# Free things to do with kids in Greensboro–Winston-Salem this week

> 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.

- Last checked: 2026-10-29
- 9 free outings this week; 4 free days and events coming up; 2 always-free places
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## Free days and free events coming up

- **Monsters, Inc. Movie Night** at Truist Stadium, Downtown Winston-Salem. When: Fri Oct 30. Price: Free; claim a ticket. Official page: https://www.milb.com/winston-salem/community/promotions-and-events (checked 2026-10-29)
- **The Great Pumpkin Parking Lot** at Lindley Recreation Center, Greensboro. When: Sat Oct 31. Price: Free. Official page: https://www.highpointnc.gov/3407/2026-October-Area-Events (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Día de los Muertos** at High Point Museum, High Point. When: Sat Oct 31. Price: Free. Official page: https://www.highpointnc.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=10997 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Santa and Mrs. Claus at Hickory Creek Farm** at Hickory Creek Farm Christmas Trees. When: Nov 28 and Dec 4, 5, 11 and 12, 2026. Time: Nov 28, Dec 5 and Dec 12 noon–2pm; Dec 4 and Dec 11 6:30–8pm. Price: Free. Free visits and photos at a cut-your-own Christmas tree farm; leashed dogs welcome. Official page: https://hickorycreekfarmnc.com/index.html (checked 2026-10-29)

## Free this week

- **The Great Pumpkin Parking Lot** at Lindley Recreation Center, 2907 Springwood Dr., Greensboro, NC 27403. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 5:30–7:30pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. Greensboro Parks and Recreation sets up decorated vehicles for trick-or-treating, plus games and special guests. Official page: https://www.highpointnc.gov/3407/2026-October-Area-Events (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Kernersville Downtown Trick or Treat** at Downtown Kernersville, 136 E. Mountain St., Kernersville, NC 27284. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 6–8pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. Downtown Kernersville hands out candy on Halloween night, and Hallowheels is part of the fun. Official page: https://www.kernersvillenc.com/events/kernersville-downtown-trick-or-treat-october-31-2026 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **State Street Halloween** at State Street Shops, State Street, Greensboro, NC. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: From noon. Price: Free activities. Ages: 0–99. State Street turns into “Treat Street,” with trick-or-treating and free activities at the shops. Official page: https://visitgreensboronc.com/calendar/2026/10/state-st-halloween.aspx?cmsID=5fba70daac10420b1b751477a0cd1dc0&dateVal=10-31-2026 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Día de los Muertos at the High Point Museum** at High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave., High Point, NC 27262. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 10am–2pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–99. The museum and the YWCA Latino Family Center celebrate the Day of the Dead with family entertainment and crafts. Official page: https://www.highpointnc.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=10997 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **STEAM Storytime (Central Library)** at Central Library, storytime room, 660 W. 5th St., Winston-Salem, NC 27101. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 11am. Price: Free. Ages: 2–6. Stories and activities built around a science, tech, engineering, art or math topic, for kids 2 to 6 with a grown-up. Official page: https://forsythcounty.librarycalendar.com/event/steam-storytime-57133 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt (Southside Branch)** at Southside Branch Library, 3185 Buchanan St., Winston-Salem, NC 27127. When: Fri Oct 30 and Sat Oct 31. Time: During library hours. Price: Free. Ages: 3–12. 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. Official page: https://forsythcounty.librarycalendar.com/event/pumpkin-scavenger-hunt-58395 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Halloween Scavenger Hunt (Carver School Road Branch)** at Carver School Road Branch Library, 4915 Lansing Dr., Winston-Salem, NC 27105. When: Fri Oct 30 and Sat Oct 31. Time: During library hours. Price: Free. Ages: 5–10. A Halloween hunt around the branch with a small prize at the end, once per child each month. It wraps up Saturday. Official page: https://forsythcounty.librarycalendar.com/event/scavenger-hunt-halloween-55713 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt (Reynolda Manor Branch)** at Reynolda Manor Branch Library, 2839 Fairlawn Dr. NW, Winston-Salem, NC 27106. When: Fri Oct 30 and Sat Oct 31. Time: During library hours. Price: Free. Ages: 0–99. Find all 10 pumpkins hidden around the branch to win a small prize. Last days are Friday and Saturday. Official page: https://forsythcounty.librarycalendar.com/event/scavenger-hunt-pumpkin-edition-59995 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Monsters, Inc. Movie Night at Truist Stadium** at Truist Stadium, 951 Ballpark Way, Winston-Salem, NC 27101. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: Gates 5:30pm, movie 7pm. Price: Free, but all tickets have been claimed. Ages: 0–99. 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. Official page: https://www.milb.com/winston-salem/community/promotions-and-events (checked 2026-10-29). SOLD OUT (still listed; check the official page for a waitlist or added dates)

## Always free

- **Forsyth County Public Library**, Forsyth County. Free Book Babies and toddler storytimes at Central, Clemmons, Lewisville and Rural Hall, plus STEAM storytime for preschoolers. Official page: https://forsythcounty.librarycalendar.com/ (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Greensboro Arboretum**, Lindley Park, 3299 Starmount Dr. A free 17-acre garden with a children’s area. Leashed dogs are welcome outside the kids’ section. Official page: https://greensborobeautiful.org/gardens/arboretum/ (checked 2026-10-29)

## Free library storytimes

- **Forsyth County Public Library**: Book Babies and toddler storytimes on weekday mornings. Free storytimes at Central, Clemmons, Lewisville and Rural Hall. Calendar: https://forsythcounty.librarycalendar.com/

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## FAQ

### What’s free to do with kids in Greensboro–Winston-Salem this weekend?
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](https://littlesweekly.com/greensboro-winston-salem/free/#this-week); the list is rebuilt every Thursday.

### Are there free museum or zoo days in Greensboro–Winston-Salem?
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](https://littlesweekly.com/greensboro-winston-salem/free/#free-days).

### What free holiday events are there for kids in Greensboro–Winston-Salem?
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](https://littlesweekly.com/greensboro-winston-salem/free/#free-days).

### Where can we go for free any day in Greensboro–Winston-Salem?
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.

### Are library storytimes free in Greensboro–Winston-Salem?
Yes. Forsyth County Public Library runs free storytimes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Times change by branch, so check the calendar linked below.

### How do you check these free listings?
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](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).