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Special Events

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Halloween Spooktacular (ages 12 & younger)
Howl about coming out and goblin up a ghoulish good time this Halloween? A variety of ghostly games and activities will be offered. Costumes are optional but a prize for “best costume” will be awarded. Free pumpkins will be given away while supplies last.
Location: Flaherty Park Community Center
Fee: Free
Oct 23          Thu       6:30-8pm

Concert in the Park - Artist to be announced
This popular community event is offered by PineCone.Co-sponsored by the Wake Forest Parks & Recreation Department and United Arts of Raleigh and Wake County. The concert will last approximately two hours, so bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the music. In the event of rain, the concert will be held inside the Wake Forest Community House.
Location: Holding Park
Fee: Free
Oct 5    Sun    3-5pm

The Zany Zoo
Lee Bryan, “That Puppet Guy” will present “The Zany Zoo” at the Autumn Arts Festival. Sponsored by the Wake Forest Parks & Recreation Department and United Arts of Raleigh & Wake County.
Location: Downtown Wake Forest
Fee: Free
Oct 11    Sat    2pm

NC State Fair
Senior adults are invited to join us for a fun-filled day at the North Carolina State Fair! Space is limited so preregistration is required.
Deadline: Oct 12
Fee: $10 (non-refundable)
Oct 21    Tues    8:30am-4pm

Big Bad, Little Red Pig Show
Lee Bryan, “That Puppet Guy” will present “Big Bad, Little Red Pig Show.” Shows are presented for the students at Wake Forest Elementary and are sponsored by the Wake Forest Parks & Recreation Department and United Arts of Raleigh & Wake County.
Location: Wake Forest Elementary School
Fee: Free
Oct 13       Mon       1:30 & 2:30pm

Dixie Power Trio
This group will perform at the 13th anniversary of the Northern Wake Senior Center. The rich musical sounds of jazz, and swing music will provide a treat for all seniors. Sponsored by the Wake Forest Parks & Recreation Department and the United Arts of Raleigh & Wake County.
Location: Northern Wake Senior Center
Fee: Free
Nov 5       Wed       10am 

Newton Circus
Mad Science and Dr. Rocket will present amazing science experiments right before your eyes. Sir Isaac Newton will transport you to the role science played in our past and will help us look at what role it plays in the future. Sponsored by the Wake Forest Parks & Recreation Department and United Arts of Raleigh & Wake County.
Location: Wake Forest Boys & Girls Club
Fee: Free
Nov 19          Wed       4:30pm 

The True Story of Pocahontas
Theatre IV presents “The True Story of Pocahontas.” Learn about the young girl who helped the Jamestown colonists survive, and the young woman who took her message to the court of King James I of England. Presented for the students at Jones Dairy Elementary and sponsored by the Wake Forest Parks & Recreation and United Arts of Raleigh & Wake County.
Location: Jones Dairy Elementary School
Fee: Free
Dec 9       Tues       1:15 & 2:30pm 

Calls from Santa (ages 3-7)
Children can receive a personal phone call from Santa this Christmas! Only local calls will be made.  Registration forms will be available on the Town’s website beginning December 1. All forms must be returned no later than 5 pm on December 10.
Fee: Free
Dec 11       Thu       6-8pm

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Fall 2008 edition of RecConnect, the Wake Forest Parks & Recreation Department's program brochure.


 

For more information about special events sponsored by the Town of Wake Forest Parks & Recreation Department, call  (919) 554-6180.


 

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