The UNCSA Schools of Dance, Design, Production and Music all have a hand in creating the magic of The Nutcracker. | Photo by UNC School of the Arts
Between dazzling holiday parades and festive musical performances, the Twin City is brimming with cheer this season. Bookmark these events and end the year with a bang.
Festivals
2025 WS Ambassadors Holiday Parade | Saturday, Dec. 6 | 4:45 p.m. | Downtown Winston-Salem | Free | Stroll along the street full of festive music, floats, and magical performances. Plus, stay after for the tree lighting ceremony.
For the fam
Christmas at Bethabara | Saturday, Dec. 6 | 1:30-4:30 p.m. | Historic Bethabara Park | Free | Travel through time and explore 18th and 19th-century Christmas traditions in Old Town Bethabara.
Seasonal events
The Nutcracker 2025 | Friday, Dec. 5-Sunday, Dec. 7 | Times vary | Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts, Greensboro | $49+ | The beloved holiday tradition draws a large crowd every year with jaw-dropping performances that bring the story of the Nutcracker to life.
Live music
Winston-Salem Symphony Performs Handel’s Messiah | Saturday, Dec. 13 | 7:30 p.m. | Wake Forest University, Wait Chapel | $45 | Let Handel’s melodies lift your spirit as you experience the glorious “Hallelujah.”
Could Tanglewood Business Park be sold to developers? Forsyth County Commissioners may sell the 167-acre site. Its current market value is listed at $4 million with the potential to transform a residential community or a biomedical research center, among many other options. (Winston-Salem Journal)
Coming Soon
A new bookstore is coming to downtown Kernersville. Main & Mountain Bookstore (103 N. Main St.) will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, Nov. 29. Drop by between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. to mingle, enjoy light bites and sips while you browse books and other local goods.
Active
Don’t wait for the New Year to make your resolution. Sign up for Hot Girl Hour at Washington Park CrossFit, which kicks off Tuesday, Jan. 6. Participants will be instructed by female coaches for six weeks while learning basic/advanced fitness training techniques. Email Brooke to reserve your spot — registration cost $199.
Closing
Euphoria announced it will close its doors at the end of the year. The nightclub has been open for a little over two years, bringing nightlife entertainment to Trade Street. Owners say they plan to host a series of themed parties and karaoke nights before taking the last bow.
Legacy
Wake Forest Sports Hall of Famer Rodney Rogers died at the age of 54. Rogers earned numerous recognitions, including ACC Player of the Year and a First Team All-American during his athletic career. He led the Demon Deacons to their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 1984 and later went on to play in the NBA for more than a decade. (FOX8 WGHP)
Watch
This duo collaboration will warm your heart. Watch how the Downtown Grille and Fair Share Farm collaborate to bring locally sourced products to the table — a true farm-to-table experience that’ll make you crave one of their seasonal soups on the menu.
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Have you been to Wisteria Coffee in King? One of my favorite things to do during the fall season is taking country back roads and discovering the hidden charm of small towns. As a big-city girl, I’ve come to appreciate how the quiet nature brings me back down to earth. Which small town should I visit next? Drop me a line and let me know.
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