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Making weekend plans? Check out these 47+ events in Winston-Salem this weekend (October 23-26), including the Ghoul Moon Festival, Boo! At Bethabara Park, and Ozdust Swing Dance Party!
Don’t forget to look at our live music guide — it’s updated weekly!
Thursday, October 23
- Halloween Bingo – Costumes, bingo, and barbecue! Join the Junior League of Winston-Salem for an exciting evening at The Nash, with dinner provided by Honky Tonk Smokehouse. 6-9 PM
- The Partypooper Show – Join Bookmarks at First Baptist Church to celebrate the 20th “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” book — this interactive event will be hosted by author Jeff Kinney! 6:30 PM
- Cooking Demo – Trying to eat healthy, but don’t know where to start? Join Second Harvest Food Bank for a cooking demonstration and a discussion about the benefits of healthy eating! 12 PM
- Schnitzel Night – Enjoy a three-course meal at The Caviste, featuring schnitzel and smoked trout! RSVP required. Seatings from 6-7 PM.
- Halloween Movie – Whatever you do, don’t fall asleep. Watch “A Nightmare on Elm Street” at a/perture! 8:45 PM
- Evil Dead – Experience Camel City Playhouse’s annual production of “Evil Dead: The Musical”! Performances run through November 2.
- Voices from The Dwelling – Listen to women experiencing homelessness share monologues, poems, stories, and songs at The Dwelling. Also available on Friday.
Friday, October 24
- Spooky Corn Maze – A frightful night of scares is in store for you at Armstrong Artisan Farm’s corn maze! Also available Saturday.
- Candle Making DIY – Blend fall fragrances together to make a custom three-wick candle at Lizzie’s All Natural Products. 7 PM
- Movie Night – It’s the final Innovation & Cinema screening of the year! Watch Beyoncé and Jennifer Hudson in “Dreamgirls” at Bailey Park. Movie starts at dark.
- Swiftie Karaoke – Belt out your favorite Taylor Swift songs, swap bracelets, and shop from local vendors at Ciener Botanical Garden. 6:30 PM
- Witches Walk – Stroll through the Arts District to collect clues, shop at the vendor market, and go trick-or-treating! 6-10 PM
- Poetry Slam – Listen to original poetry (or perform your own) at The Bookhouse. Winners receive cash prizes! 7-10 PM
- Rocky Horror Show – Theatre Alliance presents its ninth annual production of “The Rocky Horror Show”! Rated R. Performances run through November 1.
- The Vampyre’s Ball – Solve the mystery (and try to survive the night) at Incendiary Brewing Lewisville! 7:30 PM
- LEAD Girls Rising Expo – Girls in grades 6–10 are invited to take part in hands-on STEM activities, leadership and self-care workshops, career exploration, and mental wellness sessions at Winston-Salem State University. Continues through Saturday.
- Groove Lab – Jam out to Halloween techno beats at Euphoria! 9:30 PM – 2 AM
- Murder Mystery – Watch the Little Theatre of Winston-Salem’s youth production of “Murder on the 518.” Additional performances on Saturday and Sunday.
- Pints for Polio – Support the Global Polio Eradication Initiative by grabbing a drink at Fiddlin’ Fish! 6-9 PM
- Author Talk – Olivie Blake, the New York Times bestselling author of “The Atlas Six” visits Bookmarks to discuss her newest book, “Girl Dinner.” 6:30 PM
- Race For the Fallen – Get ready for a glow run at Washington Park! Race proceeds benefit the families of fallen law enforcement officers. 6:45 PM
Saturday, October 25
- Halloween Bash – Join Winston-Salem Social at easytalk for a costume contest, sweet treats, and dancing! Use the code GOTOWS25 for 15% off tickets! 8 PM – 12 AM
- Skybound Flight Festival – Discover the wonders of aviation at Smith Reynolds Airport with flight simulators, drone demos, fly-ins, and much more! 10 AM – 3 PM
- Ghoul Times – Celebrate Halloween at Kaleideum with trick-or-treating, face painting, and a haunted maze. Stick around for 3rd Street Soundwaves, a live music performance in front of Kaleideum! Ghoul Times starts at 12 PM, music starts at 4:45 PM.
- Ozdust Swing Dance – Dress as your favorite character from the Land of Oz and get ready for a night of swing dancing in Kernersville. No partner necessary! Lesson at 7 PM, open dance from 8-11 PM.
- Boo! At Bethabara Park – Listen to ghost stories, watch a magic show, and play Colonial games at Bethabara Park’s Halloween festival! 1:30-4:30 PM
- Movie Night – Watch “Scream” at East of Texas while roasting s’mores and enjoying one-night-only themed cocktails. 7:30 PM
- Shalloween Festival – Head to Shallowford Square for a costume contest, arts & crafts, and Halloween games! 1 PM
- Chic Cultural Experience – Take a trolley tour with Triad Cultural Arts that highlights the African American community’s history and impact in Winston-Salem. The tour departs from The Enterprise Center at 1 PM and includes stops at specialty and wellness boutiques.
- Ghoul Moon Festival – Head to the West Salem Art Hotel for art demonstrations, local vendors, live music, and food trucks! 4-10 PM
- Voices from The Dwelling – Listen to women experiencing homelessness share monologues, poems, stories, and songs at The Dwelling. 7 PM
- Dance Party – Take your kids to The Ramkat for a Halloween-themed dance party! Costumes encouraged. 2 PM
- Silent Disco – Join The Ramkat for a Halloween silent disco — the best costume gets free silent disco tickets for a year! 8 PM
- Rodeo Girls Night Out – Grab your girlfriends and head to West Bend Bar for live country music, custom cowboy hats, and more! 7-10 PM
- Holly-Ween Storytime – Enjoy activities, read-alouds, face painting, and a trunk-or-treat on Holly Avenue (from Bookmarks to Calvary Moravian Church). 10 AM
- Singles on Segways – Meet fellow singles while touring Winston-Salem! Starts at Triad ECO Adventures. 9:30 AM
- Dog Costume Contest – Dress up your pup for a costume contest at Softgolf Tanglewood Park, featuring dog treats from Howlin’ at the Moon Bakery! All proceeds benefit Humane Solution. 1 PM
- Suds for Shalom – Enjoy a drink with friends at Fiddin’ Fish’s fundraiser for The Shalom Project, featuring live music and an official Suds for Shalom pint glass when you donate $20. 6-9 PM
- Family Fun & Wellness Festival – Head to St. Peter’s World Outreach Center for trunk-or-treat, hayrides, food trucks, and free health screenings! 5-8 PM
- Vendor Markets
- Vintage Market – Find vintage clothing and records from over 20 vendors at Wise Man Brewing. You could even create a decades costume for Halloween! 11 AM – 6 PM
- Fall Market – Start your holiday shopping early and find unique gifts from 35 local makers at the Coalpit! 12-4 PM
- 5K Races
- Flat & Fast Rural Hall 5K 10K – Run at Mayflower Seafood Restaurant starting at 8 AM! Costumes encouraged — there will be a costume contest with prizes.
- Nailed It! 5K – Run at Harmon Park starting at 3:30 PM. Costumes encouraged — there will be a costume contest with prizes.
- NCANA Run for Joy 5K – Run at Jamison Park starting at 9 AM. Proceeds go to a scholarship for counseling for medical trainees at Wake Forest School of Medicine.
Sunday, October 26
- Barks, Booze & Boos – This one’s for the dogs. Dress up your furry friend for a costume contest at Tucker’s Tap Yard! 3-6:30 PM
- Improv Workshop – Step outside your comfort zone and learn improv comedy at Reynolds Place Theatre! Open to all skill levels. 3 PM
- Youth Maker Market – Shop from local youth makers at downtown Incendiary Brewing! Costumes encouraged — some vendors will be passing out candy. 12-3 PM
- Great American Songwriters – Listen to Clay Mottley perform music by James Taylor and Billy Joel at Hanesbrands Theatre! 6:30 PM
- Paint & Sip – Create a Halloween or fall-inspired painting at The Dutch Light! 4 PM
- Murder Mystery – Can you unmask the killer at this spy-themed mystery at Radar Brewing? 7 PM
- Organ Spooktacular – Tour the Reynolda House while spooky songs are played on the organ. 2 PM
- Vendor Market – Shop handmade items and grab a bite from the Kuya Bear food truck at Robinhood Plaza. 12-5 PM
- Fall Food Festival – Head to the Courtyard of Shoppes on Main in Kernersville for culinary treats by The Gaslight on Main, The Porch, Kyle’s Coffee, and more! 3-5 PM
