Penny Stitch
Penny Stitch with Debbie French Friday November 6th10am-3pm$25 per person/ all materials providedMax 10 Students Learn how to make a penny stitch mat using traditional penny cir...
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Upcoming Events
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Nov 6 @ 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM EST | The Arts Place of Stokes
Penny Stitch with Debbie French Friday November 6th10am-3pm$25 per person/ all materials providedMax 10 Students Learn how to make a penny stitch mat using traditional penny cir...
Explore eventMultiple Dates | Armstrong Artisan Farm
Join us for our Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch and Fall Festival each Friday and Saturday through the beginning of November. Each Friday and Saturday 9/19-10/31 will also feature a ni...
Explore eventNov 6 @ 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST | Crisanthemum Studios
A relaxed, hands-on pottery glazing experience with the studio potter. Participants can ask questions, explore glazing techniques, and create without prior experience.
Explore eventNov 6 @ 5:00 PM EST | 310 N Main St., Walnut Cove, NC, United States, North Carolina 27052
Hangout with us this Friday for live music from Preston & Jacob (7-9pm) and delicious BBQ from Butts n' Stuff
Explore eventNov 6 @ 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM EST | Pilot Mountain State Park
All members of the public are invited to attend this free, weather-dependent observing event in the summit parking lot. Forsyth Astronomical Society members provide telescopes,...
Explore eventNov 6 @ 6:30 PM EST | Walnut Cove Colored School, Inc., 308 Brook Street, Walnut Cove, NC, United States
National Nachos Day Reader's Theatre Historic Walnut Cove Colored School308 Brook St.Walnut Cove, NC Friday November 6Nachos & Dessert begins at 5:30pmPerformance at 6:30pm...
Explore eventNov 7 @ 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST | King Central Park
A family-friendly festival featuring food, music, crafts, contests, kids’ activities, vendors, live music, arts and crafts, a car show, and other activities.
Explore eventNov 7 @ 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM EST | Armstrong Artisan Farm
We will be having a supplies drive at our farm to help local families in need. All items donated will be given to families in need at no charge to them. Food, Clothing(gently us...
Explore eventNov 7 @ 10:00 AM EST | Mitchell's Nursery and Greenhouse
Saturday, November 7th @ 10 AM The ticket includes plant, ceramic planter, and all materials needed! In the class, we teach how to repot, trim, wire, and shape your plant into a...
Explore eventNov 7 @ 11:00 AM EST | KnittersCorner
A hands-on sock-making workshop at KnittersCorner. The event page says, “Sign up today!!”
Explore eventNov 7 @ 6:00 PM EST | Armstrong Artisan Farm
Family-oriented fall festival featuring pumpkin patches, corn mazes, flower fields, petting zoo, hayrides, tractor rides, gem mining, apple cannons, farm games, slides, a jumpin...
Explore eventNov 7 @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM EST | YMCA Camp Hanes
The Forsyth Astronomical Society will participate in the WFDD Look Up and Listen annual event at YMCA Camp Hanes. Astronomy observation begins at 6:30 PM and ends at 8:30 PM. Ti...
Explore eventNov 7 @ 7:00 PM EST | Palmetto Theatre of Walnut Cove
Salem Soul and the High Point Horns Salem Soul and the High Point Horns are a 11-piece Funk, Soul, R&B band from the Winston-Salem Triad area. The band formed in 2025 from a...
Explore eventNov 7 @ 8:00 PM EST | 2182 Bethesda Church Rd, Pine Hall, NC
We are excited to have Livin for the very first time at Dragon Glass Winery! Come out and enjoy some great music, good wine and cold beer! It’s going to be another great evenin...
Explore eventNov 8 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST | Crisanthemum Studio
A guided workshop to create a seasonal dried floral wreath using a metal base, locally grown dried flowers, and grasses.
Explore eventMultiple Dates | 2182 Bethesda Church Rd, Pine Hall, NC
Join us every Wednesday evening starting at 6:30 for line dancing. A great way to get in some mid week fun time!
Explore eventNov 12 @ 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM EST | Crisanthemum Studio
A beginner-friendly watercolor workshop focused on monochromatic painting, layering color from light to dark, and simple correction techniques. Supplies and a hand-drawn image a...
Explore eventNov 12 @ 7:00 PM EST | Baux Mountain Baptist Church
Bluegrass and Southern gospel concert presented during the Pastor Robert Collins Campmeeting at Baux Mountain Baptist Church.
Explore eventNov 13 @ 1:00 PM - Nov 15 @ 11:00 AM EST | Black Dog Acres RV Park
A weekend event at Black Dog Acres RV Park with a smoked-turkey Friendsgiving meal, potluck sides and desserts, coffee, hot chocolate, apple cider, and live music. The November...
Explore eventNov 13 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST | Crisanthemum Studios
A November Glaze & Sip featuring a handmade ceramic bread warmer, Bordeaux wines, and artisan breads. Participants glaze their own functional ceramic piece, which the studio wil...
Explore eventNov 14 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST | Crisanthemum Studio
A hands-on gardening workshop layering flowering bulbs in a container so they bloom in succession from early through late spring.
Explore eventNov 14 @ 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM EST | StoCo Provision, 101 E Dalton Rd, King, NC 27021-8725, United States
This is a perfect time to start your holiday shopping and support local makers and businesses! Come shop from 20 local vendors, have lunch from Perros Callejeros (bacon-wrapped...
Explore eventNov 14 @ 1:00 PM EST | 1110 Flinchum Rd, Danbury, NC
From beginners to seasoned knitters, everyone is welcome! Grab a pint, relax by the river, and learn to hand knit
Explore eventNov 14 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST | Crisanthemum Studios
A hands-on holiday craft workshop involving wood painting, bow-making, and customization.
Explore eventNov 14 @ 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST | Lawsonville Baptist Church
Community fall festival featuring chicken stew, fellowship, and live music by Grace n' Grass.
Explore eventNov 14 @ 5:00 PM EST | 329 North Main Street , Walnut Cove, NC, United States, North Carolina 27052, 329 N Main St, Walnut Cove, NC 27052-9200, United States
The Butcher Family
Explore eventNov 14 @ 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM EST | Sandy Ridge Community Center
Live music performance by None of the Above at Sandy Ridge Community Center. The band performs bluegrass, Americana, folk, country, rock, and original music.
Explore eventNov 19 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST | Crisanthemum Studio
A step-by-step watercolor class using one color to create a mountain-themed monochromatic painting. Supplies and a hand-drawn image are included.
Explore eventNov 20 @ 12:00 AM - Nov 21 @ 11:59 PM EST | King Moravian Church
A Christmas cultural experience featuring Moravian Christmas traditions, music, the Moravian Star, beeswax candle making, a Christmas Putz, a traditional Moravian Lovefeast, and...
Explore eventNov 20 @ 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM EST | Armstrong Artisan Farm
Armstrong Artisan Farm and Miller Farms Present the 2026 Christmas Light Spectacular! Huge Light and Music Display! New Lights added!!! Special Events Each Weekend including pum...
Explore eventNov 20 @ 4:00 PM - Nov 21 @ 10:00 PM EST | 1499 Brook Cove Rd, Walnut Cove, NC, 1499 Brook Cove Rd, Walnut Cove, NC 27052-6893, United States
Join us in a day of pumpkin destruction and kick off to the lights of Christmas! Everyone will get pumpkins to smash, chunk, or otherwise destroy. All farm games and activities...
Explore eventMultiple Dates | Armstrong Artisan Farm
Armstrong Artisan Farm and Miller Farms Present the 2026 Christmas Light Spectacular! Huge Light and Music Display! New Lights added!!! Special Events Each Weekend including pum...
Explore eventNov 20 @ 7:00 PM EST | Palmetto Theatre of Walnut Cove
Stand Up Comedy Showcase
Explore eventNov 21 @ 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST | Fulp Moravian Church
Annual harvest sale with breakfast, homemade chicken stew, Moravian chicken pies, baked goods, canned goods, handcrafted items, home goods, Christmas decorations, casseroles, an...
Explore eventNov 21 @ 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM EST | Neatman Creek Disc Golf Course
A one-day, one-round PDGA C-tier disc golf tournament at Neatman Creek Disc Golf Course. Tournament central opens at 8:30 a.m.; the first tee time is 8:30 a.m., with the last te...
Explore eventNov 21 @ 9:00 AM EST | Chestnut Grove Middle School Track
A chip-timed 5K with family fun, music, food, and activities at the finish line. Race-day check-in starts at 7:30 AM and the 9:00 AM gun time starts the race.
Explore eventNov 21 @ 9:00 AM EST | Pilot Mountain State Park
An organized moderate 8-mile hike beginning and ending at the Pilot Mountain State Park visitor center. The route ascends the Grindstone Trail, circles the knob via the Pinnacle...
Explore eventNov 21 @ 11:30 AM EST | The Arts Place of Stokes, 502 North Main Street, Danbury, NC, United States
Soup in a Bowl Saturday November 21st, 2026 11:30am - 2pm $30 Admission Attendees Receive:Hand Crafted PotteryChoice of Soup or ChiliPrepared DessertSoda or Water Bring a canned...
Explore eventNov 21 @ 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM EST | Crisanthemum Studio
A beginner-friendly mixed-media workshop creating a 5-by-7-inch Pilot Mountain landscape with yarn, dried flowers, grasses, and other natural materials.
Explore eventNov 21 @ 6:00 PM EST | Faith Baptist Church
Concert by The Lawsons, a North Carolina gospel group, at Faith Baptist Church. ([bandsintown.com](https://www.bandsintown.com/e/109054054-the-lawsons-at-faith-baptist-church?ca...
Explore eventNov 21 @ 7:30 PM EST | Palmetto Theatre of Walnut Cove
Petty Rewind
Explore eventNov 24 @ 6:00 PM EST | 310 N Main St., Walnut Cove, NC, United States, North Carolina 27052
Join us Tuesday, November 24th for a special book club!Local author, Shannon Hildebrant will be with us to sign copies and lead a discussion of her book, Oxygen.This a such a co...
Explore eventNov 27 @ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST | The Arts Place of Stokes, 502 North Main Street, Danbury, NC, United States
Needle Felted Holiday Ornament Dup: Gnome & Christmas Bass (one to keep/ one to gift) with instructor Stesha Warren Friday November, 27th9am-12pm$55 per pesonMax 15 students...
Explore eventNov 27 @ 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM EST | Soak Creek Farm Pastures & Stables
Hands-on horse camp for children including grooming, tacking up, riding, individual and group games, art projects, s’mores, and hot chocolate around fire pits. Cost listed on th...
Explore eventNov 28 @ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST | The Arts Place of Stokes, 502 Main St, Danbury, NC 27016, United States
Needle Felted Holiday Angel or Doll with Instructor Stesha Warren Saturday November 28th9am-12pm$40 per personMax 15 students Celebrate the holiday season by creating a beautifu...
Explore eventNov 28 @ 9:00 AM - Nov 29 @ 6:00 PM EST | Jam'Min Dog Sports Field
An UpDog disc-dog competition featuring games including Boom!, Far Out, Fireball, Four Way Play, Freestyle, Frizgility, FunKey, Greedy, 7Up, Spaced Out, Throw N Go, Time Warp, a...
Explore eventNov 28 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST | Crisanthemum Studios
A festive acrylic painting class creating Christmas ornament artwork on an 11-by-14-inch canvas with step-by-step instruction and all materials provided.
Explore eventNov 29 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST | Crisanthemum Studio
A three-hour stained-glass workshop teaching glass selection, patterning, cutting, grinding, copper foiling, and soldering. Participants leave with a completed suncatcher.
Explore eventDec 3 @ 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM EST | Crisanthemum Studio
A step-by-step watercolor workshop creating Christmas cards with supplied watercolor paper, envelopes, paints, brushes, and other materials.
Explore eventDec 4 @ 12:00 AM EST | King Central Park
Annual tree-lighting celebration at King Central Park. Santa will be in the Spainhour Cabin to visit and take pictures with children; attendees should bring their own camera.
Explore eventMultiple Dates | Hanging Rock State Park, Lake Parking Lot
Trail-running race at Hanging Rock State Park featuring 50K and 25K courses through technical singletrack, waterfalls, boulders, cliffs, a fire tower, and scenic overlooks. Runn...
Explore eventDec 5 @ 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST | King Elementary School and parade route
Annual Christmas parade hosted by the King Masonic Lodge. The parade route includes East School Street, East Dalton Road from East School Street to Main Street, and Main Street...
Explore eventDec 5 @ 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM EST | The Arts Place of Stokes, 502 Main St, Danbury, NC 27016, United States
Salt Shaker Tassels with instructor Emily Burgess Saturday December 5th1:30pm-3:30pm$28 per person (additional materials available for $5.00 per tassel)Max 20 Students Make a Sa...
Explore eventDec 5 @ 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM EST | The Palmetto Theatre
Stokes Early College Amnesty International presents an evening of live music and community support at the Palmetto Theatre. Performers include Tim Sands & Friends, Old Men in Ha...
Explore eventDec 5 @ 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM EST | 329 North Main Street , Walnut Cove, NC, United States, North Carolina 27052, 329 N Main St, Walnut Cove, NC 27052-9200, United States
Get up ! Stand Up !
Explore eventDec 6 @ 12:00 AM EST | Downtown Danbury; The Arts Place of Stokes, Historic Stokes Courthouse, and Wilson Fulton Museum
Annual holiday celebration throughout downtown Danbury at The Arts Place of Stokes, Historic Stokes Courthouse, and Wilson Fulton Museum. Programming includes Appalachian music...
Explore eventMultiple Dates | 1499 Brook Cove Rd, Walnut Cove, NC, 1499 Brook Cove Rd, Walnut Cove, NC 27052-6893, United States
Hop on a hayride with Santa and enjoy a festive journey through our dazzling Christmas Light Spectacular. All farm activities plus hayride and meet and greet time with Santa inc...
Explore eventDec 11 @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM EST | First Baptist King
A live nativity event with hospitality tents offering free cookies and water. The event is scheduled on December 11, 12, and 13, 2026; only the next occurrence is returned.
Explore eventDec 12 @ 12:00 AM - Dec 13 @ 12:00 AM EST | South Stokes High School
Folkstyle individual wrestling tournament with varsity and junior varsity divisions at South Stokes High School.
Explore eventDec 12 @ 9:00 AM EST | Soak Creek Farm’s upper barn
Holiday breakfast among the horses with pancakes, bacon, hot chocolate, coffee, holiday music, a hot chocolate bar, and a child’s horseback ride around the farm. The page lists...
Explore eventDec 12 @ 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM EST | The Arts Place of Stokes, 502 North Main Street, Danbury, NC, United States
English Paper Piecing Ornament with instructor Shakeisha Gray Saturday, December 12th1:30pm-3:30pm$28 per person- materials providedsupplies to make additional ornaments availab...
Explore eventDec 12 @ 7:00 PM EST | Palmetto Theatre of Walnut Cove
A Classic Christmas with Taylor Vaden
Explore eventDec 14 @ 6:00 PM - Dec 15 @ 9:00 PM EST | Palmetto Theatre of Walnut Cove
A Not So Silent Night
Explore eventMultiple Dates | Pilot Mountain State Park
A trail race with 7-mile and 3-mile options ascending Pilot Mountain. Both courses start at the Pilot Mountain State Park campground and finish at the top of the mountain. The e...
Explore eventDec 28 @ 9:00 AM - Dec 31 @ 1:00 PM EST | Soak Creek Farm Pastures & Stables
Winter-break riding camp for children of all ages and riding levels, including riding, arts and crafts, hot chocolate, roasted marshmallows, social activities, and time with far...
Explore eventJan 9 @ 12:00 AM EST | Sandy Ridge Community Center
Bluegrass and gospel concert presented by the Sandy Ridge Music Association at the Sandy Ridge Community Building. The 2027 concert calendar lists Greg Blake Band.
Explore eventJan 15 @ 7:30 PM EST | Palmetto Theatre of Walnut Cove
Julie Roberts
Explore eventFeb 13 @ 8:00 PM EST | Palmetto Theatre of Walnut Cove
Live concert by singer-songwriter Shelly Fairchild and her band. Fairchild is an alt-country, blues, soul, and Americana artist and a Billboard Hot Country Singles charting reco...
Explore eventFeb 20 @ 7:00 PM EST | 329 North Main Street , Walnut Cove, NC, United States, North Carolina 27052, 329 N Main St, Walnut Cove, NC 27052-9200, United States
Matt Dylan and the Honkytonk Outlaws
Explore eventFeb 27 @ 7:00 PM EST | 329 North Main Street , Walnut Cove, NC, United States, North Carolina 27052, 329 N Main St, Walnut Cove, NC 27052-9200, United States
Adam Crabb
Explore eventMar 13 @ 7:30 PM EST | 329 North Main Street , Walnut Cove, NC, United States, North Carolina 27052, 329 N Main St, Walnut Cove, NC 27052-9200, United States
Dane Corum
Explore eventMay 8 @ 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT | Sandy Ridge Music Association
Live bluegrass for all ages! $5 at the door. 50/50 raffle. Concessions available for purchase.
Explore eventMultiple Dates | Jomeokee Park and Campground
A muddy 5K obstacle-course event at Jomeokee Park and Campground featuring competitive and open individual waves, a kids Pollywog Race, and team waves. The course includes hill...
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