What is there to do in Winston-Salem today?

There are 27 events happening in Winston-Salem today, Thursday, October 8, 2026, including live music, food trucks, trivia nights, art shows, and community events. Browse the full list above — it's updated every 15 minutes.

Where can I find what's happening today in Winston-Salem?

What's Up Winston-Salem aggregates events from local businesses across the city in real time. We pull from Downtown, Ardmore, West End, Old Salem, Innovation Quarter, and more — so you always see what's happening today.

Are there free events in Winston-Salem today?

Yes — many of today's events are free, including art walks, community gatherings, free admission shows, and outdoor activities. Check the Deals & Specials category for free admission events.

Things to Do in Winston-Salem Today

10:00 AM
- Nature Kids program series 2 at Salem Lake, Thursdays October 8-29
  Salem Lake · $20 per child
  Family & KidsCommunity Events
- Open gym basketball, pickleball, and volleyball at Sedge Garden Community Center
  Sedge Garden Community Center · THURSDAYS
  401 Robbins RdDirections →
  Outdoor & Sports
10:30 AM
- Mom Talk support group at Kaleideum W-S
  Kaleideum · FREE
  120 W 3rd StDirections →
  Community Events
11:00 AM
- Full-Body Fitness Circuit at Minnie Lee Davis Harris Community Center
  Minnie Lee Davis Harris Community Center · TUE & THU
  Outdoor & Sports
1:00 PM
- SO Good health journey program at Martin L. King, Jr. Community Center
  Martin L. King, Jr. Community Center
  Family & KidsCommunity Events
4:00 PM
- Thirsty Thursday with $1 off draft pints and food truck at Southern Drift Brewing Co
  Southern Drift Brewing Co. · $1 off all draft beer pints
  216 E 9th StDirections →
  Happy Hour & SpecialsFood Trucks
5:00 PM
- Urban Street Grill Korean BBQ truck at Tuckers Tap Yard
  Tucker's Tap Yard
  1010 N Liberty StDirections →
  Food Trucks
6:00 PM
- Evening with artist Caroline Paul at West Salem Art Hotel
  West Salem Art Hotel
  Art & Gallery
7:00 PM
- 1st Annual Earls Arm Wrestling Competition at Earls
  Earl's
  121 W 9th StDirections →
  Community Events
- Music bingo with DJ Chris at Fiddlin' Fish Brewing
  Fiddlin' Fish Brewing Company · FREE
  772 N Trade StDirections →
  Trivia & Game NightsFood Trucks
- Jeopardy! Bar League at Joymongers-Winston
  Joymongers Barrel Hall · FREE
  480 W End BlvdDirections →
  Trivia & Game NightsLive Music
- Live jazz with Vintage Astronaut Music at Easy Tiger Beer Garden
  Easy Tiger Beer Garden · $4 craft pints, $2 domestics
  2108 S Broad StDirections →
  Live MusicHappy Hour & Specials
- Pretty in Pink Trivia Night at Tucker's Tapyard
  Tucker's Tap Yard
  1010 N Liberty StDirections →
  Trivia & Game NightsCommunity Events
- Still Life Drawing with Simon at Dose
  D.O.S.E Artist Collective · FREE
  606 N Trade StDirections →
  Art & Gallery
- Tucker's Trivia Night fundraiser for Pretty in Pink Foundation at Urban Street Grill
  Urban Street Grill
  Trivia & Game NightsCommunity Events
8:00 PM
- Plan A Ego Death Tour with Austin Royale, Syndicate99, Asleep Beneath the Soil, and Dull Appearance at The Den
  The Den · $12 adv, $15 at door
  3756 Ogburn AveDirections →
  Live Music
Also happening
- Cugino Forno Pizza Vending Machine at Carolina Classic Fair
  Carolina Classic Fair
  Food TrucksCommunity Events
- Deacon After Dark college night at Millers on Trade
  Millers on Trade
  622 N Trade StDirections →
  Community Events
- Hot Dog Eating Contest at Carolina Classic Fair
  Carolina Classic Fair
  Community Events
- Legend Zeppelin Fall 1969 Tour at The Ram Kat
  The Ramkat
  170 W 9th StDirections →
  Live Music
- Mystery #1 giveaway: candy haul from Mast General Store Winston-Salem
  Mast General Store Winston-Salem · FREE
  Deals & Specials
- October events with Forsyth Humane Society
  Forsyth Humane Society · THURSDAYS
  Community Events
- Open gym basketball, pickleball, and volleyball at Sedge Garden Community Center
  Sedge Garden Community Center · MON & THU & FRI
  401 Robbins RdDirections →
  Outdoor & Sports
- Thursday Game Night with $10 jumbo margaritas at The Observatory
  The Observatory · $10 Jumbo Margaritas
  701 Trade St NWDirections →
  Trivia & Game NightsHappy Hour & Specials
- Urban Street Grill Korean BBQ truck at Wiseman, Southern Drift Brew, Bailey Park, Tuckers Tap Yard, High Point
  Urban Street Grill
  Food Trucks
- Weekly events at Dogwood Hops and Crops in downtown Winston-Salem
  Dogwood Hops and Crops · MOST DAYS
  Community Events
- Woof Walks with Forsyth Humane Society at Reynolda Gardens
  Reynolda House Museum of American Art · THURSDAYS
  2250 Reynolda RdDirections →
  Community Events

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