More Free Family Events Added to the Calendar for December!

Just added to our calendar!

Many events added to our calendar of free, family events!  There is always something fun to do!

Details for all these events on our calendar!

One of our favorite holiday traditions is my mother's Christmas Village

December 6

WS Candle Tea - Free Family Activity, Craft and Bake Sale

December 7 

Downtown Mayodan Christmas Stroll & Tree Lighting
LEX 2018 Annual Festival of Lights
WS Fire Department Holiday Open House

Kernersville Parade 2012

December 8

KVILLE Third Annual Re3 Holiday Bazaar
GSO Holiday Market Cafe at Revolution
RH Santa at the Caboose

December 9 

WS Christmas Cantata and Love Feast
LVILLE The Winter Rose - A Cantata
WS UNCSA Cantata Singers, James Allbritten, Conductor

December 13

GSO Christmas in the Park

December 14

WS Holiday Hymn Festival/Sing Along
GSO I'll Be Home For Christmas Musical Drama at Hickory Grove UMC

December 15

WS Krankies Craft Fair 2018

December 16

LVILLE Moravian Christmas Open House

December 18

WS Salem Band Holiday Concert

December 20

WS Christmas for the City
WS Salem Band Holiday Concert

May 11, 2019

LVILLE Trial by Fire, Journey Tribute Band

Sneak Peak to This Weekend

Free Family Events in the Piedmont Triad

Today is the start of the Arts on Sunday Festival in downtown Winston-Salem.  Every Sunday in September, enjoy arts, crafts, and music on N Liberty St in downtown Winston-Salem.

Later this evening, you can enjoy concert band music by the Winston-Salem Community Band Concert or jazz at LeBauer Park.

Next Saturday, September 8, there are twelve free family events listed on our calendar!  NC Folkfest is a weekend of fun in Greensboro, the 14th Festival of Books & Authors takes place throughout downtown Winston-Salem, the 3rd Annual Hi-Fest will be at the Mendenhall Transportation Terminal in High Point, and Kernersville is celebrating the Annual End of Summer Fest.

These events and many others for you to enjoy with your family without spending a penny.  Of course, most of these events will have food and other items for sale, but you can have a lot of fun for free!

 

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National Ice Cream Day in the Piedmont Triad!

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We've scoped out all the best events and narrowed it down to the ones that are FREE and FAMILY ORIENTED. The Piedmont Triad has lots of uniqueness and we celebrate with DIVERSE community events that make our area a FUN place to live. Live Laugh Love Play Shop Local with Piedmont Triad Living.  Go to our calendar!

 

Free events! Kernersville, Rockwell and Lexington, NC

We've just added these free events to our calendar!  Go to our calendar for locations, times and contact information.

Feb. 12
FREE KVILLE: Vintage Jane Red Hot Valentine Party
You've seen those cute little Valentine conversation hearts: BE MINE. LOVE U. UR CUTE. STAY TRUE. BE SWEET. Vintage Jane has a message for you: BE HERE. BE HOT!  Great tunes. Yummy food. Delightful beverages. Lovely gift with purchase!  Come dressed for photo ops with some Steaming Hot Queens! We know you Jane's love a good challenge: Bring the most girlfriends with you and WIN! Don't miss it! Please register so we can look forward to seeing you!   

Feb. 17
FREE ROCKWELL: Open House at Suzie's Pride Big Cat Sanctuary
Suzie's Pride Inc. is a Sanctuary and Rescue for big cats. We are a no-kill, no-breed facility for unwanted, abused and neglected big cats from private owners, commercial entities, zoos and other sanctuaries. We provide cats with a place to live out their days in a compassionate respectful environment; we give them proper care enabling them to have a good quality of life.  Come join them for their monthly open house event!  (Located outside of the Piedmont Triad, about an hour from Winston-Salem)

Feb. 18
FREE HP:  Piedmont-Triad Elected Officials Reception.
Please join the Greensboro Partnership, High Point Chamber of Commerce, and the Greater Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce for the 2013 Piedmont-Triad Elected Officials Reception to honor our Federal, State, and Local Elected Officials.  Wine, Beer & heavy hors d'oeuvres will be served.  Attendance is free, but you MUST register for the event.  


April 26-27
FREE Lexington: BBQ Capital Cook-Off
Sponsored by Uptown Lexington, Inc., a North Carolina Main Street Program. Proceeds from the event are reinvested into uptown Lexington.  Up to 72 Competiting Teams...BBQ Vendors...LIVE Music...GREAT Food...Kids Activities...and more!  http://www.uptownlexington.com/Events/bbqcookoff.asp

June 1
FREE Lexington: Summer Stroll 

In the Square: Gates of Redemption, Classic Cars, Miss Charlotte, uptown's mascot,
Art Activities with Arts United for Davidson County on W 2nd Ave. Come Shag with the Lexington Shag Club. From 6-8 pm, cars line the four quadrants of the squares on Main Street in uptown Lexington. You can enjoy looking over all the makes and models of classic cars brought in by folks around the region. Get inspired or solve a technical issue as you chat with the proud owners. Cruise Ins are held inconjunction with Summer Strolls.

June 22
FREE LEX: Summer Solstice Stroll

In the Square: South of Normal playing classic and alternative rock, Classic Cars
Miss Charlotte, uptown's mascot, Art Activities with Arts United for Davidson County,
on W. 2nd Ave. Come Shag with the Lexington Shag Club. From 6-8 pm, cars line the four quadrants of the squares on Main Street in uptown Lexington. You can enjoy looking over all the makes and models of classic cars brought in by folks around the region. Get inspired or solve a technical issue as you chat with the proud owners. Cruise Ins are held inconjunction with Summer Strolls.

July 13
FREE LEX: Lucky Friday Stroll
In the Square: JJ Blue playing originals to blues, to country to jazz, Classic Cars, Miss Charlotte, uptown's mascot, Art Activities with Arts United for Davidson County on W 2nd Ave. Kids activities. From 6-8 pm, cars line the four quadrants of the squares on Main Street in uptown Lexington. You can enjoy looking over all the makes and models of classic cars brought in by folks around the region. Get inspired or solve a technical issue as you chat with the proud owners. Cruise Ins are held inconjunction with Summer Strolls. 

Aug 3

FREE LEX: Back to School Stroll

In the Square: The Loose Cannons - an Armed Forces Rock Band from Fort Bragg!
Classic Cars, Miss Charlotte, uptown's mascot, Art Activities with Arts United for Davidson County on W. 2nd Ave. Kids Activities. From 6-8 pm, cars line the four quadrants of the squares on Main Street in uptown Lexington. You can enjoy looking over all the makes and models of classic cars brought in by folks around the region. Get inspired or solve a technical issue as you chat with the proud owners. Cruise Ins are held inconjunction with Summer Strolls.

South University Opens Campus in High Point

There's a new University in the Piedmont Triad!  South University, with nearly 25,000 students enrolled throughout their eleven campuses, has opened it's doors in the Premier Center business park, just off of Highway 68.  There are seven different programs available, with associates, bachelors and masters degrees. 

"If you’re looking for a school with a small campus atmosphere where you can become part of a tight-knit community, consider South University, High Point. You will have the opportunity to learn from instructors with real-world experience, who want to help you reach your goals."  ~~ South University website

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High Point, N.C. (Sept. 17, 2012) – South University today announced its expansion into the Piedmont Triad with the addition of a new campus in High Point. With classes starting in January 2013, the newly constructed campus comprises more than 40,000 square feet of classrooms, labs, a library and office space. It is conveniently located just south of the intersection of I-40 and N.C. 68, at 3975 Premier Drive, High Point, N.C., 27265.

The campus can accommodate nearly 1,000 students with space to expand. Financial aid is available to students who qualify.

“We are proud to bring South University’s tradition of academic excellence to the Piedmont Triad, an area that values higher education and the benefits it can bring to students and the community as a whole,” said John T. South, III, Chancellor of South University. “Our new campus will provide area residents with opportunities to help them achieve their personal and academic goals.”

Initially, South University’s High Point campus will offer the following programs:

• Associate of Science (AS)
  Paralegal Studies
• Bachelor of Arts (BA)
  Psychology
• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
  Business Administration
• Bachelor of Science (BS)
  Criminal Justice
  Healthcare Management
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  Business Administration
• Master of Arts (MA)
  Clinical Mental Health Counseling

“Our dedicated faculty and supportive small-campus culture will help guide students to an education that will allow them to compete in today’s job market,” said Michael Trembley, president of the new campus. “Our programs are designed to graduate students who possess the professional skills that sought by employers in the region, and we look forward to partnering with employers to provide quality learning experiences for our students.”

For information about South University’s High Point campus, call (855) 268-2187or visit http://www.southuniversity.edu/high-point.

About South University

Established in 1899, South University (www.southuniversity.edu) is a private, accredited academic institution dedicated to providing educational opportunities for the intellectual, social and professional development of a diverse student population. South University offers over 50 degree programs across its 15 campuses located in Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Ohio, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia. South University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of South University.

See suprograms.info for program duration, tuition, fees and other costs, median debt, federal salary data, alumni success, and other important information.

Bark for Life of High Point: Fight Against Cancer

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10/23 Saturday

Greensboro-- Choctoberfest at Ten Thousand Villages 1564-A Highwoods Boulevard.   Free admission to a celebration of all things chocolate!  10:00am-5:00pm

Winston-Salem-- Native American Family Day at Museum of Anthropology,  1834 Reynolda Road.  Native American dancing, crafts, and food.  Admission is free, and free parking is available.

High Point-- Spider Discovery Hike at the Piedmont Environmental Center.  8am-10:30am.  Morning hike in search of spiders and their habitats.  Free and open to the public.  
There will also be a Bats and Bugs Night Hike at the Piedmont Environmental Center from 8pm-10:30pm.  Free and open to the public, great for families!
Call to register for either the Spider Discovery Hike or the Bats and Bugs Night Hike at (336)883-8531.

Greensboro-- Secure Your ID Day at the Greensboro Coliseum Parking Lot.  9am-12pm.  Dispose your old records and cell phones.   Please check their website for complete details.

9/23 Thursday

Royal Custom Deluxe Typewriter by Karol's Treasures

Kernersville--  11th Annual Used Book Sale at the Kernersville Senior Enrichment Center 130 East Mountain Street.  This sale runs Thursday 1:00pm-7:00pm, Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, and Saturday 8:00am-12:00pm.  Most books are priced between $0.50-$3.00.

High Point-- Ilderton's High Point Beach Music continues... this week's band is The Craig Woolard Band.  See the previous two Thursdays for details.

9/16 Thursday

High Point-- Ilderton's High Point Beach Blast series continues, every Thursday from 5:30pm-8:30pm.  Tickets are only $5.00, children under 12 are admitted free.  This weeks live band is The Craig Woolard Band.

9/13 Monday

Greensboro-- Fitness by the Fountain in Center City Park 100 North Elm Street from 6:30pm-7:30pm.  This is a free event for the family, with no prior experience necessary!  Just bring yourself, comfortable clothes, and a water bottle.  This event runs every Monday through October, and this week's class will be The Masala Bhangra Workout with  Cortney H. Wilson.

High Point-- Messy Morning is a morning of artistic expression at From Art to Zebras from 10:00am-11:00am.  Located at 3700 N. Main St. Ste 111.  Drawing, painting and sculpting with a Johnny Appleseed theme!  Cost is only $9.00/child or $15.00/family.

9/11 Saturday

High Point--Covenant Church at 1526 Skeet Club Road in High Point is holding their Fall Festival on Saturday, September 11 from 7:00am-5:00pm.  There will be BBQ chicken & pork, games, a bake sale, an auction, bands, and a yard sale.  They will also be honoring local heroes.You can rent a space for the yard sale for only $20, or a table for $5.  For more information about renting a space, click here.

Mayodan-- Mayodan is celebrating their homecoming with a street festival featuring live entertainment, arts and crafts, kid's rides and activities and more!  This a free event for the family, and will be held in Downtown Mayodan from 8:00am-10:00pm.  The Holiday Band of Burlington will perform beach and shagging music beginning at 8:00pm.  In case of rain, the show will be at the Madison-Mayodan Recreation Center.  You can become a Facebook fan here.

Denton-- The Denton Street Festival will feature food, crafts, games, music, and more from 9:00am-4:00pm at the corner of North Main Street and Salisbury Street.

Winston-Salem-- Bookmarks Festival of Books will have is in the Downtown Arts District from 10:00am-5pm.  This is a free event with lots of creative and interactive activities for the whole family!

Winston-Salem-- Old Salem is having a Criterium Bike Race and Community Day, with races starting at 9:00am.  There is also a Euro-Classica Car Show beginning at 11:00am on Old Salem Road.  Both of these events are free and  entrance to the historic buildings is free as well.

Kernersville-- KPRD is having a free kick-off event for their new Zumba class from 11:00am-12:00pm.  There will also be a drawing for giveaways.  See here for more information.   

Lewisville-- "Children of Eden" finishes it's run in Shallowford Square.  See Thursday for more details. 

Mocksville--  Beach Night at Junker's Mill 7:00pm-11:00pm at 105 South Salisbury Street, downtown Mocksville.  Featuring live music by Part Time Party Band and The Fantastic Shakers. Bring your lawn chair.

Personalized Love at the Beach by ChrisSutherland

Burlington-- Dog Splash 2010... 2:00pm-6:00pm at the Maynard Aquatic Center, 402 Overbrook Dr.  Admission is $5.00 per dog and humans are free.  Rabies shot must be current.   Benefits Humane Society of Alamance County. Visit the HSAC website for more information. 

9/9 Thursday

Ilderton's High Point Beach Blast begins this Thursday, September 9 and will run every Thursday this month!  This program is presented by the Children's Home Society of NC.  This week features Carolina Beach music by Chairmen of the Board.  The concert begins at 5:30pm in Uptowne High Point at 1525 North Main Street.  Tickets are just $5.00 (ages 12 and under admitted free)!

Click here for more information.

Beach by Paige Nance

Winston-Salem--   Bethabara Concert Band and Family Night  5:30pm-8:30pm.  Bring the family, bring a blanket and a picnic.  Hay wagon rides, games, and more!

Lewisville--  West Side Civic Theatre presents the musical "Children of Eden" in  Shallowford Square.  The show starts at 8:00pm and is free to the public, with concessions available.  The musical runs Thursday, Friday and Saturday.  See here  for more details.