Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sale is an annual fall event. | Gif by 6AM City
It’s time for Amazon’s highly anticipated October sale — just in time for festive season.
Prime Big Deal Days is live today and tomorrow, with discounts on big-ticket items and everyday essentials alike. Here’s what we’re shopping to get ready for cozy fall evenings and festive gatherings.
For a gathering-ready home
Shark Wet Dry Vacuum Mop, $299.99 $199.99 | This all-in-one cordless vacuum can clean up dirt + debris, spills, and everything in between.
Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights, $299.99 $239.99 | Be the coolest house in the neighborhood with year-round outdoor lights that have 75 display options.
DeWALT Cordless Drill Kit, $179 $99 | An equipment upgrade = more DIY projects done before the holidays.
FemFest Trivia Takeover | Tuesday, Oct. 8 | 7:30 p.m. | Joymongers Barrel Hall | $5 | Gather a team of up to six players for a chance to win prizes at the female + music inspired event.
Book Launch and Signing with Dr. Felecia Piggott-Anderson | Tuesday, Oct. 8 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Sawtooth School for Visual Art | Free | Dive into a discussion about NC Black Repertory Company’s reaction to the Black arts movement, followed by a book signing + brief reception.
Wednesday, Oct. 9
Foothills Run Club | Wednesday, Oct. 9 | 6-9 p.m. | Foothills Brewing Tasting Room | Free | Stride at your own pace whether you’re walking, jogging, or running + socialize with other participants.
Thursday, Oct. 10
Sizzlin’ Summer Nights | Thursday, Oct. 10 | 6-8 p.m. | The Enterprise Conference and Event Center | Free | Don’t miss out on the party of the season with live jazz music, soul food, and great company.
Friday, Oct. 11
Carolina Classic Fair: Family Fun Day | Friday, Oct. 11 | 12-10 p.m. | Winston-Salem Fairgrounds | $8 | Kids 11 and under can ride for free until 6 p.m. — end the night with a fireworks show at 9:45 p.m.
Plan for a detour if you’re driving through the 300 block of Miller Street between Cloverdale Avenue and Queen Street. Construction crews will work on Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital through Friday, Nov. 1 — alternate routes will be in place.
Real Estate
Check out the breakdown of housing sales prices across some of the Twin City’s nieghborhoods in September. Local real estate agency Atwell Ford reports mortgage rates are expected to drop further in the coming months which would most likely benefit buyers.
Open
Here’s a new spot to get your caffeine fix.Our Coffee Shop is open at 3508 Yadkinville Road. The space features a cozy library in the upper loft area and plenty of open space to cozy up with a good book.
Eat
The Bagel Station will open its third Triad location on South Main Street in Kernersville. The longtime bagel shop will team up with Kernersville Bagel to bring new items to the menu — watch out for modified store hours.
Shop
Get a head start on your holiday shopping during Shop The Block from Thursday, Oct. 31 through Sunday, Nov. 3. Local downtown businesses will offer special discounts throughout the weekend.
Award
NC Chamber’s Coolest Thing Made in NC announced the 2024 winners. Texas Pete of Winston-Salem placed fourth in in the medium-to-large category. (Triad Business Journal)
Finance
Credit cards that can help you get out of debt sound as wacky as pumpkin spice deodorant (yes, it’s real). But the concept is legit: Find a card with “0% intro APR” for balance transfers. Here are hands down some of the best offering no interest until 2026.*
Edu
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Seasonal
Fun fact: Reynolds family matriarch, Katharine Smith Reynolds, loved a good spook during the Halloween season. Get into the same ghostly spirit on Sunday, Oct. 27 for “Reynolda on the House: Organ Spooktacular” — free to attend and full of frights + delights, and self-guided tour of “Founder’s Vision.”*
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Choose your must-have Halloween item, both on sale for Prime Big Deal Days: these party-ready pumpkin + ghost lidded glass cups (now 20% off), or this no-effort skeleton onesie costume (now 38% off).
I’m super excited to see country music singer Dylan Scott at the Fairgrounds tonight. I highly recommend checking out the baby goats at the Carolina Classic Fair. They are so adorable.
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