June 23, 2026

🫐 Farm Fresh Blueberries

It’s blueberry season! Take the whole family to pick berries at one of these farms — they’re all within an hour of Winston-Salem.

Apple Family Farm

  • Apple Family Farm | 1765 NC Highway 66 S, Kernersville | U-pick and pre-picked | They aren’t open for U-pick yet, but you can place an order to reserve pre-picked blueberries. Save the date for their annual Blueberry Day on July 11!

  • Blueberry Thrill Farm | 6938 Eaglesfield Road, Gibsonville | U-pick | They also have U-pick sunflowers available!

  • Mabe’s Berry Farm | 1652 Greenfield Road, Walnut Cove | U-pick and pre-picked | Heads up: Mabe’s only accepts cash.

  • Willow Ridge Farmstead | 4720 Willow Court, Winston-Salem | U-pick and pre-picked | They also host an open mic with a farm-fresh dinner on Thursdays and a farmers market on Saturday mornings.

  • Hall’s Berry Farm | 110 Annie Ln, Advance | U-pick | Open 6 days a week!

🇺🇸 America is turning 250, and The Dash is celebrating with a patriotic three-night birthday bash and nightly fireworks!

  • Boston Tea Party Night (July 2) recreates an iconic moment in American history with entertainment and reenactments.

  • Americana Night (July 3) brings vintage vibes to the stadium with poodle skirts, classic cars, and all-American fun.

  • America’s 250th Celebration (July 4) features family activities, patriotic moments, and the largest fireworks show in Dash history!

Get tickets to these popular games early!*

🗓 Events

Thursday, June 25

  • Vinyl Lounge - Bring your records to Low Five Analog Archive for a community listening session with drinks from Little Pep. 6-9 PM

  • Collage Night - Scissors, magazines, and good company — cut and paste together a collage at Culture WS. Supplies provided. 6-9 PM

  • 1776 the Musical - Celebrate America’s 250th with this witty, humanizing show that follows 3 of the founding fathers. Runs through July 5 at Theatre Alliance.

Friday, June 26

  • 1Love Festival Concert - Listen to 3 music artists at The Ramkat, including Joshuah Brian Campbell, co-writer of the award-winning song “Stand Up.” 8 PM

  • Japanese Night - Enjoy yakitori skewers, steamed buns, and onigiri while DJ P.S. Edekot spins tunes at Noodle Ju’B. 6-9 PM

  • Glass Blowing - Learn the art of glass blowing and create 3 unique ornaments at Hammer & Stain. 7:15 PM

  • Park Hangs - Grab a lawn chair and settle in for Cosmic Collective's blend of jazz, lo-fi, and electronica at Bailey Park. 5-8 PM

  • Improv Show - You literally have no idea what’s coming. Get ready for a hilarious evening with Foolish Mortals at Camel City Playhouse! 7:30 PM

  • Wine Tasting - Sip your way through 14 wines at Lot 63 and stock up on your favorites with event-only discounts. 5:30 PM

  • Downtown Jazz - Downtown’s outdoor jazz series kicks off with Alex Bugnon and Titus Gant at Corpening Plaza. 6:30 PM

Saturday, June 27

  • River Yoga - The perfect weekend retreat. Unwind with a yoga class, potluck meal, and river float at Easy Bend Farms. 6 PM

  • Soap Making - Create custom soap bars while sipping on champagne at Lizzie’s All Natural Products. 3 PM

  • Kids in the Kitchen - Kids learn how to make red, white, and blue snacks for the 4th of July at Southern Home & Kitchen! 10 AM

🗞 Other News

  • 💦 Swim: The YMCA’s TYDE swim team offers year-round swimming programs for all ages and abilities. From beginner and developmental groups to junior and senior competitive programs, TYDE provides a clear pathway for long-term success while allowing families the flexibility to participate for a season or year-round. Dive in and sign up today!*

  • 💪 Wellness: Take back control with Emsella® at Renewal Med Spa! This non-invasive, 30-minute treatment activates your deep pelvic muscles (the ones you can never seem to reach on your own) for better bladder control. See how it works!*

  • 🏛 Civic: Do you run a local nonprofit that fights homelessness? Apply for funding made available through the Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Grants Program by July 6. Attend the virtual Q&A session on Thursday at 2 PM.

  • ⚽️ World Cup: Team USA takes on Türkiye this Thursday! Head to the watch parties at Fiddlin’ Fish, Radar Brewing, Wise Man Brewing, and Brouwerij DuBois to catch all the action.

  • 👀 Spotlight: Have you seen the city’s new series, Winston-Salem Stories? Follow recent NC transplant Jeremy Cole as he meets fascinating locals, including a Recreation & Parks employee who played semi-pro baseball with one arm.

  • 🎉 Now Open: The new Miam location at 3260 S. Stratford Road has opened, with upscale breakfast staples like omelets, pancakes, and avocado toast on the menu. Also open: Tsukimi Ramen and Bubble Tea at 3894 Oxford Station Lane, serving various noodle dishes and (of course) bubble tea.

🍿 6 Outdoor Movies

Check out this weekend’s outdoor movie screenings! Which one are you watching?

Movie at Bailey Park

Thursday, June 25

  • “Homeward Bound” | Bailey Park | Festivities at 6 PM, movie starts at sunset | There will be 4 food vendors onsite, including La Sinaloense Birrieria and Grandma’s Coffee.

  • “Flow” | Kaleideum | Activities at 6:30 PM, movie starts at sunset | Pre-movie fun includes sculpting with NCMA WS, building activities, and a tortoise visit.

Friday, June 26

  • “Barnyard” | Crossnore | Movie starts at sunset | Grab a sweet treat from The Ice Cream Lady before the movie starts!

  • “Happy Gilmore” | Davie County Community Park | Movie starts at sunset | Load up the car with snacks — this is a drive-in event!

Saturday, June 27

  • “Captain America: The First Avenger” | Truist Stadium | Gates open at 5:30 PM, movie starts at 7 PM | Stick around afterward for a fireworks show!

  • “Shrek 2” | East of Texas | Movie starts at 8 PM | It's the first of their summer movie nights where the community votes on what's playing.

🌭 Is a hot dog a sandwich?

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👀 Poll results: How many hot dogs could you eat in one sitting?

  • 1-2 - 47%

  • 3-4 - 39%

  • 5-6 - 9%

  • 7+ - 5%

Zach J. predicts he could eat 5-6 hot dogs and shared, “Condiments are there for taste, not efficiency. No condiment dogs, I could do 10+.” We think Zach needs to enter Earl’s hot dog eating contest.

🌀 The Wrap

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