What’s Happening This Weekend Across the Triad? | May 1–5, 2025

Happy May, friends! 🌼

The flowers aren’t the only things in full bloom this weekend — our calendar is absolutely bursting with local events, spring markets, outdoor concerts, and community fun from Mount Airy to Mebane. Whether you're looking for fresh strawberries, mural magic, live music, or a cozy family festival, there’s something free and family-friendly waiting just around the corner.

And while we can’t reveal too much just yet… let’s just say something exciting is blooming behind the scenes. Stay tuned — we can’t wait to share it with you soon! 🌟

Let’s dive into this weekend’s lineup, sorted by County and then City to help you explore what’s happening near you:
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Alamance County

Burlington

• 🎠 Carousel Festival | Saturday & Sunday, 10am–6pm / 12–5pm
  1333 Overbrook Rd
  One of our favorite annual festivals returns with arts, music, food, and the historic Dentzel Carousel! Don’t miss it.

Graham

• 🎶 Musical Chairs Concert Series | Friday, 7–9pm
  Bill Cooke Park
  Outdoor music kicks off in Graham! Bring a blanket and settle in.

Mebane

• 🎬 Movies After Dark | Sunday, 6–10pm
  4th St. between Clay St. and Route 70
  Enjoy a film under the stars in downtown Mebane.

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Davidson County

Lexington

• 🌎 Multicultural Festival | Saturday, 10am–5pm
  Davidson County Ag Fair
• 🍎 Picnic Day at Surratt Orchards | Sunday, 1–6pm
  6985 NC-150

Thomasville

• 🎉Spring Daze | Saturday, 8am–12pm
  21 E Guilford St
  Kick off your Saturday with this lively street festival featuring local vendors, crafts, and food. A perfect way to soak up Thomasville’s charm.

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Davie County

Mocksville

• 🌟 Star Wars Day: Empire Unleashed | Friday, 5–7pm
  151 Southwood Dr
• 🏹 Daniel Boone Family Festival | Saturday, 10am–8pm
  Downtown Mocksville
  This festival is a must-visit! Vendors, food, live music, and a celebration of frontier history await.

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Forsyth County

Kernersville

• 🎨 Mural Festival | Friday–Sunday (All Day)
  Downtown Kernersville
  Piedmont Triad Living is proud to be a sponsor of this colorful, community-focused event! Come admire art in progress and watch the streets come to life.
• 🎉 Spring Folly | Friday, 6–10pm | Saturday, 10am–10pm | Sunday, 1pm
  Downtown Kernersville
  Live music, rides, food, and fun for all ages. This is one of the biggest events of the season in the Triad — don’t miss it!

Winston-Salem

• 🧘 Sunset Salutations | Thursday, 6–7pm
  Bailey Park
• 🥕 Cobblestone Farmers Market | Saturday, 8:30–11am
  1007 S Marshall St
• 🛍️ Firefly Market | Saturday, 11am–4pm
  Footnote Coffee & Cocktails
• 🎶 Spring Concert Series at ROAR | Saturday, 6–9pm
• 🎭 UNCSA Symphony Orchestra: Orchestral Premieres | Saturday, 2–3pm
  1533 S Main St
• 🌸 May Day Market and Festival | Sunday, 1–5pm
  5603 Country Club Rd
• 🎼 Salem Community Orchestra | Monday, 3–4pm

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Guilford County

Archdale

• ☕ Teen Hangout: Coffee Filter Flowers | Friday, 4–5pm
  Archdale Public Library

Greensboro

• 🧘 Yoga in the Garden | Thursday, 6–7pm
  Tanger Bicentennial Garden
• 🎨 First Friday | Friday, 6–9pm
  Downtown Greensboro
• 🎣 Family Fishing | Friday, 6–8pm
  Lake Higgins Marina
• 🛒 Farmers Curb Market | Saturday, 8am–12pm
  501 Yanceyville St
• 🚲 Wheels on the Greenway | Saturday, 9am–1pm
  Woven Works Park
• 🚘 Spring Valley Car Show | Saturday, 11am–3pm
  421 W Meadowview Rd
• 🛍️ MADE 4 Market Spring Craft Show | Sunday, 11am–4pm
  501 Yanceyville St
• 🎉 UNITE Greensboro Festival | Sunday, 1–4pm
  LeBauer Park
• 🍽️ FREE Community Lunch | Sunday, 1–3pm
  4615 Hilltop Rd
• 🍴 Greensboro Food Truck Festival | Sunday, 3–9pm
  203 N Church St

Jamestown

• 🎬 Family Movies | Saturday, 10:30am–12pm
  Jamestown Public Library
• 🚚 Food Truck Rally | Saturday, 12–5pm
  High Point City Lake Park

Pleasant Garden

• 🎶 Music in the Garden Spring Concert | Saturday, 6–9pm
  5420 Alliance Church Rd

Summerfield

• 🥕 Farmers Market Opening Day | Saturday, 8:30am–12:30pm
  7200 Summerfield Rd
• 🎉 Springapalooza | Saturday & Sunday, 11am–4pm
  4537 US-220

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Randolph County

Franklinville

• 🧩 Sunday Puzzles | Sunday, 1–5pm
  111 Sumner Pl

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Stokes County

Walnut Cove

• 🍓 Springtime Farm Fun Day and Strawberries | Saturday, 10am–6pm
  1499 Brook Cove Rd

Stokesdale

• 🎨 Marketplace Spring Craft Show | Saturday, 10am–5pm
  341 Ram Loop Dr

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Surry County

Dobson

• 🍴 Surry County Food Truck Rodeo | Saturday, 11am–7pm
  903 E Atkins St
• 🎡 Annual Spring Carnival | Saturday, 1–3pm
  818 Prison Camp Rd

Mount Airy

• 🎻 Old-Time Dance Lessons | Thursday, 4:30–5:30pm
  Historic Earle Theatre
• 🎶 Youth Music Lessons | Thursday, 5:30–7pm
  142 N Main St
• 🎉 Kids Fest | Saturday, 10am–2pm
  350 Riverside Dr

Pilot Mountain

• 🎨 First Saturday Arts Market | Saturday, 11am–4pm
  West End Arts Market
• 🚗 Hot Nights Hot Cars | Saturday, 3–9:30pm
  101 S Depot St

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Yadkin County

Yadkinville

• 🚘 Cruise In | Sunday, 2–5pm
  1400 Center Rd

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Whew! That’s a whole lot of reasons to get outside and make memories in your community this weekend. And with many cities launching their outdoor concert series this week, you’ve got even more reasons to grab a lawn chair and kick off May in style. 🌞🎶

Don't forget — we’re your go-to for all things local and free, and there’s more excitement coming your way soon. (Hint: think peanuts, popcorn, and a whole lot of community pride...)

Make sure you’re following us on social media, and check the calendar at PiedmontTriadLiving.com daily so you never miss a moment.
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Until next time --
Connecting Families, Celebrating Community 💚