MLK Community Celebration is January 19, fundraising drive continues
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...
Register for “Calls from Santa” November 26-30
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...
Turkey Drive Drop-Off is Saturday
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...
Wake Forest Cares Holiday Kickoff returns to downtown Saturday
Help us ring in the holiday season and launch our annual holiday donation drive this Saturday, Nov. 19, during the Wake Forest Cares Holiday Kickoff. Free and open to everyone, this free family...
Letters for Santa mailbox available Saturday in Jones Plaza
The Town of Wake Forest will install the popular “Letters for Santa” mailbox in Jones Plaza at the intersection of South White Street and East Jones Avenue on Saturday, Nov. 19. Children of all ages...
Renaissance Centre to kick off new exhibit Thursday, host reception November 17
From November 10 through January 4, the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre will host “The Earth Elements Showcase” featuring artwork by members of the Wake Forest Guild of Artists. Dating back before the...
Free Paper Shredding Event November 14
The Town of Wake Forest will host a drive-thru paper shredding event on Monday, Nov. 14, from noon-4 p.m. – or until the two paper shredding trucks are full. Free and open to the public, the shred...
Tickets still available for 2022 Historic Home Tour
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...
Town Hall to glow green for veterans through November 13
Beginning this evening at dusk and continuing through Sunday, Nov. 13, the Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St., will be illuminated in green as part of “Operation Green Light.” The effort is...
Early voting ends Saturday, Election Day is November 8
Early voting began October 20 at the Northern Regional Center, 350 E. Holding Ave., and 14 other locations throughout Wake County ahead of the Tuesday, Nov. 8, General Election. Early voting will...
Fall Foliage Tours at Joyner Park November 9 & 12
Area residents are invited to enjoy the vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows of autumn while also learning about native trees during a series of "Fall Foliage Tours" next week at E. Carroll Joyner Park...
‘Tis the Season to find holiday happenings on Town website & app
Wake Forest offers a variety of yuletide events in November and December guaranteed to deliver a hearty helping of holiday spirit for the entire family. From the Wake Forest Cares Holiday Kickoff and...