Kaleideum After Dark: Twin City Santa
2025-12-13 19:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Kaleideum, 120 W 3rd Street, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101, United States
The holiday party of the year just got a new twist! Kaleideum is teaming up with Twin City Santa for their 22nd Annual Toy Drive and Semi-Formal — now part of Kaleideum After Dark.

Dress to dazzle in your seasonal best, bring an unwrapped toy ($25 value), and get ready for a night packed with holiday magic. DJ Hek Yeh will keep the dance floor moving, the Digital Dome will turn into the ultimate holiday karaoke stage, the photo booth will capture all the memories, and hors d’oeuvres will keep you merry and bright.

Best of all, every donation helps bring joy to local children through Twin City Santa’s toy drive tradition — and your admission includes two drink tickets for beer, wine, or non-alcoholic beverages.

🎟️ $30 online + bring a $25 toy | $35 at the door + toy (or $25 donation)

Unwrapped Toy or Monetary Toy Donation of $25 Is Required for Entry.

Event sponsored by Mast General Store

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Songs and Stories
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Imaginations come alive when a Kaleideum educator reads a story and sings a song.

Animal Encounter
2025-11-01 11:30 - 12:00
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Ms. Lili's Puppet Playhouse
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Presented by Titirifa Puppets Art and Recreation
Sing, clap, and giggle along with Ms. Lili and her puppet pals during this fun-filled storytime.

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Messy Morning
2025-11-05 09:15 - 12:00
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Wonder Lab
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Unlock the mysteries of fascinating science concepts from color creation to electricity’s essence.

Curiosity Cart
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Spark your curiosity through arts and crafts, museum collections, science, and more.

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