Baths: Say goodbye to that outdated yellow bathroom and bring it into this decade.

Railings: Before you wrap the railings, pillars, and beams in lights and garland, give them a fresh coat and a whole new life.

Cabinets: Painting or refinishing your cabinets is an easy way to get a clean, updated look without a full remodel.

Bedrooms: Your space (and your guests) deserve a peaceful retreat.

International Village Food & Music Festival | September 12 | Winston Square Park | Celebrate the various cultures in our city with global cuisines, cultural entertainment, and international shopping!

Food Truck Festival | September 13 | 9th Street | Grab a bite from the food trucks lining 9th Street, then hop over to Mixxer for their annual Arts on Fire event!

Fiesta Festival | September 19 | Downtown | Kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with Hispanic and Latin American food, cultural performances, and family-friendly activities.

Bookmarks Festival of Books & Authors | September 26 | Downtown | It's every book lover's dream: 47+ authors signing books and hosting panels, plus dozens of literary-themed exhibitors to explore.

Apple Festival | September 26 | Historic Bethabara Park | Welcome the autumn season with 18th-century craftsmen demonstrations, games, arts & crafts, and plenty of apples.

THEATRE: Travel from the civil war in Congo in Ruined to the world of ‘70s rock and roll in Almost Famous.

DANCE: See artistry and athleticism come together in Fall Dance, then watch the next generation of dance artists bring new ideas to life at the Emerging Choreographers showcase.

MUSIC: Hear the power of a large ensemble with UNCSA’s Symphony Orchestra and experience reimagined jazz with Nashville Trio.

Craft Night - Honor Dolly Parton’s memory by crafting your own "Dolly Angel" at Fiddlin' Fish, with a portion of proceeds supporting the Imagination Library. 6 PM

Outdoor Movie - “Tell me about it, stud.” Grab a drink and watch “Grease” outdoors at Wise Man Brewing! 8:45 PM

Yoga in the Park - Stretch out with 2B Yoga at Bailey Park — for free! 6 PM

Vintage Market - Find vintage clothes, accessories, and collectibles from 25+ vendors at Incendiary Brewing. 4-8:30 PM

Comedy Show - The lineup and venue? Top secret. Don't Tell Comedy emails you the location the morning of the show! 8 PM

Nerd Nite - Feed your curiosity with informal 20-minute talks on scientific topics at Kaleideum. 6 PM

Anniversary - Celebrate 14 years of LoveWell Boutique with a trunk show, giveaways, and pink drinks! Runs through Saturday.

Trading Card Show - Calling all collectors. Find sports cards, comics, Funko Pops, and more from 165+ vendors at Truist Stadium! 9 AM – 4 PM

Summer on Fourth - Last show of the season. The Vagabond Saints’ Society performs a Prince tribute show on Fourth Street. 7-10 PM

🌯 Contest: Cast your vote for Robert Rust Foods’ sausage breakfast burrito in the Coolest Things Made in NC contest! The locally owned business supplies its frozen burritos to 40+ NC retailers — we recommend getting them fresh at Cobblestone Farmers Market.

🌼 Seasonal: Fall flower season is here! Dogwood Farms opens this Saturday, with zinnias and cosmos ready for picking (or the perfect photo op), and sunflower fields joining the mix in a few weeks.

💊 Health: Keep your kids healthy this school year! Novant Health’s Jacquia Randson suggests keeping hand sanitizer in lunchboxes, backpacks, and the car, plus washing your child's reusable water bottle every day. Check out 3 more tips.

🏨 Tourism: Winston-Salem’s hotel scene has been active. 4th Street’s Courtyard by Marriott sold for nearly $17M two weeks ago, and Hotel Indigo is priced at $13M. Both listings have come during an 11% rise in Forsyth County hotel revenue compared to the first half of 2025. (WFDD)

🎃 Spooky: Tickets for Old Salem's Night Watchman tours are on sale! From October 16-31, venture through the historic district on a lantern-lit tour of Old Salem's mysteries and tragedies.

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Half Marathon Training - Join Fleet Feet, Winston-Salem's running expert of 20+ years, for group runs, training guides, and encouragement leading up to the Mistletoe Run! Info session September 8.

Forsyth Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Show - Discover custom jewelry, watch artisan demonstrations, and browse lapidary tools at the WS Fairgrounds September 11-13.

Face to Face - “It’s time to try defying gravity.” Hear from “Wicked” star Cynthia Erivo as she kicks off the Face to Face Speaker Forum at LJVM Coliseum on September 16.

Evening in the Atrium - Enjoy live music from singer-songwriter Carrie Welling and complimentary bites from The Downtown Grille at 500 W 5th on September 17.

Fiesta Festival - Deuterman Law Group is proud to sponsor the Hispanic League’s vibrant celebration of Hispanic and Latin culture in downtown Winston-Salem on September 19.

Salem Sampler - Sign your kids up for a free swim, gymnastics, or ninja class on September 20 at Salem Gymnastics & Swim, a family-owned, local staple that's been going strong for 45 years!

👀 We asked our team members which September events they’re most excited for: the winners were the Bookmarks and Apple Festivals!

🍕 Guide of the Week: Pizza Spots in Winston-Salem — just in time for National Cheese Pizza Day this Saturday!