Daily Events During Creek Week
Some programs and activities run every day during Forsyth Creek Week,
and to keep the main calendar clear and easy to navigate, we’ve listed them on a separate page.
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There’s a lot going on during Creek Week! Use the filters or search tools below to find events that match your interests, location, or schedule. Reminder: Forsyth Creek Week 2026 is March 21-29.
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A Walking Guide to the Trees of Old Salem
Old Salem Parking Lot at West Street and Salt Street, Winston-SalemWeek of Events
Sunday, March 22, 2026
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March 22, 2026 -Mindful Birding at Historic Bethabara Park
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March 22, 2026 -A Walking Guide to the Trees of Old Salem
Mindful Birding at Historic Bethabara Park
Join us for a peaceful and reflective morning at Historic Bethabara Park, where we will blend birdwatching with mindfulness practices to deepen our connection to nature.
A Walking Guide to the Trees of Old Salem
Join Adam Tran, Extension Master Gardener Volunteer and Northwest Piedmont Master Naturalist Volunteer for N.C. Cooperative Extension, as he leads a tour of Old Salem’s native trees, discussing their role in the landscape, distinguishing characteristics, and both modern-day and historical uses for the wonderful diversity of trees in the Piedmont.
Monday, March 23, 2026
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March 23, 2026 -Preschool Storytime with Lenny the Frog
Preschool Storytime with Lenny the Frog
Children will grow into successful readers while celebrating Forsyth County’s waterways through stories, songs, and activities during this special Preschool […]
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
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March 24, 2026 -Family Storytime – Water
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March 24, 2026 -Guided Water Science & Art Fair
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March 24, 2026 -Preschool Storytime with Lenny the Frog
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March 24, 2026 -You Rock! Rock Painting
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March 24, 2026 -Salamander Day
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March 24, 2026 -Every Drop Counts: Ages 6-11
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March 24, 2026 -Better by a Dam Site!
Family Storytime – Water
Creek Week storytime for ages 6 and under at Carver School Road Branch Library on March 24, 2026.
Guided Water Science & Art Fair
Students will create and display their own water-related science and art projects, while participants also rotate through expert-led investigation stations focused on animals, plants, and water systems.
Preschool Storytime with Lenny the Frog
Children will grow into successful readers while celebrating Forsyth County’s waterways through stories, songs, and activities during this special Preschool […]
You Rock! Rock Painting
It's Forsyth Creek Week, so let us rock your world at the Walkertown Branch library. We will design and paint […]
Salamander Day
Join us at Kaleideum to celebrate salamanders! Meet our live tiger salamander and axolotl and learn about their habitat while participation in salamander themed activities.
Every Drop Counts: Ages 6-11
Join us for this fun hands-on program at Southside Branch Library presented by the Piedmont Environmental Alliance! Children will explore […]
Better by a Dam Site!
Enjoy spectacular views of one of our drinking water sources and discover how Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities turn it into top-notch drinking water delivered straight to your tap!
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
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March 25, 2026 -Nature Kids: Series 1
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March 25, 2026 -Every Drop Counts: Ages 3-5
Every Drop Counts: Ages 3-5
Join us for this fun hands-on program at the Southside Branch Library presented by the Piedmont Environmental Alliance! Children will […]
Thursday, March 26, 2026
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March 26, 2026 -Preschool Storytime with Lenny the Frog
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March 26, 2026 -Nature Kids: Series 2
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March 26, 2026 -Tricky Traps – Craft Your Own Venus Flytrap
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March 26, 2026 -Environmental Trivia Night at Radar Brewing Company
Preschool Storytime with Lenny the Frog
Children will grow into successful readers while celebrating Forsyth County’s waterways through stories, songs, and activities during this special Forsyth […]
Nature Kids: Series 2
Play games, do crafts and meet live animals at Salem Lake! Series 2 is designed for kids that have already participated in the original Nature Kids.
Tricky Traps – Craft Your Own Venus Flytrap
Snap to it and join us at the Southside Branch Library for a fun and funky craft where kids can create their own Venus flytrap craft!
Environmental Trivia Night at Radar Brewing Company
Think you know a lot about the environment, pollution, and water? Prove your skills at a special trivia night at Radar Brewing Company.
Friday, March 27, 2026
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March 27, 2026 -Creekside Zen Zone
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March 27, 2026 -River Rock Painting
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March 27, 2026 -Free Fishing at Salem Lake (tentative)
River Rock Painting
Spend the morning painting river rocks at Carver School Road Branch Library and learn how these smooth stones are formed […]
Free Fishing at Salem Lake (tentative)
Rods and bait provided, no license needed, and Salem Lake fishing fees are waived for this event only. Great for new fishers and experienced anglers alike!
Saturday, March 28, 2026
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March 28, 2026 -Mindful Birding at Historic Bethabara Park
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March 28, 2026 -Guided Tree Hike
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March 28, 2026 -Water Discoveries
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March 28, 2026 -Mill Site Trail Tour at Historic Bethabara
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March 28, 2026 -Creek Crawl at Bethania’s Black Walnut Bottom
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March 28, 2026 -A Walking Guide to the Trees of Old Salem
Mindful Birding at Historic Bethabara Park
Join us for a peaceful and reflective morning at Historic Bethabara Park, where we will blend birdwatching with mindfulness practices to deepen our connection to nature.
Water Discoveries
Learn about our waterways, get your feet wet sampling macroinvertebrates in our creek, and help restore our shoreline and wildlife habitat at Salem Lake.
Mill Site Trail Tour at Historic Bethabara
Visit Historic Bethabara Park for a guided trail tour to visit the archaeological site of the Bethabara Mill and other historic landmarks in the park.
Creek Crawl at Bethania’s Black Walnut Bottom
NC Sierra Club Foothills Group will lead a fun and informative creek crawl along Bethania’s Black Walnut Bottom Trail, where creeks feed into Muddy Creek. Learn about Moravian history and life in the creek.
A Walking Guide to the Trees of Old Salem
Join Adam Tran, Extension Master Gardener Volunteer and Northwest Piedmont Master Naturalist Volunteer for N.C. Cooperative Extension, as he leads a tour of Old Salem’s native trees, discussing their role in the landscape, distinguishing characteristics, and both modern-day and historical uses for the wonderful diversity of trees in the Piedmont.