October 5 - October 11

Welcome to our weekly events newsletter!

We've organized everything by day to make planning your week easy. Be sure to scroll to the bottom for upcoming events, ongoing happenings, and monthly calendars so you can see what's coming next. For even more events, visit exploreelkin.com/events and browse our full calendar.

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Reminder: Online ticket sales end October 8th at 11:59 PM.

Tickets will still be available at the gate, but lock in your tickets online now and save!

OCTOBER 5TH

Pint Night

Every Monday | 4PM-10PM | Angry Troll Brewing

Mondays are for pints at Angry Troll Brewing! Enjoy half-price ATB and Skull Camp pints and snifters, chef-driven pub food, and a laid-back vibe. Keep an eye out for special menu nights!

Yarning Around Mondays

6:00 PM -7:00 PM | Elkin Public Library



Bring your latest project and join fellow crafters for an evening of knitting, crocheting, and good conversation! All skill levels are welcome. Join the group Monday, October 12 from 6–7 PM.

Elkin Public Library Used Book Sale

Through Saturday, October 10th | 8:30 PM -8:00 PM | Elkin Public Library



Stock up on your next great read at the Elkin Public Library Used Book Sale! Shop adult and children’s books, DVDs, games, puzzles, and more at bargain prices during regular library hours through Saturday, October 10.

OCTOBER 6TH

Sign, Say & Play Classes

Every Tuesday | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Elkin Recreation Center



Learn simple signs to help your little one communicate with Sign, Say & Play at the Elkin Recreation Center! Each Tuesday class focuses on a different everyday theme, with practical signs families can start using right away. Classes begin at 1 p.m. and are $5 per family, with no pre-registration required. Ideal for ages 6 months to 3 years, with Pre-K children also welcome.

OCTOBER 7TH

The Holiday Table: A 6-Week Handbuilding Class

6:00 PM | Two Creeks Pottery & Arts

Create a collection of handmade pottery just in time for the holiday season! Over six weeks at Two Creeks Pottery, explore handbuilding techniques while creating your own serving pieces, such as platters, bowls, appetizer plates and more. The final two weeks will focus on glazing and finishing your collection. No previous pottery experience is required, and all materials and firings are included. Class is limited to six students.

Reeves Open Mic Night

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Reeves Theater | Free

Take the stage at the Reeves Open Mic! Share your covers, original songs, poetry, and more, or just come out and enjoy the show. All are welcome, and it’s free to watch or perform. Wednesdays at 7 PM.

OCTOBER 8TH

Run/Walk Club

Every Thursday | 6:00 PM | The Railyard

Grab your friends (or make new ones) every Thursday at 6pm! Choose from two routes, run or walk, then relax with a cold beer in the garden. Be sure to sign in at the RailYard before you start—earn a gift card after every 12 runs or walks!

Luke Mears Jam

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Reeves Theater | Free

Join Luke Mears at the Reeves for a free jam featuring country, blues, and more! Catch it every second Thursday of the month at 6 PM, with drink specials available throughout the evening.

Trivia at The Troll

Every Thursday | 6:30PM | Angry Troll Brewing | Free

Head out for some multimedia, video, music, and fun! Down in the Taproom. Doors at 5:30pm. Trivia starts at 6:30.

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OCTOBER 9TH

Tiny Tots Storytime

10:00 AM | Elkin Public Library

Bring your little one to Tiny Tots at the Elkin Public Library! Children ages 6 months to 2 years can enjoy stories, songs and playtime each Friday at 10 a.m. Join the fun October 9, 16, 23 and 30.

Preschool Storytime

11:00 AM | Elkin Public Library

Preschool Storytime returns to the Elkin Public Library in September! Children ages 3–5 can enjoy stories, songs and crafts each Friday at 11 a.m. Join the fun October 9, 16, 23 and 30.

Milltown Get Down Music Festival

5:00 PM - 9:30 PM | YV Heritage & Trails Visitor Center

Milltown Get Down takes over downtown Elkin October 9–10! Enjoy two days of Americana, newgrass, folk, blues, and singer-songwriter music across multiple stages, plus food trucks and specialty vendors. Grab your crew and get ready for a full weekend of live music in downtown Elkin.

Glow in the Dark Plague Doctor Paint Class

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Wildflower Art Studio

Get into the spooky spirit with a glow-in-the-dark Plague Doctor paint class with Laura’s Brushes! All materials are provided for this two-hour class on an 11x14 canvas. All ages are welcome, and the cost is $25 per person. RSVP required.

The Justins Live in the Taproom

8:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Angry Troll Brewing

Catch The Justins live in the taproom at Angry Troll Brewing! Grab a drink, settle in and enjoy an evening of live music.

OCTOBER 10TH

Floral Jack-O-Lantern Paint Class

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Wildflower Art Studio

Celebrate spooky season with a Floral Jack-O-Lantern paint class with Laura’s Brushes! All materials are provided for this two-hour class on an 11x14 canvas. All ages are welcome, and the cost is $25 per person. RSVP required.

Kids Enrichment Class

10:30 AM | Elkin Recreation Center

Little Explorers Play Co. invites ages 2–8 to a fun, active enrichment class focused on learning through movement and play! This week, kids will practice monkey jumps and cartwheels while reviewing counting and number recognition through games and activities. All abilities are welcome, and spots are limited.

Food Truck: Dogs R Us

11:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery

Spend your Saturday at Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery with Dogs R Us! Stop by for food from 11 AM–5 PM and enjoy a day at the vineyard.

Baby Explorers Class

11:45 AM - 12:30 PM | Elkin Recreation Center

Little Explorers Play Co. introduces Baby Explorers, a 45-minute parent and child class for ages 6 months to 2 years. Little ones will learn and play through music, movement, sensory activities, gross motor play and simple crafts in a welcoming environment. Classes are $10 each, and the first class is free for new families.

Saturday @ The Red Barn

12:00 PM | Grassy Creek Vineyard & Winery

Spend a fall Saturday at Grassy Creek Vineyard & Winery with live music from Kris Hitchcock from 1–4 PM and food from Bites & Boards from 12–5:30 PM. Sip your favorite wine, enjoy the fall scenery, and help Grassy Creek celebrate 20 years!

Milltown Get Down Music Festival

12:00 PM - 11:00 PM | YV Heritage & Trails Visitor Center

Milltown Get Down takes over downtown Elkin October 9–10! Enjoy two days of Americana, newgrass, folk, blues, and singer-songwriter music across multiple stages, plus food trucks and specialty vendors. Grab your crew and get ready for a full weekend of live music in downtown Elkin.

Dragonfly Trinket Dish

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Two Creeks Pottery & Arts

Create your own ceramic Dragonfly Trinket Dish at Two Creeks Pottery! Learn slab-building techniques and choose from a variety of dragonfly designs to make your piece your own. No pottery experience is necessary. The two-hour class is $60 per person, and registration is required.

Live Music & Food Trucks

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Piccione Vineyards

Spend Saturday afternoon at Piccione Vineyards with live music from Forrest Taylor from 1–4 PM, food from Cafe Rose, and the release of the vineyard’s second vintage of La Collina.

Music on the Terrace

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Shelton Vineyards

Spend the afternoon at Shelton Vineyards with live music from Brett Munn! Grab a glass of wine, find a spot on the terrace, and enjoy live music from 1–4 PM.

Free Healing Herbs Mini Class & Perma Blitz

2:00 PM | 742 Murray Rd.

Bring your little one to Tiny Tots at the Elkin Public Library! Children ages 6 months to 2 years can enjoy stories, songs and playtime each Friday at 10 a.m. Join the fun October 9, 16, 23 and 30.

Watercolor Witch Moon Paint Class

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Wildflower Art Studio

Create a little Halloween magic with Laura’s Brushes with a Watercolor Witch Moon paint class! All materials are provided for this two-hour class on 9x12 watercolor paper. All ages are welcome, and the cost is $25 per person. RSVP required.

Fall Concert Event

4:00 PM - 7:30 PM | State Road Hardware

Enjoy a fall evening at State Road Hardware & Mercantile with live music from the Bledsoe Creek Ramblers and Fisher Freeman! Bring a lawn chair and enjoy food from Hitchin Kitchen, treats from Hemric Mountain Creamery, giveaways, raffles, and 10% off the store.

John Lael Live in the Taproom

8:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Angry Troll Brewing

John Lael returns to the taproom at Angry Troll Brewing for another great show! Grab a drink and enjoy an evening of live music.

OCTOBER 11TH

Fall Market Pop Up & Food Trucks

All Day | Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery

Spend Sunday at Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery for a fall market pop-up! Browse the market, enjoy the beautiful fall setting, and grab lunch from Cafe Rose Food Truck, serving from 12–4:30 PM.

Sunday Music Series

12:00 PM | Grassy Creek Vineyard & Winery

Spend Sunday afternoon at Grassy Creek Vineyard & Winery with live music from Matt Walsh from 2–4:30 PM. Pack a picnic, grab your favorite wine, and enjoy his unique take on the blues at the Red Barn Tasting Room.

Drink Local Wine Week with Live Music & Food Trucks

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Golden Road Vineyards

Celebrate Drink Local Wine Week at Golden Road Vineyards with local wine, food, and live music! Lobster Dogs will be serving starting at 1 PM, followed by live music from Catastrophe Journal from 2–5 PM. Grab a glass and spend your Sunday afternoon at the vineyard.

Women's Healing Circle

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Yoga On Main

Connect, create, and find community at Yoga on Main’s Women’s Healing Circle. Bring along something to make while sharing conversation in a supportive, judgment-free space centered on connection and emotional expression. Admission is donation-based, and no one will be turned away.

MUSIC & ARTS

Events at The Reeves

Reeves Theater

The Reeves offers a vibrant lineup of live performances, including concerts, songwriter nights, old time jams, and more, creating memorable experiences that entertain, inspire, and bring people together.

Reeves Music Classes

Registration Open | Reeves Downtown School of Music

Join classes like Country/Rock Jam, Violin/Fiddle, Elkin JAM, Guitar (all levels), String Band, and Music Theory to learn, play, and explore your musical passion.

Quilting Classes

Free Classes | Yadkin Valley Quilts

Need dedicated time to work on your special projects? Join us for a day of sewing in the YVQ Classroom.

FITNESS & HEALTH

Hugh Chatham Wellness Center

Weekly Classes | Yoga on Main

Hugh Chatham Wellness Center offers energizing fitness classes for a variety of levels, including Senior Fitness, Cross Train, Mind 2 Muscle, and Power Stretch.

Yoga Classes

Weekly | Yoga on Main

Yoga on Main offers welcoming classes for all levels, including Warm Flow Yoga, Beginners Yoga, Alignment Based Yoga, Core Barre, Total Body Strength Training, and the Community Tai Chi Circle.

Elkin Recreation & Parks

Weekly Classes | Elkin Recreation & Parks

Elkin Recreation & Parks offers fun, high-energy fitness classes for all levels, including Mickey’s MixxedFit, Zumba with Natalie, Line Dancing, and more. There’s something for everyone—come move, sweat, and have fun! Check out their Facebook page for schedules and updates.

COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS & NETWORKING

Foothills Young Professionals

Serving Mount Airy, Dobson, Elkin, & Pilot Mountain


Foothills Young Professionals brings together emerging leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators to connect, build skills, and grow both personally and professionally through meaningful networking and learning opportunities.

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