🌅 Historic Easter Celebration
Now in its 254th year, the Easter Sunrise Service in Old Salem is one of Winston-Salem’s most cherished traditions!
Photo courtesy of Jay Sinclair
Fun Fact: First held in 1772, the service has been held longer than America has been a nation. It was recently featured in Southern Living!
What to Expect: Before dawn, thousands gather at Salem Square for a liturgical reading and hymns, then silently process to God’s Acre, where the service concludes with the choir singing as the sun begins to rise.
Details: The service starts at 6:15 AM, but we recommend arriving early! You can find parking at:
Old Salem parking lot | 720 Salt Street
Old Salem Visitors Center | 800 Old Salem Road
North of the cemetery | 235 S. Church Street
Grassy field on Academy Street at Factory Row
♻️ This year, Goodwill Industries of NWNC is celebrating 100 years of giving people and things a second chance!
People: Goodwill provides job training, career support, and employment programs to help individuals build a better future—guided by its founding philosophy: “a hand up, not a handout.”
Things: Each year, Goodwill recycles 40 million pounds of unwanted goods through its donated goods program.
How it works together: Donations become items to sell, which create funding for employment programs that help people like Paula, a Nurse Aide student, build a brighter future.
Play a part in the next 100 years by donating and shopping!*
🗓 Events
Saturday, April 4
Easter at the Farm - Enjoy all-day egg hunts, unlimited hayrides, crafts, and photos with the Easter Bunny at Smith Hollow Farm! Runs through Sunday.
Spring Festival - Shop from local vendors, interact with alpacas, and enjoy craft beer at Koren Farms! 10 AM - 3 PM
Egg Decorating - Paint eggs for free at Dive Bar! Kids welcome until 8 PM; supplies provided. All day.
Easter Brunch - Try Childress Vineyards’ special brunch menu from 8:30 AM - 2 PM! Search the vines for corks in their adults-only Cork Hunt at 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and 1:30 PM.
Makers Market - Browse artwork from a rotating group of 130+ local artists and artisans, listen to live music, and grab an NA drink from Cordial Cowboy at The Alley of the Arts! Recurs weekly. 12-4 PM
Sunday, April 5 (Easter)
Easter Party - Celebrate Easter with an egg hunt, face painting, and live jazz at East of Texas! Times vary based on activity.
Monday, April 6
The Lab - Find something new. Listen to music by underground and emerging artists at The Ramkat! 8 PM
🎵 Phuzz Phest is back after 10 years, thanks to the support of local businesses like Bell, Davis & Pitt P.A.
How it started: Launched in 2011 when two promoters accidentally booked back-to-back shows and joined forces, creating a music festival for rising stars.
What to expect: 40+ bands spanning rock, americana, electronic, jazz, and soul over April 9–11 in venues across downtown.
Single-day, 2-day, and 3-day passes available now. Don't miss the comeback!*
🗞 Other News
🍜 Coming Soon: TSUKIMI Ramen + Noodles will open at 3894 Oxford Station Lane, in the former location of Binki Cafe! The menu will include ramen as well as Chinese and Thai noodle dishes. Opening date TBA.
🍂 Reminder: The city is giving away leaf mulch this Friday! Free mulch will also be available on April 4, 11, and 18 while supplies last. Check this page for details and updates.
🎭 Theater: The Piedmont Shakespeare Company performs the comedic “Much Ado About Nothing” at Salem Academy & College on June 13 & 14 — for FREE! Reserve your seat today.
🏌️♂️ Sports: Softgolf returns to Tanglewood Park tomorrow! The game uses oversized equipment to make golf accessible for everyone; you can even play after sunset with glow-in-the-dark equipment.
🔎 Activity: Join the Annual Trade St. Mystery Egg Hunt this Saturday! Search for hidden eggs containing prizes, candy, and even cash throughout Trade Street and inside participating shops.
🏆 Ranking: The CraftHalf ranked No. 3 in USA Today 10Best’s list of the best 5K races! Talk about perfect timing: the CraftHalf races and 4th Street block party are this Saturday!
⚠️ Construction: 4th Street will be closed between Marshall and Spruce Streets next Monday through Sunday for work on the Stevens Center. The south side of 4th Street’s sidewalk will stay open.
A MESSAGE FROM 500 WEST 5TH
A Go-To Community Event
For over a year, this FREE community event has brought hundreds of people together each month.
Photo Courtesy of 500 West 5th
WHAT: Evening in the Atrium is a free monthly series at 500 West 5th featuring top regional artists performing live alongside small bites from Downtown Grille.
THE WHY: Our region is rich with talent, and this event creates a space to spotlight these artists while being a free gift to the city.
A COMMUNITY EVENT: Each event draws hundreds of guests! Stay for the full experience, pop in for a bit, or enjoy the music while dining at Downtown Grille. Bonus: One couple even got engaged at the last event!
"Very nice evening, thank you for making these events so great!" - Roger B.
UP NEXT: Freeport Jazz | April 16, 5–7 PM
🐰 What's the best Easter candy?
👀 Poll results: How many times do you hit snooze in the morning?
0 - 49%
1-2 - 36%
3+ - 15%
One of our readers shared, “No alarm needed if you have dogs!”
SPONSORED
Upcoming Events
Kaleideum After Dark - Time travel to the ‘70s! Roller skate, groove to disco beats, make flower crowns, and create a tie-dye shirt at this 21+ event on April 11!
Evening in the Atrium - Get lost in the smooth sound of Freeport Jazz while enjoying small bites from Downtown Grille at 500 West 5th on April 16. Free to attend.
RiverRun International Film Festival - 170+ films. 9 days. Watch narratives, documentaries, and shorts from established and emerging filmmakers across the Triad from April 17-25!
Spring Festival - Take advantage of exclusive discounts on new spring and garden decor and enter gift card drawings at Your Home Marketplace on April 18!
Tour of Fine Spaces - Explore recently renovated and newly built homes in Forsyth County on a self-guided tour on April 18! Proceeds help The Junior League of Winston-Salem advance women’s leadership.
🌀 The Wrap
😂 Our favorite local April Fool’s prank this year: East of Texas’ new BBQ Brisket Margarita.
🏀 The Men’s National Championship game is this Monday! Catch all the action at these local spots.
THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS
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