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Christmas at Reynolda Village

Visitors can stroll through historic Reynolda Village to shop and dine amidst traditional Christmas decorations. The celebration features carolers singing in Victorian costumes, carriage rides, and visits with Santa in The Barn. In the Brown Family Conservatory, families can enjoy hot cocoa alongside hands-on sensory nature activities.

Sat, Nov 21, 2026 All ages Free.

Plan Your Visit

Hours

1:00pm–5:00pm.

Neighborhood

Reynolda Historic District

Food & Drink

Hot cocoa is served in the Brown Family Conservatory, and visitors can enjoy a sweet treat or dinner at Village restaurants.

Parking

Parking is recommended in the overflow lot across the street at Reynolda Church.

Location

Reynolda Village · 2201 Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27106 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with young children

Vibe

Festive and historic

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Park in the overflow lot at Reynolda Church across the street, because the Holiday Stroll is Reynolda's busiest event of the year.
  • Plan for a significant wait at the carriage ride queue near the boathouse, since the free rides are very popular.
  • Bring young kids to the Brown Family Conservatory for hot cocoa and drop-in evergreen play, with no registration needed.
  • Follow the singing to find the carolers in Victorian costumes, who stroll through the Village all afternoon.
  • Shop early in the stroll if you want first dibs on the Village shops' holiday selections.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Free carriage rides are available from 2 to 5 p.m.; expect a significant wait.
  • Cocoa in the Conservatory is free, drop-in, and requires no registration.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where do we find Santa?

Santa is in The Barn at Reynolda Village for the whole stroll.

How do the carriage rides work?

The carriage rides are free and run during the later part of the stroll. The queue is near the boathouse, and signs throughout the Village point the way. Plan for a significant wait, because they're very popular.

Is there something for little kids?

Yes. In the Brown Family Conservatory, hot cocoa is served and young children can make pretend cups of hot chocolate, explore the textures and scents of fresh evergreens and play with natural materials. It's drop-in, free and needs no registration.

Where should I park?

Park in the overflow lot across the street at Reynolda Church. It keeps traffic down and keeps the Village safer for people on foot.

Where can we eat?

The Village restaurants are open for a sweet afternoon treat or dinner. Hot cocoa is also served in the Brown Family Conservatory.

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