Fall Color Rambles
2025-12-22 13:00 - 13:30, 2025-12-23 13:00 - 13:30, 2025-12-24 13:00 - 13:30, 2025-12-25 13:00 - 13:30, 2025-12-26 13:00 - 13:30, 2025-12-27 13:00 - 13:30, 2025-12-28 13:00 - 13:30, 2025-12-29 13:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) and 10 more dates | 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.

Christmas Sushi Class
2025-12-23 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Two Blokes Brewery, 547 Long Point Rd, # 101, Mt Pleasant, SC, 29464, United States
Unleash your creativity as you craft your own “merry and magical” sushi rolls in this festive and interactive holiday experience.

Join us for a holly jolly good time and dive into the art of sushi rolling, exploring traditional techniques with a festive Christmas twist! 🎅🍣
Create your own custom sushi rolls as we cover everything from equipment and preparation to making the perfect sushi rice and mastering the fundamentals of sushi rolling—with a dash of holiday cheer. 🎄

This interactive experience is packed with laughs, hands-on fun, and plenty of delicious sushi to leave you feeling merry and bright. It’s All-you-can-eat and includes one drink ticket to toast the season! 🍶✨

2025-2026 SAC Dance Program January
2025-12-26 00:00 - 2026-02-20 20:00 (America/New_York) | Cindi Griffith Dance Studio, 218 Rockford Street, Mount Airy, NC, 27030, United States
Join us for the 2025-2026 season of the Surry Arts Council Dance program.

Welcome to the Surry Arts Council Dance Program! We are so excited to have you joining us for our classes.
Class size is limited. Please call 336-786-7998 if the class is full when you attempt to register. New classes will be added. Classes begin in August and end following the recital in May.
Tuition is the same each month regardless of the number of weeks in the month or student absences. Tuition must be paid by the first day of each month from August 2025 through April 2026. There will be no tuition for the month of May. Tuition can be paid online through Eventbrite or by cash or check in the payment drop box in the dance studio or in the Surry Arts Council Office.
Family tuition is based on the number of class minutes each week. Family is defined as siblings living in the same household. If calculating monthly tuition for multiple children in the same household, use ages 9+ prices. There will be a 5% discount if registration, tuition, and costume fees for the entire year are paid in full by August 1, 2025.
A $25 registration fee per dancer is due before the first day of dance class. The registration fee includes dance t-shirt and recital costs.
A costume fee for each dance class is due by December 1, 2025 The costume fee for each dance class is as follows:
$ 75 per dance class (excluding clogging)
$ 30 per clogging class
All fees are non-refundable. If you choose not to continue classes you must notify the Surry Arts Council in writing. You will be responsible for tuition for that month.
Check out our Facebook page for up-to-date information!
www.facebook.com/surryartscouncildanceprogram/
In the event of inclement weather, class cancellation and other notifications will be made via TeamReach.

2nd Annual Maryland Holiday Light Spectacular
2025-12-30 17:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | 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!

Sunrise at the Swinging Bridge
2026-01-01 06:30 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Grandfather Mountain, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, 28646, United States
Celebrate the beginning of 2026 from a mile high! The New Year’s “Sunrise at the Swinging Bridge” event will provide guests with the rare opportunity to be in the park before regular operating hours and to hopefully witness a captivating sunrise from the Mile High Swinging Bridge – the first of 2026! This event costs $50 for general admission, $35 for children (ages 4-12) and $25 for members of Grandfather Mountain’s Bridge Club – plus tax. Limited to 150 participants.

Sunrise at the Swinging Bridge
2026-01-01 06:30 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Grandfather Mountain, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, 28646, United States
This event is SOLD OUT. To be placed on the waiting list, please email judi@grandfather.com with your name, phone number and the number of tickets you are interested in reserving.
Celebrate the beginning of 2026 from a mile high! The New Year’s “Sunrise at the Swinging Bridge” event will provide guests with the rare opportunity to be in the park before regular operating hours and to hopefully witness a captivating sunrise from the Mile High Swinging Bridge – the first of 2026!
Sunrise is at 7:38 a.m., and park gates open at 6:30 a.m. Due to safety regulations, participants may only visit the Mile High Swinging Bridge area during the event. To help warm up on a likely cold winter’s morning, the mountain will offer a complimentary hot beverage bar and doughnuts for sunrise guests in the Top Shop building from 6:30 – 8 a.m. The restrooms in the Top Shop will also be accessible.
Participants are encouraged to bring a flashlight and wear heavy winter jackets, hats, gloves and rubber-soled shoes.
Tickets
Tickets go on sale below at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov 4. Event tickets include an entire day’s access to Grandfather. As the remainder of the park doesn’t open until 9 a.m., participants are welcome to leave the mountain following sunrise and return later in the day for no additional cost.
This event is SOLD OUT. To be placed on the waiting list, please email judi@grandfather.com with your name, phone number and the number of tickets you are interested in reserving.
Cancellations and Refunds
To receive a full refund, guests must cancel prior to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23. Cancellations following that date are not eligible for a refund. To cancel, email judi@grandfather.com or call 828-733-2013.
In addition, the event may be canceled on short notice in case of inclement weather, and tickets will be refunded if that is the case. We will make a decision on the event by 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 30. It is important to check your email regularly leading up to the event so you know what the final plans are.
A picture-perfect sunrise, unfortunately, cannot be guaranteed.

FOODEESFEST Daytona Beach, Florida
2026-01-02 13:00 - 2026-01-04 19:00 (America/New_York) | Tanger Outlets Daytona Beach, 1100 Cornerstone Boulevard, Daytona Beach, FL, 32117, United States
Come on out and enjoy the number one touring food truck festival in the US!

Join Us at the Foodees Food and Culture Festival in Daytona Beach, Florida!

Get ready for a weekend of delicious food, unique crafts, and family fun at the Tanger Outlets in Daytona Beach, January 2-4, 2026! With over 40 food trucks and vendors serving gourmet dishes and sweet treats, and dozens of artisans showcasing handmade jewelry, art, and crafts, there’s something for everyone! Enjoy a vibrant community atmosphere with activities for all ages!

🎟️ Admission is FREE for everyone! Register for free tickets now, and help food trucks better prepare for you!

🍴 40+ Food Trucks – From street eats to sweet treats
🛍️ 60+ Artisans & Crafters – Shop handmade goods & local treasures
🎠 Foodees Fun Park – Family-friendly fun!

📅 Dates: January 2-4, 2026
📍 Location: 1100 Cornerstone Blvd, Daytona Beach, Florida 32117
⏰ Friday: 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
⏰ Saturday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
⏰ Sunday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Don’t miss out on this incredible event! Follow us for updates and exciting announcements on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @foodeesfest.

Fiddle Tunes Friendzy – Learn and Play Fiddle Tunes
2026-01-04 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | 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

Acting from A to Z
2026-01-06 16:30 - 2026-01-27 18:00 (America/New_York) | Andy Griffith Playhouse, 218 Rockford Street, Mount Airy, NC, 27030, United States
Learn basic stage terminology, how to create a character on stage, and work with monologues and scenes.

Acting from A to Z
Tuesdays, 4:30-6 pm
Andy Griffith Playhouse
$80, ages 8-15
January: 6, 13, 20, 27
Instructors: Salem Poindexter and Robert Parks
Learn basic stage terminology, how to create a character on stage, and work with monologues and scenes. This class is great for beginners of all ages!

Teen Visual Arts Class
2026-01-06 16:30 - 2026-01-27 18:00 (America/New_York) | SAC Art Studio, 218 Rockford St., MOUNT AIRY, NC, 27030, United States
The visual arts class for teens (ages 12-18) meets for 4-week sessions.

Teen Visual Arts Class
Tuesdays, 4:30-6:00 pm
SAC Art Studio
$100, ages 12-18
January: 6, 13, 20, 27
Instructor: Kayla Ellis
Art making studio space and instruction for teens to connect and build skills across a variety of art media and techniques.
Kayla Ellis is a licensed and nationally board-certified visual arts teacher with a BFA in Art Education. She taught at Surry County Schools, Surry Community College, Surry Arts Council, and with Crisanthemum Ceramics. She explores color and design through arts, quilt making, and gardening.

It’s Elementary: America 250 Fun and Games
2026-01-08 16:00 - 17:00 UTC | VA
Join the Chatham Community Library for It’s Elementary: America 250 Fun and Games hosted on the second Thursday of every month, 4pm-5pm. Elementary-age kids are invited to explore America’s past through a variety of crafts and games.
This FREE, family-friendly event is open to the public. No registration is required. The event will take place indoors in the Chatham Community Library’s Holmes Family Meeting Room. The Chatham Community Library is ADA-compliant, including wheelchair-accessible, entrances, seating, common spaces, walkways, and restrooms. The Holmes Family Meeting Room has an automatic door opener. Free parking is available outside the library. Pets are not allowed – please leave your furry friends at home.
This event is part of our Chatham Celebrates America 250 initiatives.

Drawing Fun Damentals 2
2026-01-08 18:00 - 2026-02-12 20:00 (America/New_York) | SAC Art Studio, 218 Rockford St., MOUNT AIRY, NC, 27030, United States
Continue building on your drawing skills with instructor James Penn.

Drawing Fun Damentals 2
Thursdays, 6:00-8:00 pm
SAC Art Studio
$175, ages 14 and up
January: 8, 15, 22, 29
February: 5, 12
Instructor: James Penn
Build upon your drawing skills as James Penn, artist and former design instructor, dives further into chiaroscuro (light and shadow), managing shading techniques, and the introduction to color as well as mixed medium.
This 6-week class meets Thursdays, January 8-February 12, 2026, 6:00-8:00 pm. For ages 14 and up; all supplies are provided.

Sippin’ and Readin’ Book Club Meeting
2026-01-08 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Stonefield Cellars Winery, 8220 NC-68, Stokesdale, NC, 27357, United States
Photo by Mike De Sisti
We encourage you to join us for lively discussion paired with wonderful wine (available for purchase during the meeting).
Please RSVP via email to Lynn Gates –
Lynnfrombookclub@gmail.com

New members are always welcome!
Book to be discussed this evening: “Sipsworth” by Simon VanBooy
