Day trips in the Triad: tours, farms, and outdoor fun

Saturday, Sep 19 has a full slate of day trips across the Triad.

The Heritage Trail Bus Tour departs from Washington Terrace Park in High Point for a guided tour of the city's historic landmarks and neighborhoods. In Guilford County, volunteers can join the Benbow Nature Preserve Cleanup for a morning of trail work and stewardship.

Up in Rural Hall, the restored historic train depot opens its doors with NCDOT rail safety exhibits. Master Gardener information tables are set up at multiple county extension locations for gardening advice.

The 34th Annual Fiesta at the Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County celebrates Latin American culture with music, dance, and food. ArtQuest runs hands-on activities alongside the NC Folk Festival in Greensboro. The Village Fair at Mendenhall Homeplace and Art in the Park's botanical illustration workshop round out the outdoor offerings.

Sunday, Sep 20: the Makers Markets Craft Fair brings local artisans with handmade goods. And starting Wednesday Sep 23, the Pumpkin Patch on the Alpaca Farm near Winston-Salem opens for farm visits, alpaca interactions, and early pumpkin picking — a preview of autumn day-trip season.