Yes, plenty is free with little kids in Greensboro–Winston-Salem this week: we found eight free outings, including The Great Pumpkin Parking Lot, Kernersville Downtown Trick or Treat and State Street Halloween, plus four library programs. Four free days and events are coming up, each with its date. And two places never charge admission, like Forsyth County Public Library and Greensboro Arboretum.
This week
Every free outing on this week’s Triad list, rebuilt every Thursday. Library programs may need a quick sign-up.
Southside Branch Library · 3185 Buchanan St., Winston-Salem, NC 27127
Ten pumpkins are hidden in the children’s area. Find the clues, decode the message and pick up a prize. October’s hunt ends Saturday.
Carver School Road Branch Library · 4915 Lansing Dr., Winston-Salem, NC 27105
A Halloween hunt around the branch with a small prize at the end, once per child each month. It wraps up Saturday.
Reynolda Manor Branch Library · 2839 Fairlawn Dr. NW, Winston-Salem, NC 27106
Find all 10 pumpkins hidden around the branch to win a small prize. Last days are Friday and Saturday.
Truist Stadium · 951 Ballpark Way, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
The Dash show Monsters, Inc. on the stadium screen, with trick-or-treating on the concourse and costumed characters beforehand. Fireworks follow the movie. Anyone under 18 needs a parent or guardian with them. The Dash say the free tickets are all claimed.
Lindley Recreation Center · 2907 Springwood Dr., Greensboro, NC 27403
Greensboro Parks and Recreation sets up decorated vehicles for trick-or-treating, plus games and special guests.
Downtown Kernersville · 136 E. Mountain St., Kernersville, NC 27284
Downtown Kernersville hands out candy on Halloween night, and Hallowheels is part of the fun.
State Street Shops · State Street, Greensboro, NC
State Street turns into “Treat Street,” with trick-or-treating and free activities at the shops.
High Point Museum · 1859 E. Lexington Ave., High Point, NC 27262
The museum and the YWCA Latino Family Center celebrate the Day of the Dead with family entertainment and crafts.
Central Library, storytime room · 660 W. 5th St., Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Stories and activities built around a science, tech, engineering, art or math topic, for kids 2 to 6 with a grown-up.
Nothing free on this day yet. Try an always-free place.
Mark the calendar
Museum and zoo free days, free festivals and other one-off free events, soonest first. Some free days are only for residents or cardholders, so each one says who gets in free.
Truist Stadium · Downtown Winston-Salem
Lindley Recreation Center · Greensboro
Hickory Creek Farm Christmas Trees
Nov 28, Dec 5 and Dec 12 noon–2pm; Dec 4 and Dec 11 6:30–8pm. Free visits and photos at a cut-your-own Christmas tree farm; leashed dogs welcome.
Any day
Parks, gardens, nature centers and museums that don’t charge admission.
Every week
Free storytimes at Central, Clemmons, Lewisville and Rural Hall.
Book Babies and toddler storytimes on weekday mornings
Every weekly storytime by day and branch: library storytimes in Triad.
Keep planning
November: things to do in TriadEvery dated listing for the month, by weekDecember: things to do in TriadEvery dated listing for the month, by week
Indoor play in TriadIndoor playgrounds, toddler times, museums and classes, with pricesLibrary storytimes in TriadBaby, toddler and preschool storytimes by day and branch
Thanksgiving weekend in TriadParades, turkey trots and what’s open on Thursday
Christmas parades in TriadParades and tree lightings with dates and start times
Christmas trains in TriadPolar Express, Santa and lights trains with datesThe Nutcracker in TriadBallet and touring shows, sensory-friendly flaggedThis week in TriadDated outings for ages 0–6, checked every Thursday
Good questions
This week we found eight free outings for ages 0–6, including The Great Pumpkin Parking Lot, Kernersville Downtown Trick or Treat, State Street Halloween and Día de los Muertos at the High Point Museum. See free this week; the list is rebuilt every Thursday.
Monsters, Inc. Movie Night: Fri Oct 30. The Great Pumpkin Parking Lot: Sat Oct 31. Día de los Muertos: Sat Oct 31. Dates come from each venue’s own page; see free days and free events.
Santa and Mrs. Claus at Hickory Creek Farm is free this season. Dates and times are on each card under free days and free events.
Forsyth County Public Library and Greensboro Arboretum don’t charge admission. Some charge for parking or special exhibits; the cards say so where the place does.
Yes. Forsyth County Public Library runs free storytimes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Times change by branch, so check the calendar linked below.
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 29, 2026, and we recheck them every Thursday for dated events and once a month for free places. How we choose and check.
One short email every Thursday evening with the best things to do with little ones in Triad that weekend, free ones flagged.
