Are you constantly on the hunt for something to do with the kids? Luckily, with Macaroni KID Winston-Salem, we make it easy to find that and more in two easy locations: our website and with our FREE weekly newsletter. You will always find our events calendar full of family-friendly things to do in our beautiful city. I was kicking around some ideas with a few other parent friends and wanted to share the 18 local spots that stuck. Of course, there are way more than 18 things to do in our wonderful city, so if you have some favorite places of your own, please drop me a line and we can start a growing list! You can email me at mackidwinstonsalem@macaronikid.com. I would love to hear from you. Our list is as follows:
- Visit Kaleideum: This science museum offers interactive exhibits and an environmental park with animal habitats and gardens perfect for kids of all ages.
- Explore the Reynolda House Museum of American Art: This historic estate offers a variety of family-friendly programs and exhibits throughout the year.
- Take a stroll through the Reynolda Gardens: The 129-acre public garden features a variety of beautiful flowers, plants, and wildlife.
- Shop and dine in downtown Winston-Salem: Downtown Winston-Salem offers a variety of shops, restaurants, and cafes to explore.
- Enjoy a performance at the Stevens Center: This historic theater offers a variety of shows and events throughout the year, including family-friendly performances.
- Go for a bike ride on the Salem Lake Trail: This scenic trail offers 7 miles of paved trails for biking, hiking, and walking.
- Take a tour of Old Salem Museums & Gardens: This living history museum offers a variety of educational tours and programs.
- Explore the Winston-Salem Arts District: This neighborhood is home to numerous galleries, studios, and shops featuring the work of local artists.
- Explore the Bethabara Historic District: This historic site offers a variety of educational programs and tours, including demonstrations of colonial-era crafts and trades.
- Play a round of mini-golf at Adventure Landing: This family-friendly attraction offers a variety of activities, including mini-golf, arcade games, and go-karts.
- Visit the Winston-Salem Symphony: This professional orchestra offers a variety of family-friendly concerts throughout the year.
- Paint the day away at The Purple Bench: This hidden Winston-Salem gem offers a variety of family-friendly paint pour, alcohol ink and mixed media classes for all ages.
- Visit the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA): This museum features contemporary art exhibits, installations, and performances.
- Visit the Wake Forest University Museum of Anthropology: This museum features a variety of exhibits and artifacts from around the world.
- Go ice-skating at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Annex: This indoor ice-skating rink offers public skating sessions and lessons.
- Catch a movie at a/perture cinema: Always showing the best indie films in the area with a friendly staff.
- Take a trip to Bookmarks: This independent bookstore is a community hub for book lovers, offering a wide selection of books, author events, and other literary events.
- Go on a ghost tour of Old Salem: This spooky tour explores the haunted history of this historic district.
