September 7, 2026
👨🌾 Fall at the Farm
It’s time for fall traditions! Get lost in a corn maze, hop on a hayride, and search for the perfect pumpkin at these fall farms, all under an hour away.
Alpha & Omega and Armstrong Artisan Farm
Already Open
Armstrong Artisan Farm | 1499 Brook Cove Rd, Walnut Cove | ~30 minutes away | The fun doesn't stop when the sun sets: starting September 19, navigate their corn maze in the dark or take a nighttime tractor ride.
Kersey Valley | 1615 Kersey Valley Rd, Archdale | ~30 minutes away | This one's for the adventurous kids: beyond the corn maze and pumpkin patch, there's a mega slide, train rides, and even the SpookyWoods starting September 25.
Whitaker Farm | 2991 Providence Church Rd, Climax | ~45 minutes away | Grab your perfect pumpkin, try a sweet treat at the bakery, and shop for flowers, herbs, and vegetables at their garden center!
Opening This Weekend
Alpha & Omega Corn Maze | 1129 Cheek Rd, Hamptonville | ~35 minutes away | Beyond the 5-acre corn maze, Alpha & Omega also has unique attractions like pony rides, a pumpkin cannon, and pig races!
The Farm | 769 Bray Ford Rd, Dobson | ~45 minutes away | With 35+ activities included with admission, there’s no shortage of things to do at The Farm. Plus, every kid 12 and under gets a free pumpkin!
🗓 Events
Tuesday, September 8
Half Marathon Training Info Session - Discover how Fleet Feet can help you prepare for the Mistletoe Half Marathon with group runs and training guides! 6 PM*
Improv Class - Level up your improv game with NY-based comedian Ralf Jean-Pierre at the Milton Rhodes Center. 7:30 PM
Pitch & Present - Two founders have a real business problem. You get to weigh in. Join the conversation and network with fellow entrepreneurs at Lot 63. 8:30 AM
Wednesday, September 9
Art Night - Use watercolor and embroidery to create a mixed media masterpiece at Joymongers. No experience needed! 7 PM
Pickleball & Mahjong - Two for the price of one. Learn the basics of pickleball and mahjong at Dill Dinkers. 5 PM
Young Explorers - Kids ages 2-5 learn about palm trees and their tropical homes at the Brown Family Conservatory. 10 AM
Thursday, September 10
Field Trip - Did you know there’s a library of chairs at Salem College? Take a tour of the collection with NCMA WS. 6 PM
Singles Social - Ditch the dating app and meet people in real life over free bourbon tastings at Broad Branch Bar. Ages 41+ at 6 PM, ages 25–40 at 7 PM.
🗞 Other News
😎 Social: "Are there any social groups for older adults?" We've been asked this a lot recently — and we've got you covered! The YMCA offers social groups and programs, including pickleball groups, lunch outings, and exercise classes for adults 50+. Reach out to your local Y to get involved!*
💊 Health: Want a sharper brain at 80? These four simple habits can lead to real cognitive improvements according to a large clinical trial. Dr. Robert Wiggins of Novant Health says consistency beats intensity, and it's never too early (or late) to start.
☕️ Sip & Save: One pass, 10 free drinks. The Go-To Coffee & Tea Pass is back for round 2! Pass holders get a free drink of their choosing at 10 local coffee and tea shops, a great way to explore what's brewing around town while saving along the way.
🥏 Recreation: The wait is nearly over. Tanglewood Park’s new disc golf course opens September 18, featuring an 18-hole championship-level course and a 6-hole short course that’s perfect for beginners or families. Good to know: Play for free with regular park admission!
😢 Closed: Chicken and seafood restaurant Brother Cluckers closed its doors this weekend. A trio of restaurateurs opened the spot in 2022, including Andrew Bobotsiares, the man behind Bobo's Deli & Grill.
🍻 Brats & Beer
What started as a royal wedding celebration in 19th-century Germany has grown into the world's most famous beer festival. Here’s where to celebrate Oktoberfest in Winston-Salem!
Photo courtesy of Körner’s Folly
Wise Man Brewing | Sept 18-20 | Wise Man celebrates their 10th Oktoberfest with 3 full days of German-style beers, live music, and rotating food trucks, plus face painting and fairy hair.
Fiddlin’ Fish | Sept 19 | A full day of Oktoberfest fun with a brat-eating contest, stein-holding contest, and relay race, plus limited-edition steins, food trucks, and live music.
Brouwerij DuBois | Sept 27 | Design and assemble your own Oktoberfest Wiesn Glupperl to wear! Expect limited-edition steins, a stein-holding contest (there's one for the kiddos, too), a photo booth, and German food.
Körner’s Folly | Oct 3 | Your ticket gets you a Körner's Folly tasting glass for unlimited craft beer and wine sampling, plus stein-holding challenges, speed-pretzel-eating, the German Spelling Bee, and live polka and party tunes. 21+ only.
💼 Did you work today?
👀 Poll results: Did you travel this Labor Day weekend?
Yes - 19%
No - 81%
John P. traveled and shared, “When there are no plans, I like to take my family on local adventures I call ‘small town Saturdays’ to explore landscapes, shops, restaurants, museums, etc.”
SPONSORED
Upcoming Events
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!
String Performance - Classical music, reinvigorated. The Isidore String Quartet and cellist Sterling Elliott open Wake Forest's Secrest Artists Series on September 24 with a program moving from classical elegance to a deeply romantic finale.
🌀 The Wrap
🎉 Happy Labor Day! We hope you had a restful day spent with friends and family.
🤓 Team member Jacob attended Kaleideum’s Nerd Nite on Friday — he loved founder Matt Brady’s talk about the science of storytelling!
🧹 Speaking of Kaleideum, the museum will be closed September 8-11 for cleaning and repairs.
