There’s no shortage of things to do in the Twin City, especially this weekend. We’ve compiled 10 events so you can make plans. Pro tip: Send this article to your friends and family so they know what’s going on too.
Saturday, April 20
Craft Half Marathon | Foothills Brewpub, 638 W. 4th St. | 8:30 a.m. | $20-$35 | The entire block of 4th Street, from Poplar to Spring streets, will close for races. The half-marathon and 5K are full, but you can still sign up for the crazy kids dash or one-mile fun run — or, just come out to the community block party that will feature live music and selections from local craft breweries.
Piedmont Earth Day Fair | Winston-Salem Fairgrounds, 569 Fairgrounds Blvd. | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Free | There will be over 100 exhibitors, live music, and food trucks for the whole family to enjoy at the largest Earth Day fair in NC.
Hayes Jewelers 200 | Bowman Gray Stadium, 1250 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. | 8 p.m. | $2-$12 | Come see why they call it the Madhouse. The 2024 racing season kicks off with a 200-lap modified race, a 40-lap sportsman race, and stock races. Tickets will also be on sale at the gate.
18th Annual Tour of Fine Spaces | various locations | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | $40 | The Junior League of Winston-Salem hosts this annual event to let the public explore new construction + renovated homes around the city — whether you need inspiration or just want to appreciate fine craftsmanship.
Winston Vintage Market | Incendiary Brewing Company, 486 N. Patterson Ave. | 12-6 p.m. | Free entry | Shop from 20+ vendors who are selling vintage clothing for men and women. Food and music will also be on site.
Wake Forest Football Spring Game | Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium, 475 Deacon Blvd. | 2 p.m. | Free | Come get a preview of the Demon Deacons football team and explore the expanded DEACTOWN fan zone. Fans will have the opportunity to meet student-athletes and coaches after the game down on the field.
Reynolda Gardens Spring Plant Sale | front lawn of Reynolda House Museum of American Art, 2250 Reynolda Rd. | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. | Cost of purchase | Shop plants that are hard to find and will thrive in Winston-Salem. Annuals, perennials, tropicals, and staff favorites will be available for purchase. Pro tip: Check out the list of available plants before you go and get there early.
Sunday, April 21
“Frozen Cathedral” | Centenary United Methodist Church, 646 W. 5th St. | 3 p.m. | Free, RSVP | The Piedmont Wind Symphony will perform works from Leonard Bernstein, Aaron Copland, and others. The event will also feature the church’s choir.
Culture WS Spring Market | Liberty Plaza, 102 W. 3rd St. | 2-6 p.m. | Cost of purchase | Shop from more than two dozen artists and makers while enjoying food and music. The market will move indoors if it rains.
Ride for Shalom | Shallowford Square, 6555 Shallowford Rd., Lewisville | 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. | $55-$70 | Register to ride your bike on three different routes then stick around for a community event with food trucks, live music, and raffles. Proceeds will benefit The Shalom Project, a nonprofit that secures various resources for neighbors in need.
Need more ideas? Check out our events calendar.