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7 Things To Do In Winston-Salem In August With Kids

With so many things to do in Winston-Salem it was hard to pick just 7

By Jeffrey Willey Publisher Macaroni KID, Winston-Salem, NC July 21, 2022

Where is this summer going? It's hard to believe it's August already. We've rounded up a list of 7 things you can do in August with your kids in Winston-Salem to make the most of the month!


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1. Sneak some zucchini onto your neighbor’s porch

Did you know there's actually a "holiday" for this? Yep, Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Day is Aug. 8. Celebrate by ... well you know what to do. Check out the farmers' markets in the area to support local as well!

2. Read a book

There's never a bad time to pick up a book, but if you're looking for an excuse, National Book Lovers Day is Aug. 9. Better yet, take your kids to McKay's or Bookmarks to find a new read!

3. Feast on a sandwich in honor of National Sandwich Month

It's National Sandwich Month and, in our opinion, our top 3 picks to get a sandwich are

The Little Red Caboose Sandwich Shop, Goody's Grill, and Au Bon Pain

The kiddos really love the Bologna Sandwich from The Little Red Caboose Sandwich Shop while I can't get enough of the Newport Turkey Sandwich from Au Bon Pain. Definitely, a reason to celebrate!

4. Ride a roller coaster

Kids never say no to a visit to Carowinds! Surprise them with a day trip to celebrate National Roller Coaster Day on Aug. 16. How many times can they ride the Afterburn?


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5. Go thrifting!

National Thrift Shop Day is Aug. 17. Stock up on school clothes and get something fun for yourself, all while supporting the locally-owned Winston-Salem Consignment and Thrift Stores.  Our top picks go to The Closet Consignment Store and Chameleon Kids Consignment.

6. Go geocaching!

Kids love the thrill of the treasure hunt and you'll love that it's a chance to explore the outdoors in Winston-Salem with your kids on Aug. 20, National Geocaching Day. Geocaching is simple with a smartphone!  Find out how to do it here.

7. Celebrate National Waffle Day!

National Waffle Day, Aug. 26th is the perfect excuse to have breakfast for lunch or dinner; as if you needed an excuse anyway.  The team over at Mama Zoe's serves up an amazing Chicken n' Waffle dish and you can never go wrong with the Chocolate Chip Waffle from Waffle House on Hanes Mill Rd.