Winston-Salem, Forsyth County

2026 Christmas events in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Winston-Salem holiday events

Winston-Salem celebrates with the Reynolda Village Holiday Stroll and Reynolda Enchanted Christmas, the WS Ambassadors Christmas Parade with tree lighting at Corpening Plaza, and the traditional Home Moravian Candle Tea.

Parades & tree lightings

2 verified events for 2026.

WS Ambassadors Holiday Parade

Parade
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · About 5:00–7:00 PM; tree lighting about 6:30 PM
Downtown Winston-Salem; tree lighting at Corpening Plaza
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Hosted by Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership

Christmas Tree Lighting at CWC Winston-Salem

Tree Lighting
Sun, Nov 29, 2026 · 6:00 PM
2390 Union Cross Rd, Winston-Salem
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Markets & shopping

8 verified events for 2026.

Reynolda Village Holiday Stroll

Downtown Night
Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · 1:00–5:00 PM
Reynolda Village, Winston-Salem
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Hosted by Reynolda

Christmas Open House at Your Home Marketplace

Other
Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 9:00 AM
670 S Stratford Rd, Winston-Salem
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The Gingerbread Craft Fair

Other
Fri, Nov 6, 2026
Masonic Center of Winston Salem, Winston-Salem
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A Very Primm's Christmas - Holiday Open House

Other
Wed, Nov 11, 2026 · 11:00 AM
1214 Reynolda Rd, Winston-Salem
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Christmas Ornament Painting Pop-Up at Visual Index

Other
Sun, Nov 15, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Visual Index, Winston-Salem
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Christmas Minis

Other
Sun, Nov 22, 2026 · 3:00 PM
Winston-Salem
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ALL ABOUT CHRISTMAS VENDOR AND CRAFT MARKET (free entry)

Other
Sat, Nov 28, 2026 · 10:00 AM
11141 Old US Hwy 52, Winston-Salem
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FSBSWS - 2026 All About Christmas Market

Other
Sat, Nov 28, 2026 · 10:00 AM
1141 Old US Hwy 52, Winston-Salem
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Shows & theater

6 verified events for 2026.

Winston Salem 7th Day Adventist - Christmas Concert

Concert
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 11:00 AM
WS Seventh Day Adventist Church, Winston-Salem
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The Miracle of Christmas - Christmas Stage Play

Play
Sun, Dec 13, 2026 · 6:30 PM
851 Ziglar Rd, Winston-Salem
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Salem Band Holiday Concert "A Classical Christmas"

Concert
Tue, Dec 15, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Calvary Moravian Church, Winston-Salem
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Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings

Concert
Sun, Dec 20, 2026 · 2:45 PM
Millennium Event Center, Winston-Salem
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Christmas Caroling with Old Town Baptist Church

Other
Sun, Dec 20, 2026 · 4:00 PM
4386 Shattalon Dr, Winston-Salem
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Christmas with The Dryes - The Finale w/ WS Symphony

Concert
Sun, Dec 20, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Old Homeplace Vineyard, Winston-Salem
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Kids & family

38 verified events for 2026.

Children's Christmas Program

Other
Sun, Dec 6, 2026 · 6:00 PM
4386 Shattalon Dr, Winston-Salem
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The Arrival: A Christmas Experience

Other
Mon, Dec 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM
2825 University Pkwy, Winston-Salem
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Family & Friends Christmas Tour

Other
Thu, Dec 10, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Pinedale Christian Church, Winston-Salem
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Grinch Production Friday 12/11

Play
Fri, Dec 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Freewater Church, Winston-Salem
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5th Annual Dinner With Santa at Midtown Cafe & Dessertery

Santa
Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · 4:00 PM
151 S Stratford Rd, Winston-Salem
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An Enchanted Christmas at Reynolda

Other
Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · 5:30 PM
2250 Reynolda Rd, Winston-Salem
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Christmas For Kids

Other
Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · 10:30 AM
Star of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Winston-Salem
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Grinch Production Saturday 12/12

Play
Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Freewater Church, Winston-Salem
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Christmas Tea Gathering

Other
Sun, Dec 13, 2026 · 10:30 AM
Manolo's Boutique Wines & Bistro, Winston-Salem
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Christmas at Old Town - A Night of Worship

Service
Sun, Dec 13, 2026 · 6:00 PM
4386 Shattalon Dr, Winston-Salem
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Grinch Production Sunday 12/13

Play
Sun, Dec 13, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Freewater Church, Winston-Salem
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An Enchanted Christmas at Reynolda

Other
Tue, Dec 15, 2026 · 5:30 PM
2250 Reynolda Rd, Winston-Salem
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Christmas with Martha Bassett

Concert
Tue, Dec 15, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Brendle Recital Hall, Winston-Salem
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Christmas with The Dryes w/ The Travelers

Concert
Thu, Dec 17, 2026
Old Homeplace Vineyard, Winston-Salem
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A Celtic Christmas

Concert
Fri, Dec 18, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Calvary Moravian Church, Winston-Salem
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Cookies with Santa at The Ridge Event Venue

Santa
Sun, Dec 20, 2026 · 12:00 PM
4810 Serenity Hills Ln, Winston-Salem
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A Charlie Brown Christmas with The Christmas Jazz Trio

Concert
Wed, Dec 23, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Intergenerational Center for Arts & Wellness, Winston-Salem
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Christmas Eve Candlelight

Service
Thu, Dec 24, 2026 · 5:30 PM
Star of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Winston-Salem
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Christmas Eve at Old Town Baptist

Service
Thu, Dec 24, 2026 · 5:00 PM
4386 Shattalon Dr, Winston-Salem
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Christmas Eve at Passion

Service
Thu, Dec 24, 2026 · 6:30 PM
4368 Stokesdale Ave, Winston-Salem
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Holiday Karaoke Party with DJ GENO!

Other
Sat, Dec 26, 2026 · 8:00 PM
191 Lowes Foods Dr (Lewisville), Winston-Salem
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Reynolda Enchanted Christmas

Light Display
Dec 12 & Dec 15, 2026 · 5:30–8:00 PM
Reynolda, Winston-Salem
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Hosted by Reynolda

Home Moravian Candle Tea

Other
Dec 3–5 & Dec 10–12, 2026
Home Moravian Church, Winston-Salem
$9 adults / $5
Hosted by Home Moravian Church

Reynolda Village Holiday Stroll

Other
Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · 1:00 PM
2201 Reynolda Rd, Winston-Salem
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Santa Is Coming to HP Photography 336

Santa
Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · 3:00 PM
Winston-Salem
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Christmas Mini Sessions at Old Salem

Santa
Sun, Nov 29, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Old Salem Museums & Gardens, Winston-Salem
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A Little Christmas with Tori and Michael

Other
Fri, Dec 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM
626 S Main St, Winston-Salem
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Christmas Line Dance Party

Other
Fri, Dec 4, 2026 · 6:00 PM
690 Women's Fitness, Winston-Salem
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High School Reunion's Christmas Vacation

Other
Fri, Dec 4, 2026 · 8:00 PM
The Ramkat, Winston-Salem
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Nativity According to the Gospels

Service
Fri, Dec 4, 2026
WSFirst, Winston-Salem
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Breakfast with Santa 2026

Santa
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 9:00 AM
2585 Griffith Rd, Winston-Salem
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Christmas Wrapped in Brass

Concert
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Brendle Recital Hall, Winston-Salem
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Four Christmases at Bethabara

Other
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 10:30 AM
2147 Bethabara Rd, Winston-Salem
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Mantle Realty Pancakes & Pajamas 2026

Santa
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 8:00 AM
First Alliance Church, Winston-Salem
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Scavenger Hunt: Holiday Goodies

Other
Tue, Dec 1, 2026 · All day
Carver School Road Branch, Winston-Salem
Free
Hosted by Forsyth County Public Library
No registration / drop-in.

Scavenger Hunt: Reindeer Edition

Other
Tue, Dec 1, 2026 · All day
Reynolda Manor Branch, Winston-Salem
Free
Hosted by Forsyth County Public Library
No registration / drop-in.

Winter Holidays Around the World

Other
Fri, Dec 18, 2026 · 10:00 AM–11:00 AM ET
Central Library, Winston-Salem
Free
Hosted by Forsyth County Public Library
No registration / drop-in.

Scavenger Hunt: Holiday Goodies

Other
Tue, Dec 29, 2026 · All day
Carver School Road Branch, Winston-Salem
Free
Hosted by Forsyth County Public Library
No registration / drop-in.

Food & nightlife

1 verified event for 2026.

A Black Is Beautiful Christmas: Fashion, Cocktails & Connections

Other
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Studio Novella Winston, Winston-Salem
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