This year, the parade will honor two inspiring children as Grand Marshals. Bring a lawn chair to watch Santa in his sleigh and local community groups flaunt their decor Saturday, Nov. 23 at 5 p.m. Watch the tree lighting ceremony Thursday, Dec. 5 starting at 6 p.m.
What to know: The parade will leave from Veterans Park at 5 p.m. and will travel down West Lebanon Street to North Main and through the downtown area.
Winston-Salem Ambassadors return with the annual parade celebrating all holidays Saturday, Dec. 7 at 5 p.m. The parade will end with the annual tree lighting at Corpening Plaza.
What to know: Bands and community group will march on 4th Street from Broad to Liberty Street, turning right onto Liberty and ending at Corpening Plaza.
Collage Night | 6-10 p.m. | Culture WS, 9th floor of Liberty Plaza | Free | Get creative with collage supplies and celebrate art with other community members at the studio/gallery’s two-year anniversary.
Triad Real Estate Happy Hour | 5 p.m. | Bar Nola | Cost of purchase | Mingle with other real estate agents in the region and form new connections over discounted drinks specials.
Friday, Nov. 22
WOW Girls Night In | 6:30-9 p.m. | Real World Ballroom + 690 Women’s Fitness | $10 | Meet Women of Winston-Salem (40+), watch line dancing demos, try out a few moves, and enjoy small treats.
Saturday, Nov. 23
Reynolda Village Holiday Stroll | 2-6 p.m. | Reynolda Village | Cost of purchase | Visit your favorite shops to get first dibs on their holiday selections, take a carriage ride, and hear carolers sing throughout the village.
Piedmont Craftsmen’s Fair | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Benton Convention Center | Cost of purchase | Shop works of art from 100+ fine artisans from across the US, see live demos of various craft techniques, and browse displays of craftsmanship.
Sunday, Nov. 24
Paint Your Pet PAWty | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Howlin’ at the Moon Bakery | $57 | Sketch a portrait of your pet on canvas to take home, plus receive complimentary breakfast and mimosas during the guided experience.
Monday, Nov. 25
Geode Cake Class | 6-8:30 p.m. | Joymongers Barrel Hall | $135 | Learn how to decorate a six-inch, two layer cake with your choice of coating with instruction from Humble Bee Shoppe’s cake decorating expert.
Immerse yourself in 18th and 19th-century Christmas celebrations, like:
Salem Saturdays | Saturdays, Nov. 30-Dec. 21 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Experience historic traditions, shop for handcrafted gifts, and enjoy festive treats at Winkler Bakery.
Joy of Christmas Evening Tours| Fridays and Saturdays, Thanksgiving through Christmas | Lantern-lit walks showcase Old Salem’s holiday charm with visits to historic landmarks.
$4.5 million. That’s how much a group of Florida investors paid to purchase Truist’s commercial building located at 150 S. Stratford Rd. No word yet on what investors plan to do with the space. (Triad Business Journal)
Development
The Forward 2045 plan is out. Winston-Salem and Forsyth County leaders signed off on its main priorities over the next 20 years. Focus areas will include building more equitable housing + preserving rural and natural regions, increased access to workforce training programs, and public transportation. (WFDD)
Open
Delta Arts Center Library is complete. The new space will house monographs, exhibition catalogs, art history with a focus on contributions from Black Winstonians, and host educational programming which will be open to the public. Check out the library inside the museum on New Walkertown Road.
Shop
The fall Southern Charm at the Farm show is taking place Saturday, Nov. 23 at Farmington Dragway in Mocksville (~25 minutes from downtown Winston-Salem) after getting postponed back in September. Bring $5 cash at the door to shop handcrafted and artisan goods from 100+ vendors between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Announced
Winston-Salem City Council chose its new city attorney. Camille French will replace current city attorney Angela Carmon when she retires at the end of the year. The Wake Forest University alumna will serve as legal liaison for several city departments. (Winston-Salem Journal)
Featured
Drone delivery service company Dexa made Fast Company’s list of “The Next Big Things in Tech 2024.” The company was recognized for enabling safe autonomous deliveries in crowded urban environments.
Art
The Town of Lewisville is looking for its next public art piece to display at Shallowford Square and mural for Mary Alice Warren Community Center. Artists must submit their proposal by Wednesday, Nov. 27 + Sunday, Dec. 1 for each project, respectively — the total budget cost is up to $10,000.
Cause
Did you know? Lowes Foods is raising money for Hurricane Helene relief through Pouring for Neighbors. Head to any Beer Den in North Carolina or South Carolina to grab a pint of the craft beer on Tap No. 1, and $1 per pour will be donated to Feeding America.*
Shop
A sports gift your kids won’t put down: Dribbleup’s top-selling Smart Basketball. Unlock thousands of interactive drills led by real coaches — it’s 60% off for the holidays.*
The Buy
The Buy
An oversized knit sweater that’s 52% off for Amazon’s early Black Friday sale. Get it in multiple colors, like almond, army green, and rust.
The Grinch appearance was by far my favorite part of the holiday parade last year in the Twin City. I’m excited to see new performances and I’m looking forward to hearing more local bands perform this year.
Answered
Answered
This week, we asked: When was the last time Winston-Salem experienced a major snowstorm? Here’s what you said:
A. 2017 — (70%) B. 1960 — (19%) C. 2021 — (11%) D. 1867
