By Rachel Hoeing

Today’s blog is sponsored by Reynolda House, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, presents a window into a grand moment of Winston-Salem’s history, but never more so than during the holidays. Offerings include wreath decorating classes, caroling Fridays, historic reenacted Christmas tours, Family First: Holiday Tour and Card-making Workshop, a Carolina Brass Holiday Pops concert, “A Christmas Memory” performance, and extended holiday shopping hours. Full information is available at reynoldahouse.org/holidays. 

Welcome back to another week of holiday events in Winston-Salem, Greensboro, High Point, Burlington, Kernersville, and beyond! Each Monday from now until New Year’s Day, we will publish a list of holiday festivities happening that week. These include everything from Thanksgiving celebrations, winter events, Hanukkah festivities, holiday shows, Christmas events, and New Year’s celebrations! In addition, you will receive these in your Monday Event Newsletter. You can submit an event at any time by filling out the form here.

Don’t forget to visit our Event Calendar page if you would like to look ahead for events, or view in a calendar format. You can also click the name of your city in the upper right hand corner of our site to see the calendar for just that area.

• If you are looking to find Santa, visit our recent directory of Santa photo opps and events HERE.
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Nov. 25 – Dec. 1, 2019

Especially for Kids

* Click here to see our list of places where Santa is expected to be spotted this season!

Breakfast with Santa at Graylyn – Winston-Salem (Dec. 1st, 8am – 10:30am)
Event page: graylyn.com/dining/seasonal-events

Christmas at Smith Hollow Farm – Kernersville (Nov. 29, 30 & Dec. 1)
Event page: smithhollowfarm.com

Drop n’ Shop – Thataways Youth Center, Burlington (Nov. 30, 9am – 2pm)
Event page: facebook.com/events

Gingerbread House decorating – Merriwood Camp, Clemmons (Nov. 23rd, 9am – 8pm)
Event page: .wfdd.org/event

Hayrides with Santa – Maple View Farm, Hillsborough (Nov. 30, Dec. 1)
Event page: mapleviewfarm.com

Holiday Nutcracker Tea at the O’Henry Hotel – Greensboro (Dec. 1, 11am and 3pm)
Event page: ohenryhotel.com/nutcracker-tea

Let’s Decorate – High Point Museum (Nov. 30th, 10am – noon)
Event page: facebook.com/events

NC Transportation Museum Polar Express Train Ride – Salisbury, NC, Nov. 29 – Dec. 1
Event page: nctrans.org/Events

Polar Express Movie and Santa Too – Hubb’s Farm. Clinton (Nov. 30, 6-9PM)
Event page: hubbsfarmnc.com/polar-express

Santa’s Arrival at the Mast General Store – Winston-Salem (12/1, 2-5pm)
Event page: facebook.com/events

Santa Clause Is coming to Little Italy Pizza – Rural Hall (Nov. 30, 11:30am – 3pm)
Event page: facebook.com/events

Stocking Ornament Craft – Home Depot (most Triad locations) 11/30
Event page: https://www.homedepot.com/workshops

Teddy Bear Tea with Mrs Claus – Sixth Ave Teahouse, Lexington (Dec. 1, 2 – 3:30pm)
Event page: registration.lexingtonnc.gov/default.aspx

The Polar Express™ Train Ride – Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, Bryson City, daily rides
Event page: gsmr.com/events/polar-express

Winston-Salem Dash Brunch with Santa, BB&T Ballpark (Dec.1, 10:30am – 12:30pm)
Event page: milb.com/winston-salem/news

 

Music, Movies, Shows & Theater

A Motown Christmas – Carolina Theatre, Greensboro (Nov. 30, 8PM)
Event page: carolinatheatre.com/events

Arts Evangelica’s The Nutcracker – Central Triad Church, Winston-Salem (11/29/19 – 12/8/19)
Event page: centraltriadchurch.com/Nutcracker

Diamond Rio – Holiday & Hits – Alliance Convention Center, Burlington (Nov. 30th, 7pm)
Event page: etix.com/ticket/p/4383786/holiday-hits

It’s A Wonderful Life: Live Radio Play – Triad Stage, Greensboro (Dec. 1 – 22)
Event page: triadstage.org/performance/

Triad Stage Presents: A Christmas Carol – Winston-Salem (select dates, Nov. 29 – Dec. 24)
Event page: triadstage.org/performance

Winston-Salem Symphony: A Carolina Christmas – RJ Reynolds Auditorium, W-S (Nov. 30, 7:30PM, Dec. 1, 2PM)
Event page: wssymphony.org/event/christmas/

 

Outdoor Experiences & Light Displays

* Click here to see our full directory of Triad area light shows!

Christmas Hayride – Millstone Creek, Ramseur, (Nov. 29 and 30, 5-9PM)
Event page: millstonecreekorchards.com/events

Christmas Lights at McLaurin Farms- Greensboro (Nov. 28 – Dec. 1, 6 – 9 pm)
Event page: mclaurinfarms.com

Dobson Christmas Tree Lighting- Dobson Square Park (Nov. 30th, 6 – 8 pm)
Event page: facebook.com/events/404300083780644

Downtown Graham’s Ice Skating Rink – Graham (Nov. 29 – Dec. 22)
Event page: http://bit.ly/2oGZkWO.

High Country Lights at Felts Park – Galax, VA (Nov. 28 – New Year’s Day)
Event page:  highcountrylights.com

Holiday Light Spectacular – Mooresville (nightly starting Nov. 29th)
Event page: downtownmooresville.com/signature-events

Holidays at Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens – Belmont (Daily Nov. 29 Jan. 5th, 5 – 9PM)
Event page: dsbg.org/event/holidays-at-the-garden

Ice Skating at Kernersville Museum – Kernersville,  (Opens 11/16)
Event page: kernersvillemuseum.org/ice-skating-rink-info

Ice Skating at Piedmont Winterfest – LeBauer Park, Greensboro, All week except for Tuesday (check web site for times)
Event page: piedmontwinterfest.com

Lexington Tree Lighting – (Nov. 24, 6:15pm)
Event page: facebook.com/events/402588933963970

Pittsboro Holly Days Tree Lighting 2019 – (Nov. 24th, 4 to 6 pm)
Event page: facebook.com/events/775112259577664

Salem Saturdays at Christmas – Old Salem, (Nov. 30th, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm)
Event page: oldsalem.org

Speedway Christmas – Concord (11/22 – 1/5/20)
Event page: charlottemotorspeedway.com/events/speedway-christmas

Tanglewood Festival of Lights – Tanglewood Park, Clemmons, (Daily, 6 – 11 PM)
Event page: forsyth.cc/Parks/Tanglewood/fol/

Tweetsie Christmas – Blowing Rock (11/22 – 12/28 on select dates; check link for dates and times)
Event page: tweetsie.com/special-events/tweetsie-christmas/

Winterland Express & Celebration of Lights – Kannapolis (11/23 – 12/30; check web site for specific dates and times)
Event page: facebook.com/pg/CityofKannapolis/events

Zootastic Park Wonderland of Lights Opening Nights – Troutman (11/22 and 11/23 at 6 pm; Opens nightly 11/27 – 1/4/20)
Event page: zootasticpark.com/special-events.html

 

Parades

* Click here to see our full directory of Triad Parades!

High Point Holiday Festival Parade – (Nov. 24, 3 – 5 pm)
Event page: facebook.com/events/751462471964330

Jamestown Christmas Parade – (Dec. 1, 3 – 6pm)
Event page: facebook.com/events/448555039084040

Mount Airy Christmas Parade – (Nov. 30, 5PM)
Event page: mountairydowntown.org/christmas-parade.html

Reidsville Christmas Parade – (Nov. 24, 4 – 6 pm)
Event page: facebook.com/events/2431757847039027

Southern Rowan Christmas Parade – China Grove, (Nov. 26, 3 – 6PM)
Event page: facebook.com/events/2195819707212098

 

Shopping Events

16th Annual Poinsettia Open House – Mitchell’s Nursery, King (Dec. 1, 12 – 4PM)
Event page: mitchellsnursery.com/events

Black Friday Market – RayLen Vineyards & Winery, Mocksville (Nov. 29, 11am – 6PM)
Event page: raylenvineyards.com/blog/events

Camel City Craft Fair – Foothills Tasting Room, Winston-Salem (Dec. 1, 12-5PM)
Event page: facebook.com/camelcitycraftfair

Craftsmen’s Christmas Classic Arts & Crafts Festival – Greensboro Coliseum Complex (Nov. 29 – Dec. 1)
Event page: greensborocoliseum.com/events

Deck the Halls, Pilot Mountain (Nov. 30, 10am – 5pm)
Event page: pilotmountainnc.org/vist

Downtown Salisbury Holiday Night Out – Salisbury (Nov. 29, 5-9PM)
Event page: downtownsalisburync.com/events

Holiday Open House at Gateway Gallery – Enrichment Center, W-S (Nov. 30th 11am – 4pm)
Event page: enrichmentarc.org/events

Holiday Girls Shopping – Liberty Event Center, Liberty (Nov. 30th, 1 – 5pm)
Event page: ssongevents.com/holiday

Holiday Markets at Pig Pounder Brewery – Greensboro (Dec. 1, 2 – 5PM)
Event page: facebook.com/events

Holiday Showcase – Center for Visual Artists, Greensboro (beginning Nov. 25th)
Event page: facebook.com/events

Holiday Sip + Shop Series – Friendly Center in Greensboro (Every Monday through 12/16; 6-8 pm)
Event page: friendlycenter.com

Mistletoe Expo – Holly Hill Mall, Burlington (Nov. 30 & Dec. 1)
Event page: facebook.com/events

Saxapahaw Holiday Market – Haw River Ballroom, Saxapahaw (Nov. 30 & Dec. 1)
Event page: facebook.com/events

Small Business Saturday Holiday Market –  Gypsy Road Brewing, Kernersville (Nov. 30, 11am – 4pm)
Event page: facebook.com/events

Tours

47th annual Holiday Open House, High Point Museum – (Dec. 1, 1-4PM)
Event page: highpointnc.gov/694/Museum

A Victorian Christmas at Korner’s Folly – Kernersville (Nov, 29, 30, Dec. 1)
Event page: kornersfolly.org/events

Christmas by Candlelight Guided Tours – Old Salem, Nov. 29 and 30th, 6:30, 7, 7:30, 8 pm
Event page: oldsalem.org/events

Early Victorian Christmas at Blandwood – Blandwood Mansion, Greensboro, Tuesdays – Sundays
Event page: preservationgreensboro.org/events

 

Other Holiday Experiences

5 Before the Feast 5K & Family Fun Run – Hartley YMCA, High Point, (Nov. 28, 8-11am)
Event page: facebook.com/events

Blue {jean} Christmas Party – Friendly Center, GSO (Nov. 30th, 2-5PM)
Event page: facebook.com/events/

Christmas with the Kringles, Millstone Creek Orchards, Ramseur, (Nov. 29th & 30th, 3:30-8pm)
Event page: millstonecreekorchards.com/events

Holiday Nutcracker Tea at the O’Henry Hotel – Greensboro (12/1, 3PM)
Event page: ohenryhotel.com/nutcracker-tea

Holiday Pet Portraits – Greensboro (11/30 and 12/1; check web site for times)
Event page: facebook.com/events/540603913389739

Running of the Turkeys at Country Park – Greensboro, (Nov. 28, 8:30 am)
Event page: greensboro-nc.gov/Home

Salvation Army Stocking Collection – Chick-fil-A Clemmons (Now through Dec. 9)
Event page: facebook.com/events/453879315246300

Santa Paws Photos – Hanes Mall, Winston-Salem, (Nov. 25, 6 – 9PM)
Event page: facebook.com/events

Sandlot Family Thanksgiving Week – Kernersville, (Nov. 25 – 28)
Event page: .facebook.com/events

Thanksgiving at Providence – Providence Restaurant, Winston-Salem, (Nov. 28,11:30am – 03:30pm)
Event page: facebook.com/events

Thanksgiving at Westbend – Westbend Winery, Lewisville (Nov. 28, 2pm)
Event page: westbendwineryandbrewery.com/event-details/thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Message Featuring Bruce Boguski and Donna Mack – High Point University (Nov. 25, 7 – 8PM)
Event page: highpoint.edu/community

Triad Turkey Bowl – High Point (11/25)
Event page: greensboro-nc.gov

Turkey Strut 5K – Winston-Salem Fairgrounds (Nov. 28, 8:30am)
Event page: turkeystrut.com

 

Check back next Monday to see what events will be happening next week!

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