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Looking for something fun to do without spending a dime? You've come to the right place! This week's Piedmont Triad Living calendar is packed with free events for every age and interest. Whether you're planning one last summer adventure before school starts, searching for live music, browsing a local farmers market, or looking for a family movie under the stars, there's no shortage of ways to enjoy the Triad. Here's what's happening this week!  🎒 Back-to-School Events & Supply GiveawaysSchool will be starting back soon, and communities across the Triad are celebrating with free events, activities, and supply giveaways. Friday, August 7 🎒 Beat the Summer Heat Event 📍 Gibsonville | 2–4 PM 314 10th St Saturday, August 8 🎒 Back-to-School Community Event 📍 Burlington | 10 AM–2 PM Mayco Bigelow Community Center 🎒 Back to School Bash & Supply Drive 📍 Winston-Salem | 10 AM–2 PM 1327 Hoy Long Rd 🎒 Back-to-School Supply Giveaway 📍 Greensboro | 10 AM–1 PM 2510 Randleman Rd 🎒 Back-to-School Pop-Up Event 📍 Winston-Salem | 12–3 PM 631 Coliseum Dr NW 🎒 Compassion Loves Action Back-to-School Drive 📍 Greensboro | 12–1 PM 601 Doak St 🎒 Back to School Extravaganza 📍 Asheboro | 1–5 PM Eastside Park 🎒 Back to School Bash 📍 Mebane | 1–4 PM 4000 Arrowhead Blvd 🎒 Back-to-School Supply Drive & Community Fun Day 📍 Greensboro | 1–2:30 PM 1501 Highwoods Blvd 🎒 Back to School Bash 📍 Jonesville | 6–8 PM Delos Martin Drive 🎒 Back to School Mutts & Movie Night 📍 King | 6:45–9:45 PM King Central Park Sunday, August 9 🎒 Out of School Cookout 📍 High Point | 3–6 PM Armstrong Park 🎒 Back to School Bash 📍 Asheboro | 5–7 PM 1734 Mack Rd 🎶 Live Music & ConcertsGrab a lawn chair and enjoy free live music all around the Piedmont Triad! Thursday, August 6 🎶 Sunset Salutations 📍 Winston-Salem | 6–7 PM 575 N Patterson Ave Friday, August 7 🎶 Rally in the Valley 📍 Elkin | 6–10 PM 🎶 Market & Music 📍 Randleman | 6–10 PM 122 Commerce Square 🎶 Music at the Market 📍 Dobson | 6–9 PM 903 E Atkins St 🎶 First Friday 📍 Downtown Greensboro | 6–9 PM 536 S Elm St 🎶 Friday after Five 📍 Yadkinville | 6–9 PM East Main Street 🎶 Music @ The Plaza Concert Series 📍 Elon | 6–8 PM Elon University 🎶 Josh & Tommy – Free at the Reeves 📍 Elkin | 6–7 PM 129 W Main St 🎶 Musical Chairs Concert Series: Oscar's Latin Band 📍 Graham | 7–9 PM Bill Cooke Park 🎶 First Friday 📍 Yanceyville | 7–9 PM 158 E Church St Saturday, August 8 🎶 Rally in the Valley 📍 Elkin | 9 AM–9:30 PM 🎶 Concerts in the Commons 📍 Wilkesboro | 6–10 PM 105 N Bridge St 🎶 Music in the Park featuring Radio Revolver 📍 Oak Ridge | 6–9 PM 6231 Lisa Dr 🎶 Intoxcicadas – Free at the Reeves 📍 Elkin | 7–9 PM 129 W Main St 🎶 Live on the Green: Nick Caudill Band 📍 Gibsonville | 7–9 PM 101 E Main St Sunday, August 9 🎶 Sunday Night Concerts in Downtown Asheboro 📍 Asheboro | 6–8 PM 154 S Fayetteville St 🎶 Music for a Sunday Evening in the Park 📍 Greensboro | 6–8 PM Hester Park 🎬 Free Movies Around the TriadGrab a blanket, bring some snacks, and enjoy a movie night under the stars! Several communities are offering free movie events this week. Friday, August 7 🎬 Movies on Main 📍 Wilkesboro | 8:30–10 PM Downtown Wilkesboro Historic District 🎬 Movie in the Park 📍 Tobaccoville | 8:45–10:30 PM Village of Tobaccoville Community Center Saturday, August 8 🎬 Movie Saturdays – G/PG Movies 📍 Greensboro | 10:30 AM–12 PM 1901 W Florida St 🎬 Movie Saturdays – PG-13 Movies 📍 Greensboro | 2–3:30 PM 1901 W Florida St 🎬 Movie in the Park – The LEGO Movie 📍 Summerfield | 6:30–9:30 PM Amphitheatre 🎬 Back to School Mutts & Movie Night 📍 King | 6:45–9:45 PM King Central Park 🎬 Movies in the Park – Elio 📍 Mocksville | 8:30–10:30 PM 192 N Main St 🎉 Festivals & Community EventsFrom downtown celebrations to local gatherings, this week is full of opportunities to get out, meet your neighbors, and enjoy the community. Friday, August 7 🎉 Rally in the Valley 📍 Elkin | 6–10 PM Elkin 🎉 First Friday 📍 Downtown Greensboro | 6–9 PM Downtown Greensboro Inc. 536 S Elm St 🎉 First Friday 📍 Yanceyville | 7–9 PM 158 E Church St Saturday, August 8 🎉 Cars & Coffee @ Truist Stadium 📍 Winston-Salem | 8–9 AM Truist Stadium 🎉 Saturday Mornings in Elkin 📍 Elkin | 9 AM–12 PM 226 S Bridge St 🎉 Medicine in the Historical Park 📍 High Point | 10 AM–4:30 PM 1859 E Lexington Ave 🎉 Mebane Train Display 📍 Mebane | 10 AM–2 PM The Mebane Train Display 🎉 Rally in the Valley 📍 Elkin | 9 AM–9:30 PM Elkin Sunday, August 9 🎉 Rally in the Valley 📍 Elkin | 10 AM–7 PM Elkin Wednesday, August 12 🎉 The Picnic Food Fest 📍 Winston-Salem | 5–8 PM Bailey Park 🌿 Get Outside If you'd rather enjoy nature, you'll find several opportunities to get moving outdoors. Choose from:
👨👩👧 Family Fun & Community Gatherings A few more events worth checking out this week include:
Plan Your Week! Whether you're looking for live music, free family fun, outdoor movies, community festivals, or one last summer adventure before school starts, you'll find plenty to do across the Piedmont Triad this week. As always, every event on the Piedmont Triad Living calendar is free to attend, making it easy to get out, explore your community, and make memories without stretching your budget. Have a favorite event this week? We'd love to hear about it! Share your photos and tag Piedmont Triad Living on social media so we can see where your adventures take you.
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 Spring has officially arrived in the Piedmont Triad—and this week is packed with some of the best free family-friendly events we’ve seen all season 🌸 From Easter egg hunts in nearly every town to farmers markets, nature walks, concerts, and even a glow-in-the-dark egg hunt, there’s something happening for every family, every day. Scroll all the way down to see these events categorized by county and city! Here’s your go-to guide to plan the week 👇 🌿 Friday, March 27Kick off the weekend outdoors in Winston-Salem with a Family Nature Walk or try something creative like River Rock Painting. In the evening, enjoy:
And if you're up for something unique—don’t miss the Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt in Westfield! 🐰 Saturday, March 28 (BIG EVENT DAY!)This is one of the biggest event days of the season—especially for Easter fun! 🥚 Easter Egg Hunts Everywhere You’ll find egg hunts in:
Whether you want something simple or a full festival experience, you’ve got options all across the Triad. 🌼 Don’t Miss These Standouts
Plus, local favorites like:
🌞 Sunday, March 29Slow things down with a mix of fun and relaxing events:
And yes—there are still a few Easter egg hunts happening if you missed Saturday! 🎲 Monday, March 30Keep the fun going with:
🎶 Thursday, April 2Wrap up the week with something a little different:
This week is what Piedmont Triad Living is all about--connecting families and celebrating community. With so many free events happening across Winston-Salem, Greensboro, High Point, and beyond, you don’t have to spend money to make meaningful memories. 👉 Save this post, share it with a friend, and start planning your week! 📍 EVENTS ORGANIZED BY COUNTY & CITY🟦 Forsyth County
Winston-Salem Friday, March 27
Kernersville
Rural Hall
🟩 Guilford County Greensboro Saturday, March 28
High Point Saturday, March 28
Colfax
🟨 Davidson County Lexington
🟧 Alamance County Burlington
🟥 Surry County Elkin
🟪 Stokes County Westfield
🟫 Yadkin County Yadkinville
At Piedmont Triad Living, we love connecting you with the best free, family-friendly events around the area — and this week is packed with ways to celebrate Earth Day! Whether you're into storytime adventures, learning how to turn food scraps into garden gold, or full-blown festivals, there's something for everyone. Here’s what’s happening:  Tuesday, April 22 🌎 Pilot Mountain — Earth Day Preschool Storytime 🕙 10:00–11:00 a.m. | 319 W Main St, Pilot Mountain, NC Bring the little ones for a special Earth Day-themed storytime! Perfect for preschoolers who love books, nature, and fun activities. 🌎 Asheboro — From Table to Harvest: Turning Food Waste into a Garden 🕡 6:30–7:30 p.m. | 201 Worth St, Asheboro, NC Learn how to turn everyday kitchen scraps into fertile garden soil. A great event for anyone looking to start composting and gardening more sustainably! Saturday, April 26 🌎 Winston-Salem — Piedmont Earth Day Fair 🕙 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. | 569 Fairgrounds Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC One of the biggest Earth Day celebrations in the region! Expect live music, food trucks, eco-friendly vendors, kids’ activities, and lots of ways to celebrate our planet. 🌎 Kernersville — Earth Day Festival 🕙 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. | 512 W Mountain St, Kernersville, NC Enjoy crafts, educational booths, and community fun at Kernersville’s local Earth Day event! 🌎 Greensboro — Earth Day Celebration at Keeley Park 🕐 1:00–4:00 p.m. | 4100 Keeley Rd, McLeansville, NC Head out to Keeley Park for hands-on activities, games, and lots of family fun — all focused on celebrating and protecting our Earth! Looking for even more free events?🌟 Follow Piedmont Triad Living on social media! We update our calendar weekly with all the best family-friendly happenings across the Triad. Share us with your friends — because free fun is even better when you bring the whole crew! Find more events anytime at PiedmontTriadLiving.com! |
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