Where To Make New Friends In Winston-Salem

Whether you recently moved to Winston-Salem or are simply looking to expand your social circle, here’s a guide on where to make new friends in Winston-Salem!

Note: There are so many great groups in Winston-Salem that we don’t have room to list all of them! Let us know if there are any we missed.

Updated January 2026

For the Fitness Junkies

Martial Art Studios | Catha’s Taekwondo, Core Fitness & Martial Arts, and Tiger Kim’s Taekwondo

Indoor / Outdoor Adventures | Piedmont Hiking and Outing Club and FirstHand Climbing

Running Clubs | Run Like a Fish, The Run Club, and Twin City Track Club

— Check out our guide to find even more local running clubs

Adult Sports Leagues | WSSSC Kickball, Twilight Golf Club, and NC Fusion

— Check out our guide to find even more sports leagues

Gyms / Fitness Centers | RideUnited, F45 Training, Pure Barre, and the YMCA

— Check out our guide to find even more local gyms and fitness centers

For the Foodies

Yelp Elite | Perfect for those interested in learning about Winston-Salem’s food scene and meeting other food enthusiasts

Wine Clubs | Meladoni Cellars and JOLO Winery & Vineyards

Supper Clubs | Robert Hall, Native Root, and Elevated Supper Club

For the Remote Workers

Flywheel Coworking | Create community and network with other remote workers and entrepreneurs

Sparq | Perfect for startups and entrepreneurs wanting to be part of the Innovation Quarter community

For the Parents

Storytimes | The Bookhouse, Central Library, and Bookmarks

Mom Groups | Mom League, FIT4MOM, Her Hive, and Well Natured Walks

— Check out our guide to learn more about these mom groups

For the Gamers

Chess | Winston-Salem Chess Club and North Star Chess Club

Video Games | Dash City Gaming and Ctrl V

Board Games | Camel City Gamers and Winston-Salem Gamer’s Guild

— Don’t forget to check out House of Cards, a board game shop with daily events

For the Lifelong Learners

Language | The Vecino Center offers classes and conversation hours in Spanish, French, Italian, and more

Dance | SonCaribe Latin Dance, Best of Ballroom, and Real World Ballroom

— Check out our guide for even more places to dance

Book Clubs | Bookmarks Book Club, Winston-Salem Moms, and Main and Mountain Book Club

— Check out Bookmarks’ guide to book clubs in Winston-Salem

— Silent Book Club, an event with designated times for mingling and individual reading

History | Preservation Forsyth hosts informative events and protects historic resources in Forsyth County

For the Artists

Art and Maker Spaces | Sawtooth School, Mixxer Community Makerspace, and Dabble Art Bar

Artist Collectives and Studios | DOSE Artist Collective, Culture, and The CMPND

Writing Groups | Winston-Salem Writers

Community Theater | The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem, Theatre Alliance, and Camel City Playhouse

— Check out our guide to find even more local theater companies

Social Groups

Winston Salem Social | Facebook group for people under 45 to create events and meet new people

Winston Girls Club | Women’s group that hosts various social events like crafting workshops and movie nights

Salem Social | Coed group that hosts social events

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