Smarty Scoop on Weekend Events

By Katie M

Here’s to another great weekend of events! Lot's of stuff going on - and lots of FREE events! However, the Triad Smarty Pants team will be in bed EARLY this Saturday night because at 7 am on Sunday morning (June 7) we will be at the 36 Degree North Sprint Triathlon at Tanglewood Park in the kid zone passing out balloons and other information about us. If you are in the area, come stop by and say hi - and support all the triathletes participating! And can you still sign up. Just visit www.36northtriathlon.com for all the details.

Also, be sure to note that this Friday, June 5, Dunkin’ Donuts is celebrating National Donut Day on Friday, June 5 by giving away a free doughnut with the purchase of any beverage, while supplies last. Krispy Kreme is also giving away one doughnut per customer on Friday, and no purchase is required. National Donut Day is celebrated the first Friday in June. It was established in 1938 by the Chicago Salvation Army to raise money during the Great Depression. Just so you know :)

As for the rest of the weekend, read on Smarties!

DADA First Friday Gallery Hop
Friday, June 5 from 7-10 p.m.
Sixth, Trade and Liberty streets, W-S.
Downtown Winston-Salem's Art District's streets are closed to autos and filled with the downtown arts community, artist demonstrations, music, dance and more. Free. Phone: 336-734-1864.

Downtown Kernersville Arts d'VINE
Friday, June 5 at 5 pm
Downtown Main Street Main Street, Kernersville
Join us for an evening of art, wine and music at Kernersville's first Arts d'Vine! Stroll the streets of our newly renovated downtown and see businesses transformed into art galleries as they host a variety of Triad artists and musicians. North Carolina Wineries will offer samples and sell the very best from their cellers! Don't miss this celebration of Triad culture that is totally free and open to all, while getting to know Downtown Kernersville! Free. Phone: 336.996.2225

First Friday in Downtown Greensboro
Friday, June 5 from 6 - 9 pm.
Elm Street area, Downtown GSO
The community is invited to a self-guided tour of local art galleries and studios, museums, retail shops, restaurants and alternative arts venues.Many of the participating locations will host special events, promotions and demonstrations and some venues may offer extended hours and refreshments. Free.

Gold and Gem Panning
Friday, June 5
Castle McCulloch, 3925 Kivett Drive, Jamestown.
Tour the historic McCulloch Gold Mill and pan for Gold, Emeralds, Rubies, Garnets, Amethyst, Crystals and much more. Tours and panning by reservation only Monday-Thursday; walk-ins welcome Sundays 11 a.m.-5 p.m. June-August, walk-ins welcome on Monday-Wednesday 2-4 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. $10 and up. Phone: 336-887-2206.

11th Annual Lori Brady Foster Memorial Kids Bank Fishing Tournament
Saturday, June 6 from 9 am to Noon.
Guilford Mackintosh Park and Marina, 1345 NC 61 South, Whitsett
Burlington Recreation & Parks and Vaughn Designs present the 11th Annual Lori Brady Foster Memorial Kids Bank Fishing in the Park. Kids will be put into three age groups for ages 1-15 and trophies and prizes will be awarded in each. One overall prize will be awarded for the largest fish of the day, as well as prize drawings. Kids will receive free pizza and drinks. Parents and guardians must accompany their child with fishing rod. Only 1 rod per child. Registration required. Free. Phone: 336-449-2078.

Triad First In Families Open Horse Show
Saturday, June 6 at 8 am
Thoroughbred Training Center 158 McCashin Lane, Mocksville
Open horse show to benefit people with developmental disabilities and their families in Forsyth, Stokes and Davie counties. Free. Phone: 336-724-1412 ext 144.

Cricket Craft Festival
Saturday, June 6 at 9 am
South Fork Park, 4403 Country Club Road, Winston Salem
85+ Crafters selling a wide variety of arts and crafts. Food and Family Fun! If you are interested in being a participant call 336-659-4315. Free. Phone: 336-659-4315

2009 National Trails Day Hike and Bike Event
Saturday, June 6 from 7:30 am to 2 pm
Bur-Mil Park, 5834 Bur-Mil Club Rd.
Featuring trail hikes, biking, a guided nature walk and a trail maintenance project, followed by a trail’s fair with displays, raffle, live music and more. Free. Phone: 336-373-3816.

Funtastic Family Celebration
Saturday, June 6 from 1 - 5 pm
Dixie Classic Fairgrounds-Inner Grounds, W-S.
Ride books available. Number of tickets required per ride vary. $1 per ticket. Admission $3 at the gate, 16 and over; under 16, free with paying adult.

Natonal Black Theatre Festival-TeenTastic Committee
Saturday, June 6 from 1 to 5 pm.
Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum Annex, W-S.
Rides, Games, Good Food, Fun, Health Screening, Live Performances and more! $3, ages 16 and over; ages 15 and under, free with paying adult. Phone: 336-703-3051.

Our Childrens House Open House and Yard Sale
Saturday, June 6 from 10 am to 2 pm
Our Children's House, 1105 Magnolia St., GSO.
Our Childrens House, a nonprofit childcare center, is hosting an open house and yard sale with free games and crafts for the kids, food vendors, Safe Guilford, tours and registration information, bake sale, yard sale and raffles.Free. Phone: 336-558-4024.

Wild Wing Cafe
Saturday, June 6
Wild Wing Cafe, 110 Hanes Square Cir, W-S
June 6th is our 2 year Birthday Bash from noon till 2am with live entertainment, moon bounce for the kids and a kid band for kids as well. Phone:(336) 794-9464.

Summer on Trade
Saturday, June 6 from 7-10 p.m.
Corner 6th and Trade streets in The Arts District, W-S.
The best street party in the Triad is back for its 10th year celebration. Each Saturday night this summer, plan to come to Downtown's Arts District for an eclectic mix of live music, delicious festival food and beverages and dancing in the streets. Fun for the entire family! Free. Phone: 336-354-1500.

Trucks-for-Tots
Saturday, June 6 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
American Legion Fairgrounds,King.
King Moravian Preschool is hosting a Trucks-for-Tots day where kids can explore all different types of vehicles. $3. Phone: 336-983-4003

Family First Workshop: Amazing Animals Workshop
Sunday, June 7 from 2-4 p.m.
Reynolda House Museum of American Art, 2250 Reynolda Road, W-S.
A workshop for elementary school-aged children accompanied by an adult. Discover a wide world of animals in the American Impressions exhibition and design a colorful, animal-inspired print with a press. $7. Phone: 336-758-5389.

Music for a Sunday Evening in the Park
Sunday, June 7
Center City Park, GSO.
Bring the family and a picnic dinner and enjoy music featuring Wally West Little Big Band at 6 p.m., Martha and the Moodswingers at 7:15 p.m. Free. Phone: 336-373-2373.

Arts on Sunday: JuneFest
Sunday, June 7 from 1 - 5 pm
Trade Street between Sixth and Seventh St., W-S
AFAS (Arts for Arts Sake) holdS FREE family events every Sunday in May and October in the Arts District of Winston-Salem. This Sunday is a make-up day for raining day last month. The series is called Arts on Sunday and has a different theme each week. This Sunday will feature Story Tellers, Multi-cultural music & performers including Children's Drumming Group at 1:00pm, Mathew Alivatoo - English Folk - acoustic music & vocals at 1:45pm, Jukebox riot - Acoustic blues at 2:00pm, Tam TamMandingue - West, African Drums and Dancer at 3:15pm, Latin Rio at 4:00pm, Lesley Colon - Solo, Guitarist and Vocalist strolling all day, Pinata whacking at 2,3 and 4pm, Jugglers from School of the Arts, and Kids Corner Crafts. Free. Phone: 336-413-6667.

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