Take this as your Bingo card and complete this adventure checklist throughout the year to discover more of what the Twin City has to offer (in 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, and we’ll crown you Winstonian of the year.
