Making weekend plans? Check out these 36+ events in Winston-Salem this weekend (July 10-13), including Beat the Heat 5K, Native Root dinner, and Christmas in July!
Don’t forget to look at our live music guide—it’s updated weekly!

Thursday, July 10
- Trivia Night – How well do you know American history? Test your knowledge at Rasyon Winery. 6:30 PM
- Kindling Dinner – Enjoy a cookout-style meal from Native Root at West Salem Public House! 6 PM
- Avenue Q – Think Sesame Street, but for adults. Watch this award-winning musical at Camel City Playhouse through July 20. Rated R.
- Free Yoga – Unwind with a yoga class led by 2B Yoga in Bailey Park. 6 PM
- Girls Night Out – Join Forsyth Woman Magazine at Twisted Pine for a much-needed break with your girlfriends! Forsyth Woman will be collecting school supply donations for Educator Warehouse. 5 PM
- May We All – Country music + a musical? Don’t miss Theatre Alliance’s production of “May We All,” featuring songs from Dolly Parton, Old Dominion, and other country artists! Runs through July 12.
- Pours & Petals – Design a beautiful bouquet while sipping on cocktails at The Dutch Light. 7 PM
- Summer Sips – Head to WinMock for cookout-style food, sweet treats from Maddie Cakes, permanent jewelry, and live music. 6-9 PM
- DIY Lamps – Make a wine bottle lamp with a customized lampshade at Maddie Cakes Bakery! 6 PM
Friday, July 11
- Movie Night – Watch “Sing 2” at Bailey Park! Arrive early to join William Nesmith for a kids’ sing-along. Movie starts at sunset.
- Night Moods – NCMA Winston-Salem’s electronic concert series is back with an anime- and J-Pop-infused experience. 7:30 PM
- Fitness Friday – Workout with F45 Training at the Coal Pit, followed by socializing time at Cugino Forno. Did we mention it’s free? Registration required. 5:30 PM
- Night Market – Shop local and support small businesses at Wise Man Brewing. 5-9 PM
- DIY Class – Have you seen those cool moss art frames? Now’s your chance to make your own at MA Design Studio! 6 PM
- ConGregate – Beam me up, Scotty. Head to the Downtown Marriott for a science fiction convention featuring a costume contest, a short film festival, and sci-fi authors! Runs through Sunday.
- Outdoor Movie – Watch “Inside Out 2” at Main Street Park in Mocksville! Bring blankets or lawn chairs. Movie starts at sunset.
- Christmas in July – Experience the magic of Christmas at Jerry Long Family YMCA, featuring snowfall, holiday tunes, a night market, food trucks, and a visit from the man in red! 6-9 PM
- Opening Day – Pick sunflowers and wildflowers at The Fields at Sunflower Trail! 10 AM – Dark
- Free Cold Plunge – Cool off from the heat with Pure Sweat’s outdoor cold plunge tank at the Coal Pit! 6 PM
- Downtown Jazz – Listen to Marqueal Jordan and Kirby Hamilton perform at Corpening Plaza! 6:30 PM
- Latin Dance – Join SonCaribe Latin Dance at AFAS for a beginner dance class, followed by a night of social dancing. 7-11 PM
- Flamenco Night – International flamenco guitarist Ed Stephenson performs at Manolo’s Boutique Wines & Bistro. 6 PM
Saturday, July 12
- Christmas in July – Halfway to Christmas! Celebrate with cookie decorating, crafts, and chocolate milkshakes at Miller Park Community Center. Registration required. 10 AM
- Dueling Pianos Dinner – Enjoy a three-course dinner at Childress Vineyards while listening to an all-request piano performance! 5:30 PM
- Re-Grand Opening – House of Rodan relaunches its custom T-shirt storefront at 1306 S Hawthorne Road—now including a gift shop! 10 AM – 4 PM
- Beat the Heat – Run in one of the city’s largest race events at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds! Races start at 6 PM.
- Kaleideum After Dark – Jam to The Kids Downstairs, test your geology knowledge in Rock Sort Showdown, and explore Kaleideum at this 21+ only event. 6:30-9:30 PM
- Blueberry Day – Take the family to Apple Family Farm for vendors, music, kids activities, and—of course—blueberries! 9 AM – 4 PM
- Free Concert – Camel City Yacht Club performs smooth rock from the ‘70s and ‘80s at Shallowford Square! Food trucks onsite. 7-9 PM
- Bookmarks Birthday – Bookmarks Bookstore celebrates its 8th birthday with a special storytime, book swap, scavenger hunt, and more! Events start at various times.
- Family Art Day – Create fabric wall hangings using colored cloth and fabric tape at NCMA Winston-Salem! 11 AM
- Floral DIY – Arrange a beautiful bouquet at My Garden Blooms and unwind with an afternoon tea. 2 PM
- Book Rodeo – Yeehaw! Head to Byrdhouse Books for cowboy romance book signings, live music from Jacob Vaughan, and vendors. Bonus: Get 10% off for wearing a Western outfit! 4-9 PM
- Pups & Pilates – Join Club Pilates at Forsyth Humane Society for a class surrounded by adoptable dogs! 3 PM
- Taylor Swift Tribute – Calling all Swifties! Cornelia Street performs a full band tribute concert at Wise Man Brewing! 8-11 PM
- DIY Flower Crown – Make a dried flower crown at The Boho Depot! 12 PM
- Vintage Market – Find unique vintage pieces at Dive Bar! 6 PM
Sunday, July 13
- Moms at the Market – Shop local vendors and children’s consignment at Mom League! 9 AM – 1 PM
- Paws & Claus – Celebrate Christmas (very) early at Tucker’s Tap Yard with specialty cocktails, slushies, a foam machine, and pictures with Santa. 4 PM
- Watch Party – Watch the season finale of Love Island at Dive Bar! 9 PM



























