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Fall is officially here, and the Piedmont Triad is giving us plenty of free reasons to get out of the house. This week brings fall festivals, live music, family activities, outdoor fun, art, community events, car shows, movies and more — and we've rounded up the free ones so you don't have to search all over the internet. A few highlights this week:
Everything below has free admission unless otherwise noted. Some events may have food, vendors, activities or other things available for purchase.  Alamance CountyBurlington Saturday, October 3 Farm Fall Festival — 9am–2pm | 9894 NC-62 Alamance Pride — 12–5pm | 100 W Front St Elon Thursday, October 1 Elon Farmers Market — 3–6pm | 271 N Williamson Ave Saturday, October 3 The Big Pick at the Guilford County Farm — 9am–12pm | 7315 Howerton Rd Davie CountyAdvance Saturday, October 3 Community Day — 10am–2pm | 4155 US Hwy 158 Mocksville Monday, October 5 Cruise-Ins in Downtown Mocksville — 5–8pm | 101 W Depot St Wednesday, October 7 Mocksville Farmers Market — 3–6pm Davidson CountyLexington Saturday, October 3 Pumpkin Festival — 10am–5pm | 6957 NC Hwy 150 #150 Rev Up for Renovations: Truck, Jeep & Car Show — 10am–3pm | 2772 Rowe Rd Lexington Farmers Market – Depot District — 8am–12pm Thomasville Thursday, October 1 Party in the Park & National Night Out — 5–7pm | 20 Stadium Dr Forsyth CountyKernersville Saturday, October 3 Cars & Coffee — 8–10am | 1175 S Main St Artisan Craft Market — 10am–3pm | Harmon Park Kernersville Farmers Market — 8am–12pm Lewisville Saturday, October 3 The Local Boys Concert & LCAP Food Drive — 5–7pm | Shallowford Square Pfafftown Saturday, October 3 Harvest Festival — 10am–3pm | 3868 Transou Rd Rural Hall Friday, October 2 Cruise-In with Music by The Catalinas — 6–9pm | 423 Bethania-Rural Hall Rd Sunday, October 4 Sock Hop and Car Show — 3–5pm | 7939 Broad St Winston-Salem Thursday, October 1 Sunset Salutations — 6–7pm | 575 N Patterson Ave Saturday, October 3 Big Sweep Community Cleanup — 9am–12pm SPCA on the Greenway — 9–11am | 750 Plott St Bailey Park Latin Fest — 5–10pm | Bailey Park Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Farmers Market — 6am–12pm Cobblestone Farmers Market — 8:30–11am Sunday, October 4 Salem Band 1976: A Musical Retrospective Fall Concert — 3–4pm | May Dell Tuesday, October 6 Moms Morning Meetup @ West Salem Public House — 9:30am–12pm Guilford CountyGreensboro Friday, October 2 FoodeesFest — 1–9pm | Four Seasons Town Centre First Friday Storytime — 10–10:30am | Woven Works Park Stroller Rollers — 10:30–11:30am | Woven Works Park Friday, October 2 Crafty Kids Club: Pumpkin Paint Party — 4:30–6pm | 475 Spring Garden St First Friday — 6–9pm | Downtown Greensboro Noches Latinas — 6:30–9:45pm | LeBauer Park Saturday, October 3 Greensboro Farmers Curb Market — 8am–12pm FoodeesFest — 11am–9pm | Four Seasons Town Centre SPCA on the Greenway — 9–11am | 750 Plott St First Saturday Stroll on Elm — 12–8pm | 300 S Elm St Bailey Park Latin Fest — 5–10pm | Bailey Park Sunday, October 4 FoodeesFest — 11am–7pm | Four Seasons Town Centre Art in the Arboretum — 1–5pm | Greensboro Arboretum Free Community Lunch — 1–3pm | 4615 Hilltop Rd Monday, October 5 Bird ID Walk — 5:30–6:30pm | 501 Guilford Ave Tuesday, October 6 Free Yoga Class — 5:30–6pm | 501 Yanceyville St Jamestown Friday, October 2 Music in the Park: 80 Nation — 6–8pm | 101 Guilford Rd Saturday, October 3 Family Movies — 10:30am–12pm | Jamestown Public Library Summerfield Saturday, October 3 Touch-a-Truck — 10am–1pm | Summerfield Athletic Park Saturday, October 3 NW Guilford Farmers Market — 8:30–11:30am Wednesday, October 7 NW Guilford Farmers Market — 4–6:30pm Whitsett Saturday, October 3 Annual Fall Festival — 10am–3pm | 811 NC-61 Randolph CountyArchdale Friday, October 2 Hocus Pocus Drive-In Movie — 6–9:30pm | 210 Park Dr Franklinville Sunday, October 4 Sunday Puzzles — 1–5pm | 111 Sumner Pl Rockingham CountyReidsville Saturday, October 3 JeepFest — 8am–2pm | 1573 Freeway Dr Stokes CountyDanbury Saturday, October 3 Foothills Farm Festival — 8am–7pm | 1463 Snow Hill Church Road Germanton Saturday, October 3 Live Music on the Lawn: Strum and the Meadows — 6–8pm | 3561 NC 8 and 65 Hwy King Saturday, October 3 KingFest — 10am–5pm | Central Park Walnut Cove Thursday, October 1 Concert in the Cove: The Legacy Motown Revue — 7–8pm | 455 N Main St Surry CountyElkin Saturday, October 3 Saturday Mornings in Elkin — 9am–12pm | 226 S Bridge St Mount Airy Thursday, October 1 TAPS Old-Time Dance Lessons — 4:30–5:30pm | Historic Earle Theatre TAPS Youth Music Lessons — 5:30–7pm | 142 N Main St Pilot Mountain Saturday, October 3 Hot Nights Hot Cars Cruise-In — 3–9:30pm | 101 E Main St Yadkin CountyEast Bend Saturday, October 3 Music, Makers and Munchies — 12–7pm | 101 Cross Tech Dr Jonesville Saturday, October 3 Classics in Jonesville — 6:30–9:30pm | 116 Plaza St Yadkinville Saturday, October 3 Music in the Park: Phatt City — 5–8pm | Yadkinville Community Park More Free Things to DoThis is just one week's worth of free things happening around the Piedmont Triad. There are always more being added to the calendar, so if you're looking for something to do, stop searching — we've already found the fun.
👉 Bookmark the Piedmont Triad Living calendar and check back often for new events. And if you know someone who is always looking for something fun to do without spending a fortune, send this list their way. Farmers MarketsFarmers markets aren't included in our weekly event graphics, but they're definitely part of the free local fun — and they're worth keeping on your radar. Thursday
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Fall has arrived in the Piedmont Triad — and if you’re looking at your lawn this weekend wondering what you should be doing, The Yard Boss has some advice. After a couple of gray, rainy days, the forecast is looking beautiful for the first weekend of fall. For a lot of homeowners, that means it’s a perfect time to get outside and tackle some yard work. But what actually needs to be done right now? We asked Rob, owner of The Yard Boss, to give Piedmont Triad homeowners some practical fall lawn-care advice — including what you can do yourself, what you should watch for, and when it’s time to call in a professional. First: Know What Kind of Grass You HaveAccording to Rob, fescue is the most common lawn grass in our area, although hybrid Bermuda is becoming more common in newer planned communities. You’ll also find other warm-season grasses such as zoysia. And that matters because fall lawn care isn't one-size-fits-all. If you have fescue, fall is your big season for lawn preparation. Fescue is a cool-season grass that tends to struggle through our hot Piedmont summers, so fall is the time to help it recover and build strong growth heading into spring. NC State Extension also identifies early fall as the ideal seeding period for tall fescue in the Piedmont. Warm-season grasses such as Bermuda and zoysia have a different schedule. As temperatures and soil temperatures drop, they'll begin preparing for dormancy and eventually turn brown. That doesn't necessarily mean they're dead. Rob's personal favorite? Zoysia.  Photo Courtesy of The Yard Boss If You Have Fescue, Think Seed + AerateFor a fescue lawn, Rob's biggest recommendation is simple: Seed and aerate. The timing is now. Rob recommends late September into early October for fescue, which lines up with the fall planting window for the Piedmont. Aeration is particularly important because your lawn spends the year dealing with foot traffic, mowing and other sources of soil compaction. When you core aerate, you pull plugs of soil from the lawn. That creates pathways for oxygen, water and nutrients to reach the root zone while helping loosen compacted soil. The result is room for roots to grow deeper and develop stronger turf. Then comes the seed. And don't forget the watering. Once you've seeded, Rob says you'll need to keep the soil consistently moist — watering every day for at least two weeks. The goal is moist soil, not a muddy lawn. As the seed germinates and the new grass begins growing, you can gradually back off on the watering. You'll also want to give that new grass a chance to establish. Keep foot traffic and leaves off the newly seeded areas as much as possible. Can You Do It Yourself?Absolutely. Rob says homeowners can tackle fall lawn care themselves, but two things are especially important: buying the correct seed and knowing how to properly core aerate. And this is one area where doing a little homework before you start can save you some frustration later. Not all grass seed is created equal. Rob specifically warns homeowners about using poor-quality seed because unwanted grass species can be introduced into your lawn along with it. One example is Poa annua, or annual bluegrass, which can become a recurring winter weed problem. Rob says getting it under control can take multiple years, depending on how much is present. NC State also identifies annual bluegrass as a common winter annual in North Carolina lawns. So before grabbing the cheapest bag of seed you can find, know what you're buying and what you're putting into your lawn.  Photo Courtesy of The Yard Boss What About Fertilizer and Lime?If you're seeding, Rob recommends using a starter fertilizer rather than simply grabbing any fertilizer off the shelf. He compares starter fertilizer to a “steroid shot” for developing grass — something designed to give new growth the nutrients it needs to get established. Lime is different. Its job is to help maintain the soil's pH, and Rob says the timing of lime application isn't particularly important. But there's a bigger point here: Don't think of fertilizer as something you use once when you seed and then forget about. Your lawn needs nutrients throughout the year. If you're only fertilizing when you put down seed, Rob says you're setting yourself up for problems going into spring and summer. And if you're not sure what your lawn needs, that's a good time to get some professional advice rather than guessing. What About Weeds?This is where fall lawn care can get a little tricky. Rob says many of the weeds you'll see this time of year are seasonal. Some of the common ones include:
But don't immediately reach for the weed killer, especially if you've just seeded. Newly germinated grass can be sensitive to herbicides, and the product, timing and grass type all matter. NC State specifically cautions that some herbicides can affect newly seeded turf and recommends following the product label. Rob's advice is to let the new turf get established before treating weeds, and to make sure any products you're using are appropriate for your particular grass. And Then There Are the LeavesIt's fall in North Carolina. The leaves are coming. Rob's advice? Don't let them sit there. Leaves left on the lawn can block light and air from reaching the grass. If they stay long enough, they can essentially smother the turf and leave you with dead or thin patches. So you don't necessarily have to spend every beautiful fall day chasing individual leaves around the yard — but you do want to keep leaves and other debris from accumulating and sitting on the grass for extended periods. The more frequently you can remove them, the better. What Should You NOT Do?Rob's biggest warning isn't about something you should add to your lawn. It's about what you put on it. If you're following a lawn-care plan you found online, make sure the products you're using are actually appropriate for your particular type of turf — and that they're permitted for use in North Carolina. Pay attention to:
Rob points out that over-application can damage or kill your lawn — and can be illegal. Under-application, meanwhile, may simply waste your time and money. In other words: Don't assume that because a product worked for someone's lawn online, it's automatically right for yours. When Should You Call a Professional?This may be the hardest part for a DIY homeowner to hear. Sometimes the best lawn-care decision is admitting you don't know what's wrong. If your lawn is struggling, you have persistent weeds, you're not sure what type of grass you have, or you're confused about what products to use and when to use them, Rob recommends having a professional take a look. And honestly? That's part of the reason we wanted to ask him these questions in the first place. Lawn care isn't just about buying a bag of fertilizer and putting it down. The grass, soil, weather, timing and environmental conditions are all constantly changing. As Rob put it, “Mother Nature does play by a script” — and that script changes.  Photo Courtesy of The Yard Boss Rob's Simple Fall Lawn ChecklistIf you don't want to remember everything you just read, here's the short version. If you have fescue: ✓ Seed ✓ Core aerate ✓ Keep the soil consistently moist while seed is establishing ✓ Keep foot traffic to a minimum ✓ Keep leaves and debris off the new grass ✓ Use an appropriate starter fertilizer when seeding ✓ Follow a fertilizer plan throughout the year If you have warm-season grass such as Bermuda or zoysia: ✓ Keep leaves and debris off the lawn ✓ Keep foot traffic reasonable as the grass heads toward dormancy ✓ Don't seed just because it's fall — warm-season grasses have a different schedule ✓ Be aware of winter weeds such as Poa annua And if you're not sure what your lawn needs? Ask someone who does. A Word From The Yard BossRob's advice for Piedmont Triad homeowners boils down to something pretty simple: Know your grass, know your timing, and don't guess when you're not sure. Fall is an important season for our lawns — particularly fescue — and the work you put in now can make a difference when your lawn wakes back up next spring. So if you're heading outside this weekend to enjoy that beautiful fall weather, take a look at your lawn. It may be telling you exactly what it needs. About The Yard BossWith over 20 years of general landscaping experience and 12 years specializing in advanced chemical turf care, Rob brings a rare level of dual-expertise right to your front yard. He is the sole operator on your grass. That means zero high-turnover crews, zero miscommunications, and absolute quality control.
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Connect with Rob The Yard Boss: Fall is showing up all over the Piedmont Triad this week. 🍂 There are festivals, farmers markets, live music, family activities, movies, crafts, community events and plenty of other ways to get out and enjoy the week without spending a dime. Here’s what’s happening around the Piedmont Triad from Thursday, September 24 through Wednesday, September 30. All of these events are free to attend. Individual purchases, food, vendors and other paid activities may be available at some events.  ALAMANCE COUNTYBurlington Friday, September 25 5:30–9pm — Phoenix 4th Friday Saturday, September 26 10–11am — Let's Grow Together: Free Garden Workshop 10–11am — Summer Saturdays at Burlington City Park: Positivity Rocks Elon Thursday, September 24 3–6pm — Farmer's Market Saturday, September 26 9am–12pm — "The Big Pick" at the Guilford County Farm Graham Thursday, September 24 7–9pm — Thursdays at Seven Concert Series Saturday, September 26 12–8pm — Esperanza Festival 7:30–9:30pm — Movies in the Park - Lilo & Stitch DAVIE COUNTYMocksville Saturday, September 26 10am–4pm — Fall Makers Market at Kennedy Family Farms 10am–2pm — Cognition's Touch-A-Truck & Carnival Fundraiser Wednesday, September 30 3–6pm — Farmers Market DAVIDSON COUNTYLexington Thursday, September 24 4–6pm — Family Game Night Saturday, September 26 8am–12pm — Farmers Market - Depot District Monday, September 28 6–8pm — Last Monday Movie and a Craft: Paddington 2 Thomasville Friday, September 25 5:30–10:30pm — Everybody's Night FORSYTH COUNTYClemmons Saturday, September 26 8:30–11:30am — Clemmons Farmers Market Kernersville Thursday, September 24 1–8pm — Renaissance Festival 6–8pm — XcentriX plays Kville's Music at Twilight Saturday, September 26 8am–12pm — Farmers Market Wednesday, September 30 8am–12pm — Farmers Market Lewisville Saturday, September 26 9am–12pm — Fall Clean Sweep 2–4pm — Piedmont Pops: Ragtime Monday, September 28 7–8pm — Salem Swing Band Swing Dance Winston-Salem Thursday, September 24 10:30–11:30am — Woof Walks with Forsyth Humane Friday, September 25 5–8pm — Park Hangs: Kit McKay Saturday, September 26 6am–12pm — Fairgrounds Farmers Market 8:30–11am — Cobblestone Farmers Market 9am–3pm — Cricket's Nest Fall Festival 10am–4pm — Apple Festival 7–10pm — Back to Trade Summer Music Germanton Saturday, September 26 6–8pm — Live Music on the Lawn - Gracie Snow & Sam Crews GUILFORD COUNTYGreensboro Thursday, September 24 5–7pm — Yappy Hour Friday, September 25 4–10pm — Greek Festival Saturday, September 26 8–10am — Cars & Coffee 8am–12pm — Farmers Curb Market 11am–10pm — Greek Festival 4–8pm — 17th Annual Downtown Greenway Run & Block Party Sunday, September 27 12–6pm — Greek Festival Tuesday, September 29 5:30–6pm — Free Yoga Class High Point Saturday, September 26 10am–4:30pm — Corn Husk Doll Making in the Historical Park 10am–2pm — HPPD Community Day 10am–12pm — Let's Craft! Build Your Own Scarecrow in Little Red Schoolhouse (Sensory Friendly) 12–2pm — Let's Craft! Build Your Own Scarecrow in Little Red Schoolhouse 1–6pm — Stoktoberfest: An Oktoberfest Experience Summerfield Saturday, September 26 8:30–11:30am — NW Guilford Farmers Market RANDOLPH COUNTYArchdale Saturday, September 26 5–8pm — End of Summer Bash Franklinville Sunday, September 27 1–5pm — Sunday Puzzles ROCKINGHAM COUNTYEden Saturday, September 26 6–9:30pm — Grogan Park After Dark Movie Night Reidsville Saturday, September 26 10am–4pm — Courthouse Fair 7–9pm — Summer Concert Series Stoneville Friday, September 25 7:30–9:30pm — View the Skies with the Civil Air Patrol SURRY COUNTYElkin Saturday, September 26 9am–12pm — Saturday Mornings in Elkin Sunday, September 27 2–5pm — Valley Cruise-In Wednesday, September 30 7–8pm — Reeves Songwriter Night Mount Airy Thursday, September 24 4:30–5:30pm — Traditional Arts Programs (TAPS) Old-Time Dance Lessons 5:30–7pm — Traditional Arts Programs (TAPS) Youth Music Lessons Friday, September 25 11am–4pm — Mayberry Kids Saturday, September 26 9–10am — Mayberry Days Parade 11:30am–3pm — Mayberry Kids WILKES COUNTYNorth Wilkesboro Friday, September 25 5–9pm — Southern Roots Festival Saturday, September 26 9am–4pm — Southern Roots Festival 11am–1pm — Dig Into the Library! 1–9:30pm — 2nd Annual Weaving Generations Festival & Movie Night MORE FREE THINGS TO DOThere you have it — plenty of free things to do around the Piedmont Triad this week, whether you’re looking for something to do with the family, a festival to wander through, live music, a farmers market or just a reason to get out of the house. And this is just what I found for this week. Check the Piedmont Triad Living calendar for full event details, locations and even more free events. I update it regularly, so bookmark it and come back whenever you’re looking for something to do. Found something here that someone you know would enjoy? Share this post with them! Happy exploring! A note from Piedmont Triad Living Piedmont Triad Living is giving community members space to share their perspectives on issues affecting our community. This piece was written by Quamekia “Que” Shavers and reflects her personal views on Winston-Salem’s Youth Protection Ordinance and the upcoming discussion about whether it should continue. Que is also preparing to run for Mayor of Winston-Salem in 2028. We believe that context is important for our readers to know. The opinions expressed in this guest piece belong to the author and do not necessarily represent the views of Piedmont Triad Living. Winston-Salem is at a critical crossroads regarding how it treats its younger generation. The city's Public Safety Committee recently cast a split 2-2 vote on a key proposal, successfully securing enough votes to advance the issue to the full Winston-Salem City Council for a final decision. Committee Chair Antoinette Scippio and Vice Chair Regina Ford Hall voted in favor of moving the proposal forward to extend the temporary Youth Protection Ordinance for a full year, while Council Members Scott Andree-Bowen and Vivian V. Joiner voted no. This legislative push comes with intense urgency, as the city's current juvenile curfew is officially set to expire on October 12. The stage is now set for the full council’s upcoming meeting, which will feature a designated public hearing separate from the traditional public comment period to address the extension before it lapses. When the full council convenes, they must look past superficial rhetoric and demand real substance. During the committee sessions, Winston-Salem Police Chief William Penn Jr. failed to present a definitive, data-backed argument establishing exactly why a restrictive citywide curfew needs to remain on the books. The data presented was thin, lacking the robust empirical proof required to justify stripping an entire demographic of their basic freedom of movement. Furthermore, the critical differences between the structured school year and the unstructured summer season were entirely overlooked in the assessment. Worse still are the supposed safety nets offered as community solutions. The alternative engagement opportunities highlighted by the police department rely entirely on local community organizations and non-profits, rather than robust city infrastructure. These programs have been a total flop for this crisis. They completely miss the mark, failing to target the specific teenage age bracket covered by the ordinance. Even if a teenager wanted to participate, they couldn’t; these organizations do not operate during the late-night curfew hours, with most closing their doors by 5:00 PM or 7:30 PM. To offer daytime programming as a viable defense for a night-time curfew is a fundamental logical disconnect. Perhaps the most glaring failure of this process is that throughout all the debates, data collection, and committee votes, no one has actually asked the children for their perspective. By pushing this year-long extension forward, the city sends a damaging message to our youth: we are punishing the masses for the behavior of a small group. There are bad actors in every single sector of life, yet we do not apply collective punishment to adults. For instance, when there are bad police officers, you do not shut down the entire police department—you address the specific officers who are the bad actors. Yet, when it comes to our teenagers, the city chooses to penalize every young person rather than addressing the root causes of the individuals causing trouble. This approach exposes a systemic flaw in how our city leadership operates: Winston-Salem is leaning entirely on the "stick" while completely forgetting the "carrot." There is truly nothing left in this city designed to support, engage, and uplift our youth. We have criminalized their presence rather than investing in their future. When young people take it upon themselves to build community, gather organically, and carve out their own hangout opportunities, they are met with systemic hostility and constantly pushed out. A healthy city provides safe, dedicated, and accessible late-night spaces for teenagers to grow. Winston-Salem, however, chooses to clear the streets and issue citations. As the full council prepares for the final vote, city leaders must face the public and answer for this lopsided strategy. Punishing youth for having nowhere to go—while simultaneously refusing to fund the places they actually need—is not public safety. It is a failure of community imagination. As leaders of Winston-Salem, the city should want to support our youth. Leaders should want to invest in them. The city should not just be willing to enact an ordinance that will charge not only youth but also their parents; they should also be willing to give a real alternative. This is exactly why I will be standing in City Hall this upcoming Monday for the council meeting. The meeting will start promptly at 6:00 PM, but I will be arriving around 5:30 PM to sign in to speak, and I encourage everyone who cares about our community’s future to do the same. When I step up to the microphone, I will be advocating fiercely for both the carrot and the stick. If our leadership is so willing to provide complex mechanisms and rules to punish children who are bad actors, what are they prepared to build for the vast majority who are not? What do we actually have for them? Our community leadership must step up and show that they truly want to invest in the potential of our youth—not just control them.
Fall is showing up all over the Piedmont Triad this week. 🍂 There are farmers markets, festivals, live music, movies, food trucks, car shows, family activities and plenty of good old-fashioned community fun happening from Thursday through Wednesday. And then there's the NC Folk Festival, taking over downtown Greensboro September 18–20 with three full days of free music, arts and culture. So grab your calendar and start making some plans. Here’s what’s happening around the Piedmont Triad this week! All of these events are free to attend. Individual purchases, food, vendors and other paid activities may be available at some events. Want even more? Our calendar is updated regularly with free events throughout the Piedmont Triad. 👉 Check the Piedmont Triad Living calendar  ALAMANCE COUNTYELON Thursday, September 17 Farmer's Market 3–6pm GRAHAM Saturday, September 19 Fall Fest 10am–4pm Kinfolk Concert and Cruise-In: Aaron Silver 4–9pm MEBANE Friday, September 18 Music on 4th with Megan Doss Band 7–9pm Saturday, September 19 Homegrown in the Park 10am–3pm CASWELL COUNTYYANCEYVILLE Saturday, September 19 Bright Leaf Hoedown 9am–5pm DAVIE COUNTYMOCKSVILLE Friday, September 18 Davie Farm Fest 9am–9pm Saturday, September 19 Davie Farm Fest 9am–3pm Ahoy, Mateys! Pirates are Taking over Downtown Mocksville! 1–4pm DAVIDSON COUNTYLEXINGTON Friday, September 18 Community Food Truck Friday 5–8pm Saturday, September 19 Farmers Market – Depot District 8am–12pm Food & Brews Festival 11am–7pm THOMASVILLE Saturday, September 19 Farmers Market 8am–12pm FORSYTH COUNTYBETHANIA Saturday, September 19 The Bethania Moravian Art and Community Festival 10am–4pm CLEMMONS Saturday, September 19 Clemmons Farmers Market 8:30–11:30am GERMANTON Saturday, September 19 Live Music on the Lawn 6–8pm KERNERSVILLE Friday, September 18 Movies in the Park – Minions and Monsters 6:30–10pm LEWISVILLE Friday, September 18 Starlight Movie Night – Moana 2 7:30–9:30pm TOBACCOVILLE Saturday, September 19 Village of Tobaccoville 35th Anniversary Celebration 12–4pm WINSTON-SALEM There is a LOT happening in Winston-Salem this weekend! Thursday, September 17 Woof Walks with Forsyth Humane 10:30–11:30am Evening in the Atrium – Featuring Carrie Welling 5–7pm Saturday, September 19 Cobblestone Farmers Market 8:30–11am Dream Center Car Show 10am–2pm Fiesta Festival 11am–7pm Oktoberfest with Piedmont Wind Symphony 1–3pm The Roost at Culture 6–10pm GUILFORD COUNTYGREENSBORO If you’re headed downtown this weekend, you’re going to find plenty to do. Friday, September 18 NC Folk Festival 4:30–10pm Saturday, September 19 Farmers Curb Market 8am–12pm NC Folk Festival 9:30am–10pm Sunday, September 20 NC Folk Festival 12–8pm The NC Folk Festival is a three-day, free, all-ages festival in downtown Greensboro, with music, dance, food, makers and cultural traditions from around North Carolina and beyond. Tuesday, September 22 Free Yoga Class 5:30–6pm HIGH POINT Thursday, September 17 SummerSounds Concert Series: Titus Gant Jazz Quartet 6–8pm RANDLEMAN Saturday, September 19 The Bandit & Dukes – Randleman Cruise In 10am–4pm SUMMERFIELD Saturday, September 19 NW Guilford Farmers Market 8:30–11:30am RANDOLPH COUNTYFRANKLINVILLE Sunday, September 20 Sunday Puzzles 1–5pm ROCKINGHAM COUNTYEDEN Friday, September 18 Riverfest 5–10pm Saturday, September 19 Riverfest 10am–10pm REIDSVILLE Sunday, September 20 30th Anniversary of Black Family Day in NC 3–7pm STOKES COUNTYWALNUT COVE Saturday, September 19 FallFest 2–6pm SURRY COUNTYDOBSON Saturday, September 19 Cruise-In and Music in the Park 3–9pm ELKIN Saturday, September 19 Saturday Mornings in Elkin 9am–12pm MOUNT AIRY Thursday, September 17 Traditional Arts Programs (TAPS) Old-Time Dance Lessons 4:30–5:30pm Traditional Arts Programs (TAPS) Youth Music Lessons 5:30–7pm WILKES COUNTYNORTH WILKESBORO Saturday, September 19 Concerts on the Deck – The CHAIN Fleetwood Mac Tribute & Mamma Mania ABBA Tribute 6–10pm A FEW MORE WAYS TO FIND FREE FUNThat's a pretty good list for one week — and it isn't even everything you'll find on the Piedmont Triad Living calendar. Farmers markets are popping up all over the region Saturday morning. There are movies under the stars Friday night. Festivals take over downtowns big and small. And if live music is your thing, you've got plenty of choices. Stop searching. We've already found the fun. 👉 Bookmark the Piedmont Triad Living calendar for the latest free events, and share this list with someone who is always looking for something to do!  Looking for free things to do in the Piedmont Triad this week? From Winston-Salem, Greensboro and High Point to Kernersville, Clemmons, Lexington, Elkin, Mount Airy, Asheboro and all the communities in between, there are dozens of free events happening September 11–17. One of the things I love about living in the Piedmont Triad is how connected everything is. A free concert in one town, a farmers market in another, an outdoor movie a little farther down the road—it's all part of the same region, and sometimes the best plan is the one you didn't know was just a short drive away. I've organized this week's events by county and city so you can easily see what's happening around the region and decide where the week takes you. As always, these are events with free admission. Some may have food, vendors, shopping or other activities available for purchase. Let's see what's happening! ALAMANCE COUNTY Elon Thursday, September 17
Gibsonville Saturday, September 12
Mebane Saturday, September 12
DAVIE COUNTYMocksville Saturday, September 12
DAVIDSON COUNTYLexington Saturday, September 12
Thomasville Saturday, September 12
FORSYTH COUNTYClemmons Saturday, September 12
Germanton Saturday, September 12
Kernersville Saturday, September 12
Lewisville Saturday, September 12
Winston-Salem Friday, September 11
GUILFORD COUNTYArchdale Friday, September 11
Greensboro Saturday, September 12
High Point Saturday, September 12
Jamestown Saturday, September 12
Oak Ridge Friday, September 11
Summerfield Saturday, September 12
RANDOLPH COUNTYAsheboro Sunday, September 13
Franklinville Sunday, September 13
Randleman Friday, September 11
ROCKINGHAM COUNTYReidsville Saturday, September 12
STOKES COUNTY Danbury Saturday, September 12
SURRY COUNTYDobson Saturday, September 12
Elkin Friday, September 11
Mount Airy Thursday, September 17
Pilot Mountain Saturday, September 12
YADKIN COUNTYJonesville Saturday, September 12
Yadkinville Saturday, September 12
MORE FREE THINGS TO DO IN THE PIEDMONT TRIADThere you have it--free things to do in Winston-Salem, Greensboro, High Point and communities throughout the Piedmont Triad this week. And this is exactly why I keep the PTL calendar focused on free events. You don't have to spend an hour bouncing around Facebook, checking individual town websites and trying to figure out what's actually free. I've already done that part. The Piedmont Triad Living Free Events Calendar is updated regularly with free events happening throughout the region, so bookmark it and check back when you're looking for something to do. See the complete Piedmont Triad Living calendar Browse the Free Events Calendar → And if you find something here that sounds like fun, share this post with somebody who needs a plan for the weekend. Happy exploring! Still figuring out what to do this week? How about something FREE? 😄 We've rounded up free things happening all across the Piedmont Triad September 3–10, 2026. You've got farmers markets, live music, festivals, family activities, sports, food, classic cars, and plenty of opportunities to get out and enjoy your community. So pick a day, pick a town, and go have some fun! And don't forget to bookmark our [FREE Events Calendar]. We update it regularly so you'll always have a place to check when you're wondering what's happening around the Triad. Alamance CountyElon Thursday, September 3 | 3–6 PM Elon Farmers Market Thursday, September 3 | 7:30–9 PM Keith Alessi: “Banjo Saved My Life” Friday, September 4 | 6–8 PM Southern Reload @ Town of Elon — Music at the Plaza Concert Series Thursday, September 10 | 3–6 PM Elon Farmers Market Burlington Thursday, September 10 | 6–8 PM Let's Grow Together: Free Garden Workshop Graham Thursday, September 10 | 7–9 PM Thursdays at Seven Concert  Caswell CountyYanceyville Friday, September 4 | 7–9 PM First Friday Davidson CountyLexington Saturday, September 5 | 8 AM–12 PM Farmers Market — Depot District Thomasville Saturday, September 5 | 8 AM–12 PM Thomasville Farmers Market Davie CountyMocksville Saturday, September 5 | 11 AM–7 PM Food & Brews Monday, September 7 | 5–8 PM Cruise-Ins in Downtown Mocksville Wednesday, September 9 | 3–6 PM Mocksville Farmers Market  Forsyth County Winston-Salem Thursday, September 3 | 6–7 PM Sunset Salutations Friday, September 4 | 6:30–8:30 PM Volleyball — Wake Forest vs. Davidson Saturday, September 5 | 6 AM–12 PM Fairgrounds Farmers Market Saturday, September 5 | 8:30–11 AM Cobblestone Farmers Market Saturday, September 5 | 11 AM–7 PM Winston Salem Egyptian Festival — at the Clemmons location Saturday, September 5 | 7–10 PM Summer on Fourth Sunday, September 6 | 6–8 PM Piedmont Pops: Labor Day Weekend Clemmons Saturday, September 5 | 8:30–11:30 AM Clemmons Farmers Market Saturday, September 5 | 11 AM–7 PM Winston-Salem Egyptian Festival Sunday, September 6 | 11 AM–7 PM Winston-Salem Egyptian Festival Kernersville Saturday, September 5 | 8 AM–12 PM Kernersville Farmers Market Saturday, September 5 | 10 AM–3 PM M&C Autumn Inspirations Saturday, September 5 | 12–6 PM Ćevap Fest 2026 Sunday, September 6 | 12–6 PM Ćevap Fest 2026 Tuesday, September 8 | 9:30–11:30 AM Moms' Morning Meetup Wednesday, September 9 | 8 AM–12 PM Kernersville Farmers Market  Guilford CountyGreensboro Friday, September 4 | 6–9 PM GSO First Friday Friday, September 4 | 6:30–9:45 PM Noches Latinas with Maria Gonzalez and Casa Azul Saturday, September 5 | 8 AM–12 PM Farmers Curb Market Saturday, September 5 | 12–8 PM First Saturday Stroll on Elm Thursday, September 10 | 5–7 PM Pop-Up Party at the Park — Cascade Park Jamestown Friday, September 4 | 6–8 PM Music in the Park — Camel City Yacht Club Saturday, September 5 | 10:30 AM–12 PM Family Movies — Jamestown Public Library Oak Ridge Saturday, September 5 | 10 AM–4 PM Artisan Market Summerfield Saturday, September 5 | 8:30–11:30 AM NW Guilford Farmers Market  Randolph CountyFranklinville Sunday, September 6 | 1–5 PM Sunday Puzzles Stokes CountyWalnut Cove Thursday, September 3 | 7–9 PM Concert in the Cove Series with The Phase Band Surry CountyMount Airy Thursday, September 3 | 4:30–5:30 PM TAPS Old-Time Dance Lessons Thursday, September 3 | 5:30–7 PM TAPS Youth Music Lessons Thursday, September 10 | 4:30–5:30 PM TAPS Old-Time Dance Lessons Thursday, September 10 | 5:30–7 PM TAPS Youth Music Lessons Elkin Saturday, September 5 | 9 AM–12 PM Saturday Mornings in Elkin Saturday, September 5 | 12–8 PM Hispanic Heritage Festival  One More Thing: Labor Day!Monday, September 7 is Labor Day, which means many people have an extra day to get out and enjoy the Triad. If you're looking for a fun way to spend Monday evening, head to Downtown Mocksville from 5–8 PM for Cruise-Ins in Downtown Mocksville. Classic cars + a downtown evening + FREE = a pretty good way to wrap up the long weekend. 🚗 Bookmark This!There are always more free things happening around the Piedmont Triad than we can fit into one weekly roundup.
Bookmark our FREE Events Calendar and check back often. That's where you'll find the most complete and up-to-date list of free things to do throughout the Triad. And if you know someone who is always looking for something fun to do without spending a fortune, share this list with them! Happy exploring, Triad friends! ❤️ Piedmont Triad Living has been helping our neighbors discover FREE things to do since 2010. |
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