Forest Fest, Arbor Day Tree Seedling Giveaway, Paper Shredding Event & more coming to Downtown Wake Forest April 18
Forest Fest is scheduled for Saturday, April 18, in downtown Wake Forest. Celebrating nature and outdoors in the heart of Wake Forest, Forest Fest will feature a variety of local vendors, non-profit...
Students & parents invited to STEM Saturday at Joyner Park Community Center April 11
The Technology Advisory Board (TAB) is inviting local elementary, middle, and high school students and their families to attend STEM Saturday on Saturday, April 11. Presented by the Wireless Research...
Registration underway for National Trails Day 5K/3K at Joyner Park June 6
The PRCR Advisory Board will host a family-friendly 5K/3K walk/run as part of National Trails Day on Saturday, June 6, at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road. Online registration is available at...
Wake Forest Police to host “Cover the Cruiser” Special Olympics Fundraiser Saturday at Sam’s Club
WAKE FOREST, NC – The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) is inviting residents to “Cover the Cruiser” to raise money for Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC) on Saturday, March 14, from 10 a.m.-8...
Wake Forest Memorial Flag-Raising Ceremonies resume April 6 with service honoring Dave Monro
WAKE FOREST, NC – The Town of Wake Forest and several local veterans’ organizations will resume their monthly flag-raising ceremonies in Town Hall’s Centennial Plaza on Monday, April 6, at 11 a.m. The...
Ripe for Revival Mobile Market hosted by NCFST returns to Wake Forest Thursday
Stocked with fresh produce, protein, and eggs from local and regional farmers, the Mobile Market returns to Wake Forest on Thursday, March 12. When shopping, there are limits on the amount of protein...
Fireworks Spectacular food truck vendor applications now accepted
The Town of Wake Forest is accepting applications from food truck vendors interested in participating in the 2026 Fireworks Spectacular through Monday, March 30. The online application is available at...
WFPD to host Drug Take Back Event at Wegmans April 25
WAKE FOREST, NC - The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) is participating in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s 2026 National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at...
Town seeks volunteers for Creek Week Stream Cleanup March 21
WAKE FOREST, NC - The Town of Wake Forest and the Clean Water Education Partnership (CWEP) will celebrate Regional Creek Week (March 14-21) by hosting a Stream Cleanup of Spring Branch Creek on...
Luke Vandergriff to present free performance of “Pepito & The Trash Cans” March 28 at Alston-Massenburg Center
WAKE FOREST, NC – The Public Art Commission (PAC) is inviting community members to a free performance of “Pepito & The Trash Cans” featuring Luke Vandergriff on Saturday, March 28, at 10 a.m. at the...
Registration underway for Popsicle Stick House-Building Contest as part of Building Safety Month Kick-Off April 25
The Inspections Department is hosting a Popsicle Stick House-Building Contest as part of this year’s Building Safety Month Kick-Off. Young people ages 7 and under, 8-9, and 10-11 are invited to build...
Friday Night on White wins 2026 Maggy Award for Best Local Event or Festival
WAKE FOREST, NC – Friday Night on White (FNOW) is the 2026 Wake Living Maggy Award winner for Best Local Event or Festival. Known for showcasing the best of Wake County, the Maggy Awards are...