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Triad NC Events: Oct 2026 to Mar 2027

13 events and attractions in the Triad region are confirmed on the organizers’ own pages, from Oct 24, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027. Prices, hours and rules below are quoted from those pages and dated; anything an organizer has not published says “not published” rather than a guess. Towns covered include Greensboro, Winston-Salem and Asheboro. Next up: BOO at the NC Zoo, Oct 24, 2026 to Oct 25, 2026.

Triad events by date

Event Where Dates Hours Price (as published) Notes
BOO at the NC Zoo Asheboro Oct 24, 2026 to Oct 25, 2026 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM each day (events calendar lists BOO Oct 17-18 and Oct 24-25) not published on events page; see the organizer page for prices Described as family-friendly; 4401 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro
Trick or Treat on Elm Street Greensboro Oct 24, 2026 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Free treats at participating businesses (price not published); treats until supplies last Roaming street performers; downtown Greensboro
Greensboro Science Center Fright Light laser show Greensboro Oct 30, 2026 Shows at 6:00, 7:00 and 8:00 PM $7 per ticket Seating limited; limited concessions; ages not published
Tanglewood Festival of Lights: Paws in the Park Clemmons Nov 9, 2026 to Nov 10, 2026 not published (reserve a spot online) not published Walk the light display with your dog; two nights only
Tanglewood Festival of Lights Clemmons Nov 13, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM daily Per family vehicle (cars, vans, trucks): Mon-Thu $20 cash / $23 card; Fri-Sun $25 cash / $28 card. Discount nights Nov 16, 17, 23, 24: $10 cash / $13 card Drive-through with over one million LED lights; no riding in a pickup bed or on a connected trailer; S'moresville marshmallow roasting in Gift Village (sticks sold on site, no outside food for roasting); carriage ride $110 and hayride $190 by reservation plus admission
Greensboro Science Center Winter Wonderlights Sensory Friendly Night Greensboro Nov 17, 2026 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM Tickets available at the door (price not published) Quieter music, quiet zones, sensory bags; first sensory friendly night for the event
Greensboro Science Center Winter Wonderlights Greensboro Nov 18, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 not published (page says the center closes early during Winter Wonderlights; mermaid stories 6:00-8:30 PM every half hour) not published on the page text (tickets sold through a booking widget); GSC regular admission price not published Over a million lights, handcrafted lanterns, glowing tunnel; Holiday Laser Show in OmniSphere (15 min) and Merry Mermaid goodnight stories included; free parking first come first served with overflow at Jaycee Park and Country Park; dog and stroller rules: see the organizer page
Old Salem Christmas Kick-Off Winston-Salem Nov 28, 2026 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Included with general admission (admission price not published on events page) Hands-on holiday activities for young historians with something to take home
Reynolda Family Evergreen Workshop Winston-Salem Dec 2, 2026 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM $30; $24 members and Friends of Reynolda Gardens at Family level or above Brown Family Conservatory; recommended ages 2-10 plus an adult; each ticket includes supplies for one wreath and one ornament; hot chocolate bar and cookies included; registration required
Old Salem St. Nick at Old Salem and the Moravian Market Winston-Salem Dec 5, 2026 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Included with general admission (admission price not published on events page) St. Nick visits the hat shop with a family photo option; Moravian Market in Salem Square
An Enchanted Christmas at Reynolda Winston-Salem Dec 12, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 Dec 12 and Dec 15, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM $25 adults, $10 youth; museum members $20 adults, $8 youth After-hours family-friendly event at Reynolda House: 1917 Aeolian organ, treats, hands-on holiday art making, games; registration online; city from event location on page (Reynolda House Museum of American Art)
Old Salem ChristmasFest Winston-Salem Dec 12, 2026 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Included with general admission (admission price not published on events page) Full-day festivities on both sides of the square with the Moravian Music Foundation
Old Salem St. Nick Returns to Salem Winston-Salem Dec 19, 2026 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Included with general admission (admission price not published on events page) St. Nick visits the hat shop again; hands-on holiday activities for young historians

Each event name links to the organizer’s page. Last checked 2026-10-18. Confirm the date and ticket price there before you go, because organizers change both.

Big-event guides

Drive times

See drive times to 20 North Carolina destinations from Asheville, Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh and Wilmington.

State parks in this region

For free days outdoors, see the North Carolina State Parks Passport: most state parks charge nothing for day use.

Frequently asked questions

How were these events checked?

Each row was read on the organizer’s or venue’s own page, not copied from a listings site. The link in the first column is that page and the check date is in the log. See our editorial standards and verification log.

What if a price says “not published”?

It means the organizer’s page did not show a price when we looked, often because tickets sit behind a booking widget. We leave it blank instead of guessing; use the event link to see current prices.

What is the next event in the Triad region?

BOO at the NC Zoo, Oct 24, 2026 to Oct 25, 2026, in Asheboro. Dates shift, so use the link in the table.

Where do I report a wrong date or price?

Use the contact page. Corrections are logged on our corrections page.

Sources

Cite this page: It's North Carolina, “Triad NC Events: Oct 2026 to Mar 2027”, itsnorthcarolina.com/triad-events/ (updated ). By the It's North Carolina editorial team. Free to quote with attribution and a link to this page; data and tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.