Winston-Salem Kids Events This Weekend February 28th

Get ready for a fun-packed weekend in Winston-Salem, February 28th and March 1st, 2026! We have theatrical performances like Wallace & Gromit, hands-on science at Kaleideum, and a chance to see the UNCSA dancers. Don't miss the Lego anniversary party in Kernersville or the local farmers market on Saturday.

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Best Free

Cobblestone Winter Farmers Market (Saturdays)

Cobblestone Market (1007 Marshall Street SW)

Shop local produce and treats on Saturday morning.

Rainy Day Sorted

Wallace & Gromit - Live!

Davison Center for the Arts (Greensboro Day School)

Catch this limited-run stage show before it closes Sunday.

Best for Little Kids

Little Innovators: All About Animals

Kaleideum (120 West 3rd Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101)

Pre-K focused fun with live animal friends on Saturday morning.

12 events this weekend

Saturday· February 28

: Catch the famous duo Wallace and Gromit live on stage. This is your chance to see this limited-run show before it closes out Sunday.It's a limited run ending Sunday, making this Saturday or Sunday the last opportunity to see it.

📍Davison Center for the Arts (Greensboro Day School), Greensboro (Nearby)· Not mentioned · Not mentioned · Not mentioned

FREE : A great Saturday opportunity to expose older kids to STEM principles by focusing on women in engineering. This one-off event is free to attend.It's free, focused on older elementary/middle schoolers, and aligns with STEM themes.

📍8700 Phillips Rd, Not specified· 12:00 PM · Kindergarten - 8th Grade · Free

: Head over to High Point on Saturday morning to participate in a history-themed craft session making Tricorn Hats. Perfect for elementary-aged history buffs.A specific hands-on historical craft scheduled for Saturday morning.

📍Pinewood · High Point Museum, High Point (Nearby)· 10:00 AM · Not mentioned · Check ticket price on event

LITTLE INNOVATORS: ALL ABOUT ANIMALS : This one-off session at Kaleideum focuses on animal groups, letting kids check out fur, feathers, and scales, and even meet live animal friends! Note that museum admission is separate.Specific themed program at Kaleideum for younger learners on Saturday morning.

📍Kaleideum (120 West 3rd Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101), Downtown· 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM · Pre-K Innovator · $5 per ticket.

BRIGHT FUTURES FESTIVAL : Kaleideum is hosting a festival combining science, tech, engineering, and literacy with hands-on exploration and robots. Tickets are just $3 for non-members.A special, potentially inaugural festival combining multiple educational themes in one afternoon.

📍Kaleideum (120 West 3rd Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101), Downtown· 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM · Not mentioned · Admission is $3; free for members.

: Catch ACC action when the Deacs take on Syracuse in this Saturday home game. A high-energy sporting event for families with older children.Confirmed home game exactly on Saturday, Feb 28th.

📍Joel Coliseum, East Side· Not mentioned · Not mentioned · Not mentioned

TRY IT! STUDIO MAKER MOMENTS : Visit Kaleideum on Saturday for open access to maker activities, including using the recycled material wall. This is part of their standard daily offerings.A recurring hands-on activity confirmed for Saturday at the downtown museum.

📍Kaleideum (120 West 3rd Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101), Downtown· 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM · Not mentioned · Included with admission or membership

: The Thunderbirds host the Watertown Wolves in their final home game listed for the weekend, starting at 6:05 PM Saturday. Tickets start at $20.This is the confirmed Saturday night game for the local hockey team.

📍Fairgrounds Arena, Fairgrounds· 6:05 PM · Not mentioned · Tickets start at $20.

Sunday· March 1

1-YEAR ANNIVERSARY - BRICKS & MINIFIGS KERNERSVILLE : Celebrate the anniversary of the local LEGO spot in Kernersville. This one-off event is perfect for kids who love to build and explore minifigures.It's a fun anniversary celebration for a toy that appeals to a wide range of ages.

📍Bricks & Minifigs Kernersville, Kernersville· Not mentioned · Not mentioned · Not mentioned

: This powerful drama about fatherhood and legacy runs through March 8th, so Sunday's matinee is a great way to catch it early. Check for specific matinee times.Sunday matinee offers an indoor cultural activity for the closing day of the weekend.

📍Hanesbrands Theatre, Downtown· 2:00 PM · Not mentioned · Tickets range from $30–$35.

Also On· anytime this weekend

: This Sunday morning session is specifically designed to be calmer for children who need a more sensory-friendly environment to enjoy the park.It's one of the few events explicitly scheduled for Sunday that caters to sensory needs.

📍Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park, Greensboro (Nearby)🔄 Recurring· 10:00 AM · Not mentioned · Check ticket price on event

FREE : Start Saturday morning by visiting the Cobblestone Market for local produce, baked goods, and more. This is a great way to get outside before the afternoon rush.A recurring Saturday morning tradition confirmed for this date.

📍Cobblestone Market (1007 Marshall Street SW), West End🔄 Recurring· 9:00 AM–Noon · Not mentioned · Free

Frequently Asked Questions

What free kids events are on in Winston-Salem this weekend?

This weekend (Feb 28-01) there is one explicitly free event: the Cobblestone Winter Farmers Market (Saturdays) on Saturday morning, and the Women In Engineering Stem Fair on Saturday afternoon.

What can families do indoors on Sunday?

For indoor fun on Sunday, March 1st, consider the final showing of the UNCSA Winter Dance Concert or the Sensory Play session at Urban Air Greensboro.

Are there any specific events for toddlers this weekend?

Yes, the Little Innovators: All About Animals program at Kaleideum on Saturday morning is geared toward Pre-K innovators, and the Sensory Play session at Urban Air on Sunday morning is designed to be calmer.