Find the perfect gift to express gratitude and love for the role models in your life. | Graphic by 6AM City
This year, Father’s Day falls on Sunday, June 15 — meaning it’s a great time to browse our gift guide for parents, grandparents, neighbors, mentors, and life-long friends. Shop great gifts that say I appreciate you:
Golf practice net | $99.99 | Golfers can perfect their swing before stepping out on the course with this golf net great for backyards, basements, or even the living room.
Personalized photo wallet card | $14.95 | Tug on heartstrings with this engraved metal wallet insert that features your custom message on one side + a meaningful photo on the other.
Local pick:Aware Hot Yoga class experience | $33+ | The gift of wellness that keeps on giving will give them access to over 10 classes to choose from during their first two-week trial period.
Mom’s story book and Dad’s story book | $24.95 | Prompt them to write down memories, advice, and stories in these guided journals.
Crocs recovery slide | $64.95 | If they already love Crocs, upgrade them to the next best thing: a luxe, comfortable slide that will become their most-worn shoe of the summer.
Custom photo socks | $16.99 | Photos of pets, babies, or any person can be added to these socks that are sure to surprise and delight.
Local pick:21″ Moravian Star Kit | $32.99 | This decorative piece will complete the “Winstonian” look to their home — perfect to hang outside in a sheltered area like a porch.
Carhartt lunch box | $29.50 | This camping cooler and worksite lunchbox is durable, waterproof, and extra roomy.
Golf cooler bag | $25.99 | This slim, insulated cooler sleeve can fit into the side pocket of most golf bags and fits up to six beer cans.
Try the turkey panini and tomato bisque soup at Copain Bakery. | Photo by WStoday
Looking for the next new restaurant hitting the Winston-Salem food scene? Check out these buzzy places to eat and drink in Winston-Salem.
May + April openings
Sushi Sho, 213 Cloverdale Ave. | Sushi
The all-you-can-eat Japanese restaurant serves a-la-carte menu items like teriyaki and tempura, with a sushi bar.
Black Coffee & Cuisine, 114 30th St., Ste. 100 | Cafe
Stop by this cafe located inside the Generations Center, for coffee, breakfast, and lunch items like sandwiches + salads.
Dulce Aroma, 667 Peters Creek Pkwy. | Bakery
The Mexican bakery serves sweet bread baked daily, cakes, pies, cheesecake, coffee, and more.
Oasis at the Mill, 918 Bridge St. NW, Unit 160 | Tea
The gourmet tea shop will host CommunaTea events, experiences, and workshops. Drop by for a taste of organic tea and pastries.
Keep tabs on this list to stay ahead of the culinary curve. And don’t forget to bookmark it.
80s Nite | 7-9 p.m. | The Remedy | Free | Listen to local artists Matt Sickels and Craig Baldwin perform live while you sip on handcrafted cocktails and enjoy delicious flatbreads.
Sunset Salutations: June | 6-7 p.m. | Bailey Park | Free | BYO-yoga mat and water bottle to this outdoor yoga class.
Friday, June 6
Accessible Festival | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Winston-Salem Fairgrounds | Free | Dive into engaging exhibits, explore activities + resources for individuals with disabilities and their families.
Friends of Central Library Big Book Sale | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Forsyth County Central Library | Free | Shop thousands of gently-used books, audiobooks, CDs, and DVDs.
Saturday, June 7
Drop Off Days for The Secondhand Story | 12-4 p.m. | Bookmarks | Free | Drop off your donations (used books of various genres) for the big book sale of the year.
Chase the Dream 5K and Fun Run | 8-9:30 p.m. | Bailey Park | $15+ | Join this out-and-back 5k course that supports the Dream Center.
Sunday, June 8
2025 Art Extravaganza | 12-4 p.m. | The Millennium Center | Free | Talk to artists, shop a boutique market, participate in an “Artist Talk,” and explore curated gallery collections while listening to live music + dining on hors d’oeuvres.
Salem Swing Band Concert | 6 p.m. | Burkhead United Methodist Church | Free | Bring your dancing shoes or sit and listen as the band plays swing-era favorites by Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, and more.
The former CVS store on 4th Street may become an experiential entertainment venue. The brand name on the entertainment franchise is hush-hush, but we do know it’s a global operation with locations on three continents. (Triad Business Journal)
Try This
Have you ever kayaked at night? Salem Lake’s Night Paddles program might be a good excuse to try. We’re seeing openings on Friday, June 13. Sign up online.
Development
$713,500. That’s the price tag on 24.6-acres in south Winston-Salem, recently purchased by Kernersville-based developer, LeoTerra Development Co. LeoTerra has several residential communities across the Triad. (Winston-Salem Triad)
Sports
We have an update on the construction at the M. Douglas Crater Field & Stadium. Take a peek at the construction on the Entrance Hall, which will include a hall of champions, press box, concessions, and restrooms.
Award
The Graylyn Estate just picked up another award. The historic estate landed the Flora Ann Bynum Award for its commitment to conservation. Plus, its thoughtful landscaping and pollinator-friendly practices keep the 55-acre grounds doing good — and looking good.
Edu
The PBS North Carolina Impact Early Childhood Education Summit will be held on Saturday, June 7, at the Albert H. Anderson Conference Center. Register online — attending may even earn educators professional credit hours.
Number
$4,000. That’s how much an ounce of gold is expected to cost in 2026. You can beat the FOMO with a gold IRA, which lets you own physical gold without the hassle of storage.†*
Shop
Mood’s THC gummies take effect in as little as five minutes — no lighter, lingering smells, or coughing required. Get 20% off your first order with code FIRST20.†*
This best-selling bath mat. When was the last time you replaced the mats in your bathroom? If you’re anything like us, it’s been too long. Consider this your sign to upgrade. We love this one that features a soft, ultra-absorbent design and comes in multiple colors and sizes for easily mixing + matching.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
We love a new green space. The new Highland Avenue Park is opening soon.
The new park features a stage and courts for basketball and pickleball.
Photo courtesy of Forsyth County Government
Forsyth County Government will host a celebration for the newly completed Health and Human Services Campus on Friday, June 13 from 10-11 a.m. Get a tour of the new renovations, then stop by the Men’s Health Week Finale.
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