Events

A phone call from Santa Claus is on every child’s wish list. The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department is making those wishes come true by offering “Calls from Santa” to kids ages 3-9 on Thursday, Dec. 1, from 6-8 p.m.

Online registration is underway at...Read more

11/28/2022

Santa Claus will be available for photos in downtown Wake Forest during two “Pictures with Santa” events this holiday season.

The first will be offered as part of the Lighting of Wake Forest on Friday, Dec. 3, from 6:45-9 p.m. in the town hall lobby, 301 S. Brooks St., while the second...Read more

11/22/2022

A limited number of tickets are still available for all three performances of North Wake Theatre’s “Plaid Tidings – A Holiday Edition” Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 10-11, at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S. Brooks St. The “Forever Plaid” boys are back for 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. performances on...Read more

11/22/2022

Embrace the holiday season and experience historic downtown Wake Forest’s unique array of shops and restaurants during the Downtown Holiday Open House on Saturday, Dec. 3, beginning at 10 a.m.

Presented by Wake Forest Downtown, Inc. (WFD), the Downtown Holiday Open House will feature...Read more

11/21/2022

You’re invited to experience the wonder and magic of the holiday season at the annual Lighting of Wake Forest on Friday, Dec. 2. Sponsored by Holding Village and presented by Wake Forest Downtown, Inc. (WFD), the event is scheduled from 5:30-8:30 p.m. in Centennial Plaza, 301 S. Brooks St., and...Read more

11/21/2022

The Wake Forest Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) and the Wake Forest Woman's Club will present their biennial Historic Home Tour on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 1-7 p.m. – rain or shine. Offered only in even-numbered years, the Historic Home Tour is a self-guided tour featuring several Wake...Read more

11/21/2022

Several local churches and community organizations will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during a free, public celebration on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at Friendship Chapel Baptist Church, 237 Friendship Chapel Road.

The evening’s theme will center...Read more

11/17/2022

A phone call from Santa Claus is on every child’s wish list. The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department is making those wishes come true by offering “Calls from Santa” to kids ages 3-9 on Thursday, Dec. 1, from 6-8 p.m.

On Saturday, Nov. 26, registration forms...Read more

11/15/2022

The Wake Forest Police Department will accept frozen turkey donations Saturday, Nov. 19, from 9 a.m.-noon, as part of its annual Turkey Drive. Police officers will be available at the Police Department Main Station, 225 S. Taylor St., throughout the morning to thank donors and unload the turkeys...Read more

11/15/2022

Help us ring in the holiday season and launch our annual holiday donation drive this Saturday, Nov. 19, during the Wake Forest Cares Holiday...Read more

11/14/2022

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