Weekender: 31+ Events in Winston-Salem this Weekend, including Ardmore RAH, Robin Hood Festival, and Halloween Spooktacular

Making weekend plans? Check out these 31+ events in Winston-Salem this weekend (October 15-18), including Ardmore RAH, the Robin Hood Festival, and Halloween Spooktacular!

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

Thursday, October 15

• Strings of Spain – “The female voice of the Spanish guitar.” Andrea González Caballero performs at Wake Forest University! 7:30 PM
• Spooky DIY – Craft beaded spider suncatchers with Boozy Brush at Southern Drift Brewing Co. Witch hats encouraged! 6:30 PM
• Speed Dating – Meet local singles ages 30-50 at Footnote Coffee, then privately make your picks. Matches are shared the next day. 7 PM
• Evening in the Atrium – Hear jazz vocalist Cle Thompson live at 500 W 5th, with free bites from The Downtown Grille. 5-7 PM
• Line Dancing – Grab your boots. Learn new moves at Breathe Cocktail Lounge, followed by open dancing! All levels welcome. 6:45-10 PM

Friday, October 16

• Movie in the Park – The Sanderson sisters are back. Watch “Hocus Pocus” at Harmon Park! Movie stars at dusk.
• Family-Friendly Musical – Catch the Little Theatre’s production of “Frozen” at Hanesbrands Theatre through November 1! The October 17 & 24 matinees feature a kids’ costume parade at intermission.
• Skate and Scare – Bring the kids trick-or-treating at the Fairgrounds skating rink and meet the Twin City Thunderbirds! Costumes encouraged. 7-9 PM
• Murder Mystery – The guest list is to die for. Solve the mystery of the Vampyre’s Ball at Incendiary Brewing Lewisville. 7 PM
• Uptown Dueling Pianos – Request your favorite songs and hit the dance floor at Village Square Tap House! 9:30 PM
• Clue Night – Professor Plum, in the library, with the wrench. Compete in The Bookhouse’s annual Clue tournament! 7 PM
• Comedy Show – Three comedians, one hilarious evening. Don’t miss Next Stop Comedy’s show at Breathe Cocktail Lounge! 7 PM
• Park Hangs – Listen to Real Companion’s alternative rock and grab a bite from the food truck court at Bailey Park! 5-8 PM
• Big Backyard Movie Night – Take me out to the ballgame. Catch an outdoor screening of “The Rookie” at Crossnore! Movie starts at dusk.

Saturday, October 17

• Fall Parade of Homes – Tour 44 newly built homes at your own pace across Winston-Salem and the surrounding area. Available through Sunday.
• The Robin Hood Festival – Archery, sword fighting, craft vendors, medieval food, and square dancing await you at Parkway Presbyterian Church. Proceeds benefit H.O.P.E. and CareNet Counseling. 11 AM – 9 PM
• Carb Comeback Family Cookie Craze – The Moravian cookie is officially NC’s state cookie! Join Yelp Triad at Wilkerson Bakery to celebrate with cookie tastings and family activities. 1-3 PM
• Pumpkin Patch Hayride – Hayrides, a scavenger hunt, STEM activities, and pumpkin decorating for the kids at Reynolda. 10 AM
• Halloween Spooktacular – Wear your costumes to the Winston-Salem Symphony’s family-friendly concert at Wake Forest. Come early for an instrument petting zoo! 11 AM
• Wise Man Fall Festival – Local vendors, food trucks, face painting, and a performance by The Travelers — one of their members is currently on “The Voice”! All day event.
• Sip & Decorate – Learn how to make autumnal mocktails and decorate pumpkins with dried flowers at My Garden Blooms. 2 PM
• Ardmore RAH – Race through the streets of Ardmore, with all proceeds benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank. First race starts at 8 AM.
• Shred Event – Clear out your paper clutter and shred sensitive documents at New Philadelphia Moravian Church. Drive-thru option available! 9 AM – 12 PM
• Oktoberfest – Compete in a stein-holding contest, grab free brats, and listen to live polka music at Incendiary Brewing Lewisville! Rescheduled from October 4 due to rain. 12-3 PM
• Day of the Dead – Jam out to a Grateful Dead tribute band, make a tie-dye shirt, and shop local vendors at Fiddlin’ Fish! 1-11 PM
• Guided Walks – Celebrate NC’s annual Great Day on the Trails with a guided nature tour or an urban historical stroll with Creative Corridors Coalition. 10 AM
• Grape Festival – Sample wines and shop from specialty vendors in downtown Yadkinville! 11 AM – 5 PM
• Halloween Party – Come in your best costume and dance the Monster Mash at Winston-Salem Social’s party at easytalk! Tickets required. 8 PM – 12 AM
• Dogtober – Dress up your pooch for costume contests at Alma Mexicana, plus bid in a silent auction to benefit Piedmont Animal Welfare Alliance. 3-6 PM
• Outdoor Concert – Don’t miss the final Park Hangs concert of the season as genre-bending Bedroom Division takes the stage at Bailey Park. 5-8 PM

Sunday, October 18

• Coffee Tasting – Taste 3 specialty blends and learn to brew pour-overs at Viva Barista Cafe. 9 AM
• Sunday Funday – Carve pumpkins with the family at Buie’s, with a bounce house for the kids and beer and wine tastings for the adults. 1-4 PM
• Candle Making – Create 2 custom soy candles with Hand the Light at Wise Man Brewing. 2 PM
• Goblin Hop – Kids come in costume for activities and trick-or-treating from local organizations at Village Point Greenway in Clemmons. 2-4 PM