This weekend in Hillsville, VA

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.

This free, hands-on garden cleanup workshop with the Permaculture Group and Grayson LandCare focuses on preparing beds for winter while maintaining habitat for insects, protecting plants, and caring for the soil. Cynthia and Rick Taylor, creators of the Permaculture Garden, will guide demonstrations on selectively cutting back growth, leaving certain plants to overwinter, collecting seeds, mulching, and planting fruit trees at the Permaculture garden in Galax. Dress warmly and bring gloves, pruners, loppers, and any favorite tools if you have them. For more information, contact Michelle at 276-768-0597 or Cynthia at Cynthia@graysonlandcare.org.

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.

Explore a Christmas bazaar featuring vendors, canned goods, baked goods, demonstrations, BBQ sandwich boxes, and more.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Players of all ages and skill levels are welcome to learn, improve their chess skills, or teach someone else. Children under 8 must remain with a parent. Chess boards are provided, or you can bring your own.

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.

Pick up a Thanksgiving meal through this drive-thru fundraiser. Each meal includes turkey, gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, a roll, and dessert. Meals are available by donation while supplies last.

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.

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.

Enjoy an evening of bingo at Fries Fire & Rescue. Doors open before bingo begins.

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.

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

A high-energy celebration of Tina Turner’s music, featuring electrifying stage presence and a commanding performance from Jenn. Hear beloved hits including “Proud Mary,” “River Deep - Mountain High,” “What’s Love Got to Do with It,” and “The Best,” along with an eclectic mix of other favorites.

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.

Enjoy a fall ride on the New River Trail, choosing how much of the trail to ride. Afterward, lunch is planned at Creek Bottom Brewing. Riders can travel by carpool or meet at the trailhead, where parking costs $7 in cash.

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.