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Plan Ahead
More outdoor concerts and live music this season? Yes, please. | Photo by Joshua Gooch via Phuzz Phest
Between outdoor yoga, the Earth Day fair, and live music, the Twin City is buzzing with lots of big events this month.
Festivals + Fairs
Phuzz Phest 2026 | Thursday, April 9-Saturday, April 11 | 3 p.m.-12 a.m. | Downtown Winston-Salem | $56+ | Celebrate the music festival’s return after a 10-year hiatus and discover new and emerging artists, who might become your favorites.
RiverRun International Film Festival | Friday, April 17-Saturday, April 25 | Multiple venues | $14+ | Choose from 178 film showings from 47 countries on the big screen.
Piedmont Earth Day Fair 2026 | Saturday, April 18 | 10-12 a.m. | Winston-Salem Fairgrounds | Free | The NC’s largest Earth Day celebration features 120+ exhibitors and live demonstrations on sustainability.
Active + Wellness
Fitness Fridays: Outdoor Workout Sesh | Friday, April 10 | 5:30 p.m. | Synergy | $5 | This community workout brings the heat and energy with indoor spin and outdoor yoga on the patio.
2026 Mutt Strut | Saturday, April 25 | 9 a.m. | Tanglewood Park, Clemmons | $30+ | Bring your pup for a walk, job, or run in support of the Forsyth Humane Society.
A new wedding venue is coming to North Point Boulevard. Studio Novella will celebrate its grand opening on Thursday, April 30, at 10 a.m. The space will also host parties and reunions.
Regional
State officials issued a ban on open burning and have canceled all burning permits until further notice. You might know that hosting bonfires is illegal in Winston-Salem, but did you know about these other offenses?
Legacy
Longtime Forsyth County official Dave Plyler died this week. Plyler was a broadcaster for several years before serving on the Board of Commissioners for nearly 30 years. (WFDD)
State
The beloved Buc-ee’s is making its way to North Carolina. Mebane is set to host the state’s very first location. The massive travel center will feature 120 gas pumps, 600 parking spaces, and is expected to create nearly 400 jobs. (Triad Business Journal)
Featured
3... 2... 1... liftoff. NC native Christina Koch is making history as the first woman to fly around the moon on Artemis II this week. Keep an eye on the historic mission’s path this week as the team approaches the moon.
Family
Experience life like the Moravians at the Historic Bethabara Park. Bookmark these April living history demonstrations, which take place from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The Buy
Sprucing up the house? Shop fresh rugs and runners that will brighten your home for spring:
🏡 These gorgeous area rugs aren’t just pretty to look at — they’re non-slip, thin enough to fit under doors, and low-pile so dust and dander won’t get trapped.
🚪 Treat the front porch to a 4.7-star rated striped or buffalo check doormat that’s easy to wipe down, vacuum, or throw in the wash.
🌼 Fill the whole room with a vintage floral rug that’s machine washable and complete with non-slip backing.
👟 Add a new look and extra safety to stairs with rubber backed stair treads — just place and go with no adhesive needed.
🛁 Your bath mat has seen a lot of feet — shop a fresh one that’s ultra-absorbent and non-slip for under $20.
City leaders are collecting input from locals on how they envision Winston-Salem evolving over the next 10 years. Don’t miss your chance to share your ideas through this online survey. It took me less than five minutes to complete.
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