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Summer’s winding down, but with school starting in just a few weeks across most Triad schools, there’s still time to pack in nearly 40 FREE events from August 1–7, 2025! With almost 40 free activities on our calendar, the Triad is buzzing with fun for all ages, from live music in Elkin to farmers markets in Greensboro, back-to-school bashes in Winston-Salem, and more. Whether you’re in High Point, Mocksville, or Saxapahaw, these events are perfect for making those final summer memories before the school bell rings. Here’s your guide to the week’s free happenings, organized by event type to help you plan your adventures. Let’s make this week unforgettable!  Art and Craft Events
Community and Family Events
Farmers Markets
Movies
Music and Concerts
Outdoor and Nature Events
Special Events
Storytime and Kids’ Activities
Wow, nearly 40 free events to choose from! From concerts in Graham to puzzles in Franklinville, these activities are perfect for making summer memories before school starts. Follow us on Facebook for updates on our next giveaways, and check out our Winston-Salem Dash wrap-up. Visit our website calendar to plan your week! Share your favorite Triad summer moments in the comments or on social media. Stay cool and have fun, y’all!
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Hey, Piedmont Triad families! Summer’s in full swing, and we’re bringing you another week packed with free events to keep the fun going! From July 25–31, 2025, dive into everything from outdoor concerts to farmers markets, movie matinees, and even a foam party in Rural Hall. Whether you’re in Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point, or beyond, there’s something for everyone to enjoy without spending a dime. Here’s your guide to the week’s free happenings, organized by event type to help you plan the perfect family outing. Let’s make those summer memories!  Art and Craft EventsSaturday, July 26
Community and Family EventsFriday, July 25
Farmers MarketsSaturday, July 26
MoviesFriday, July 25
Music and ConcertsFriday, July 25
Outdoor and Nature EventsFriday, July 25
Special EventsFriday, July 25
Storytime and Kids’ ActivitiesSunday, July 27
There’s so much to love in the Piedmont Triad this week! Whether you’re dancing at a concert, crafting in High Point, or catching a movie under the stars, these free events are perfect for making summer memories with your loved ones. Don’t forget to check out our Winston-Salem Dash ticket giveaway for the July 30 game—follow us on Facebook to enter! Share your favorite Triad moments in the comments or on social media. Stay cool and have fun, y’all! Hey, Piedmont Triad families! Get ready to grab your popcorn and blankets because this week, July 18–24, 2025, is packed with free movie screenings across Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point, and beyond! Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly matinee, a sensory-friendly experience, or an outdoor movie night under the stars, the Triad has you covered. Best of all, every screening is free to attend! Here’s your guide to all the movie magic happening this week, perfect for kids, parents, and movie lovers of all ages. Need details? Find them on our calendar here!  Friday, July 18
Saturday, July 19
Monday, July 21
Tuesday, July 22
Wednesday, July 23
Wow, what a lineup! With so many free movies to choose from, you can plan a week full of cinematic fun without spending a penny. Check out our full events blog for even more free activities happening this week, organized by county and city. Which movie are you most excited to catch? Let us know in the comments or share your movie night moments with us on social media. Stay cool and enjoy the show, Piedmont Triad families! Hey, Piedmont Triad families! Ready to make the most of this beautiful summer week? From outdoor concerts to farmers markets and kid-friendly movie matinees, there’s something for everyone in Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point, and beyond. Best of all, every event listed here is free to attend! Grab the kids, pack a picnic, and dive into the fun happenings in our vibrant community. Here’s your guide to the week of July 18–24, 2025, organized by county, city, and date for easy planning.  Alamance CountyElon
Davidson CountyThomasville
Davie CountyMocksville
Forsyth CountyKernersville
Guilford CountyGibsonville
Randolph CountyFranklinville
Rockingham CountyReidsville
Stokes CountyKing
Surry CountyElkin
Yadkin CountyYadkinville
There’s so much to explore in the Piedmont Triad this week! Whether you’re splashing in a creek, grooving to live music, or enjoying a movie under the stars, these free events are perfect for making memories with your loved ones. Let us know in the comments which events you’re hitting up, and share your favorite Triad summer moments with us on social media. Stay cool and have fun, y’all! We're heading into the last weekend of June—and the Piedmont Triad is bursting with ways to celebrate summer, from Independence Day concerts and craft days to family movies, live music, and community festivals. Whether you're dancing downtown, crafting with the kids, or picking out local produce at the market, these free events are perfect for making sweet summer memories. Here’s what’s happening across the Triad, organized by event type so you can easily find your favorite way to spend the day:  🎶 LIVE MUSIC & CONCERTSBurlington • June 27 – 4th Fridays Concert Series @ Downtown Depot • July 3 – July 3rd in the Park @ City Park Elkin • June 27 – Friday Night Live @ The Reeves Theater • June 27 – FreedomFest 2025 @ Elkin Municipal Park Graham • June 28 – Slice of Summer • June 28 – ALCOVETS Concert and Cruise-In Greensboro • June 28 – Family Friendly Day of Fun @ 300 NC-68 • June 29 – MUSEP: Greensboro Concert Band @ LeBauer Park • July 4 – First Friday High Point • June 27 – Arts Splash: Gud Kulture (Reggae) • June 28 – High Point City Lake Park’s 90th Anniversary Celebration Kernersville • June 26 – YeeHaw Family Night @ Fourth of July Park • June 26 – Music at Twilight @ Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden Lewisville • June 28 – Special Independence Day Tribute Concert @ Shallowford Square • June 29 – Independence Day Celebration @ 8935 Shallowford Rd Reidsville • June 28 – Summer Concert Series @ 303 S Scales St Winston-Salem • June 27 – Rock Out the Quarry @ The Quarry at Grant Park • June 28 – Bailey Beats: Drew Foust & The Wheelhouse • June 28 – Summer on Fourth • July 4 – Salem Band Stars & Stripes Concert MOVIES (INDOOR & OUTDOOR)High Point • June 27 – Reel Nights @ Oak Hollow Marina King • June 30 – Monday Morning Movies: The Fox and the Hound @ 101 Pilot View Dr Lexington • June 28 – Family Movie & Craft @ North Davidson Public Library Winston-Salem • July 1 – Moms' Morning Meetup @ West Salem Public House MARKETS & FESTIVALSBermuda Run • June 28 – Food & Brews Fest Elkin • June 27 – FreedomFest 2025 Graham • June 28 – Slice of Summer • June 28 – ALCOVETS Concert and Cruise-In Greensboro • June 28 – Farmers Curb Market @ 501 Yanceyville St • June 28 – Family Day with Triad Moms on Main @ NC-68 • July 2 – Storytime at Country Park High Point • June 28 – Farmers Market @ 901 N Main St Mocksville • June 25 – Farmers Market • July 3 – Free Yoga in the Park Pleasant Garden • June 28 – Farmers Market • July 2 – Farmers Market Winston-Salem • June 28 – Cobblestone Farmers Market • June 28 – CommUnity Conference @ Carter G Woodson School • June 29 – Last Sundays at Robinhood Plaza WELLNESS, ARTS, & FAMILY FUNGreensboro • July 2 – Storytime at Country Park High Point • June 27 – Eco Evenings • June 28 – Let’s Craft: Beach Terrarium (Sensory Friendly + General Hours) Kernersville • June 24 & 26 – YeeHaw Family Night • June 29 – Kiwanis Miss Mary’s Children’s Parade Lexington • June 28 & 29 – Summer Reading Storytimes @ North Davidson Public Library Mocksville • June 26 – Free Yoga in the Park (Bonus wellness!) Mount Airy • July 3 – TAPS Old-Time Dance & Music Lessons Winston-Salem • July 1 – Moms' Morning Meetup • June 29 – Last Sundays at Robinhood Plaza INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONSBurlington • July 3 – July 3rd in the Park 2025 Kernersville • July 4 – 4th of July Parade • July 4 – Live music, food trucks, and fireworks! Lewisville • June 29 – Independence Day Celebration Mebane • July 4 – Independence Day Celebration @ 633 Corregidor St Mocksville • July 5 – Independence Day Celebration with fireworks! Rural Hall • June 27–28 – RuralFEST 2025 Yadkinville • July 4 - Parade • July 5 - Live music, food trucks, and fireworks! Let's Make This a Weekend to RememberSo many amazing ways to enjoy life in the Piedmont Triad—and all without spending a dime! Take a walk through a local park, celebrate our community with live music, support local makers and farmers, and enjoy quality time with the people you love. 📍 Don’t forget to check the Piedmont Triad Living Calendar for the full lineup of events, details, and links! Let us know where you’re headed this weekend—and tag us in your adventures! Hello, summer! This weekend across the Piedmont Triad is bursting with community festivals, music, art, movies, markets, and more — and the best part? So much of it is completely FREE. From early morning birdwatching in Jonesville to food trucks and music in downtown Winston-Salem, the calendar is full of reasons to get outside, explore new places, and make summer memories with your crew. Whether you've got toddlers, teens, grandparents, or it’s just you and your dog, there’s something to love. So let’s dive in! Here’s what’s happening this weekend — organized by County, then City — to help you easily plan your perfect Piedmont Triad adventure.  ALAMANCE COUNTY Burlington
Graham
Gibsonville
Franklinville
FORSYTH COUNTY Winston-Salem
Clemmons
Lewisville
DAVIE COUNTY Mocksville
DAVIDSON COUNTY Midway
GUILFORD COUNTY Greensboro
Pleasant Garden
Jamestown
RANDOLPH COUNTY Archdale
SURRY COUNTY Pilot Mountain
YADKIN COUNTY Jonesville
STOKES COUNTY, ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, CASWELL COUNTY (No events submitted for this weekend – check back soon!) Can we all agree the Triad knows how to have a good time? Whether you're digging for dinos, dancing at Porchfest, or just strolling a farmers market with coffee in hand, there are so many ways to connect with your community this weekend — and most of them won’t cost a dime. Don’t forget to:
Happy weekend, friends. Let’s make it count. 💛 📚 New on the Blog
Here’s what’s new on Piedmont Triad Living — your guide to fun, free things happening around the Triad: 👉 ☀️ Sunshine, Stories & Summer Vibes This weekend’s roundup is here — organized by county and city, packed with free festivals, concerts, markets, cookouts, and outdoor fun for the whole family. 👉 📚 Greensboro’s Summer Reading Trail Books meet adventure! Take the kids on this literary scavenger hunt through local parks — reading, art, and prizes await. 👉 🎬 FREE Summer Kids Movies in Winston-Salem and Greensboro! No tickets? No problem. These local theaters are showing family favorites all summer long — and admission is totally free. 👉 🌞 Hello, Summer! Events Are Heating Up Across the Triad: Winston Edition From Bailey Park to the Arts District, Winston-Salem is buzzing with energy. Here's what's going on downtown and beyond. 👉 ❤️ Celebrate Juneteenth Across the Triad Festivals, concerts, food trucks, cultural events, and family fun are happening in every corner of the region. Explore how the Triad is honoring freedom, resilience, and joy this month. Hey, Triad families! This month, our community is coming together in a beautiful way to honor Juneteenth—a celebration of freedom, heritage, and unity. And we’re so excited to share the many free, family-friendly Juneteenth events happening across the region. 💛 From book giveaways and food truck festivals to live music, cultural tours, and downtown street celebrations, there are so many opportunities to connect, learn, and celebrate together.  Wait—What Is Juneteenth?In case you’re not familiar, Juneteenth commemorates the day--June 19, 1865—when the last enslaved people in the U.S. finally learned they were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued. It’s a powerful reminder of resilience, hope, and progress—and today, it’s celebrated with joy, education, reflection, and community. In 2021, Juneteenth was officially recognized as a federal holiday, and here in the Piedmont Triad, we go all out with meaningful events that bring people together across generations. Where to Celebrate Juneteenth in the TriadYou don’t have to go far--events are happening in nearly every corner of the region. Whether you want to enjoy local food trucks, listen to gospel choirs, take part in a children’s book giveaway, or simply gather with others to honor Black history and culture, there’s something for everyone. Check out the full list below, and be sure to mark your calendars! Alamance County Burlington • June 13, 6–8pm – Juneteenth Celebration at North Park 📍 817 Sharpe Rd, Burlington, NC 27217 Gibsonville • June 14, 10am–4pm – Juneteenth Celebration 📍 314 10th St, Gibsonville, NC • June 14, 7–9pm – Juneteenth Celebration Downtown Gibsonville 📍 101 E Main St, Gibsonville, NC Graham • June 21, 1–5pm – Juneteenth Celebration in Graham 📍 311 College St, Graham, NC Mebane • June 14, 11am–3pm – Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration 📍 Mebane Community Park, 627 W Center St, Mebane, NC Guilford County Greensboro • June 14, 5–11pm – Juneteenth Black Food Truck Festival 📍 LeBauer Park, 208 N Davie St, Greensboro, NC • June 15, 2:30–5:30pm – Juneteenth Gospel Superfest 📍 1500 Dans Rd, Greensboro, NC • June 19, 11:30am–2:30pm – Special Battlefield Tours: Black Patriots of Guilford Courthouse 📍 2332 New Garden Rd, Greensboro, NC • June 21, 5–9pm – Juneteenth GSO Fest 📍 LeBauer Park, 208 N Davie St, Greensboro, NC Colfax • June 19, 11am–6pm – Juneteenth SOULebration 📍 Piedmont Triad Farmers Market, 2914 Sandy Ridge Rd, Colfax, NC Surry County Mount Airy • June 19, 3–5pm – Juneteenth Celebration 📍 301 N Main St, Mt Airy, NC Forsyth County Winston-Salem • June 20, 7–10pm – Art Crush: Juneteenth Edition 📍 Downtown Arts District • June 21, 1–8pm – Juneteenth Festival 📍 Innovation Quarter, 484-498 Vine St, Winston-Salem, NC Kernersville • June 19, 6:30–9:30pm – Juneteenth FREE Children’s Book Giveaway 📍 Harmon Park, Kernersville, NC • June 19, 6:30–9pm – Juneteenth Celebration 📍 Harmon Park, Kernersville, NC A Celebration for All of UsJuneteenth is about freedom and community—and in the Triad, we show up for both. Whether you’re attending your first Juneteenth event or it’s an annual tradition, we invite you to explore something new this year. Bring the kids. Invite your neighbors. Dance to the music. Learn something. Share a meal. Celebrate what brings us together. ➡️ Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram to get updates and reminders throughout the month—and if you go to an event, tag us! We’d love to see how your family celebrates Juneteenth this year. 💛 Here in the Piedmont Triad, we’re lucky. Not just because we’ve got rolling green hills, charming small towns, and big-city energy all packed into one region, but because it’s easy to get from place to place. Seriously! Even though the Triad covers 12 counties, our highway system makes it simple to hop from one community to another—which means more chances for your family to explore, experience, and enjoy everything this region has to offer… especially all the free events we share every week. 💛  So, what makes getting around the Triad so easy?We’re talking well-connected interstates and highways that crisscross the region like a web—so whether you’re starting your day in Winston-Salem and ending it in Burlington, or popping down to Mocksville for a Saturday festival, it’s all doable. Here are a few MVPs of our road system:
The best part? You’re never too far from something fun and free to do. 🌟 Why This Matters for Family FunAt Piedmont Triad Living, we’re all about helping you find ways to enjoy your community—without breaking the bank. And the beauty of the Triad is that no matter which city you call home, you can take advantage of events all across the region. That downtown music night in High Point? Go for it. The food truck festival in Lexington? Easy. A sunset yoga class in Greensboro? You're 30 minutes away! We’ve seen it time and time again - families using our weekly events list to plan little adventures just by taking a short drive. It’s one of the things that makes the Triad such a special place to live and raise a family. Let’s Hit the RoadIf you’ve been thinking about exploring a nearby town, this is your sign. Check out our weekly event guide, grab your crew, and enjoy a change of scenery without a huge drive. And hey—if you find a hidden gem or fun stop along the way, tag us on Instagram @PiedmontTriadLiving). We LOVE seeing where your family fun takes you. We’ll keep posting the events--you just show up. See you on the road! 💛 Hey Triad families! If you're looking for a screen-free summer adventure that’s fun, free, and full of books, this one’s for you. The Greensboro Summer Reading Trail is officially underway, and we think it’s one of the sweetest ways to explore the city, support local businesses, and keep the kids reading all summer long. 💛  So… What’s the Reading Trail? Think of it like a literary scavenger hunt across Greensboro! From June 1 through July 31, families can visit participating local businesses, where each stop features a book to enjoy; either a picture book to read together or a shared chapter book (same one at every location, so you can read a little more with each visit!). All you have to do is:
📚 A full set of all the Reading Trail books 🎟 A 4-pack of tickets to the Greensboro Science Center & Carousel! 👉 Ready to get started? Register here and join the Facebook group for updates, location maps, and reading tips! Why We Love This📖 It keeps reading exciting 👟 It gets families out and about 🛍️ It supports local businesses 🎁 And there are prizes involved. Enough said. If you’ve been following Piedmont Triad Living for a while, you know we’re big fans of using local libraries and free resources to support your child’s learning and creativity. (If you missed it, check out our previous blog post about Free Things to Do at Local Libraries!) The Summer Reading Trail is the perfect way to keep that love of learning going strong—even when school’s out. 📚✨ A Summer Full of Stories and SmilesSo grab your trail map, grab your favorite reading buddy, and get ready to explore Greensboro in a whole new way. Who knows—your next favorite book (or smoothie shop!) might be just one stop away. Happy reading, adventuring, and memory-making! 💛 School’s out, and if you’re wondering how to keep the kids entertained without blowing your summer budget, we’ve got great news! Two local theaters are making movie magic happen for FREE all summer long! Both The Grand Winston-Salem (on University Parkway) and AmStar Four Seasons Station (on Vanstory Street in Greensboro) are hosting Free Summer Kids Movies every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10 a.m., beginning June 3 through July 30. These family-friendly flicks feature everyone’s favorite animated stars — from Minions to Mutant Turtles — and the best part? No ticket cost! Just show up the morning of the movie and snag your seats (first come, first served at the box office). It’s the perfect way to cool off and enjoy a morning at the movies together!  ✨ This Summer’s Movie Lineup:
And for just $5, you can grab the Summer Kids Movie Combo — a kid-sized popcorn and drink (sold together as a combo only). 🎟️ Know Before You Go:
Whether you’re in Winston-Salem or Greensboro, these free summer movies are the perfect midweek treat for families — and a cool way to escape the summer heat ☀️. Pack up the kiddos, grab your popcorn, and enjoy some screen-time that won’t cost a dime! Stay tuned to Piedmont Triad Living for more family-friendly fun happening across the Triad — all summer long! |
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