It’s never too early to break out the holiday decor, right? | Photo via @fiddleandfigmarket
While some Winstonians are still digging into their (kid’s) Halloween candy, others are already prepping for the winter holidays. Move over, Thanksgiving. In light of that, we’re sharing eight local holiday markets and pop-ups offering gifts that are worth placing under the tree.
Holiday Open House | Through Saturday, Nov. 2 | Times vary | Fiddle and Fig | The furniture store is offering 20% off one “everyday item” — as well as other bonuses — depending on how much you spend.
Shop The Block | Through Sunday, Nov. 3 | Times vary | Stop in at downtown retail stores along roads like 5th Street, Broad Street, and North Main Street for a range of discounts + pick up a free tote bag at participating businesses.
Gingerbread Craft Fair | Through Saturday, Nov. 2 | Times vary | Masonic Center of Winston-Salem | This annual tradition is in its 45th year. Shop gifts and baked goods while checking out artists’ gingerbread creations that look too good to eat.
Sip and See | Friday, Nov. 1 | 4-7 p.m. | Rolly’s Baby Boutique | Sip on a mocktail, cocktail, or champagne while shopping toys, clothes, and ornaments for young children.
Find plenty of seasonal items at Fiddle and Fig so you can completely decorate your living room for the holidays. | Photo via @fiddleandfigmarket
Holly Jolly Craft Festival | Friday, Nov. 1-Saturday, Nov. 2 | Times vary | South Fork Community Center | Shop from local sellers who crafted upcycled decorations like wreaths.
Christmas Festival | Saturday, Nov. 2 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | Your Home Marketplace | In addition to all vendors offering sale prices, there will be giveaways on vintage and seasonal decor.
Angelo’s Artisan Holiday Market | Sunday, Nov. 3 | 12-5 p.m. | Wise Man Brewing | Find artists and vendors offering handmade goods at the eighth edition of this local market.
Holiday Open House | Friday, Nov. 8 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Elizabeth’s at Hanes Park | Shop 20% off the entire store with options ranging from artwork to vintage decorations.
Events
Events
Friday, Nov. 1
Carolina Thunderbirds vs. Blue Ridge Bobcats | 6:05-9 p.m. | Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Arena | $12+ | Flock together as the team takes the ice for the first weekend at home this season.
Saturday, Nov. 2
Historic Reynolda Art Pop-Up | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Monticello Drive at Ashburton Lane | Free | Celebrate and shop from local makers and artists + enjoy live music and food.
“Light, Love, and Joy” | 3 p.m. | Brendle Recital Hall, Wake Forest University | $29+ | The Winston-Salem Symphony Chorus + the Winston-Salem State University Singing Rams unite for a concert featuring jazz and gospel stylings of the church mass.
Monday, Nov. 4
Queens vs. Wake Forest Women’s Basketball | 5 p.m. | Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum | $10 | Cheer on the Demon Deacons in the season opener against an in-state foe.
Tomorrow is the final day for early voting in North Carolina for the 2024 general election. Luckily, we put together a handy guide for all things election related + you can use this online service to check wait times at polling locations.
Ranked
Winston-Salem was ranked the No. 21 most affordable large metro in the US, according to a new local report. The study compared local housing data with national reports to create the top 100 list. (Triad Business Journal)
Transit
Expect road closures from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. tomorrow during the downtown Veterans Day Parade. Impacted roads include 4th Street between Broad and Main streets + 1st Street between Main and Cherry streets. See the full list of closures on the city’s website. (WFMY News 2)
Job
Do you have what it takes to run Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County? The organization is actively seeking a new chief financial officer and the job posting is available online.
Biz
The Toyota-NC connection keeps getting stronger. The auto giant recently invested in Winston-Salem’s Whitaker Park, just months before its $14 billion plant in Liberty, NC begins production. See how many new jobs the project is expected to generate.*
Finance
Inflation may be cooling, but car insurance premiums aren’t. Why? All insurance is now priced in real-time — so repair times, parts shortages, and credit scores all play a part in the final price. Take Money’s questionnaire on your best car insurance experience to see if you can save.*
Correction
We sent you sipping a little too early. Dram and Draught will release its fall/winter menu today, Nov. 1. Stop by the bar in Innovation Quarter from 5 to 7 p.m. to check out what’s new.
The Buy
The Buy
A whole room space heater. Save $30 on a small but mighty space heater with a focus on safety — it has tip-over protection, a cool touch case, and will automatically shut off if overheated.
