Saturday, Sept. 21

• Piedmont Wind Symphony Oktoberfest | 1 p.m. | Coal Pit | Free | Enjoy an afternoon filled with toe-tapping tunes from the German band, paired with the festive flavors of traditional German beers and brats.
• Fiddlin’ Fish Oktoberfest | 12-11 p.m. | Fiddlin’ Fish Brewing Co. | Cost of purchase | Select from a range of German style beer releases, partake in stein holding contests, barrel race, and a pretzel toss.
• Joytoberfest Winston | 12 p.m.-11:55 p.m. | Joymongers Barrel Hall | Cost of purchase | Groove to the beat of the live music, join an unofficial stein holding contest, and scout the limited release Oktoberfest lager.
• Wise Man Oktoberfest | 12 p.m.-12 a.m. | Wise Man Brewing | Cost of purchase | Test your Germanic knowledge in the German spelling bee, join in the dance contest, and try out German-inspired dishes.
• Radar Brewing Oktoberfest | 5-9 p.m. | Radar Brewing Co. | Cost of purchase | Try out the seasonal Oktoberfest brew and Spice Runner Pumpkin Pie Spice Ale, then listen to solo acoustic performer Darrell Hoots perform music live.

Saturday, Sept. 28

• Oktoberfest bar crawl | 4-11 p.m. | Broad Branch Bar | Cost of purchase | Raise your stein and toast to new connections and old friends while hopping from one bar to the next — celebrating the German tradition with beer, Bavarian flags, and pretzels.

Saturday, Oct. 5

• Kernersville Oktoberfest | 3-6 p.m. | Körner’s Folly, Kernersville | $40 | Get a taste of German + pumpkin brews and small tasty bites. Afterwards, take a tour of the historic house, and commemorate it with a souvenir tasting glass.

• “Walking Water:" A ritual and a practice | Friday, Sept. 20 | 5:30 p.m. | Winston-Salem Federal Credit Union | Free, RSVP | Commemorate and honor the land of the Happy Hill Community during the 1.5-miles walk.
• The Breakdown Ft. Culture WS | Friday, Sept. 20 | 7-10 p.m. | DOSE Artist Collective | Free | Experiment with various electronic instruments and rhythms as creative director Zach McCraw leads the music jam session.
• Open Mic Night | Friday, Sept. 20 | 7-10 p.m. | East of Texas | Free | Hop on the mic and share your talent with the crowd, whether it’s music, spoken word, or comedy.

• Forest Therapy Walk | Saturday, Sept. 21 | 9-11 a.m. | Bethabara Park Trail Access | Free | The sensory slow-paced walk is designed to improve your physical, mental, and spiritual health while in community with others.
• Fall Small Biz Market | Saturday, Sept. 21 | 11 a.m.-8 p.m. | Hanes Mall | Cost of purchase | Shop unique items from artists, makers, and other local vendors.
• Millennium Sale | Saturday, Sept. 21 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Millennium Center | Cost of purchase | Shop used furniture and tech appliances like rugs, sofa, sound equipment, and pro lighting in good conditions.
• International Chai Day | Saturday, Sept. 21 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Chad’s Chai | Free | Enjoy $1 chais, participate in tea-themed haiku contests and treat yourself to sweet treats from Kuya Bear Food truck.

• The Healing Pen Presents: Healing Through Journaling | Sunday, Sept. 22 | 3-5 p.m. | Bookmarks | $25+ | Express yourself through writing in an intentional space guided by Winston-Salem native Veronica Smith as you dive into your healing journey.
• Spice Blending Class and Beer | Sunday, Sept. 22 | 2-3:30 p.m. | Wise Man Brewing | $40 | Learn to craft your own custom spice blends during the exclusive meat rub-making class with Chef April Rivas — each ticket covers up to two attendees.

• 41st Annual Mountain Glory Festival | Saturday, Oct. 12 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Downtown Marion Main Street, Marion | Free | Celebrate regional makers, heritage crafts, and the joys of small-town living at this 41st annual seasonal festival.*

• Plan for a detour if you’re heading north on Stratford Road between Greenbrier and Buena Vista roads. The road will be closed for stormwater infrastructure replacement between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m., starting Monday, Sept. 23 through Friday, Sept. 27.

• Make art in the park, shop from local vendors or hit the water with kayaking/canoeing during Art Jam at Miller Park tomorrow, Sept. 21. Anyone can attend the free event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• Calling artists who live or work in Forsyth County. Pitch yourself to help create public murals in Winston-Salem’s West End and Waughtown neighborhoods. Three artists will be selected and given funds for commission, design, materials, and installation. Applications are due Sunday, Oct. 13.

• Get exclusive access to the 20th floor of the historic RJ Reynolds building during the Annual 2024 Bourbon Series on Thursday, Oct. 3rd. Sample a wide variety of premium bourbons, whiskeys, and ryes with heavy hors d’oeuvres from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Katharine Brasserie and Bar — tickets cost $125.

• Seniors and caregivers are invited to attend the Quality Aging Conference on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Attendees will learn how to maintain a healthy lifestyle while living independently during the free event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Generations Center — a Spanish track will be available on site.

• A “W” for Winston-Salem. The Twin City is ranked among the top mid-size cities for Gen Zers (those born between 1997 and 2012). This is due to proximity to universities + colleges in addition to the city’s innovative spirit and vibrant youth culture. Slay, Winston-Salem.

• Rates just dropped. Now could be the perfect time for you to tap into your home equity — calculate your payment.*

• Introducing Jobs, our new virtual bulletin board featuring local job openings in all industries. It’s simple: Post your listing (it’s free for a limited time), and watch those applications roll in.

• Looking to add some new dinners to your rotation? We’re saving the recipes for Swiss mushroom burgers and shrimp and pumpkin grits because they’re creative and sound like fall.