Wicked Good Wool | 460-B Knollwood Street | Stop by this adorable shop for yarn, needles, hooks, patterns, kits, and more! Owner Mandie focuses on carrying women-owned brands and sustainable fibers.

The Observatory | 701 Trade Street NW | A celestial-themed cocktail lounge in the former Euphoria space, run by the same owner. The Observatory features rotating local art and performances by local musicians and poets.

California Burritos Express & Bar | 2021 Griffith Road | People are raving about this spot! The menu includes build-your-own burritos, street-style tacos, birria pizza, breakfast, and more.

Boxcar Bar + Arcade | 951 Trade Street NW | Opening TBA | Get ready for arcade games, a full bar, and handcrafted pizza. Bonus: This location will have Boxcar’s largest arcade floor and patio!

Blue Skies Creamery | 116 N. Main Street, Kernersville | Opening late April | Operating as a food truck since 2023, Blue Skies is now opening a brick-and-mortar location. Expect an expanded flavor menu plus milkshakes, craft soda floats, and homemade waffle bowls.

Athena Stationery & Cafe | 1004 Brookstown Avenue | Opening in May | Discover journals, postcards, stickers, washi tape, adult coloring books, and more at this shop, plus coffee and baked goods to fuel your creative energy.

Sports Leagues: With just one practice and game per week, it's easy to fit into busy summer schedules.

Sports Camps: Week-long full or half-day camps packed with skills, drills, and classic camp fun.

Swim Lessons: For ages 6 months–12 years. Kids build water safety, confidence, and real swimming skills.

Plant Bingo - Play for the chance to win plants and plant-themed prizes at Gypsy Road Brewing! 7 PM

Live Music - Anna Mertson performs her melodic blend of country, folk, and blues at Radar Brewing! 7 PM

Movie Night - Watch a free screening of “Top Gun” at Bailey Park! Starts at sunset. ~8:05 PM.

Poetry Slam - Did you know April is National Poetry Month? Listen to or perform original poetry at The Bookhouse! 7 PM

Final Game - It’s your last chance to cheer on the Twin City Thunderbirds as they take on the Blue Ridge Bobcats in their final home game of the season! 7:35 PM

Glass Blowing - Learn the basics of glass blowing and create three unique blown glass ornaments at Hammer & Stain! 7 PM

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! 6:30-9:30 PM*

Southern Charm at the Farm - Shop from over 200 vendors at Farmington Dragway in Mocksville! 9 AM - 4 PM

Throwback Prom Night - Relive your prom experience (without all the drama) at Fiddlin’ Fish, featuring music by High School Reunion. This year’s theme is Pretty in Pink! 8 PM

Kernersville Community Day - Take the family to Körner’s Folly for a free tour, historic yard games, hands-on art activities, and a special scavenger hunt! 10 AM - 4 PM

Spring Takes Flight - Make kites and paper airplanes with WS Recreation and Parks at the Georgia E. Taylor Neighborhood Center! 10 AM - 1 PM

Princess Brunch - Meet Cinderella and Tiana at Childress Vineyards’ brunch buffet! Seatings at 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM, and 1:30 PM.

🎵 Music: Phuzz Phest is back after 10 years, thanks to generous supporters like Bell, Davis & Pitt. Don’t miss the comeback this weekend, featuring 40+ bands in venues across downtown Winston-Salem.*

🎉 Party: Wise Man Brewing’s Spring Jam is this Saturday! Catch the Masters Tournament while playing a round of Putterball, enjoy live music, and browse the vintage market between sets.

🥤 Drinks: Cafe Gelato now offers dirty sodas at its Hawthorne location! To order, pick a base soda, then choose one of 16 flavors, like Moon Prizm (blue raspberry, vanilla, and coconut).

🎾 Sports: It’s not too late to join Silly Pickles’ pickleball league! Players are matched by skill level and will compete at Little Creek Park for eight weeks starting this Sunday.

🧋 Relocation: Binki Cafe is now Kulture Boba Tea Kafe and has moved into K-Stop at 3872 Oxford Station Way. Now you can pair your boba tea with Asian street eats like egg toast and bulgogi fries!

🚌 Transport: Winston-Salem Transit Authority will launch the app UMO on April 13 to simplify bus transit! Use the app to pay fares, manage passes, track spending, and plan trips.

Tip: When touring homes, focus on big-ticket items like the roof, HVAC, and windows—not just cosmetic updates. The last thing you want is a major expense right after move-in.

Check out: Ardmore and Washington Park

Tip: Research school districts and pay attention to floor plan flow. How a home lives can matter more than total square footage.

Check out: Buena Vista, Sherwood Forest, Brookberry Farm, Greenbrier Farms

Tip: Community feel, social opportunities, and HOA structure can make all the difference in your day-to-day lifestyle.

Check out: Downtown and low-maintenance communities

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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. 8 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.

🐶 Grab a drink (and a good book) at The Bookhouse for Sip for Paws this Saturday, benefiting Forsyth Humane Society!

🧋 Guide of the Week: Boba Tea Spots