Events

Forest Fest returns to downtown Wake Forest on Saturday, April 18, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Applications are now being from vendors and nonprofit organizations that wish to participate in this year’s...

The 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. Free and open to everyone, the event is designed to increase...

The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre will host showings of the romantic comedy, “The Philadelphia Story,” on Monday, Feb. 9, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. The 2 p.m. screening is free, while the 7 p.m. showing...

The 2026 Wake Forest State of the Town Address & Dinner is Monday, Feb. 16, at 6 p.m. Presented by the Wake Forest Rotary Club, the event will take place at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S...

The Wake Forest Police Department will host “Coffee with a Cop” on Monday, Jan. 5, from 8:30-10:30 a.m. at Stewart’s Bistro, 3652 Rogers Road. “Coffee with a Cop” provides a unique opportunity for law...

Help raise money for Special Olympics NC (SONC) by taking part in the Second Annual Polar Plunge on Saturday, Feb. 7, at Heritage Lake Pool, 804 Heritage Lake Road. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and...

The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre will host performances of “The Magic of Jeki Yoo” on Saturday, Jan. 10, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. World-famous magician Jeki Yoo’s tricks are full of surprises...

Town of Wake Forest and Wake Forest Historical Museum are partnering to offer free Black History Month Walking Tours of the Northeast Community at 1 p.m. on the first three Fridays in February...

The Renaissance Centre is hosting a special Arts Access NC Art Exhibit through Friday, Jan. 2. The RC will honor the participating artists and showcase their works during a free reception today...

The PRCR Department will offer free “Evening Holiday Walks at Joyner Park” December 6-28 from 6-9 p.m. You’re invited to stroll through the park’s Walker Garden and Performance Garden to view dozens...

Wake Forest is in the process of creating a Sustainability Plan to serve as a guide for Town operations and community-wide sustainability initiatives. The Town will host Sustainability Plan Open House...

The PRCR Department will host a free online Esports gaming tournament featuring the game "Super Smash Bros. Ultimate" on Saturday, Dec. 6. Presented by Brightspeed Fiber Internet, Battle in the Forest...