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We’ve got 20+ events every Winston-Salem resident should have on their radar this summer. First, we want to talk to you about how you can support this free newsletter — and why it matters in 2024.

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☀️ Best summer ever, here we come

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Get ready to experience the natural beauty the Twin City has to offer with this guide featuring 20+ spring/summer events.

Outdoor live music

Music Under the Stars | Shallowford Square, 6555 Shallowford Rd., Lewisville | Saturday, June 8-Saturday, Oct. 5 | Times vary | Free | Whether you’re into bluegrass, jazz, classic rock, or Top 40 hits, the concert series will feature local musicians the whole family can enjoy.

Concerts

Summerlark | Bailey Park, 445 Patterson Ave. | Saturday, May 11 | $50 | Barenaked Ladies will headline the third annual fundraiser for the Cancer Patient Support Program at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist’s Comprehensive Cancer Center. Local band Crenshaw Pentacostal will open the show — food trucks and a free photo booth will also be set up.

Flower displays + plant sales

Spring Festival | Armstrong Artisan Farm, 1499 Brook Cove Rd., Walnut Cove | Fridays + Saturdays until May 25 | $12.50-$40 | Stroll through the tulip fields, pick your own strawberries, and pet farm animals. Other activities include exploring the farm with a hayride or a horse-drawn wagon ride.

Outdoor picnics + movies

Movies Under the Stars | Bailey Park, 445 Patterson Ave. | Third Friday of every month (except July) | At dusk | Free | Watch romance, action, magic, and comedy on the big screen.

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