Events

Great Clips Bryce Kenny Monster Truck Fundraiser for Brenner Children’s Hospital

Come down to Bailey Park on Thursday, September 13th from 4-7 p.m. for a fundraiser to support the Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Brenner Children's Hospital with Great Clips Mohawk Warrior Monster Jam Truck and driver, Bryce Kenny. Though the event is free and open to the public, donations will be gratefully accepted in support of our friends at Brenner Children's Hospital. 

Bailey Park

Free

5th Annual LeanBack GiveBack Block Party

We're are looking forward to the 5th Annual LeanBack GiveBack Block Party it's going to be AMAZING! But here's the best part – it's all for a fantastic cause! We are giving back to the community that has given so much to us and we need YOU there to make it happen. Together, we can create something truly special.

Bailey Park

Free

Christmas in the Coalpit Vendor Market

Ready to get Christmassy? Don't miss Christmas in the Coalpit presented by Manda's Creations Mobile Shop, The Thrifty Gifter and Incendiary Brewing Company. Join us on Sunday, Dec. 3rd from 12-4 p.m. to shop from 30+ vendors, meet Santa, groove to live music, enjoy face painting and grab a pint.

Coal Pit at Bailey Power Plant

Varies

Chanukah Menorah Lighting

Join us for a fun Chanukah celebration in Bailey Park! Watch chocolate coins fall from the sky during our Gelt Drop from the top of a fire truck's ladder! Enjoy tasty hot latkes and donuts, get creative with Chanukah crafts, and have a blast with balloon twisting. And don't miss the lighting of the giant menorah! It's all free and open to everyone in Winston Salem. Bring the whole family and spread the word!

Bailey Park

Free

No Limits II Dance: A Dance for All Abilities

Join us for a fun evening of dancing and bingo! We will have the best DJ in town, VJ Diddy, for you to dance as much as you want. We will also have the best bingo room in town the whole evening. Light snacks and water will be provided.

Biotech Place Atrium

Free

WFDD Love Mug Stop at Krankies Coffee

February is love month, and WFDD wants you to stay cozy with our gorgeous hand-thrown pottery 'Love Mugs' designed by local artist, Pam Taylor! Please join us from 8-10 a.m. at Krankies to chat with our staff, make a donation in any amount and pick out your very own 'Love Mug'. Receive a cup of […]

Krankies Coffee

Fake Frown’s Talent Wins

Join us at Bailey Park in Downtown Winston-Salem for live performances, an open mic, local vendors, and food. The event is hosted by kamauislost with performances from Rollin$toneKC, WesttEndWay, RTB Ross, Progress Ink, and more!

Bailey Park

Free

Maya Angelou Garden Party

The Maya Angelou Garden Party is an annual event hosted in Bailey Park to honor Dr. Maya Angelou by celebrating community, storytelling, and art. Each year this event is free and open to both the public and broader community, with poetry reading and spoken word performances on display to honor Dr. Angelou’s literary legacy. Food, music, and lawn games are also part of the celebration.

Bailey Park

Free
Signature event

Picnic in the Park

The iQ is kicking off its first Picnic in the Park, pairing local musical talent with an array of food trucks. This month’s picnic will feature the spinning of local sound artist, DJ iKeem, to mix up your midweek routine. Grab your picnic blanket or lawn chair and claim your spot in the grass in […]

Bailey Park

Free

Young Samaritans Spring Social

Join Samaritan Ministries, Winston’s only soup kitchen, for an evening of community, live music, and pizza on April 11 from 5:30 - 7:30pm at Incendiary Brewing. Come meet new people and learn about upcoming opportunities to volunteer! This event is hosted by Young Samaritans, the young professionals volunteer group at Samaritan Ministries.

486 N Patterson Avenue

Free
Signature event

Innovation & Cinema: The NeverEnding Story

If you don’t love epic adventures, mystical artifacts, and creatures that fuel childlike imagination, this free movie event is not for you. However, if you’ve ever wanted to be transported to a fantasy world by stepping into the pages of a book or go questing on the back of a luck dragon, mark your calendars […]

Bailey Park

Free