☀️ Parent Hack Summer
School’s out this Wednesday! If you’re wondering how to keep your young kiddos entertained this summer, we’ve got you covered with low-effort ideas.
Storytime at The Bookhouse | Photo courtesy of their team
Libraries
Preschool Crafts | Thursdays at the Clemmons branch. Recommended for ages 3-6 and their caregivers
LEGO Storytime | Monthly on Tuesdays at Paddison Memorial branch. Recommended for children ages 2-5.
Robotics | 2nd and 4th Tuesday in June at the Central and Clemmons branches. Recommended for ages 8-12.
Storytime | Baby, preschool, family and toddler storytimes at numerous branches.
Local Stores
Bricks & Minifigs | Build for free and compete in challenges every Thursday at the WS location.
The Bookhouse | Weekly storytime on Mondays where coffee and tea are $1 off!
Home Depot and Lowe’s | Free hands-on project workshops!
For Mom & Child
Well Natured Walks | Weekly nature walks for women with young kids that rotate through various spots in the Triad. DM their Instagram to find out where they're heading next.
Her Hive | Weekly Tuesday meetups for moms with kids that alternate between Kyle's Coffee in Kernersville and West Salem Public House.
Outdoor Activities
Splash Pads | Cool off at one of Winston-Salem’s 10 splash pads.
Strawberry Picking | Strawberry season is here for a little longer! If you want to make a full day of your trip, Armstrong Artisan Farm has hayrides, a petting zoo, and plenty of games.
Softgolf | An easily accessible version of golf, located at Tanglewood.
Movies
🗓 Events
Tuesday, May 26
Baseball - Cheer on the Dash as they take on the Rome Emperors at Truist Stadium. Don’t forget about $1 hot dogs on Tuesdays! Daily games through Sunday.
Cooking in the Garden - Learn how to use Swiss chard in your cooking at Simon’s Community Garden! Free to attend. 6:30 PM
Wednesday, May 27
DIY Decor - Paint a garden paver inspired by your favorite book cover with Coco’s Art Lounge at Ciener Botanical Garden. 6 PM
Moms Run Club - Lace up and join The Mom Walk Co. for a stroller-friendly, 2-mile run at Salem Lake. 5 PM
Opening Reception - Check out local artist Emily Cassidy’s animal portraits at the Start Gallery in Reynolda Village. The exhibit is only open through Friday! 4-6 PM
Thursday, May 28
Glass Blowing - Learn the art of glass blowing and create one-of-a-kind ornaments at Hammer & Stain. 7:15 PM
Winston Under 40 - Meet fellow young professionals over drinks at Foothills Tasting Room. Stick around afterward for music bingo! 5-6:30 PM
🗞 Other News
️⛳️ Opening: New golf course! Old Field opens in Mocksville this Friday! The 6-hole short golf course features a Himalayan-style putting green and a driving range. Local golfer and founder of Twilight Golf Club, Stephen Edwards says the course is “intended for everyone from golf enthusiasts to beginners and families.”
📅 Save the Date: Samaritan Ministries’ annual Tour de Llama is June 13 at Divine Llama Vineyards! Ride through scenic Yadkin County and enjoy wine tasting, food trucks, and llama visits back at the vineyard!
☕️ Feel Good: Meet Bob Baker, a local who visits a new coffee shop every week with his friends, who call themselves the Coffee Lovers! Inspired to follow in Bob’s footsteps? Check out our coffee shop guide.
🍽 Upcoming: Our next Dinner Club is July 23! Get paired with 5 fellow readers of “The Go-To” and connect over dinner at a local restaurant. “What a fun, no-stress way to meet new people in Winston! Our group had an awesome time, and I look forward to doing this again!” - Katie D.
❓ Asked: “What’s the best drink you’ve recently had around town?” We posed this question to our social media followers, and here are some of their answers: the Strawberries and Cream Latte at Louie and Honey, the Raspberry Matcha from Dough-Joe’s, and the Espresso Martini from The Remedy.
☔️ Postponed: Due to forecasted rain, the Paperhand Puppet Intervention show originally scheduled for tomorrow has been moved to June 2. Don't miss giant puppets and your favorite movie soundtracks in Salem Square.
🍗 Comfort Classics
Sooooul Good Eatz & Treatz has gotten so much love from the Winston-Salem community that they recently had to upgrade to a bigger truck. Here's why it's a must-visit:
Sooooul Good Eatz & Treatz
What: Sooooul Good Eatz & Treatz serves up loaded fries, fried fish, rasta pasta, smashburgers, quesadillas, egg rolls, and more from their rotating menu of Southern favorites.
Background: Owned by husband-and-wife team Gevontae and Whitney Hardy, this Black-owned truck grew from Whitney’s dessert business into a comfort food go-to.
Check their Facebook for the location and daily menu.
Our Thoughts: Team member Stevie declared the buffalo chicken loaded fries his new guilty pleasure food.
👀 Poll results: What do you call the highway that passes Truist Stadium and cuts directly through downtown?
421 - 27%
Business 40 - 43%
Old 40 - 8%
Salem Parkway - 19%
Other - 3%
Veronica W. calls it Old 40 and shared, “Depends on how long you’ve lived in the area and who you might be speaking to.”
🌀 The Wrap
🇺🇸 Today we remember the service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Thank you for your service. May we never take it for granted.
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