Santa & S'mores 2025
2025-12-05 18:00 - 18:50, 2025-12-05 19:00 - 19:50, 2025-12-06 16:00 - 16:50, 2025-12-06 17:00 - 17:50, 2025-12-06 18:00 - 18:50, 2025-12-06 19:00 - 19:50, 2025-12-07 16:00 - 16:50, 2025-12-07 17:00 - 17:50 (America/New_York) and 6 more dates | Summerfield Farms, 3203 Pleasant Ridge Road, Summerfield, NC, 27358, United States
Visit with Santa in The Barn at Summerfield Farms!

Delta Dental Dickens of a Christmas – City of Roanoke Christmas Tree Lighting
2025-12-05 18:00 - 22:00 | Downtown Roanoke, Campbell Ave., Jefferson St., Market Square, Roanoke, VA, 24011, United States
The Roanoke Valley’s largest holiday celebration, Delta Dental Dickens of a Christmas, returns taking place on the first three Friday nights in December.
Night 1 – December 5, 6pm – 10pm
Featuring The City of Roanoke Christmas Tree Lighting
The Christmas Tree Lighting takes place on Salem Avenue in the Plaza behind the Market Building. The ceremony begins at 5:30 pm with the tree lighting at 6:20pm and will include live stage performances.

Biscuits & Benedict Brunch
2025-12-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Southern Home & Kitchen, 200 S. Stratford Road, Winston-Salem, NC, 27103, United States
Instructor: Mary Haglund

Join local chef, Mary Haglund, as she returns to the SoHo Kitchen to whip up the ultimate brunch!
Menu includes:
Eggs Benedict – learn to make Mary’s amazing hollandaise
Buttermilk Biscuits – Mary’s biscuits are LEGENDARY
Bloody Mary Cocktail
Like buying a theater ticket, seats in a class are non-transferable (to another date) & non-refundable unless Southern Home & Kitchen cancels the class.
The majority of our classes are demonstration style. Look for HANDS-ON in the class title and description if you’re looking for a more interactive experience.

Bi-Annual Grovewood Village Studio Tour
2025-12-06 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-07 12:00 - 17:00 | Grovewood Village, 111 Grovewood Rd, 28804, United States
Experience the richness of local artistry at the Bi-Annual Grovewood Village Studio Tour. This free, self-guided event invites you to explore at your own pace—no tickets required. Step inside the working studios of our resident artists, gain insight into their creative process, and view their latest works.
During the tour, you’ll also find a curated selection of artwork available for purchase at the adjacent Grovewood Gallery, which is offering a 10% discount on nearly all items. Enjoy complimentary libations from Metro Wines as you browse.
Artist studios are located in the same building as the Biltmore Industries Homespun Museum, directly next door to Grovewood Gallery.

Holiday Open House – Live Music, Food Truck, Wine Cake on Saturday, December 6th
2025-12-06 12:00 - 18:00 | Stonefield Cellars Winery, 8220 NC-68, Stokesdale, NC, 27357, United States
Stonefield Cellars Holiday Open House – Live Music, Food Truck, Wine Cake!
Saturday Dec. 6th from 12-6pm
Join us in celebrating delicious wine, food, and great friends! We will be open for wine sales by the bottle/glass until 6pm (last wine tasting flights start at 5pm to give you enough time to enjoy before we close at 6pm).
FOOD TRUCK! Mostly Melts Food Truck will be available for purchasing delicious grilled sandwiches and sides!
LIVE MUSIC from 1-5pm!
Our Barrel Room will welcome you to enjoy LIVE Music by Candelfirth (harp, guitar, violin, tin whistle, etc. – see full bio below)

All bottles of wine will be 5% OFF with additional case discounts (the more you buy, the more you save!)
$5 Hot Spiced Wine by the glass
Complimentary Holiday Portraits
Locally made wine cakes for sale (samples provided)!
Hot spiced wine recipe packs
Gift certificates available

Walk-ins are welcome, but since seating in our Barrel Room is limited, we recommend you reserve a table! Call us at 336-644-9908.
In addition, artisanal snacks, cheese plates, crackers, sweets, and non-alcoholic drinks will be available for purchase.

Some outside tables are heated – call to reserve!

CandelFirth Bio
CandelFirth is a musical duo that explores traditional Celtic and Native American music through unique rhythms, arrangements and expressions.
Randy Candelaria (fiddle, guitar, recorder, Irish bouzouki, hurdy gurdy – and others) has been playing Celtic music for over 30 years with a number of bands including Naomi’s Fancy (having performed during a US presidential visit) and the Celthix (opening up for Scotland’s premiere band, The Tannahill Weavers, on two evenings). He has recently played in pubs across Ireland in Dublin, Galway and Doolin, including sessions with Friar’s Green and the legendary Irish group De Danann. Randy also has been involved in recording sessions for various artists and has film credits for his contributions, along with radio and TV appearances (see his Facebook page for specifics!).
Susie Firth Candelaria has enjoyed exploring music since childhood and has played a variety of Celtic harps for over 25 years. A lover of music of all kinds, including Classical and the music of ancient cultures, her true love is for the music of Ireland and Scotland. Susie also performs on a variety of flutes, penny whistles, baroque recorders, Native American flutes, djembe and bodhran. She has been a solo artist for years, a session musician and a guest musician on several recording projects. Her love for Celtic music has extended for the past 30 years or more.
Both have joined together to bring their unique approaches and dedication to the music of the British Isles in a blended and dynamic presentation reflecting their appreciation and fondness for the Celtic and Native American traditions along with their own unique compositions and arrangements.
Susie owns and operates Blue Mountain Herbs and Supplements in Pilot Mountain while Randy recently retired as an academic dean after 41 years in higher education.
Find Candelfirth at https://www.facebook.com/CandelFirth/ and hear samples of their work by conducting a search for “CandelFirth” at www.soundcloud.com

Fall Color Rambles
2025-12-06 13:00 - 13:30, 2025-12-07 13:00 - 13:30, 2025-12-08 13:00 - 13:30, 2025-12-09 13:00 - 13:30 | Grandfather Mountain, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, 28646, United States
From Oct. 4 through 12, guests enjoy short, guided nature walks that highlight Grandfather Mountain’s fall colors. The Fall Color Rambles take place daily, weather permitting. The short excursions begin at 1 p.m. and typically last for 30 minutes. Rambles will start outside the entrance of the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery. Included with admission.

2nd Annual Maryland Holiday Light Spectacular
2025-12-06 17:30 - 22:00, 2025-12-07 17:30 - 22:00, 2025-12-08 17:30 - 22:00 | Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Road, Lutherville-Timonium, MD, 21093, United States
Capture the Lights, Magic, Joy! Light up the Season with the 2nd BIG Year of the Outdoor Holiday Light Spectacular!

Special Holiday Sips & Soups
2025-12-07 13:00 - 16:00 | 385 Dr Zimmerman Rd, 385 Doctor Zimmerman Road, Lexington, NC, 27295, United States
Embrace the crisp December air and treat yourself to the cozy flavors of the season at our special holiday Sips & Soups!

Enjoy a selection of our fine wines perfectly paired with hearty soups and stews—all served in our open-air tasting room with beautiful views of the surrounding vineyard. Enjoy the music of classically trained guitarist and Salem College instructor Samuel Taylor, playing music from 1:00–3:00 pm. Gather with friends and family for a relaxing afternoon of delicious food, wine, and holiday vibes!
Ticket includes a sampling of four delicious soups paired with four JLV wines (2-3 oz pours) along with a side of artisan French bread. Guests also get to take home a JLV souvenir crystal Riedel wine glass.
Menu:

Chicken Noodle with Special Delivery Bubbly Rosé
Broccoli Cheddar with Viognier
Brunswick Stew with Syrah Reserve
Tomato Basil with Metro

Soup will be served between 1:00 – 4:00pm so please arrive accordingly. Tickets to this event are limited and advance registrations are recommended. All advance ticket sales purchased 7 days prior to the event start date & time are non-refundable. We appreciate your understanding.
Your state-issued photo ID or driver’s license will be required to be shown to check-in for regular ticket holders to prove that you are 21 years of age or older.

Fiddle Tunes Friendzy – Learn and Play Fiddle Tunes
2025-12-07 14:00 - 17:00 | Stonefield Cellars Winery, 8220 NC-68, Stokesdale, NC, 27357, United States
Tunes, Tunes, Tunes … FIDDLE tunes specifically! This is not a singing jam, but an opportunity to learn (or teach) fiddle tunes from all genres of traditional music. All ages, all levels, and various instruments are welcomed (especially fiddles, of course), but this session is intended to focus on the tunes themselves. Please RSVP if you plan to attend (see RSVP form below)
Fiddle Tune Friendzy is an all ages event. Learn and play fiddle tunes from many traditions (Bluegrass, Oldtime, Irish, Scottish, Blues, Cajun, Ragtime, Contra Dance).
Bring: Violins, Mandolins, Guitars, Banjos, Tin Whistles, Accordions, Etc.
This Event is FREE. Come to listen or to join in the music circle playing Fiddle Tunes
Sponsors include: Stonefield Cellars Winery, High Lonesome Strings, Vance Archer III, The Thursday Music Circle
Vance Archer III Bio

Vance D. Archer III has been a musician for over 70 years with a career that spans from classical cello in the family string quartet to 40 years of leading Folk Music, Irish Celli and Contra Dance bands in the greater New York City/New Jersey region. He plays violin, viola, cello, guitar, mandolin, autoharp and bouzouki in a variety of musical styles.
Since moving to Greensboro in 2005, Vance has become active in the Triad Music and Art Scene. In addition to leading the Fiddle Tunes Friendzy, Vance hosts the Triad Music Circle in his home, where they enjoy playing acoustic music from many traditions. The Music Circle consists of musicians with varied abilities and interests while serving primarily as emotional musical therapy for its members. The group also serves as an introduction to group playing for his students. Vance hosts an occasional “Traveling Hootenanny” where folks join for an evening of socialization and singing.
Vance performs solo concerts in various regional venues. For these performances he often plays Guitar, Autoharp and Fiddle while leading the singing. Vance organizes solo and group musical entertainment for social gatherings and trade shows and can gather the proper mix of musicians to accommodate most musical venues.

Vance would rather practice outside than inside. He can often be seen strolling in the Bog Garden, Bicentennial Gardens, Country Park or the Arboretum with his fiddle or sitting on a park bench with his autoharp.

Vance Archer Mobile: 336-314-8329 Email: vance_d_archeriii@yahoo.com

The Nutcracker Performed by New York Ballet for Young Audiences
2025-12-07 15:00 - 16:00 | Andy Griffith Playhouse, 218 Rockford Street, Mount Airy, NC, 27030, United States
The narrator and dancers bring to life this familiar and well-loved Surry Arts Council Christmas Tradition in a 70 minute version by NYBYA.

The classic story of Clara, a young girl on the brink of womanhood, whose dreams are both childlike and tinged with romance, comes to life. She is the favorite godchild of Herr Drosselmeyer, a mysterious clockmaker, who helps to transport Clara and her Nutcracker Prince to a special realm. Surry Arts Council dance students perform with professional dancers in selected scenes in this popular, one-of-a-kind production.

By attending any event associated with the Surry Arts Council, you are acknowledging that an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. By attending the event, you and any guests voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 and agree not to hold the Surry Arts Council liable for any illness or injury.

FAQs
Handicap Accessible?
This venue is handicap accessible. Please call 336.786.7998 for special seating requests.

What’s the refund policy?
Tickets are non-refundable.

Do I need to buy a ticket for my child?
Children of all ages are required to have a ticket at all Surry Arts Council events unless otherwise specified.

Are group rates available?
Please call 336.786.7998 for information on group rates.

What are my parking options for the event?
Free Parking available (with no time limit):
-Andy Griffith Playhouse, 218 Rockford Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030
-Mount Airy Public Library, 145 Rockford Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030
-Municipal parking (bus parking), 127 Franklin Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030

What time does the Box Office open?
Box Office opens one hour prior to event start, doors open 30 minutes prior to event start.

Is food allowed/available in the venue?
Due to the historic nature of this building, we ask that guests do not bring any food or drinks into the venue.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
You can email the organizer at heatherw@surryarts.org.

Holiday Meatless Monday: Risotto, Roasted Vegetables
2025-12-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Southern Home & Kitchen, 200 S. Stratford Road, Winston-Salem, NC, 27103, United States
Instructor: Dianne McConnell

Ready to conquer the art of risotto? In this class, Chef Dianne will demystify the process and equip you with the essential techniques to create a perfect mushroom risotto every time. You’ll never even miss the meat!
Menu includes:
Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese & Honey Mustard Vinaigrette
Creamy Risotto with Mushrooms
Assorted Roasted Vegetables
Gingered Pear Tart
Like buying a theater ticket, seats in a class are non-transferable (to another date) & non-refundable unless Southern Home & Kitchen cancels the class.
