Visit a Pumpkin Patch | Whether you use them for decoration, baking, or carving, there's nothing quite like searching a field for the perfect pumpkin.

Order a Fall Drink | We love how creative our local coffee shops get with their seasonal menus! What’s your favorite fall drink? Reply to this email and let us know.

Take a Hike | What’s not to love about cooler weather and stunning views? This guide breaks down when fall colors peak at different elevations. Psst, Winston-Salem peaks the first week of November!

Attend the Carolina Classic Fair | Less than 2 weeks until opening day! Ride on the Ferris wheel, try all the fried food, and watch nightly fireworks.

Get Spooked | Not for the faint of heart — visit a local haunted attraction to get into the Halloween spirit. Bonus points if you can convince that one friend to finally go with you.

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Garden Talk - With temperatures finally dropping, it's the perfect time to learn how to grow a cool-season vegetable garden at Reynolda’s Tuesday Gardening Series. 12:30 PM

Idea Potluck - On the menu: rapid-fire presentations from locals about their stories and passions! Hosted by Mac & Cheese Productions. 6 PM

Plant Bingo - Got a green thumb? Play bingo at Bar Nola to win houseplants and themed prizes. 7 PM

Line Dancing - Learn the basics with Jackie Phillips and then hit the dance floor at Last Lap Bar. 7-9:30 PM

Wine Tasting - Sip on reimagined classic California wines at The Caviste. Drop in from 5-7 PM.

Walking Winston - Join the city’s newest walking group at Hanes Park and grab a drink at Joymongers afterward. 6 PM

Free Coworking - Get out of the home office. Spend the day at Flywheel Coworking and meet fellow remote workers during the lunch social! 9 AM - 5 PM

String Performance - Classical music, reinvigorated. The Isidore String Quartet and cellist Sterling Elliott open Wake Forest's Secrest Artists Series with a fresh take on the classics. 7:30 PM*

Vinyl Lounge - Spin your favorite records and meet fellow music lovers at NCMA WS Downtown. 6-10 PM

SAM & Eggs - Enjoy breakfast at the Benton Convention Center and hear how Samaritan Ministries is changing lives in Winston-Salem! 7:30 AM

Browse & Eat: Explore 100+ exhibitors, enjoy hands-on activities, and grab a bite or coffee from vendors on Saturday.

Meet Authors: More than 50 authors will be on hand for book signings, discussions, and panels.

Ticketed Event: Sunday’s closing keynote features #1 New York Times bestselling authors Jodi Picoult and Virginia Evans.

🖌️ Local Experts: It's amazing what a little paint can do. Trim, ceilings, cabinets, front doors, and railings — it's the details that transform a home. "I feel like I live in a new house," said one happy Worth Painting customer after they refreshed her trim, walls, and cabinets. Get a free quote today!*

😢 Closing: After 14 years in business, Jeffrey Adams on Fourth will close on October 4. This was local restaurateur Adam Andrews' first restaurant, which he opened in 2012 alongside Jeffrey Bassett.

👕 Reopening: Shop for a cause. Winston-Salem Rescue Mission has reopened its thrift store with newly arranged collections and an updated layout. Proceeds help fund the Rescue Mission's alcohol and drug recovery programs for men.

🎨 Arts: Have you visited these 2 new exhibits? See the Civil Rights photography of Danny Lyon at Reynolda's “Flash Point," and check out pieces by 3 western NC artists at NCMA WS Downtown's “Process as Practice.”

✂️ Opening: This is for the crafters. Village Fabric Shop's new classroom and community space, The Carriage House, opens this Wednesday at 2599-A Reynolda Road. Attend the grand opening, or sign up for an upcoming class like Embroidery 101.

🚗 Transportation: Notice something new on I-74 this weekend? The Eastern Loop of the Winston-Salem Northern Beltway is officially open! The segment opened 2 months ahead of schedule, connecting I-74 to I-40, US-52, and US-41.

🏅 Contest: One step closer to the win. Texas Pete's Original Hot Sauce made it to the finals in the Coolest Thing Made in NC contest! Winners will be announced October 1.

Close to Home: Get your apple cider donut fix right in town at Dough-Joe’s, To Your Health Bakery, and Dough By Chlo.

A Quick Trip: For a full morning or afternoon, head to Perry Lowe, Millstone Creek, or Kersey Valley for apple cider donuts plus fall activities.

The Jimmy - 31%

The Fieldhouse Tavern - 27%

Bagels & Co. - 39%

TREMBLE - 3%

🎵 “Do you remember the 21st night of September?” We may not have Earth, Wind & Fire, but Winston-Salem's own live music scene is bringing the heat this weekend.

👚 You’ve been asking for it. Fancy Groceries for Her opens on the corner of 6th and Trade Streets in mid-October!