This weekend in Elkin, NC

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.

Choose from three motorcycle rides supporting Serena Childress as she undergoes chemotherapy. Registration fees will help with her medical and other bills. The cruiser and sport bike ride covers approximately 125 to 150 miles of scenic mountain roads, is led, and welcomes vehicles. The beginner and intermediate adventure ride covers about 125 to 150 miles of winding roads and scenic views, including 25 to 30 miles of gravel. It is self-guided, with a route file provided after registration, and offers the option to ride at your own pace or with a group. The advanced adventure ride is intended for experienced riders and covers more than 240 miles, including over 80 miles of gravel roads, on a challenging, full-day route. It is also self-guided, with a route file provided after registration. Free breakfast is available at check-in for all three rides. The adventure routes have stops for gas and food along the way, and the cruiser and sport bike ride plans a lunch stop. More information about routes, stops, door prizes, and other ways to support Serena will be shared as it becomes available.

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.

Celebrate the holiday season at an open market featuring Santa, snow, live music, and more than 70 vendors. Shop and support local businesses.

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.

Shop a selection of Florida Satsuma mandarins, navel oranges, and grapefruit, sold in 20–22-pound boxes, along with honey, assorted marmalade, and Georgia whole pecans. No pre-order is needed. Cash, checks, and credit cards are accepted, with an additional fee for credit card payments.

Opalicious Eats & Treats carries forward a nearly 70-year community tradition of Greek baking, featuring favorites such as baklava, spanakopita, and kourambiedes. The recipes and spirit remain rooted in those shared by generations of grandmothers. Proceeds support local nonprofits, and the fundraiser is the largest of the year for Philoptochos.

Happy Ratters has increased the limit to eight runs per dog per day, introduced new Versatility Title rosettes, and expanded placement ribbons through seventh place. Entries are open, with no late-entry or day-of-show entry fees.

The 4th Annual LaRue Run brings the community together for a timed 5K run and walk that supports Little Pink Houses of Hope and families navigating breast cancer. Participants can run or walk, supporters can cheer, and volunteers can lend a hand. Every effort helps provide rest and renewal retreats for patients and their loved ones. Expect a Kids Fun Run, music and a welcoming atmosphere, family-friendly activities, and a lively mix of food trucks and local vendors. Runners, walkers, families, and supporters of all ages are welcome. Registration and donations help fund retreats that give families time to breathe, reconnect, and find hope.

Create at your own pace during open studio hours, choosing from a variety of projects, including canvas art, ceramics, watercolor, wood crafts, bracelets, tote bags, and more. Materials and instruction are provided, and you’ll take home your finished creation. Projects are priced from $8, depending on your choice, and you can bring an item of your own to paint using the studio’s supplies for $10. The creative hours are open to all ages.

Browse offerings from more than 25 vendors and cruise in with your favorite vehicle while supporting a good cause.

Explore the basics of hand sewing with Emily, the Adult Services Librarian, and make a coaster to take home. The session welcomes everyone, from beginners to experienced sewists. Registration is required.

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.

Browse a variety of local vendors offering unique products, handmade items, gifts, and more at this community shopping fair. The event supports small businesses, and vendor fees benefit the United Fund of Surry.

Spend a day crafting and sharing pizza for lunch. Please RSVP so organizers can plan for the number of people attending.

Enjoy a fun, relaxed meetup at Melrose Coffee. Blankets will be collected for people experiencing homelessness, and those who wish to donate can bring blankets to the meetup.

Enjoy a creative workshop led by Eddie Tallent, where participants will explore different mediums and techniques for making holiday cards. Everyone will begin with a provided template and develop their own designs, creating one or two finished cards to inspire more cardmaking at home. All materials are provided.

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.

WPAQ’s Saturday morning Merry Go Round features live performances from Robert Tilley & the Hardtimes Band, followed by Flint Ridge, broadcast from the Earle Theatre in Downtown Mount Airy.

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.

Explore the history of African Americans in Winston-Salem through stories, landmarks, and contributions that have helped shape the city. The tour travels through the historic Depot Street neighborhood.

Create a personalized Christmas door hanger using a choice of festive designs, including snowmen, reindeer, Santa, and snowy scenes. The layered wooden pieces can be customized with your preferred colors, from traditional holiday shades to farmhouse neutrals or playful combinations. Step-by-step instruction and the materials needed to make your decoration are included, and no experience is necessary. The workshop begins with a short devotion and scripture reading.

Writer and historian Jim Morgan explores the experiences of people who lived through the American Revolution on the homefront. While attention often centers on combat, most people were not fighters and instead faced the challenges of daily survival, including shortages of food, salt, and currency, inflation, understaffed farms and businesses, weak government, and raids by partisans on both sides. Loyalist families, and especially enslaved families, endured greater hardships, while the threat of war could reach any doorstep.

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 National Council of Negro Women’s Alamance-Guilford Section welcomes women, college and collegiate students, and young women ages 12–18 to learn about the organization and its mission. The meeting offers an opportunity to meet section members, ask about membership and programs, and explore ways to take part in service, leadership, and community involvement.

Led by Kayla Ellis, this barn quilt class gives participants the opportunity to design their own 24-inch birch wood barn quilt.

Create a ceramic Christmas angel with Amanda Gullatt Ceramics, with all materials provided. Participants can choose their colors, which will be added during glazing after the class. The angels will be fired and glazed, with a 3-to-4-week turnaround before they are ready for pickup at the Yadkin Cultural Arts Center. The class is open to all ages, though anyone under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult. The fee is $55, with a discounted $45 rate for ArtMe members; members must call to register for the discount.

Explore downtown Winston-Salem on a walking tour focused on the city’s rise as a center of industry and progress in the American South. Discover the history of its tobacco factories, wagon manufactories, and more.

Explore Mexican culture and create Ojo de Dios art using yarn and sticks. The Tripp family, who lived in Mexico for over 20 years, will share about their experiences. Instructions and craft materials are provided, and Mexican treats may also be available.

Design and paint a 14-inch wooden Christmas door hanger, choosing from inspiration designs or creating a personalized piece. Participants receive guidance with painting techniques, color choices, lettering, and finishing touches. Paint and all materials are included. The workshop is beginner-friendly, and no prior experience is necessary. Suitable for ages 8 and up.

Crafty Queers is a crafting social group for working on individual projects while enjoying light conversation. Try crochet, do some painting, or choose an activity from the crafting bag.

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

Explore some of the darkest stories in Winston-Salem’s past, including a mysterious murder linked to a serial prison escape artist, the rise of one of America’s most infamous cult leaders, and the inexplicable murder of an entire family.

Wrap up the fall season with Incognito at the Elkin Railyard, where the two “Fall Guys” tie themselves to the tracks.

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 Gospel-inspired dance cardio workout that brings together exercise, fellowship, and joy. This in-person event is open to the general public and offers a chance to dance, get moving, and have fun.

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.

Spread Eagle, Prowess, Carry My Casket, and The Last Sin will perform at Copperhead Road. A free meet and greet will follow the show.

Spread Eagle takes the stage at Copperhead Road Bar alongside Prowess, Carry My Casket, Midnight Massacre, and The Last Sin.

Latin Dancing Nights at AFAS offers a welcoming, high energy evening in Winston-Salem each month. The night begins with a beginner friendly salsa class that breaks down the basics, with no partner or prior experience required. After the lesson, a lively social keeps the floor moving with salsa, bachata, merengue, cumbia, cha cha cha, kizomba, and more. Guests may attend solo, with friends, or on a date, and can connect with fellow dance lovers in an inviting setting. Admission is $10 and includes the class along with several hours of social dancing.

The Gamma Beta Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. marks a century of service to Greensboro and Guilford County, honoring its enduring commitment to brotherhood, scholarship, and service. The celebration reflects on the chapter’s history and impact under the theme “Anchored in Legacy, Rising in Excellence,” with an evening centered on fellowship and recognition of its legacy.

Sing your heart out in a no-judgment karaoke setting, with DJ Rick the RULER.

Crackasmyle presents Spread Eagle’s return to North Carolina, with support from Prowess, Carry My Casket, and The Last Sin.

Flannel Fest features performances by Jukebox Rehab and Dandelion, an Ella Langley tribute with Megan Doss and The Travelers.

Spend the day at the races, with gates opening in the afternoon and racing planned for the evening.

Wagon Load A Trouble appears for the first time at Angry Troll Brewing, a locally rooted microbrewery and restaurant set inside a restored historic warehouse on Main Street. The setting provides a downtown atmosphere with a welcoming community, food, and freshly brewed beer.

Charlie’s Basement performs a free show.

Celebrate a year of monthly comedy variety shows with a birthday party featuring the puppets of Infinity Lane, comedian Alex Stone, and other guests to be announced. The show also includes Instant Musical Improv, host Kate Carson-Groner, and musical director Trevor Gabriel.

Stretch, move, and explore creative ways to express yourself in this beginner-friendly class led by Dezmon Woods. After gentle stretches, try movement inspired by hip-hop, jazz, contemporary, and other dance styles. No dance experience is needed. The focus is on moving, trying new things, and having fun, not on being perfect.

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.

Celebrate the season with a hands-on ornament painting pop-up at Visual Index in Winston-Salem, NC. JK Woodworked Creations leads a guided session focused on Winston-Salem skyline designs, with all skill levels welcome and step by step help provided. Each participant chooses two favorite designs and decorates two 4 inch skyline ornaments to keep or give as gifts. Admission covers all painting supplies and materials, plus raffle giveaways. Space is limited.

Experience an immersive journey of sound and vibration guided by Michael and Sandra, who have facilitated sound journeys for 14 years. The session features a range of instruments, including frame drums, West African harps, a Shruti box, buffalo drum, gong, flutes, crystal and Himalayan singing bowls, chimes, and vocal toning. Michael brings 30 years of percussion experience and crafts many of the instruments he plays. Sandra is a licensed vibrational sound therapist and massage therapist with nearly 30 years of study in the healing arts. They share an intention to support self-exploration and empower people to create positive change.

Share your poetry and your voice at a poetry slam held every third Sunday.