Get ready for an exciting Easter weekend in Winston-Salem! We have major Easter egg hunts happening, plus collecting shows and historical fun. Don't miss the Chicken n Egg Festival or the massive EGGstravaganza.
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Weekly Happenings (Saturday: Family Storytime)
Central Library
Free songs, rhymes, and stories downtown Saturday morning.
Winston-Salem Card Show
Truist Stadium
A huge indoor venue perfect for browsing collectibles on Saturday or Sunday.
Weekly Happenings - Sunday
Kaleideum
Hands-on creation time at the children's museum on Sunday afternoon.
· April 4
6CHICKEN N EGG FESTIVAL AT ROAR : Celebrate Easter weekend downtown with a festival featuring live music, games, and an Easter egg hunt. They are also hosting a wing-eating contest for the older crowd! Food specials and family packages that include bowling or mini golf will be available.It’s a fun, festive way to celebrate Easter Saturday downtown with games and food.
EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA AT SMITH HOLLOW FARM : This is a massive Easter celebration outside of Winston-Salem featuring all-day egg hunts, hayrides, and crafts. You can also grab photos with the Easter Bunny! They also run Sunday afternoon.It’s a comprehensive, farm-based Easter weekend activity featuring multiple activities for one price.
WINSTON-SALEM CARD SHOW : Bring the Pokémon and sports card collectors to Truist Stadium for a massive show featuring over 175 vendor tables. It’s a great chance to buy, sell, or trade memorabilia. They run Saturday and Sunday.Perfect for older kids/teens interested in collectibles, and running both days of the weekend.
WEEKLY HAPPENINGS - SATURDAY : If the weather turns, head to Kaleideum for hands-on fun! Saturday features the Try It! Studio, Family Storytime at 11 am, and an Animal Encounter at 11:30 am.Kaleideum is a reliable rainy-day fallback, and Saturday has the most diverse programming listed.
ANNUAL TRADE ST. MYSTERY EGG HUNT!FREE : Check out this mystery egg hunt happening right on Trade Street downtown on Saturday morning. It's a great local alternative for an Easter-themed Saturday activity.It’s a focused, local Easter egg hunt opportunity downtown on Saturday.
FREE : Catch William Nesmith performing at Joymongers on Saturday. This is a low-key way to enjoy some local music while kids can still wander/relax nearby.A quiet, local Saturday music event that is likely free/low-cost.
· April 5
3254TH ANNUAL EASTER SUNRISEFREE : If you are an early riser, attend the nation's longest-running Easter sunrise service at Old Salem. It starts just before dawn outside the church and moves to God's Acre. It's a true local tradition.It’s the actual major local Easter tradition happening Sunday morning.
WS SYMPHONY WITH STORM LARGE : Catch the Winston-Salem Symphony on Sunday afternoon led by former Conductor Robert Moody. They are featuring vocalist Storm Large for a bold program of music. This is a great option for families with older children who enjoy live music.It's the Sunday afternoon performance slot, making it ideal for a cultural family outing.
8TH ANNUAL LIVE EASTER EVENT : A kid-friendly Easter event taking place Sunday afternoon at Rocky Knoll. Word is that tickets are almost full, so check soon if you want to go!It's another kid-specific Easter event happening on Sunday afternoon.
Also On· anytime this weekend
4: Kaleideum is open Sunday for play, featuring their Try It! Studio maker activities all day. Great for a calmer, hands-on afternoon.Offers indoor exploration on Sunday when other specific Easter events might be winding down.
: If you have sensory-sensitive children, this calmer play session at Urban Air in Greensboro is perfect for Sunday morning. It provides controlled fun for younger kids.Specifically designed for sensory needs and available Sunday morning.
: Head east to Durham for a morning session combining jumping with reading and singing, ideal for preschoolers and toddlers on Saturday morning. Call ahead to confirm the age range.It's a specialized jumping session focused on very young children early Saturday morning.
: Visit Kaleideum Saturday morning to meet one of their animals up close during the Animal Encounter session. This is a wonderful way for kids to learn biology in a hands-on setting.A specific, timed event at Kaleideum on Saturday morning.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Winston-Salem this weekend?
This weekend (Apr 04-05) you can check out the free Community Fun Day at Pine Dale Manor on Saturday afternoon, the Annual Trade St. Mystery Egg Hunt on Saturday, and the 254th Annual Easter Sunrise service at Old Salem on Sunday morning.
Are there any big Easter events happening on Saturday?
Yes! Saturday features the Chicken n Egg Festival at ROAR downtown and the multi-activity Easter EGGstravaganza at Smith Hollow Farm in Kernersville.
What's happening at Kaleideum this weekend?
Kaleideum is open both days. On Saturday, they have Try It! Studio, Family Storytime, and an Animal Encounter. Sunday features the Try It! Studio all day.
