Culture

Events

Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Winston-Salem

Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.

November 23, 2025 05:54 PM

Kellina Wanteu

A white boat with navy blue trim and a navy blue awning sits on the water next to a dock.

Travel and Outdoors

Rent a private boat in Winston-Salem

No boat? No problem. Rent one Airbnb-style and start enjoying our local waterways.

August 4, 2025

Skylar Webb

WStoday: Winston-Salem local artist Spencer Aubrey wearing a tan suit and holding a microphone.

Entertainment

Meet the artist: Spencer Aubrey brings connection through art in Winston-Salem

This local artist moved from Arizona in 2019 and made the Twin City his new home where he helps bridge the gap between artists in the community.

July 31, 2025

Kellina Wanteu

Clear blue sky with Winston-Salem skyline and four-lane highway down below.

Culture

Test your knowledge with our July 2025 news quiz

See how thoroughly you’ve been reading our newsletter with a 10-quest quiz about Winston-Salem’s biggest headlines.

July 28, 2025

Kate Mazade

Headshots of the four speakers for Season Five of the Face to Face Speaker Forum.

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Release radar: “Face to Face” single tickets drop Friday

Sponsored

Live from Tanglewood: The Martha Bassett Show is back

Sponsored by Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County

People on bicycles and standing on a smooth surface facing an outdoor wall that says "Peter Oliver" and has graphics underneath. A transparent black and white photograph is on the right side of the wall's opening.

Events

Juneteenth Celebration: Honor the legacy of Peter Oliver, a freedman who helped shape history

Walk the path of the famous Winstonian and learn about his legacy in Old Salem through week-long events leading to Juneteenth.

June 9, 2025

Kellina Wanteu

1: A woman sits with her arms around a man as they watch a concert, 2: A woman on stage talking and holding a violin, 3: Two women sit at a table watching something out of frame, 4: A man in a fedora sits next to a woman with her hair in buns.

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1Love Festival returns this month

Look ahead to this month’s 1Love Festival: three days of music, conversations, and storytelling that uplift and honor African Diaspora culture.

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Snag deals from 40+ local bizzes during Shop the Block

Sponsored by Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership

Wstoday: Downtown Winston-Salem skyline from Long Branch Trail

City

Where your tax dollars go: understanding Winston-Salem city budget

Take a look at what projects get prioritized and funded by the city.

October 8, 2025

Kellina Wanteu

Travel and Outdoors

Pumpkin patches around Winston-Salem to explore this fall

Whether you’re looking for something unique for your front porch or want to have some fun with your family, pumpkin patches and farms in the Winston-Salem area have plenty to offer.

October 7, 2025

Staff

City

Famous people who live(d) in Winston-Salem

These personalities have gained recognition for their exceptional work and creations.

September 30, 2025

Kellina Wanteu

WStoday: Bird eye view of Winston-Salem from Truliant tower formerly Winston Towr

Culture

Test your knowledge with our September 2025 news quiz

See how thoroughly you’ve been reading our newsletter with a 10-quest quiz about Winston-Salem’s biggest headlines.

September 29, 2025

Kellina Wanteu

Crowd of people in hockey jerseys cheering on the team.

Play

Your guide to sports teams in Winston-Salem

From the Carolina Thunderbirds to Salem City FC, we’re sharing all details of Winston-Salem’s sports teams.

September 24, 2025

Staff

WStoday: Old Salem Tavern historic building in Winston-Salem

Real Estate

Former Tavern restaurant in Old Salem to open soon

The historic building turns into a restaurant.

September 23, 2025

Staff

A Novant Health doctor pointing to photos of the heart.

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The truth about heart disease