Making weekend plans? Check out these 24+ events in Winston-Salem this weekend, including the Carolina Thunderbirds’ home opener, Halloween parties, and Mission 5K!
Don’t forget to also look at our live music guide – it’s updated weekly!

Thursday, October 31
- Night Moods – Join NCMA Winston-Salem (formerly SECCA) for a nocturnal concert + Halloween dance party! 7 PM
- Gingerbread Craft Fair – Celebrate the Fair’s 45th anniversary and discover unique items made by local artisans at the Masonic Center. Runs through Saturday.
- Shop the Block – Get a head start on your holiday shopping with exclusive deals from downtown stores! Runs through Sunday.
- Halloween Party – Solve a murder mystery and compete in adult & kid costume contests at Medaloni Cellars. 2-8 PM
- Bar Crawl – Gather your friends for drinks, dancing, and a costume contest. Starts at Bar Piña. 5-11 PM
- Kernersville Trick or Treat – Explore the streets of downtown Kernersville while filling up your bag with candy. 6-8 PM
- Movie Night – Watch “Hocus Pocus” at The Dutch Light Cocktail Bar! 8 PM
Friday, November 1
- Hockey Game – Cheer on the Carolina Thunderbirds in their first home game this season as they take on the Blue Ridge Bobcats at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds. 7:35 PM
- Halloween at ROARÂ – Explore Halloween-themed floors at ROAR, from the wacky world of Beetlejuice in Twisted Putter to the magical Wizarding World on the rooftop. 9 PM – 1 AM
- NOLA Halloween Party – Compete in a costume contest while celebrating the spookiest night of the year at Bar NOLA. 9 PM – 2 AM
- Silent Disco – Bring your friends to The Ramkat for a Halloween-themed silent disco! 8 PM
- Line Dance Party – Take beginner line dancing lessons – followed by open dancing – at West Bend Bar! 7-10 PM
- Poetry Slam – Share your original poetry or enjoy listening to others perform at The Bookhouse. 7-10 PM
Saturday, November 2
- Sportsmen’s Saturday – Win big-ticket outdoorsy raffle items at Breeden Insurance Amphitheater! Proceeds benefit Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Cancer Center – Lexington. 11 AM
- Veterans Day Parade – Celebrate our veterans! Head downtown for a ceremony at 9 AM and parade down 4th Street at 10 AM.
- Mission 5K – Run or walk in this 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run at Fleet Feet Clemmons! A portion of proceeds benefit Good Works Engine. 8 AM
- Fall Artisan Showcase – Visit The Coffe Mill to find homemade breads & treats, woodwork, pottery, crotched items, and more. 11 AM – 2 PM
- Grand Opening – Celebrate the opening of Clutch Coffee Bar’s second Winston-Salem location with $1 medium drinks all day! 8 AM – 8 PM
- Chili Cook-Off – Warm up with delicious chili, bonfires, and live music at the Coalpit. 4 PM
- Hoedown Throwdown – A country-themed block party at Foothills Tasting Room, featuring country karaoke and line dancing. 6-10 PM
- Funky Llama Market – Shop from vendors selling art, crafts, pottery, and more at Divine Llama Vineyards. Make sure to say hi to the llamas! 12 PM
- Walk to End Alzeihmer’s – Raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association by walking a 1- or 2-mile route starting at Truist Stadium. 10 AM
- Art in the Park – Create a work of art at Blum-Blanding Park using free art kits provided by NCMA Winston-Salem (formerly SECCA). 11 AM – 2 PM
Sunday, November 3
- Walk with Us – Join City with Dwellings on a 3.5-mile walk, visiting places frequented by people experiencing homelessness to better understand what a day in their life is like. 1-5 PM
- Cocktail Class – Join Easytalk at the bar and learn how to infuse autumnal flavors into your cocktails! 4 PM
- Angelo Artisan’s Holiday Market – Knock out your holiday shopping early at Wise Man Brewing. 12-5 PM
- Choral Concert – The Winston-Salem Symphony Chorus performs with WSSU’s Singing Rams and an instrumental jazz trio. 3 PM