There’s plenty of pride in the stands. | Photo courtesy of John Holland via Carolina Thunderbirds
Whether you’re a sports fanatic — or just look good in red, black, and white — when it comes to sports, Winston-Salem has multiple teams to support. We’ve rounded up everything you need to know.
⚾️ Winston-Salem Dash (MiLB) | Est. 1945 (renamed 2008)
The franchise is the High-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox and has a reputation for fun food items and creative rebrandings.
Thanksgiving Wine Pairings Tasting Event | 6 p.m. | The Brewer’s Kettle, Clemmons | $5 | Join the Queen of Wines to sample five unique selections to pair with your Thanksgiving dishes.
Thursday, Nov. 21 Friendsgiving | 8 p.m. | Hel’s | $30 | Enjoy a delicious feast, festive drinks, and great company to celebrate what you’re thankful for.
Ladies Night: The Boardroom Breakdown | 6 p.m. | Ski and Tennis Station | Free | Expand your knowledge of the snowboarding world, learn how to pick the perfect board, and connect with other ladies who love to ride.
Friday, Nov. 22
Movie Screening: “Encanto” | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | First Presbyterian Church Worship Center | Free | Bring the family to watch the animated Disney musical — concessions will be available for purchase.
Saturday, Nov. 23
Cornhole Tournament | 1 p.m. | Incendiary Brewing Company | $29+ | Participate in this single-elimination challenge to benefit The Bethesda Center for the Homeless.
Water Tower Market & Dessert Fair | 12-5 p.m. | Radar Brewing Company | Cost of purchase | Shop from artists + makers selling handmade items and find sweet treats for your holiday gatherings.
Sunday, Nov. 24
Early Riser Club Park Walk | 7:30 a.m. | The Quarry at Grant Park | Free | Bring your friends or pup, meet other Winstonians, and hit the trail.
ProKidney plans to manufacture its therapy for chronic kidney disease in Winston-Salem, according to Triad Business Journal. The regenerative medicine company that’s headquartered in the Twin City has listed its 210,000-sqft facility in Greensboro — where it previously planned to expand operations — for sale or lease.
Civic
Emergency preparedness officials want your input on how to address and manage potential risks from natural disasters. Take the survey to weigh in — responses will help develop the Northern Piedmont Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Development
City Council unanimously approved updating the program used to select affordable housing proposals. The new guidelines include requiring each multifamily project receiving city funding to meet a 30-year affordability requirement. Developers seeking assistance must build on a minimum of three lots and complete construction within two years. (Triad Business Journal)
Health
Protect yourself from winter germs at A Blessing Connection Center’s vaccination clinic today, Nov. 20. The clinic will offer free flu shots to everyone and free COVID-19 vaccines to uninsured individuals. Show up to 4456 Old Walkertown Rd. between 5 and 7 p.m. (WFDD)
Ranked
No. 64. That’s where Winston-Salem falls on US News & World Report’s “2025 Best Places to Retire” list. The study ranked the 150 largest cities based on criteria like happiness of local residents, housing affordability, and tax rates. Not to mention, there are plenty of activities around the Twin City. (Triad Business Journal)
Shop
ROAR’s annual Holiday Market begins this Saturday, Nov. 23. Be prepared to bring the whole family and shop from local vendors every Saturday through Dec. 21 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the complex on North Liberty Street.
Sports
The East Forsyth Eagles and the West Forsyth Titans will face off in the second round of the NC High School Athletic Association Football Championship playoffs. The game at East Forsyth High School starts at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22. (FOX8 WGHP)
Arts
Try something new or keep building your skills across 11 disciplines at Sawtooth School for Visual Art. Sign up online or call 336-723-7395 to register for winter classes January through March.
Finance
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Seasonal
Step into the magic of UNCSA’s “The Nutcracker”, Friday, Dec. 6 through Sunday, Dec. 8 at the Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts. With only five performances, this cherished Triad holiday tradition makes for unforgettable family memories. Tickets start at just $39 — buy yours.*
Wellness
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🎁 Holiday magic for two
Including comfy flannel and a book embosser. | Graphic by 6AM City
It’s always the ultimate question of the season — what are you going to gift your partner for the holidays? Shop great gift ideas, including local picks.
Local pick:XOXO necklace | $17.95 | Give them hugs and kisses around their neck with this understated gold necklace.
TheraGun Mini Massage Gun | $199.00 | A compact and travel-sized deep tissue massager that can relieve sore muscles.
“From the library of” book embosser | $18.99+ | For the partner who loves to read, this personalized gift will add flair and meaning to their home library.
With friends and family visiting for the holidays, there’s no better time to break out the board + card games. Here are five for your next family game night:
🎲 Up to 20 players can participate in Herd Mentality for some udderly hilarious fun. 🎲 Ticket to Ride is a top-rated board game for 2-5 players ages 8+. 🎲 Everyone can put their poker face to the test in You Laugh You’re Out. 🎲 Ransom Notes is an easy-to-play game that will leave the entire family belly laughing. 🎲 Coup is a fast and fun bluffing game for 2-6 players ages 13+.
I’m hosting Thanksgiving this year and am in charge of dessert. I have plans to make an apple pie, but preordering and picking up a roasted apple maple cake sounds pretty tempting. Do you prefer making Thanksgiving dishes from scratch or do you feed your family with prepared meals? Let us know.
