at Truist Stadium, plus meet Armageddon from “BattleBots,” browse a local makers market, and build a glider with Collins Aerospace! 10 AM – 5 PM
• Community Day – Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with free admission and art activities on the lawn at Reynolda House! 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
• Night at the Symphony – Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Aoife O’Donovan teams up with the Winston-Salem Symphony at Reynolds Auditorium! 7:30 PM
• Improv Comedy – See this improv troupe make up an entire play on the spot at Little Theatre’s new permanent home! 7:30 PM
• Hike for the Unhoused – Hit the trails at Hanging Rock State Park on a guided hike, with easy, moderate, and advanced routes. Proceeds benefit Our Lady of Salem Shelter for Women. 9 AM
• Fall Market – 20 local vendors, food trucks, live music, and perfect autumn vibes at Incendiary Brewing Lewisville. 2-6 PM
• Pumpkin Workshop – Decorate a mini pumpkin with flowers at Reynolda’s Brown Family Conservatory! 1 PM
• Gaming Night – Settle in for a cozy night of video games, board games, and crafting at Culture WS. 6-10 PM
• Retro Market – Turn back the clock. Shop ’80s and ’90s collectibles, vintage games, and trading cards at Wise Man Brewing. 12-5 PM
• Treat Trail – Bring the kids trick-or-treating in Bolton Park! 4:30 PM
• Latin Dancing – Take a beginner salsa lesson with SonCaribe Latin Dance at Art For Art’s Sake, followed by social dancing! No partner or experience needed. 7-11 PM

Sunday, October 11

• Cash Mob – Hop between local businesses with JK Woodworked Creations, spending a little at each stop! Locations are emailed a few days before. 3 PM
• Clothes Cloning – Create a sewing pattern using one of your favorite pieces at Village Fabric Shop. 10 AM
• Cars & Coffee – Sip on coffee while admiring sweet rides at Wise Man Brewing! 10 AM – 2 PM