Weekender: 31+ Events in Winston-Salem this Weekend, including Ardmore Art Walk, Drinks @ Dusk, and TOAST

Making weekend plans? Check out these 31+ events in Winston-Salem this weekend (November 5-8), including Ardmore Art Walk, Drinks @ Dusk, and TOAST!

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

Thursday, November 5

• Mom-Jong Night – Join The Mom Walk Collective for open play at Shaffner Inn, with drinks and bites in the lounge. 7 PM
• Drinks @ Dusk – A perfect date night. Enjoy drinks and a scavenger hunt through Reynolda House, with food trucks out front. 6-9 PM
• Author Visit – Bring the kids to Bookmarks to meet Max Brallier, bestselling author of “The Last Kids on Earth”! The afternoon includes themed games, a Q&A and a book signing. Free with registration. 4 PM
• Guided Mahjong Play – New to the tiles? Camel City Mahjong instructors walk you through dealing, the Charleston and hand selection at 500 W 5th. 6-8 PM
• Artist Tour – Tour NCMA WS Downtown’s “Process as Practice” exhibit with one of its artists, then help make a large-scale group drawing! 6 PM

Friday, November 6

• Souljam’s Final Show – Send off Souljam as they play one last show at Wise Man Brewing before their 2027 break! 8-11 PM
• Holly Jolly Craft Festival – It’s holiday shopping season. Browse the booths for handcrafted gifts at South Fork Community Center! Runs through Saturday.
• DJ on Ice – Skate to a live DJ at the Fairgrounds during this music-and-lights public skating session for all ages. 7-9 PM
• Justin Moore – Catch the country star at LJVM Coliseum with Priscilla Block, his partner on the Platinum duet “You, Me, and Whiskey.” Doors open at 7 PM.
• Comfy Club – Bring your knitting, puzzle or sketchbook and work alongside others at this low-key meetup with Mac & Cheese Productions at 500 W 5th. 6-8 PM
• Candle Making Workshop – Choose your scent, vessel and decorations to pour an 8 oz soy candle at Lizzie’s All Natural Products’ new downtown store. A drink and a raffle ticket are included. 7:30 PM
• Firepit Night – Cozy up next to the fire at East of Texas and enjoy $5 s’mores kits and a free hot chocolate bar (with the option to add a little something extra)! 6-10 PM
• Breakfast Club Outdoor Movie Night – Don’t you forget about this one. Join Winston Girls Club and Winston Dudes Club for a screening of “The Breakfast Club” at Junius Lindsay Vineyards. Popcorn and candy come with your ticket. 7 PM
• Nerd Nite – Listen to a lineup of nerdy talks covering axolotls, the science of humor, and growing food in space at Kaleideum. 6 PM

Saturday, November 7

• Ardmore Art Walk – Find everything from paintings and pottery to plushes and metalwork from 100+ local artists on Ardmore’s front lawns! 11 AM – 4:30 PM
• Rayson Around the World – Sample 7 wines, each paired with food from a different region, and browse local artisan booths at Rayson Winery. 11 AM – 7 PM
• Miles for Meals – Run a nighttime 5K through Tanglewood’s Festival of Lights, with proceeds going to the Hillsdale Church Food Ministry. 5:30 PM
• Gingerbread House DIY – Make a gingerbread house alongside your kids at Taste Buds Kitchen! 9 AM
• Thunderbirds Hockey – Hockey is back! Cheer on the Twin City Thunderbirds as they take on the Blue Ridge Bobcats at the WS Fairgrounds Arena. 6:05 PM
• Stitch Club Destash – A little fall cleaning for your stash. Join Winston-Salem Stitch Club at Winston Fabrics for a meetup and destash, and stitch alongside friends. 10:30 AM
• Repair Cafe – Don’t toss it, fix it! Bring broken appliances, toys, jewelry, furniture and more to Shallowford Presbyterian Church, where volunteers will help you repair them for free. 1-5 PM
• Improv Comedy – Watch Foolish Mortals play improv games and create an entire play on the spot at Little Theatre’s new building! 7:30 PM
• Fall Makers Market – Shop handmade goods at Old Town Maker’s Market’s 2nd annual fall market. 9 AM – 2 PM
• Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Join the Alzheimer’s Association at Bailey Park to raise money for care, support and research. 10 AM
• Big Sweep – Pick up litter around Boston-Thurmond with Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful. Meet at Kimberly Park for doughnuts and coffee! Supplies provided; no registration needed. 9 AM – 12 PM
• VNTG SHW – Refresh your wardrobe. Find vintage apparel and grab a bite from a food truck at Wise Man Brewing. 12-7 PM
• Old Salem Mom Walk – Leaf peeping, mom style. Join The Mom Walk Co. for a short fall walk through Old Salem, starting at Lot 63. Snacks provided! 9:30 AM
• American Gothic – Not your typical night at the symphony: percussionists play unexpected objects, a famous painting gets its own soundtrack, and classical meets jazz, bluegrass and Latin at Brendle Recital Hall. 7:30 PM
• Anniversary Party – Celebrate Brouwerij DuBois’ 3rd birthday with special beers, live music and free toasts at 2, 4:30 and 9 PM. Family and dog friendly. 12-10 PM
• Art Party – Make gratitude-themed collages, journal pages and cards at The Open Studio! Family-friendly, and all supplies are included. 10 AM – 12 PM

Sunday, November 8

• Tour Pour du Jour – Explore the Graylyn Estate’s architecture and history on a guided tour! Tickets include wine and appetizers. 4 PM
• Chai Workshop – Craft your own chai blend and learn about the drink’s cultural significance with Vecino Center at Chad’s Chai. 2:30 PM
• TOAST – Stroll through Tanglewood’s Festival of Lights before it opens to the public! Time slots at 5:30 and 7:30 PM.
• Pickleball League – Hit the courts at Dill Dinkers with Average Joe Pickleball, a casual league where every skill level is welcome! Bring your own paddle. 10 AM