🫐 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 | 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?
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.
👀 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
📰 Our State magazine featured Coffee Park Airstream in its newest issue! Join Coffee Park Airstream every 2nd and 4th Wednesday this summer for Jazz & Tacos — the next one is tomorrow!
🍅 Guide of the Week: Farmers Markets in Winston-Salem







