Food & Drink: The menu is bringing serious heat this season. Fan favorites include Fried Apple Empanadas, non-alcoholic mocktails, and Toasted Ravioli — plus the Reaper Tender Challenge for the brave (finish them all and your photo earns a spot on the Wall of Champions).

The Sweetteas: The Dash's professional dance troupe brings the energy to every Saturday home game.

Easy Parking: Complimentary spots are available at Dash off-site lots.

🤠 Father's Day Weekend (June 20-21): 90’s country night on Saturday and celebrate your dad on Sunday.

🇺🇸 America's 250th Birthday Celebration (July 2-4): Three nights of patriotic fun, special on-field jerseys, and the city's largest firework show.

🩲 Touch a Truck (August 9): See and touch all kinds of trucks — military transport, construction equipment, emergency and first responder vehicles, and more.

🪄 Harry Potter Night (August 29): The first 500 fans through the gates get a randomized Hogwarts™ house scarf.

Pick Sunflowers | Brighten up your home with freshly picked sunflowers from flower farms like The Fields at Sunflower Trail and Dewberry Farms! Each farm varies, but generally sunflowers are in season from mid-summer through early fall.

Play Tennis or Pickleball | Whichever racquet sport you prefer, we’ve got you covered with an extensive guide to the city’s courts. Don’t forget to grab your tickets for the WS Open, taking place August 22-29!

Enjoy Frozen Treats | Satisfy your sweet tooth at one (or several) of these 15+ ice cream spots! Team member Jacob plans to get a scoop of Twin City Sweets’ graham cracker ice cream this weekend.

Watch an Outdoor Movie | There's nothing quite as nostalgic as watching a movie under the stars with a bucket of popcorn in hand. Our pick: “Captain America” at Truist Stadium on June 27!

Relax at a Winery | Unwind with a glass of wine in hand, surrounded by beautiful views. Over 10 vineyards and wineries sit less than an hour from Winston-Salem — plenty of options for a scenic afternoon escape.

Maintain: Heat can wear down tires, batteries, and cooling systems, so don’t skip routine maintenance. 

Stay Alert: Summer means more traffic, road construction, and distracted or inexperienced drivers. Slow down, stay focused, and keep the phone out of reach.

Be Prepared: Review your insurance coverage before a trip, and if you’re in an accident, don’t speak with insurance adjusters without legal advice.

World Cup Kickoff - Catch World Cup matches at local restaurants and breweries around town!

Pottery Sale - Shop hundreds of perfectly imperfect handcrafted pieces from Sawtooth at the Generations Center. 4-7 PM

Craft Night - Create a custom sun catcher with The Social Craft Society at Joymongers. 6:30 PM

Karaoke & Caricatures - Bring your pup to Tucker’s Tap Yard for a caricature (and belt out a few songs while you're at it). 6-9 PM

Poetry Slam - Perform your original poetry at The Bookhouse. Winners receive cash prizes! 7 PM

Juneteenth Celebration - Join in community-led singing at the Delta Arts Center. Free to attend; registration required. 5:30 PM

Outdoor Movie - Ready to visit Radiator Springs? Innovation Quarter screens “Cars” at Bailey Park! Movie starts at sunset.

Kaleideum After Dark - Experience Kaleideum without the kids! Grab your friends and enjoy an after-hours, 21+ event with live music, henna, and glitter face painting. 6:30-9:30 PM*

Tour de Llama - Take a bike ride through scenic Yadkin County and enjoy wine tasting, food trucks, and llama visits at Divine Llama Vineyards. 8:30 AM

Free Shakespeare - Watch a wedding go off the rails in “Much Ado About Nothing” at Salem Academy & College! Free to attend, but registration required. Additional performances on Sunday.

Night at the Museum - Explore Körner’s Folly after hours with scavenger hunts, a picnic-style meal on the lawn, interactive activities, and glow-in-the-dark Softgolf! 5-8 PM

Monster Trucks - Watch monster truck competitions and bike races at the WS Fairgrounds. You can even catch a ride in one of the trucks! 6 PM

Dogs & Yoga - Unwind in a yoga class surrounded by pups at Forsyth Humane Society. 3 PM

🚚 Non-Profit: Three weeks on FB Marketplace. Zero offers. We've all been there. Skip the hassle and donate it to Goodwill, where donations support job training and community programs. Schedule a furniture or large item pickup right from your home!*

🛹 Project: A new skatepark could be coming to downtown. The Skate WS Foundation is proposing "Hiwatt Skatepark," a multi-use space between 7th and 8th Streets with a skate plaza, pump track, playground, and walking path. Many of the skatepark’s features would be built by volunteers. (WFMY 2)

🇩🇪 New Food Truck: German Mike’s serves up bratwurst, currywurst, schnitzel, German-style fries, and more. Catch them next at Brouwerij DuBois this Sunday — the Germany vs. Curaçao game will be on!

📅 Save the Date: The Carolina Classic Fair returns October 2-11! This year’s theme is “Red, White, and Moo,” a nod to America’s 250th anniversary. Competitive entry dates for contests and exhibits open July 1.

⚽️ Local Roots: Two former Demon Deacons are competing in the World Cup! Mark McKenzie is playing for Team USA, and Alistair Johnston is playing for Team Canada. This will be Johnston’s 2nd time in the World Cup.

🎓 University: Forsyth Tech is one of 10 finalists for the 2027 Aspen Prize, the most prestigious award in community college education. The winner gets $1 million and will be announced April 2027.

I played when I was little - 38%

I played competitively / at an elite level - 11%

I currently play in adult leagues - 5%

I’ve never played soccer - 46%

Summer Social - Get ready for a full-on summer block party at 500 W 5th on June 20, featuring live music from Sonny Miles, a vendor market, yard games, and yes, even an ice cream truck.

⚽️ Team members Christy and Stevie attended the German Men’s National Team’s training yesterday. They both had an incredible experience; Stevie’s favorite part was seeing how local kids got to interact with the players!

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