Weekender: 27+ Events in Winston-Salem this Weekend, including Halloween Parties, Murder Mystery, and WSSU Homecoming Parade

Jacob Gauthier

October 28, 2026

Making weekend plans? Check out these 27+ events in Winston-Salem this weekend (October 28 – November 1), including Halloween parties, a murder mystery, and the WSSU Homecoming parade!

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

Thursday, October 29

Boos and I Dos – Calling all engaged couples! Meet the Triad’s best wedding pros and play marriage trivia on a spooky date night at The Historic Brookstown Inn. 6-9 PM
Paint & Sip – Paint a Halloween masterpiece with Sol Paint Creative at The Dutch Light. No experience needed! 6 PM
Magic Across America – How did he do that? Magician Josh Farley brings his family-friendly illusion and comedy show to the Milton Rhodes Center! Shows at 6 and 8 PM.
Trunk or Treat – Bring the kids (and your leashed pup!) to Forsyth Humane Society’s very first trunk or treat. 6:30-8 PM
Halloweekend – Kick off 3 days of Halloween fun at Wise Man Brewing with an outdoor “Beetlejuice” screening and karaoke! 7:30 PM
Night Terrors: Blood Date on Trade Street – Catch a one-night screening of this local horror comedy at a/perture, followed by a Q&A with the director and cast. 7 PM
Ambient Book Rave – Read a book, write, or even nap (without snoring) while ambient music plays in the background at Low Five Analog Archive. 7-10 PM

Friday, October 30

Embroidery 101 – Learn embroidery basics and stitch a Halloween-themed pattern at Village Fabric Shop’s Carriage House. 5:30 PM
Murder Mystery – Trade clues, question suspects, and unmask the killer at Old Homeplace Vineyard before the culprit slips away. 6:30 PM
Bar Nola Halloween – Dance the night away with Groove Lab! This ticketed event also has a costume contest. 9 PM – 2 AM
Women in White – Who killed the nurse? A rookie policewoman races to solve her first homicide in Stained Glass Playhouse’s latest show. Runs through November 15.
Halloween Hayride – Hop on board in your costume, sip hot apple cider, and gather around a bonfire at Willow Ridge Farmstead. Reservations required. 6-9 PM
Dabble After Dark – Decorate a witch hat, get your face painted, shop handmade goods, and watch spooky movies at Dabble Art Bar! 7-10 PM
Spooky Movie – Revisit the 1974 horror classic “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre” on the big screen at a/perture. Additional screening on Saturday.
Masquerade Ball – Wear a mask and jam out to a Prince tribute band at Whiskey, Taps and Tails Saloon. 9 PM – Midnight

Saturday, October 31 (Halloween)

Organ Spooktacular – Explore Reynolda House while spooky songs play on Reynolda House’s 1917 Aeolian organ! See if you can spot Katharine wandering the halls… 1-3 PM
Halloween Hoedown – Join a free line dancing party led by the Chaos Crew at East of Texas. 8 PM
Trick or Treat – Take the kids trick-or-treating through downtown Kernersville! 6-8 PM
Macbeth – Something wicked this way comes. Watch UNCSA’s all-female take on Shakespeare’s Scottish tragedy at Catawba Theatre. Shows at 2 and 7:30 PM.
Pumpkin Spice Ride – Take in the fall foliage. Fuel up with pumpkin spice treats, then go on a group ride with BeersNGears at Salem Lake. 9 AM
Eraser Carving – Before the ghosts and ghouls come out, treat yourself to an eraser-carving session at Athena Stationery. 3 PM
True Crime Tour – Spend Halloween learning about downtown’s darker side on this walking tour. Starts at Fair Witness. 4 PM
Halloween Rollout – Skate, bike, or rollerblade in costume with Camel City Sk8ters at Jamison Park. 9 AM
Football Game – Cheer on the Demon Deacons at Allegacy Stadium and don’t miss the pumpkin patch, inflatables, live band, and trick-or-treating! 3:45 PM
Dress as Your Drink – Party at easytalk in your cocktail-inspired costume and compete in the contest! 6-10 PM

Sunday, November 1

WSSU Homecoming Parade – Kick off WSSU Homecoming Week as the Red Sea of Sound, high school bands, and floats roll from Research Parkway to Cromartie Street. Stick around for the Lighting of the Sign at Bowman Gray Stadium at 5 PM! Parade starts at 2 PM.
Trade Street Farmers Market – Stock up on fresh produce and treat yourself to baked goods at this monthly market. 10 AM – 2 PM
Family Art Workshop – Create abstract paintings alongside your kids at Reynolda House. 2 PM
Mahjong for a Cause – Play a game with Camel City Mahjong at Mixxer, with proceeds supporting the community makerspace. Enter the raffle for the chance to win a tile set! 2 PM