Take this as your Bingo card and complete our adventure checklist throughout the year to discover more of what the Twin City has to offer (in no particular order).
1. Sign up to take a class at Sawtooth.
2. Take a language course or attend a cultural conversation at the Vecino Center.
3. Walk by the Old Salem Heritage Bridge and wander through MESDA exhibitions exploring southern art and legacy.
4. Attend a Preservation Forsyth tour to learn about historic homes.
5. Join a run club and make new Strava friends.
6. Attend an author event at Bookmarks (Bonus: Join a book club).
7. Attend an open mic night at the Bookhouse (Bonus point if you opt in to perform).
You can’t swim in the quarry but Recreation and Parks does hold Kayak the Quarry events from time to time.
Photo via City of Winston-Salem Recreation and Parks via @ws_recreationparks
8. Kayak at The Quarry at Grant Park when registrations open during summer/fall.
9. Take a free living history demonstration at the Historic Bethabara Park.
10. Catch a movie or a film at a/perture cinema (Bonus: Elevate your movie night with dinner +a/movie experience).
11. Attend a concert at The Ramkat.
12. Take a free outdoor yoga class at Bailey Park during the summer.
13. Try a workout class at one of these local gyms.
14. Take a cooking class at Southern Home & Kitchen.
15. Book a staycation at the Graylyn Estate.
16. Learn to make a cocktail at easytalk during Sunday School.
17. Go line dancing Friday night at Radar Brewing and East of Texas. Pro tip: Check Chaos line Dance crew (Maggie Shipley + Jackie Phillips) for the schedule.
18. Take a historic tour with Triad Cultural Arts to learn about Winston-Salem’s African American historic and cultural sites.
19. Volunteer at one of these nonprofit organizations
20. Wander through historic archives at these museums.
21. Take a picture at the last shell-shaped station.
22. Attend a city council meeting (Bonus: Leave a public comment for a cause you care about).
23. Catch at least one home game from these local sports teams during their in-season.
24. Shop locally made products from these farmers’ markets.
25. Make your own candle and soap at Lizzie’s All Natural Products.
26. Share WStoday with a friend, a colleague, or a family member.
If you’re brave, send up a picture of all these activities, for a chance to be crowned Winstonian of the year.