2025 Fall Parade of Homes Tour | Saturday, Oct. 11-Sunday, Oct. 19 | 1-5 p.m. | Winston-Salem and Surrounding Communities | Free | 34 new construction homes will be open to the public for free tours during the Fall Parade of Homes on Oct. 10-11 and Oct. 18-19.*
Sunday, Oct. 12
Crossroads Concert #033 with Pokey LaFarge & DJ Faby Baby | 6-10 p.m. | NCMA Winston-Salem | $34+ | Singer-songwriter Pokey LaFarge headlines the 33rd installment of the Crossroads concert series with a unique blend of early jazz, string ragtime, country blues, and western swing.*
Hosted by the Office of Philanthropy and Alumni Relations at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, with presenting sponsor Simply Southern and dedicated co-chairs, the annual event has raised $3 million+ since 2005.
Walk in the footsteps of Old Salem’s night watchmen if you dare. The Halloween Night Watchman tour runs through October, starting Friday, Oct. 17. You’ll get to hear spooky tales in the dark during the one-mile loop. Tickets cost $45.
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Go stargazing tonight. The Draconid meteor shower is expected to peak this evening after dusk. Under ideal conditions, it’s possible to see about 10 meteors per hour. Need a place to stargaze?Look no further. (WCNC)
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$70,000. That’s how much the Hairston-Brown Legacy Fund has reached, exceeding its initial $50,000 fundraising goal, which will go toward student scholarships at Winston-Salem State University. Chancellor Bonita J. Brown and her family established the fund as a legacy that showcases the family’s deep connection to the university.
Shop
Cleaning out your closet? The Snob Shop is accepting winter items Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Make an appointment and drop off your items at the consignment store through Jan. 1.
Active
There are 11 days left to sign up for Ardmore Run Against Hunger, which will take place Saturday, Oct. 18. Register and support the fight against hunger around Winston-Salem. If you like watching the action from the sidelines, volunteer shifts are open for race day — just sign up.
Legacy
If the name Mary Alice Warren rings a bell, you’re not mistaken. The Lewisville resident who carries the legacy of the Mary Alice Warren Community Center died at the age of 104. Warren donated a part of her family’s farmland to the town of Lewisville, which is now a hub for plenty of community classes like yoga, line dancing, and meeting spaces. (Winston-Salem Journal)
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If you’re wondering what my view often look like when I’m out and about in town, here’s a photo of this sweet pup who stared at me as I was sitting at the window of Lot 63 in Old Salem. This historic neighborhood is even more beautiful in the fall. Plus, drop by Muddy Creek Cafe next door for some live music.
