Finish off a day of play at the Kaleideum with a treat from Dream Kreams. | Photo by Wstoday
Today, June 20, is the first official day of summer. With temperatures rising to the upper 90s, nothing beats the summer heat like a frozen sweet treat. Here are six local places to cool off with a cup or cone of sweetness.
Cafe Gelato, 845 Reynolda Rd. + 1612 S. Hawthorne Rd. | You’ll get a taste of Europe at this cafe offering handmade Italian gelato and sorbet. Each location makes its own flavors in house, so why not both?
Gnarly Blends, 308 N. Patterson Ave. | Grab a milkshake, float, or a scoop or two and head over to Bailey Park to enjoy your sweet treat. Choose from nearly a dozen toppings for an extra charge — Fruity Pebbles and marshmallows, anyone?
Twin City Sweets, 2594 W. Clemmonsville Rd. | This spot has developed a loyal following for its pop culture creations. You can choose a simple scoop of Hershey ice cream or enjoy decadent sundaes like “The Winston Worm” and “the Camel City Cookie.”
Cold Plunge | 9-11 a.m. | Pure Sweat Sauna Studio | Free | Bring your swimsuit and towel for an electric jolt as the icy water washes over your skin, plus shop the Kendra Scott jewelry line on site.
Juneteenth Festival | 1-8 p.m. | Innovation Quarter | Free | Join this family-friendly celebration with live performances, cultural exhibits, historical reenactments, food trucks, a parade, and more.
ROAR Juneteenth Celebration | 12-9 p.m. | Roar | Cost of purchase | Shop from a vendor market with local small and Black-owned businesses + enjoy a performance by the Dub Fire Reggae Band on the ROAR Lawn.
Books & Brews Festival | 4-8 p.m. | Fiddlin’ Fish Brewing Company | Cost of purchase | Celebrate local indie booksellers — Bookmarks, The Bookhouse, and Book Ferret + explore the curated selections of reads while enjoying indie-inspired crafted beer.
2025 Street Party & Food Truck Festival | 6-9 p.m. | Shallowford Square, Lewisville | Cost of purchase | Bring a lawn chair and your appetite for an evening of food, live music, and dancing.
Summer Solstice Deck Party | 4-8 p.m. | Bar Nola | Cost of purchase | Kick off the start of summer with drink specials, music by Elusive Groove, and grab bites from Taco Bros food truck.
Sunday, June 22
Bluey at the Ballpark | 1 p.m. | Truist Stadium | $12+ | Everybody’s favorite Australian pup, Bluey, is teaming up with the Dash for a special theme night. Find Bluey for a photo, or snag a VIP package for a special meet + greet.*
The Martha Bassett Show Live | 2-6 p.m. | Tanglewood Park, Clemmons | Free | Pack a picnic and get ready to celebrate music, culture, and community for a relaxed start to the week.
Root for the Dash as they take on the Hub City Spartanburgers. | Photos courtesy the WS Dash
America’s birthday is nearly here, and the WS Dash are winding up for back-to-back evenings of Independence Day festivities on Thursday and Friday, July 3-4.
🎆 Annual Independence Day Celebration Game: July 3
Start the long weekend with a bang at the Annual Independence Day Game, a timeless tradition hosted by the City of Winston-Salem, happening this year on Independence Day Eve.
Snack on a hot dog, shout “swing batter batter,” and stick around post-game for one of the largest fireworks displays in the entire Triad.
Sip, sip, hooray! Say hello to the newest coffee truck opening tomorrow, June 21 in Clemmons. Sippity Sips will serve matcha, cold brews, lattes, iced tea, and dirty sodas in the parking lot of Carlton’s Tanglewood store. Look at this setup.
Civic
$2,119. That’s how much the average homeowner in Winston-Salem will pay in annual taxes and fees, according to the newly adopted city budget. Starting Tuesday, July 1, water and sewer rates will increase by 5%. See what other changes are in the pipeline.
Try This
Calling all musicians, poets, comedians, and performing artists — share your talent during Open Mic at Chad’s Chai Teahouse in downtown Winston-Salem Saturday, June 21 from 7 to 9 p.m. Not up for sharing? Drop by to hear locals perform.
Fun Fact
Curious where high-income earners are settling? Winston-Salem was listed as a millionaire’s renter spot by Rent Cafe. Some factors include good quality of life, economic opportunities, and affordability. After all, the Twin City cracked the top 10 of Forbes Advisor’s rankings of the best cities for renters.
Today Is
Take Your Dog To Work Day. Work isn’t the only place to take Fido. Explore these dog-friendly places around the Twin City, from eateries to parks and hotels.
Number
5. That’s how many minutes it takes to be ready for every trending topic at tonight’s dinner party, thanks to 1440’s unbiased, fact-based daily newsletters. Subscribe for free.*
The Buy
Check out some of our warm weather favorites from lululemon:
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.
Have you checked out Twin City Talk? The podcast features locals who are on the move. Check out the recent episode featuring O’Briens Deli owners who talk about running a family business and what they love about Winston-Salem. Listen to it here.
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