The holiday season is almost upon us, which often means more time with family and starting fun traditions. One great thing about Forsyth County is there is no shortage of ways to make holiday memories with the family.
Enjoy Moravian Holiday Traditions
You wouldn’t be living in or near Winston-Salem in the holidays if you didn’t incorporate some fun Moravian traditions of the season. Here are a few ideas:
- Check out Mrs. Hanes Moravian Cookies factory to see them make these delicious cookies by hand.
- Take a family photo on the covered bridge with all the Moravian stars by the Old Salem Visitor Center.
- Attend one of the Candle Tea events at Old Salem.
- Go to a Christmas Eve lovefeast at one of the many Moravian churches in the area.
Go To The Festival of Lights at Tanglewood Park
Even if you go every year, this light show does not disappoint. It’s a great way to get out of the house without even getting out of the car if you don’t want to. However, if you want to add onto the family fun, you can stop at their S’moresville to roast marshmallows or to find a festive souvenir at the gift shop. You can also rent a horse-drawn carriage or tractor-pulled hayride to see the lights from a whole different perspective.
This year, it runs from November 15th through January 1st every night from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Tanglewood Park is located at 4061 Clemmons Road in Clemmons.
Watch a Holiday Parade
This year, the Winston-Salem Holiday Parade takes place on December 7th at 5:00 p.m. One amazing thing about this parade is that it is inclusive for all and meant for all holiday practices from Christmas to Hanukkah. For more details and updates on the Winston-Salem Holiday Parade, visit wsparade.com.
There are so many other holiday and Christmas parades to choose from in and around Forsyth County, too. They seem to happen virtually every weekend in December! So, if you are busy during one, there’s a good chance you could find another to go to.
Visit Santa
Like the fall festivals in this area, there is no shortage of “Santa sighting” events in and around Forsyth County. Triad Moms on Main even has a Santa directory of all the events he will be at throughout the Piedmont Triad. Simply head over to triadmomsonmain.com, click “directories” and find the one labeled “Santa in the Triad.”
Some of these fun Santa events even give back to local charities. No matter which local Santa event you pick, the kiddos are sure to have fun.
Enjoy Festive Specials, Drinks & Dishes at Local Restaurants
It might be easy to overlook dinner out during the busy holiday season, but it’s important to still support our amazing local restaurants and coffee shops. Pick either your favorite or one that is posting a festive treat you are dying to try this year and bring the entire family.
It’ll give you a break from making a meal or get you out of the house for a little while. Family meals out around town are always so special, too. It might feel a little chaotic with younger children, but each year, it gets easier if you make it an annual tradition!
No matter which local holiday tradition you choose, it’s likely going to be a memory you and your family will cherish and look forward to doing every holiday season!
