Featured Events in Winston Salem in July, 2025 (July Updated)

If you're a high school student in the Forsyth County, NC area interested in design, making, and serving your community, this camp is for you! Gain new skills and make an impact during this 1-week camp that will change the way you see the world. Licensed design & engineering professionals + educators lead campers in discovering the Design Thinking process, putting their innate creativity to work for the good of our community. This year we're partnering with Boston-Thurmond United, with whom we'll be designing a community art & garden space for the neighborhood! Boston Thurmond Residents: Input your code and then select the Camper Registration (Boston Thurmond Resident) ticket option when registering. Dates: July 21-25, 2025 Time: 9am - 3pm Design & prototype for a welcoming outdoor park & garden space. Explore urban design, architecture, & planning in Downtown Winston-Salem with local design & engineering professionals. Learn from local arts, food, and history experts like HOPE, Southside Food Forest, and Boston-Thurmond residents. Gain experience with drawing & construction techniques as we mock up our designs at Mixxer Community Makerspace. Earn digital badges to boost your resume. Camp Instructors: Elise Barrella, PhD, PE; Lauren Q. Frye, Architect 2024 Visiting Professionals: Steve Harberger, Educator & Industrial Engineer; Steve Hastings, Architect & Educator; Mona King, Interior Designer & Artist; Christine Farriss, Interior Designer; Ara Jang, Interior Designer; William Scurry, Architectural Designer (2025 visitors TBD) Information Source: Community Design Studio | eventbrite

Ready to survive? Zombie Scavengers plunges participants into a high-stakes, app-powered scavenger hunt, transforming familiar Winston-Salem city streets into a virtual, thrilling, post-apocalyptic battleground. Teams embark on a mission to survive by using their smartphone to navigate the city that is virtually turned into a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Teams must complete tricky challenges, solve riddles, and gather (take photos of) essential supplies to stave off the virtual undead horde roaming the city. Each mission the teams complete will earn them points on the app’s leaderboard where they can see how they have done compared to other surivival teams. Players must communicate and strategize as they work together to find essential items around the city that they need to survive. Zombie Scavengers is a dynamic and engaging activity that tests problem-solving skills, teamwork, and a healthy dose of survival instinct, making it a unique and memorable adventure through the streets of Winston-Salem. Looking for more info? Visit our website at zombiescavengers.com Zombie Scavengers is priced per team. You can have up to 10 players per team. Each ticket gives one team access to participate in Zombie Scavengers. After ticket purchase, Zombie Scavengers requires a redemption made on the website. Redemption can be made at https://www.zombiescavengers.com/reservations In addition to the Winston-Salem scavenger hunt, Zombie Scavengers has over 400 locations all over North America. Participants can choose where they’d like to participate when they redeem their ticket on the website. See locations at https://www.zombiescavengers.com/locations . Locations include most major cities in the US & Canada. Information Source: Zombie Scavengers - Zombie Survival Scavenger Hunt | eventbrite

Join Bookmarks for an evening with mystery author Andrea Bartz in conversation with Megan Miranda! The authors will be discussing Andrea Bartz's latest book, The Last Ferry Out (on sale 5/20) at the Bookmarks Bookstore on Tuesday, July 1. Tickets are $30 (plus taxes & fees) and include a hardcover copy of the book, as well as admission to the event and a glass of wine. The bookstore will be closed to the public the night of the event. Already preordered The Last Ferry Out ? Contact events@bookmarksnc.org to find out how you can get admission to the event. Please note this only applies to purchases made through Bookmarks, and not other outlets. To ask questions about accessibility or request accommodations, please contact Bookmarks at events@bookmarksnc.org or (336) 747-1471 x1001. At least two weeks' notice will allow us to provide the best experience possible for you and your guests. Have any questions? Check out our Event FAQs page and email events@bookmarksnc.org for further inquiries. About the Book On a trip to the tropical paradise where her fiancée died, a young woman begins to suspect the death was no accident—and the killer’s still on the island—in this twisty thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of Reese's Book Club pick We Were Never Here. When Abby decided to come to Isla Colel, she wasn't sure what—if anything—she'd find. She only knew that she needed to see the place where her fiancée, Eszter, died, to try and make sense of everything that happened. The island is nothing like Abby expected; though it was once a bustling tourist hub, a hurricane a few years earlier left it a shell of its former self, with only a few locals and expats remaining. Even the once-daily ferry to the mainland now only runs every week or so. There, Abby befriends an alluring group of expats, but her sense of unease surges when one of them says he knows the truth about Eszter's last days. Before she can see him, though, he vanishes from the island. Hours turn to days with no sign of him, and the other expats are chillingly cavalier about his disappearance. As her quest for the truth unearths dark secrets, shady pasts, and a web of lies, Abby grows more determined than ever to find out what happened to the love of her life. And the deeper she gets in the close-knit expat community, the more she suspects one of them is Eszter's killer—and will do anything to keep the truth buried. But will she discover who it is before she becomes the island’s next victim? About the Author Andrea Bartz is a journalist and the New York Times bestselling author of Reese’s Book Club pick We Were Never Here , The Spare Room , The Lost Night , and The Herd . Her work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal , Marie Claire , Vogue , and many other outlets, and she's held editorial positions at Glamour , Psychology Today , and Self , among other publications. She lives in Brooklyn and the Hudson Valley. You can find her online at andreabartz.com and @andibartz. About the Conversation Partner Megan Miranda is the New York Times bestselling author of All the Missing Girls ; The Perfect Stranger ; The Last House Guest , which was a Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick; The Girl from Widow Hills ; Such a Quiet Place ; The Last to Vanish ; The Only Survivors ; and Daughter of Mine . She grew up in New Jersey, graduated from MIT, and lives in North Carolina with her husband and two children. Follow @MeganLMiranda on X and Instagram, @AuthorMeganMiranda on Facebook, or visit MeganMiranda.com. Information Source: Bookmarks | eventbrite

Welcome to Boot Scootin' in Winston-Salem: Line Dancing & Zydeco Two-Step Class ! Get ready to put on your dancing shoes and join us for a fun-filled afternoon of line dancing and Zydeco two-step. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, this event is perfect for anyone looking to learn some new moves or just have a great time on the dance floor. Our experienced instructor will guide you through the steps, so don't worry if you've never danced before. Just bring your energy and enthusiasm, and we'll take care of the rest! Don't miss out on this opportunity to meet new people, get some exercise, and most importantly, have a blast dancing the day away. Grab your friends and family, and get ready to boot scoot with us in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Information Source: Olive Capri | eventbrite

Transform jackfruit into a savory, "pulled" texture, perfectly seasoned with vibrant spices that will make your taste buds sing. You'll learn the simple steps to create a hearty and satisfying taco filling that even meat-lovers will adore. Menu includes: Compassionate Cashew Queso Mini Tortilla Salsa Bowls with Charred Corn & Cilantro-Lime Cashew Sauce Spicy Jackfruit Tacos with Tequila Sauce, Salsa & Cilantro Hands-on classes are limited to 8 participants. Like buying a theater ticket, seats in a class are non-transferable (to another date) & non-refundable unless Southern Home & Kitchen cancels the class. Information Source: Southern Home & Kitchen | eventbrite

Sarah MacLean returns to Bookmarks on Thursday, July 10 to celebrate her new book These Summer Storms ! This new novel follows a wealthy New England family who face a long-overdue reckoning during the span of one week on their private island. Renée Ahdieh will join as Sarah MacLean's conversation partner. Tickets are $30 (plus taxes & fees) and include access to the event and a hardcover copy of These Summer Storms . Attendees can get copies of These Summer Storms signed & personalized, and other backlist titles signed. Renée Ahdieh will also sign books after the talk. Have any questions? Check out our Event FAQs page and email events@bookmarksnc.org for further inquiries. About the Book Alice Storm hasn’t been welcome at her family’s magnificent private island off the Rhode Island coast in five years—not since she was cast out and built her life beyond the Storm name, influence, and untold billions. But the shocking death of her larger-than-life father changes everything. Alice plans to keep her head down, pay her final respects (such as they are), and leave the minute the funeral is over. Unfortunately, her father had other plans. The eccentric, manipulative patriarch left his family a final challenge—an inheritance game designed to upend their world. The rules are clear: spend one week on the island, complete their assigned tasks, and receive the inheritance. But a whole week on Storm Island is no easy task for Alice. Every corner of the sprawling old house is bursting with chaos: Her older sister’s secret love affair. Her brother’s unyielding arrogance. Her younger sister’s constant analysis of the vibes . Her mother’s cold judgment. And all under the stern, watchful gaze of Jack Dean, her father’s intriguing and too-handsome second-in-command. It will be a miracle if Alice manages to escape unscathed. A smart and tender story about the transformative power of grief, love, and family, this luscious novel explores past secrets, present truths, and futures forged in the wake of wild summer storms. About the Authors Sarah MacLean is the author of bestselling novels that have been translated into more than twenty-five languages. The co-host of the weekly romance novel podcast, Fated Mates, she is a leading voice in the romance genre and on the national leadership team of Authors Against Book Bans . A product of Rhode Island summers and New England storms, Sarah now lives in New York City. Renée Ahdieh is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In her spare time, she likes to dance salsa and collect shoes. She is passionate about all kinds of curry, rescue dogs, and college basketball. The first few years of her life were spent in a high-rise in South Korea; consequently, Renée enjoys having her head in the clouds. She and her family live in Charlotte, North Carolina. She is the #1 New York Times and internationally bestselling author of the Wrath and the Dawn series, the Flame in the Mist series, and The Beautiful quartet. Information Source: Bookmarks | eventbrite

Learn to make a zesty, herbaceous chimichurri sauce that’s a quick and flavorful way to elevate your grilled chicken this summer! Menu includes: Homemade Olive Oil Bread Rolls Early Summer Strawberry Salad with Red Onions & Feta Grilled Chimichurri Chicken with Couscous Carrot Cake Bars Like buying a theater ticket, seats in a class are non-transferable (to another date) & non-refundable unless Southern Home & Kitchen cancels the class. The majority of our classes are demonstration style. Look for HANDS-ON in the class title and description if you’re looking for a more interactive experience. Information Source: Southern Home & Kitchen | eventbrite

Connect with Nature. Experience an interactive and imaginative workshop at Mona & Associates Design Studio in Winston-Salem. Join Designer Mona King for a hands-on session where you’ll craft your own Living Aura art piece - a distinctive, nature-inspired creation in a custom frame. Using moss, natural elements, and artistic techniques, you’ll blend creativity with the beauty of the outdoors. In this workshop, you’ll gain an in-depth understanding of biophilic design principles and techniques for creating stunning nature-based art. Learn valuable tips on composition, texture, and care strategies to ensure your artwork remains a beautiful, lasting piece. Leave the with joy, and skills to create art inspired by nature. What to Expect: Create a one-of-a-kind moss artwork in a custom frame Learn about Mona King’s artistic process and nature-inspired design Explore techniques used in crafting preserved plant sculptures No experience is needed – this workshop is open to all! Don't miss this opportunity to be one of the first to experience a workshop in Mona’s new creative space! Location: Mona + Associates Design, LLC Studio, Winston-Salem, NC Limited Spots Available – Reserve Your Spot Today to Save! Information Source: Mona + Associates Design, LLC | eventbrite

NO REGISTRATION NEEDED FOR FRIDAY NIGHT SERVICE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR FRIDAY AFTERBURNER AND SATURDAY EVENT (Registration includes meals on Friday night and Saturday afternoon) CONFERENCE SCHEDULE Friday, July 11 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM: Worship and the Word with Rev. Chris Green 9:30 PM - Until: Afterburner Saturday, July 12 10:00 AM - 10:40 AM: Devotion 10:50 AM - 11:30 AM: Session #1 11:40 AM - 12:20 PM: Session #2 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: Lunch with Panel Discussion 1:40 PM - 3:00 PM: Worship and the Word with Rev. Chris Green DRESS CODE Friday: "Sunday Best" Saturday: Dressy Casual CONFERENCE HOTEL: Holiday Inn Express and Suites (6330 Jessie Ln, Clemmons, NC 27012) Follow this link for the "Kingdom Connections" rate: https://www.hiexpress.com/redirect?path=rates&brandCode=EX&localeCode=en®ionCode=1&hotelCode=INTCE&checkInDate=11&checkInMonthYear=062025&checkOutDate=12&checkOutMonthYear=062025&_PMID=99801505&GPC=HKC&cn=no&viewfullsite=true Information Source: Heavenview UPC | eventbrite

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