Discover the magic of the holiday season with a visit to Winston-Salem, where time-honored traditions meet festive cheer to create unforgettable winter experiences.
The Winston-Salem holiday season is twice as nice as the city transforms into a winter wonderland. Enjoy twinkling holiday lights, Christmas festivals, holiday parades, unique shopping, and a packed calendar of unforgettable holiday events.
Holiday Activities & Things to Do in Winston-Salem
Christmas at Old Salem is a must-see, family-friendly event in Winston-Salem, where the charm of the past comes to life with holiday events, decorated colonial homes and Moravian holiday customs that highlight our city’s unique heritage. Another can't-miss attraction, historic Körner’s Folly, dazzles during its annual Victorian Christmas holiday tours. The holiday season is not complete without a drive through of Tanglewood's Festival of Lights, recently named the top holiday light show in the Carolina's by Travel + Leisure Magazine.
While here head to downtown Winston-Salem, which offers more than 100 restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, art galleries, and breweries. Take your time shopping, savor seasonal bites at renowned restaurants and sip on festive holiday cocktails that capture the flavors of the season.
Southern hospitality thrives in Winston-Salem. Be sure to experience it at holiday attractions like Kaleideum, Reynolda Village, and the beautifully decorated historic hotels—Graylyn Estate, Kimpton Cardinal Hotel, Shaffner Inn, and the Historic Brookstown Inn— that are worth a visit and photos with your family and friends.
Whether you’re drawn by historic traditions, family-friendly events, or the cozy winter atmosphere, Winston-Salem offers a distinctive Southern holiday spirit that makes every visit memorable. Plan your holiday visit today, and enjoy the charm, traditions, and festive atmosphere that make this season one-of-a-kind.
Merry Must-Sees
Winston-Salem is a destination for visitors to explore year-round, but the holiday season shines extra bright. From timeless traditions to one-of-a-kind spectacles, here are a few of our favorite things to do around the holidays in Winston-Salem.
Upcoming Holiday Events in Winston-Salem
Plan Your Winston-Salem Holiday Getaway
Whether you’re drawn by historic holiday traditions, family-friendly events, or the cozy winter atmosphere, Winston-Salem offers a distinctive Southern holiday spirit that makes every visit memorable. Plan your holiday retreat in Winston-Salem today and enjoy the charm, traditions, and festive atmosphere that make this season one-of-a-kind.