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179Events this week
30Free things to do
72New spots
86New stories

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This week in Salisbury

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 179 events, day by day →

Forsyth Jail & Prison Ministries 11th Annual Fundraising Breakfast

Wednesday 6:45am · Benton Convention Center, Winston Salem, NC

Little Learners

Wednesday 10am · Whitewater Center

Yoga Wednesdays

Wednesday 10am · Beyond Blue Neighborhood Center · Free

Small Animal Auction

Wednesday 12pm · Thomasville

Free Wednesday Evenings

Wednesday 5pm · The Mint Museum · Free

New in Salisbury

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Mambo Grill & Tapas

Restaurants

Family recipes, cold brews: Whether your week needs a little island sunshine or just something tastier than leftovers, Mambo Grill & Tapas serves authentic Cuban family recipes that hit the spot.

mambogrillandtapas.com ↗

Rowan Museum Inc

Arts & Culture

History worth a lap: Rowan Museum Inc packs Rowan County’s story into rotating exhibits, lively reenactments, and tours across sites like the 1857 Courthouse, the Old Stone House, and China Grove Roller Mill.

rowanmuseum.org ↗

Thomas Hoke Antiques Warehouse

Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage

Weekend treasure hunt: Is your living room craving some personality?

thomashokeantiques.com ↗

Salisbury’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

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Most read in Salisbury

The five stories Salisbury readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. NC airport’s growth forces 2nd-oldest US hot-air balloon fest into uncertain future

    Carolina BalloonFest, the second-oldest continuously operated hot air balloon festival in the country, may be forced to find a new home due to the expansion of Statesville Regional Airport.

    Full story at newsobserver.com ↗

  2. Donation Drop Spot opens first location in state, proceeds benefit American Red Cross

    Savers Thrift’s Donation Drop Spot, a charitable giving fund run by Savers thrift village in Salisbury, North Carolina, has opened its first location in North Carolina.

    Full story at salisburypost.com ↗

  3. N.C. State Fair Returns October 15 with Special Admission Discounts, Military Appreciation and Hunger Relief Days

    The 2026 N.C. State Fair is set to begin on October 15 at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds in Raleigh, with special events, discounts, and special opportunities for visitors to save on admission.

    Full story at goldsborodailynews.com ↗

  4. New Salisbury Dutch Bros stays busy in opening week

    New Dutch Bros Coffee drive-thru and pick-up-only coffee chain opened in Salisbury, North Carolina, in October.

    Full story at salisburypost.com ↗

  5. Marijuana poll finds bipartisan support as Triad debates cannabis policy

    A new statewide poll has found that most North Carolina adults support legalizing marijuana, according to the SurveyUSA poll.

    Full story at yesweekly.com ↗

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