Events in Wilkesboro today

Explore employment opportunities and helpful community support services at this free job and resource fair. Meet employers who are hiring, learn about career options, and find resources for you and your family. The fair also features additional resources for veteran job seekers in recognition of Employ-A-Veteran Week. Walk-ins are welcome, and attendees are encouraged to bring a resume.

Enjoy relaxed, hands-on creative hours in an art studio, choosing from projects such as canvas painting, ceramics, watercolor, friendship bracelets, wood crafts, painted tote bags, slime, and more. Materials and instruction are provided, and you can work at your own pace. Project prices start at $8, and you can bring an item of your own to paint using studio supplies for $10. Creative hours are open to all ages, and each participant takes home their finished creation.

Practice voice training alongside your peers in a shared learning setting.

Enjoy a weekly evening of Latin dance with a beginner-friendly lesson followed by social dancing. The lesson rotates among styles such as salsa, bachata, merengue, zouk, cha cha, cumbia, and kizomba, with the social set featuring a mix of Latin music and a greater share of the style taught that week. No partner is required. Dancing takes place outdoors when the weather permits, or indoors when conditions call for it. Entry is $10, with a $7 rate for students, teachers, military members and veterans, and first responders.

Take part in a community check-in and gratitude practice with Christy Snow.

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.

Explore the basics of 3D printing in a beginner-friendly class from Mixxer Community Makerspace. Participants can customize a key fob with their name and help send it to print on one of two 3D printers. While the printers are working, the class covers the materials used, how the machines work, beginner tips and common pitfalls, and what the machines can do. The session is suited to anyone curious about 3D printing, whether they simply want to see how it works or are considering learning more.

Test your general knowledge in a free trivia competition at Harris Teeter Riverbend Village. Teams compete for prizes awarded to the highest-scoring team in each round, with monthly featured brewery sponsorship and specials.

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.

A band-focused open mic invites groups to take the stage and showcase their music. A backline is provided, so bring only your personal components. Solo performers may be accommodated if time allows, with bands receiving priority. For questions, email Erik@reevestheater.com.

Create “Love Quilts” to share with people who need them most.

Select from the in-stock candles to fill a box for $15. Payment is cash only, and there is no purchase limit. This is the final box sale of the year. Ten percent of the total earnings will support The Grace Clinic, The Ark, and Tri County Christian Ministry.

This immersive weekend with Seane Corn invites a return to full-bodied presence through movement, breath, reflective ritual, and attentive stillness. Rather than analyzing the physical, emotional, and energetic layers of experience, you will engage them directly as sensations you can feel and trust. The process supports confidence in the body’s signals, greater ease with emotion, clearer awareness of where energy is flowing or held, and the ability to sense guidance that arises beyond thinking. Many find this work nurtures a calmer, more resilient nervous system and a grounded clarity that carries into everyday life. Sessions weave together alignment-focused vinyasa designed to steady and regulate, conscious breathing that encourages release and mental clarity, somatic inquiry to track sensation and uncover patterns, chakra-informed practices to notice how feeling and energy move, sustained quiet postures that cultivate deep listening, and creative ritual to anchor insight through intention and expression. The emphasis is on turning practice into lived wisdom you can return to long after the weekend ends.

Shop for the holidays with help from an expert stylist and Feel Good Fit Specialists. Spend $75 and receive a free gift with your purchase.

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.

Celebrate the store’s grand opening with a ribbon cutting. Browse a selection of custom items and see what the store has been working on.

Luke Mears leads a jam at the Reeves featuring country, blues, and more. Admission is free, and the jam is held every second Thursday of the month.

Connect with fellow local makers at this monthly social. Stop by to chat, bring a snack to share, and enjoy a small craft. New visitors can get to know the community, while longtime members can reconnect with familiar faces.

Enjoy wings, burgers, and cold drinks while listening to live music in a fun atmosphere at East Coast Wings + Grill on Peters Creek. The evening is described as a gathering for friends and family.

James Brickey returns to Embers Eclectic Pub with his signature coffeehouse grunge vibe. The performance features 90s classics delivered in his distinctive style.

Enjoy an evening of farm-to-table small plates prepared by local chefs, along with craft cocktails featuring local spirits and craft mocktails. The event supports the important work of Authoring Action’s Just Us program.

Unwind with a wellness experience that blends hands-on candle making and a relaxing yoga session. Choose a fragrance and create a custom candle with supplies provided, then let it cool while you practice intentional movement, stretching, and mindful breathing. The yoga session welcomes beginners and all experience levels, and no prior candle-making or yoga experience is needed. Enjoy one complimentary glass of bubbly or non-alcoholic sparkling juice, and take your handmade candle home the same day. Wear comfortable clothing suitable for yoga.

Eddie 9V brings a sound rooted in Southern soul, blues, and vintage rock and roll to The Ramkat, with special guest Leroy From the North. His 2024 album Saratoga helped expand his audience, earning SiriusXM airplay and national attention. Now signed to Dan Auerbach’s Easy Eye Sound, Eddie 9V is preparing a new record and taking his live show to bigger stages.

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.

Agape Love Boutique is celebrating its first year in business with a grand reopening celebration alongside the Wilkes County Chamber of Commerce. The celebration includes free sweet treats and salty snacks, door prizes and giveaways, new and second chance treasures, hidden frog discounts, and information about upcoming classes and special events. Complimentary refreshments are available while supplies last. Customers can also enter a grand reopening drawing when they shop, with one entry per person per day, and sign up for a November birthday drawing. Hidden frogs throughout the boutique offer a chance to discover a special discount or surprise.

Choose a creative project and make it your own during relaxed, all-ages studio hours. Options include canvas and watercolor art, ceramics, friendship bracelets, wood crafts, painted tote bags, and more. Materials and instruction are provided, and you can work at your own pace. Each participant takes home their creation. Projects start at $8, depending on your choice, and you may bring an item to paint using the studio’s supplies for $10.

Enjoy an evening of fellowship, shopping, and giving back with local businesses. Activities include mini tattoos, fairy hair, permanent jewelry, local artwork, balloons, embroidery, mini facials, and mini massages, along with light snacks. Guests can also bring a new or gently used purse to be filled with essentials for women in the community. Everyone is welcome.

Put your thinking caps on for an evening of trivia, friendly competition, and laughs. Tickets include a BBQ dinner, and drinks will be available for donation. Browse a silent auction featuring experiences that could make Christmas gifts. Childcare will be provided by 8th graders, with proceeds supporting their end-of-year trip and graduation.

This free robotics club welcomes girls and gender-diverse youth in grades 6 through 12 to explore robotics in a supportive, youth-centered space. Participants can discover whether robotics interests them or share knowledge they already have through brief introductions, community conversations, and connections with peers. Monthly activities are shaped by participants’ interests and may include collaborative projects, show-and-tells, and short lessons on different skills. The first meeting will feature an introductory robotics activity and a chance to brainstorm ideas for future club gatherings, with experienced mentors facilitating activities.

Winston-Salem favorites The Vagabond Saints' Society bring a mischievous celebration of The Replacements, the iconic Minneapolis pioneers of punk and garage rock, to Gas Hill Drinking Room. Playful questions about sobriety, balance, and whether Tommy finally gets those tonsils out set the tone for an irreverent night of music.

Presented by the UNCSA School of Music Piano Department, Piano Weekend features three competitions focused on the Baroque and Classical periods and works by Chopin, along with a performance by Boris Berman. The events are dedicated to the memories of harpsichordist and Baroque music scholar Kenneth Cooper, piano pedagogue Anna Kantor, and voice teacher Patricia Misslin.

A selection of primitive antiques from the R. Brown estate will be offered at auction in Statesville.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Celebrate the season while browsing at the Christmas Open House. Enjoy complimentary hot apple cider, bites, and snacks as a thank-you for your continued business, support, and friendship.

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.

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.

Meet familiar characters including Ghostbusters, the Green Lantern, Chewbacca, Darth Vader, and the Bee. Vendors will be on hand to help get your Christmas shopping started, along with a special appearance by Santa Claus. The day is planned as a fun outing for the family.

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.

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.

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.

Explore Alexander County’s history through a lecture by Dr. Warren Hollar on the influence of early settlers and the service and sacrifices of local veterans. The presentation will include stories connected to pivotal periods in American history, from the Revolutionary War through the Cold War, as well as the experiences of veterans after World War II. Patriotic music will be performed by The Barnes Family and the Third Creek Baptist Church Praise Team. Additional participants include local officials, clergy, the Alexander Central High School JROTC, and commanders of the county’s three veterans posts. Refreshments will be served following the program. The event is free and open to the public.

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.

Underground Carolina Wrestling brings a Christmas-themed professional wrestling show to Taylorsville, with proceeds supporting Toys for Tots and helping provide toys for children during the holiday season.

Enjoy a festive photography session at Fleurish Greenhouse, with twinkling lights and cozy moments captured as lasting holiday memories. Each session lasts 10 minutes and costs $75.

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.

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.

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.

American Immersion Theater is casting immersive actors, called Immersioneers, for interactive theater experiences. Performers use acting skills and improv techniques to encourage guests to participate in events such as murder mysteries, princess parties, and other immersive entertainment. The company describes itself as a family-owned, inclusive business focused on empowering participation.

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.