Family events in Elkin, NC

Create a silly story in just five sentences and try to make readers laugh. The challenge is open to ages 5–18. Stories can be submitted in person to the Children’s Library or by email.

Dinosaurs are taking over the library for a month of playful activities. Adopt a dino, then take silly photos of your adopted dinosaur for a photo contest. The DiNo Day Stomp-Off includes a dinosaur storytime, a tea party for ages 4–10 that requires registration, and a dinosaur dig for aspiring paleontologists.

Children ages 2 and 3 can enjoy a storytime featuring stories, songs, and crafts.

Honor local veterans and their families with a parade, an 11-11-11 service near the War Memorial, and lunch at the VFW. The meal includes barbecue, ribs, and traditional sides.

The Block celebrates grandparents with discounted park passes, offering a special rate for an afternoon of activities with the grandkids. Attractions include trampolines, climbing walls, skating, Goofy Golf, a toddler park, an arcade, and more.

A relaxed movie night centered on community and unwinding. Admission is $5 per person and includes popcorn. The event welcomes all ages, and families are encouraged to review the film lineup to ensure each selection is a good fit for younger viewers. Seating is cozy with floor spots and pillows, and chairs are available upon request for anyone who prefers them. Attendees can grab a drink, get settled, and even bring a blanket for extra comfort. Featured titles rotate, with selections such as Le Chocolat, Magic in the Moonlight, The Grand Budapest Hotel, Amélie, Fantastic Mr. Fox, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, 13 Going On 30, Kiki’s Delivery Service, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, La La Land, and Home Alone. The focus is comfort, connection, and a simple night out.

Send a stuffed animal or another toy, such as a vehicle or doll, for an overnight library adventure. Registration is required, and items must be dropped off before the library closes.

Book Babies storytime offers babies from birth to 24 months and their parents a chance to enjoy stories, action rhymes, crafts, songs, and play, along with social interaction with other families.

Preschool storytime is for children ages 2 to 5. Check the Facebook group for the day’s topic and updates related to weather or staffing.

Children ages 4 and 5 can enjoy a storytime featuring stories, songs, and crafts.

The Block hosts a monthly evening for foster, kinship, and adoptive families from Wilkes, Yadkin, Surry, Alleghany, Ashe, Watauga, Caldwell, Alexander, and Iredell counties, creating a welcoming place to connect, play, and build memories together. Families can enjoy a special rate of $7 per person for a two-hour jump and skate park pass, with socks and skates included. Mention the phrase FAMILY NIGHT at check-in to receive the pricing. It is a relaxed night where caregivers can unwind, kids can let loose, and everyone feels celebrated.

Children can enjoy a private, one-on-one visit with Santa Claus in a photography studio in Winston-Salem. Each child can talk with Santa about their wishes, read a book, open a present, or enjoy a special treat. Every session includes five complimentary hand-edited digital images, with the option to purchase ornaments, holiday cards, and other items.

Toddler Round Up is an active indoor meet-up where young children can play, jump, and explore while parents connect with local families. Special toddler pricing includes a $4.99 one-hour Jump Park Pass or a $7.99 two-hour pass.

Babies and caregivers can enjoy an hour of unstructured play and social time, with themed toy stations that children can explore freely, along with music and board books. This month’s Winnie the Pooh anniversary theme includes planting plush vegetables in Rabbit’s garden, playing with plush honey bees and a bee sensory bin, visiting plush friends from the Hundred Acre Wood, enjoying a honeycomb cereal snack, and making a Pooh’s Hunny pot craft.

A monthly visual arts class for youth ages 5 to 15, led by Kyla Ellis, a licensed and nationally board-certified visual arts teacher with a BFA in Art Education. Her experience includes teaching at Surry County Schools, Surry Community College, Surry Arts Council, and Crisanthemum Ceramics. Her work explores color and design through art, quilt making, and gardening. The class costs $25.

A monthly visual arts class for youth ages 5 to 15, taught by Kayla Ellis.

TriadAsianFest brings together Asian food, live performances, culture, arts, vendors, and family fun for a day of tasting, dancing, and discovering Asia at the Piedmont Triad Farmers Market in Greensboro.

The Triad GO FAR Community 5K and Fun Run celebrates the completion of an eight-week program in which children from Triad schools and community clubs build endurance, develop healthy habits, and practice perseverance, teamwork, and courage. Children and families can take part in a 5K or a one-mile Fun Run, and the event is open to everyone, whether or not they have a child participating. Race-day features include a loop-style course, cheer squads along the route, course support, and free admission to family festivities. Registered runners with a bib who cross the finish line receive a GO FAR finisher medal, while registered one-mile Fun Run participants with a bib receive a finisher token. A GO FAR cotton T-shirt is guaranteed for participants who register by the early bird deadline.

Copa Salem is a community soccer festival in Winston-Salem bringing people together through competition, youth development, and community connection. The event features a 7v7 coed soccer tournament, a free youth soccer clinic in partnership with Charlotte FC, and a community fair with local nonprofits, health organizations, and community partners. It is designed as a family-friendly celebration centered on soccer and community.

Enjoy a family-friendly day featuring airplanes, helicopter rides, cars, motorcycles, food, beer and wine, live music, and local vendors. Cruise-in entry has no fee, and parking donations support CC Camp VFD.

Her Hive Kids Swap & Share is a free community event where families can find clothing, toys, shoes, baby essentials, and more for growing children at no cost. The event brings families together to give pre-loved items a second life and help make needed items accessible in the community. Attendance will be organized into designated, pre-registered time slots.

Enjoy a dinosaur-themed gathering featuring dino toys and puzzles, crafts, and children’s books available for purchase from local authors. The authors will also read from their books, and attendees will be entered for a chance to win a crochet Brontosaurus from Wildflower Crochet and Crafts.

A photo celebration honoring five Veterans and their families. Veterans and families interested in taking part can call to schedule a 30-minute photo session.

Pen Pal Club members can gather to make cards for their pen pals, with all crafting supplies provided. Snacks may also be available. The activity is open to all ages, and registration is required at the Children's Library.

Children and an accompanying adult will work together to create up to five handmade clay Christmas ornaments. Participants will shape slabs of clay using cookie cutters, stamps, texture rollers, and other tools, then decorate their pieces with Christmas-themed underglaze transfers and colorful underglazes. Each registration covers one child and one adult working on a single set of ornaments, and a parent or guardian must stay with the child throughout the class. After the ornaments are made, they will be dried, fired, finished with clear glaze, and fired again. Finished pieces will be ready for pickup in approximately four to six weeks, with shipping available for an additional fee. Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes are recommended, and long hair should be tied back. Loose jewelry is best left at home.

The Annual Chicken Stew offers a chance to share warm chicken stew and fellowship with family and friends.

An evening inspired by Curiosity in Bloom, the Kaleidoscope Ball supports greater access to interactive learning, creative play, and hands-on experiences for children and families across the region. The celebration features a plated dinner by Gathering Grace, curated cocktails, live and silent auctions, games of chance, and dancing with Epic Proportions.

Enjoy a family movie night featuring the classic film The Sound of Music on the big screen at Star of Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Popcorn, candy, and soda are part of the evening’s movie-night treats.

Shop a wide selection of items for newborns through teens at affordable prices. Free and paid ticket options are available for Pre-Sale. The event is also open to the public, and the database is open for consigning your own items and earning extra money for your family.