Events in Hillsville today

Children ages 5 to 12 can take part in the library’s monthly Lego Club. This month’s challenge is to build a farm.

Bring a knitting, crochet, or embroidery project, or start something new in a relaxed, welcoming space where you can meet fellow crafters.

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.

Browse a wide range of items and take part in an open auction with lively bidding and the chance to find unexpected treasures. Sellers can call ahead to reserve a spot to offer their items. Everyone is welcome.

Take part in an open mic featuring storytelling, spoken word, poetry, songs, jokes, and more. Performances are limited to eight minutes, and everyone is welcome to listen or share. Please prepare a trigger warning before you begin.

Stop by the community for open interviews for positions across the company. The opportunity is open to job seekers of all backgrounds and experience levels, including those seeking entry-level roles, professional positions, or a career transition.

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.

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.

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.

Enjoy a karaoke night with thousands of songs to choose from. Half-priced wine is also available as part of the Wednesday special.

Leaders and parents interested in supporting a scout, pack, troop, or the scouting program are welcome to attend this in-person district roundtable meeting at Fazoli’s. Please RSVP to Danny so organizers can plan for enough space. For questions, contact Danny Cline, West District Chair, by email.

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.

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

Learn to make pine needle baskets in a hands-on workshop led by instructor Debra Rantanen. The craft has a long history in North America, including coiling traditions practiced by Indigenous peoples of the Southeast Woodlands and the blending of West African and Woodland Indian traditions in the 1700s. Bring scissors; all other supplies will be provided. A $25 donation is suggested, and registration is required because class size is limited.

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.

Enjoy an intimate candlelit evening of live music from Mountain Gypsy Music, a gypsy jazz duo, on the mainstage at The Draper Mercantile. The concert is free to attend, with a love offering collected for the band. Reservations are recommended for those planning to dine.

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.

The historic Fries Theatre hosts welcoming gatherings centered on old-time music, dancing, and fellowship, with visitors and local residents sharing the evening. Musicians can bring a banjo, dulcimer, guitar, fiddle, or bass to take part in the music circle. The jams are open to all ages, and anyone learning the traditional two-step waltz can ask for help. A cake walk adds a cheerful tradition, with the winner receiving a cake or another baked treat. The Fries jams are affiliated with Virginia’s Crooked Road Heritage Music Trail. Admission is free, donations are appreciated, and refreshments are available.

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.

A flash event is planned in honor of Friday the 13th. Flash designs will be posted during the week, and selections will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Enjoy an informal music jam featuring pickin’ and grinnin’. Bring an instrument to play along, or simply come to listen and enjoy the camaraderie. All skill levels are welcome.

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.

Mountain Man Auction House hosts an auction featuring a fresh box truck load of Amazon products delivered by Drew Wright. The lineup includes box lots and individual deals with household items, tools, toys, and plenty of surprises. Look for bargains, enjoy the fun of competitive bidding, and see what unexpected finds appear as each lot comes up.

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.

Enjoy an evening of bluegrass with Authentic Unlimited, described by the organizers as one of the best bands in the genre. The concert will be hosted at Little River Bluegrass Barn.

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.

Keep the Halloween spirit going with three hours of music, drinks, and fun. Dressing up is welcome if you like!

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.