Weekender: 31+ Events in Winston-Salem This Weekend Including The Big Chill, Beat the Heat 5K, and Sunflower Picking

Making weekend plans? Check out these 31+ events in Winston-Salem this weekend, including The Big Chill, Beat the Heat 5K, and Sunflower Picking!

Don’t forget to also look at our live music guide – it’s updated weekly!

Thursday, July 18

• Watch Sale – Find a pre-loved timepiece at Windsor Jeweler’s exclusive pre-owned watch event! Take advantage of exclusive savings and financing options. Sale runs through Saturday.
• Book Signing – Local news anchor and author Cameron Kent signs copies of his newest book, Oak Island Book Club, at Carolina Vintiques. 6 PM
• Dance Performance – Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance presents “Before the Scream” at Hanesbrands Theatre. Performances run through Sunday.
• Paw Crawl – Join Forsyth Humane Society at Wise Man Brewing for its last pet-friendly bar crawl until next year! 5-7 PM
• Clothing Sale – Find great deals on name-brand products at Champion’s Warehouse Sale at the Fairgrounds Event Center. Sale runs through July 22.
• Storytime – Bring your kids to Kaleideum for storytime, yoga exercises, and a special fluffy guest. 11 AM
• Business Mixer – Learn about the Triad Minority and Women’s Business Expo and meet other business owners at the Delta Arts Center. 6-7:30 PM
• New Exhibition – The Arts Council presents “Homegrown” at the Milton Rhodes Center through August 31. The exhibition highlights three local artists who were inducted in the “Arts, Cultural, and Entertainment Memorial Walk of Fame” in 2023.

Friday, July 19

• Taylor Swift – Experience a Taylor Swift tribute concert by Kanin Wren at The Playground Golf & Sports Bar! 8:30 PM
• Author Event – Meet romance author Tessa Bailey at Bookmarks and pick up a copy of her newest book, The Au Pair Affair. 11 AM – 1 PM
• Sunflowers – Head to The Fields at Sunflower Trail for its opening day! Pick sunflowers & wildflowers, explore the flower maze, and enjoy the beautiful views. 10 AM – Sunset
• Latin Dance Party – Dance the night away at Pink Moon Cafe! The evening starts with a bachata lesson followed by social dancing. 9 PM – 12 AM
• Business Social – Calling all college interns! You’re invited to join Winston Under 40 members at Truist Stadium on the party deck. Stick around afterward for the baseball game. 5-6:30 PM
• Baseball Rebrand – The Dash rebrands as the Winston-Salem Italian Beef for its game against the Asheville Tourists at Truist Stadium! 7 PM
• Art Crush – Head to the Arts District for a block party with live performances, food, art galleries, and shopping with local vendors and artists. 7-10 PM
• Silent Disco – Grab your friends and dance to music mixed by live DJs at The Ramkat! 9 PM
• Outdoor Movie – Watch Trolls: Band Together at Harmon Park, the first in the Kernersville “Movies in the Park” series. Movie starts at dusk.
• Night Paddles – Experience Salem Lake at night on your kayak, stand-up paddleboard, or canoe. Kayak rentals are available. 8-10 PM
• Historical Workshop – Watch a wood-fired oven baking demonstration and get hands-on experience making Moravian sugar cake at the Single Brothers’ Workshop. You’ll even get to take home a sugar cake recipe! 6:30 PM

Saturday, July 20

• The Big Chill – Piedmont Federal Bank is a proud sponsor of The Shalom Project’s biggest fundraiser event of the year! Head to Bailey Park for a celebration with homemade ice cream, live music, face painting, and more. 3-6 PM
• Hands-On History – Learn about life in the 18th century at Historic Bethabara Park, featuring interactions with historical reenactors, Colonial games, a scavenger hunt, and more! 1:30-4:30 PM
• Tea Party – Attend a Bridgerton-themed event complete with exquisite tea, delectable snacks, and mingling with other Bridgerton-enthusiasts at Pink Moon Cafe. 5 PM
• Birthday – Celebrate The Bookhouse’s first birthday! Participate in raffle drawings, listen to live music, and get $5 off purchases of $25 or more. 9 AM – 8 PM
• 5K Race – Run or walk in the Beat the Heat 5K at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds! This is a popular race for first-time 5K runners. Race start times at 6 PM and later.
• Outdoor Concert – Watch Gump Fiction perform live! This Charlotte-based rock band brings the ultimate ‘90s experience to Shallowford Square. 7-9 PM
• Baseball – The Carolina Disco Turkeys face the Mooresville Spinners at Couch Ballpark in their final home game of the season. 6:30 PM
• Tomato Festival – Head to Fair Share Farms for its first annual tomato festival, featuring tours of the property, farm activities, live music, and local vendors. 10 AM – 3 PM
• Puppet Parade – Bring the kids to Forsyth County Central Library for storytime and puppet-making followed by a parade to Sawtooth! 10 AM
• Outdoor Movie – Watch the classic ‘90s film, Jurassic Park, at Washington Park. Pre-movie activities start at 7 PM, movie starts at dusk.
• Piano Concert – Uptown Dueling Pianos performs its all-request show at The Playground Golf & Sports Bar. 8-11 PM

Sunday, July 21

• Calligraphy Class – Join Sip & Script at Joymongers Barrel Hall to learn the basics of calligraphy. Supplies are included. 4:30 PM
• Cocktail Class – Join Easytalk at the bar to learn how to make summery cocktails with holiday flavors – because let’s be honest, this heat has us dreaming of chilly days. 4 PM
• Farmers Market – Shop fresh produce and more at Foothills Brewing Tasting Room. Dogs welcome! 12-4 PM