Events

Wake Forest Cares Holiday Kick-off returns to downtown November 15
The Wake Forest Cares Holiday Kick-off returns to downtown Wake Forest on Saturday, Nov. 15. Free and open to everyone, this family-friendly celebration is scheduled from noon-4 p.m. Food and...
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Free 2026 Wake Forest wall calendar now available
Free copies of the 2026 wall calendar are now available in the lobby of Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St., and other Town facilities, as well as online at www.wakeforestnc.gov/communications/wall-calendar...
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2026 Minority & Women-Owned Business Expo vendor applications now accepted
The Human Relations Council (HRC) will host the 2026 Minority & Women-Owned Business Expo on Saturday, Feb. 28, from 1-4 p.m. at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre. The HRC is accepting vendor...
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“Pictures with Santa” offered during Wake Forest Cares Holiday Kick-off & Downtown Holiday Open House, registration opens November 3
Pictures with Santa will be offered at The Graham above the Cotton Company during the Wake Forest Cares Holiday Kick-off, on Saturday, Nov. 15, and Downtown Holiday Open House, on Saturday, Dec. 6...
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Tickets on sale for Firebox Theatre’s “The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe” December 19-21
Firebox Theatre Company will present five performances of “The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe” Friday-Sunday, Dec. 19-21, at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S. Brooks St. Shows are scheduled...
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Comic Book & Toy Expo returns to Flaherty Park Community Center November 1
The PRCR Department is partnering with Play4Life Comics & Used Books to host a free Comic Book & Toy Expo Saturday, Nov. 1, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Flaherty Park Community Center, 1226 N. White St. The...
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Diwali Festival returns to Joyner Park November 1
The PRCR Department will host its second annual Diwali Festival on Saturday, Nov. 1, from noon-3 p.m. at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road. Free and open to everyone, the Diwali Festival will...
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Renaissance Centre hosting “Veteran Art Show” through November 26, artists’ reception October 24
The Renaissance Centre is hosting a special Veteran Art Show through Wednesday, Nov. 26. The Renaissance Centre will honor the participating artists and showcase their works during a free reception on...
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Tickets on sale for Renaissance Centre’s “Celtic Angels Christmas” December 12-13
The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre will present four performances of “Celtic Angels Christmas” Friday-Saturday, Dec. 12-13. Showtimes are 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The Renaissance Centre will provide...
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Halloween Boo Bash returns to Downtown Wake Forest Saturday
The PRCR Department will host its annual Halloween Boo Bash on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in Downtown Wake Forest. Presented by Capital Chevrolet, the Boo Bash is a free, family-oriented...
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Drug Take Back Event at Wegmans October 25
Wake Forest Police and Wegmans will host a Drug Take Back Initiative on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Wegmans, 11051 Ligon Mill Road. The drop-off area will be situated just outside the...
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Public Art Commission to host Saturday’s Community Celebration of the Arts featuring Luke Vandergriff
The Wake Forest Public Art Commission (PAC) is inviting community members to a special Community Celebration of the Arts on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wake Forest Renaissance...
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