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Making weekend plans? Check out these 37+ events in Winston-Salem this weekend (December 11-14), including A Christmas Carol, Skating with Santa, and Bar Nola’s Ugly Sweater Party!
Don’t forget to look at our live music guide — it’s updated weekly!
Thursday, December 11
- Cocktail Class – Learn to craft whiskey cocktails at Alma Mexicana! Admission includes a chips & salsa bar. 6:30 PM
- Music & Market – Visit The Little Chapel’s glass solarium for a mini market and live string quartet! 3:30-7:15 PM
- A Christmas Carol – Don’t miss the Little Theatre of Winston-Salem’s annual production of this classic Christmas story! Runs through December 21.
- Merry Mahjong – Join Camel City Mahjong for a guided play session at the Kimpton Cardinal Hotel! Bring a toy donation for the Ronald McDonald House to receive a complimentary beverage. 5 PM
- Beef Wellington Dinner – Enjoy a three-course meal at Salem Bottleworks. RSVP required. Seatings from 6-7 PM.
Friday, December 12
- Line Dance Party – Grab your boots for an all-levels line-dancing night at 690 Women’s Fitness, benefitting City Lights Ministry. 6:30–10:30 PM.
- Movie Night – Take the family to see “Home Alone” at the Mary Alice Warren Community Center! Free to attend. 7 PM
- Murder Mystery – Santa’s pre-Christmas meeting took a dark turn… Uncover clues and solve the mystery at Incendiary Brewing Lewisville! 7:30 PM
- The Nutcracker – Local dancers from The Ballet & Performing Arts Centre perform this timeless ballet at Reynolds Auditorium. Performances at 10 AM and 6 PM.
- Craft & Sip – Make ornaments while sipping on a cocktail at STEM! Supplies included. 6:30 PM
- Comedy Show – Catch comedian Dejahzh Hedrick as he films his first comedy special at Sayso Coffee! Performances at 7:30 and 9 PM.
- Adults-Only Jump Night – Join Airbound for a holiday party featuring an ugly sweater contest, holiday mocktails, and music trivia! 6-9 PM
- Candle Workshop – Make a unique holiday candle for yourself or a friend at Lizzie’s All Natural Products! 6:30 PM
Saturday, December 13
- An Enchanted Christmas at Reynolda – Explore the decorated Reynolda House, craft Christmas cards, and make the perfect cup of cocoa at this family-friendly after-hours event. Also available on December 17.
- ChristmasFest & Holiday Market – Enjoy musical performances, a visit from Santa, and tours of the Archives Vault at the Archie K. Davis Center. 10 AM – 5 PM
- Old Fashioned Christmas – Bring the family to Asset Guard for horse-drawn carriage rides, photos with Santa, hot cocoa, and more! 2-5 PM
- Kaleideum After Dark – Kaleideum is joining forces with Twin City Santa for the 22nd Annual Toy Drive and its Semi-Formal event. Attendees can enjoy a festive night of karaoke, dancing, and holiday cheer. Admission is a $25 toy or monetary donation benefiting Twin City Santa.
- German Christmas Market – Shop at Körner’s Folly’s indoor market, featuring hot chocolate and art-making activities! 10 AM – 3 PM
- Christmas Party – Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year at Wise Man Brewing with a Kendra Scott pop-up, DIY ornaments, and a vintage market! All-day event.
- Christmas Movies – Take the kids to Camel City Playhouse for classic Christmas movies like “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” and “Frosty the Snowman.” Free to attend. 12 PM
- Makers Market – Shop from 18 vendors at West Salem Public House! 9 AM – 12 PM
- Pups & Pilates – Join Club Pilates at Forsyth Humane Society for a unique class where you’ll be surrounded by adoptable dogs! 3 PM
- Comedy Special – Get ready for a comedy variety show featuring improv, music, stand-up, and more at Mountcastle Forum! 8 PM
- Ornament DIY – Create a set of a dozen acrylic pour ornaments at Mixxer! 1 PM
- Food Crafting – Take the kids to Southern Home & Kitchen for a hands-on class where they’ll make gingerbread houses, Christmas confetti bread, and more! 8 AM
- Mother-Daughter Soiree – Take your mother or daughter for a Christmas party at Cupcake Cuties Cafe! 5 PM
- Handel’s Messiah – The Winston-Salem Symphony performs this timeless piece at Wait Chapel. 7:30 PM
- Clothing Swap – Bring your clean, quality pieces to Krankies and swap them for new-to-you outfits! 3-6 PM
- Second Saturday – Take the family to NCMA Winston-Salem to create unique stylized portraits! 11 AM – 2 PM
- Kernersville Yuletide – Explore historic downtown Kernersville’s special holiday events at locations like Körner’s Folly, the Kernersville Museum, and the Ciener Botanical Garden. 10 AM – 10 PM
- Yuletide Night Market – Head to downtown Kernersville for shopping, live music, hot cider, and the market’s first-ever gingerbread house contest! 5-9 PM
- Santa Visit – Santa is making a stop at Wilkerson Bakery! 2-5 PM
- Christmas at the Market – Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, get a live pencil portrait, and enjoy listening to Christmas carolers at Louie & Honey! 1-5 PM
- Free Movie – Watch “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” at Marketplace Cinemas! Bring at least two canned items to donate to Samaritan Ministries. 3 PM
- Christmas at the Market – Join Louie & Honey for Victorian carolers, live pencil portraits, and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. 10 AM – 5 PM
Sunday, December 14
- Lewisville Holiday Parade – Watch festive floats parade through Lewisville! Parade begins at Shallowford and Lewisville-Vienna Roads. 3 PM
- Crafts & Jazz – Make holiday crafts at Dabble Art Bar while the Matt Kendrick Quartet plays jazzy Christmas music! 3-5 PM
- Ugly Sweater Party – Compete in Bar Nola’s ugly sweater contest, enjoy free chicken stew, and shop from holiday vendors! 2-6 PM
- Skating with Santa – Go ice skating at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds, take a photo with Santa, and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate with cookies! 1:15 PM
- Christmas Festival – Shop from vendors, enjoy musical performances, and let the kids loose on bounce houses and carnival games at WinMock! 4 PM
- Paint Your Pet – Create a portrait of your pet at Howlin’ at the Moon Bakery while enjoying a taco dinner! 6 PM
- Camel City Artisan Market – Find handcrafted items at Foothills Tasting Room. Santa will make an appearance! 1-6 PM Postponed to December 21
- Paint & Sip – Create a masterpiece while sipping cocktails with your friends at The Dutch Light. 4 PM
- Holiday Party – Join Mom League for a no-stress holiday party featuring professional pictures with Santa, holiday crafts, and a hot cocoa bar! Time slots at 2 PM and 3:30 PM.
