Falls-Free Expo | FREE Event for the Community
This is a FREE event for the community with exercise classes, speakers, vendors, giveaways, fall prevention tips + food!
Date and time
Location
114 30th St
114 30th Street Winston-Salem, NC 27105Agenda
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Optional walk for the statewide STEP-tember Challenge
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Visit vendors/ Eat snacks
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Exercise & Wellness with Ayanna Graham, DPT
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Emergency Room Fall-Related Injuries - Shawn Griffin from Atrium Health
11:00 AM - 11:20 AM
Break/Visit Vendors
11:20 AM - 11:50 AM
Chair Yoga with Katie Oliver
11:50 AM - 12:35 PM
Lunch/ Visit Vendors
12:35 PM - 1:05 PM
Exercise Class
1:05 PM - 1:35 PM
Hearing + Fall Prevention - Dr. Brady Workman, AuD with Atrium Health
1:35 PM - 1:45 PM
GRAND PRIZE DRAWING
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM
Strength + Wellness - Isabel Dowty, DPT with Stewart Physical Therapy
2:10 PM - 2:30 PM
Last minute vendor stops
Good to know
Highlights
- 5 hours
- ALL AGES
- In person
- Free venue parking
- Doors at 9:00 AM
Refund Policy
About this event
Join us for the 2nd Annual Piedmont Area Falls-Free Expo , a FREE, fun, and informative event dedicated to healthy aging and fall prevention in our community!
📅 Wednesday, September 24, 2025
🕤 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM ET
📍 Intergenerational Center for Arts & Wellness | Winston-Salem, NC
This community-wide event brings together older adults, caregivers, and service providers for a day full of learning, movement, and connection:
✔️ Wellness classes like chair yoga, exercise & wellness, and Tai Chi
✔️ Insightful speakers from Atrium Health, Wake Forest Baptist, and Stewart Physical Therapy
✔️ Dozens of health and wellness vendors with valuable resources
✔️ Free giveaways, lunch, and opportunities to connect with others
BONUS: Kick off the day with our STEP-tember Community Walk at 9:00 AM, part of the statewide fall prevention challenge. Let’s get those steps in together!
🎟️ This event is free and open to the public!
Click the “General Attendee” option to register.
Vendor spots are still available , if you're interested in hosting a table, don’t wait to secure your space!
Help us spread the word, bring a friend, and be part of a movement to reduce falls and promote healthy aging, all in one inspiring day.
Frequently asked questions
Checks should be written out to PTRC, C/O Falls-Free Expo.
Yes! This is a free event for attendees, including access to classes, speakers, resources, and even lunch. We do encourage registration to help us plan accordingly.
Pre-registration is encouraged so we can plan for food, seating, and materials—but walk-ins are welcome!
It’s a special 9:00 AM walk kicking off the Expo, part of a statewide challenge to promote movement and fall prevention. All are welcome to join, just wear comfortable shoes! This walk can be done outdoors around the area, or inside the gym.
No! While the Expo is designed with older adults in mind, caregivers, family members, and professionals are all encouraged to attend.
Yes! All attendees will receive a complimentary lunch (while supplies last). Vegetarian options will be available.
Free parking is available onsite at the Intergenerational Center for Arts & Wellness.
Absolutely! Just make sure each person registers or contact us if you'd like to register a group.
Yes! While our premium (main area) vendor spots are full, we still have room/stage spots available for $25. Use the vendor registration link to sign up.
Just yourself, and maybe a friend! If you’re joining the STEP-tember walk, bring comfy shoes or a step tracker if you have one.
Reach out to Christina Peoples at cpeoples@ptrc.org or call 336-904-0328.
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