Town Hall

Town News

Wake Forest ranked as #6 best place to move to in NC
According to a new study from Consumer Affairs, Wake Forest is the sixth best place to move to in North Carolina. The Consumer Affairs Research Team analyzed the 40 largest cities in the state across...
Read More
Wake Forest Police warn motorists not to drink & drive after making 79 DWI arrests in first three months of 2025
The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) is again warning local drivers not to drink and drive after arresting 79 people for Driving While Impaired (DWI) since January 1. Police say they arrested 23...
Read More
Wake Forest Fire Department Fish Fry is April 25
The Wake Forest Fire Department Annual Fish Fry is Friday, April 25, from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. – or until all the fish plates are sold - at Fire Station #1, 420 Elm Ave. Plates are $10 each and will include...
Read More
British Invaders Band to open Six Sundays in Spring April 27
You’re invited to a foot-tapping, finger-snapping good time at this year's Six Sundays in Spring. Sponsored by the Town of Wake Forest and ARTS Wake Forest, the free outdoor concert series will be...
Read More
Traffic Alert – Wrigley Drive
The Town of Wake Forest will temporarily reduce to one lane with intermittent two-way traffic a portion of Wrigley Drive Tuesday, April 1, from 8 am.-2 p.m. The temporary lane closure is necessary to...
Read More
Wake Forest Police to host “Coffee with a Cop” at Stewart’s Bistro April 7
The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) will host “Coffee with a Cop” Monday, April 7, from 8:30-10:30 a.m. at Stewart’s Bistro, 3652 Rogers Road. “Coffee with a Cop” provides a unique opportunity...
Read More
Town of Wake Forest offices closed April 18 for Good Friday, trash & recycling collection not affected
The Wake Forest Town Hall and other administrative offices will be closed Friday, April 18, in observance of Good Friday. Curbside trash and recycling collection will not be affected by the holiday...
Read More
Easter Eggstravaganza returns to Joyner Park Saturday
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will host the 2025 Easter Eggstravaganza on Saturday, April 5, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road...
Read More
WFPD to host Drug Take Back Event at Wegmans April 26
The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) is participating in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s 2025 National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Wegmans, 11051 Ligon...
Read More
Wake Forest Power recognized for reliable electric service
Wake Forest Power (WFP) has received national recognition for achieving exceptional electric reliability in 2024. The recognition comes from the American Public Power Association (APPA), a trade group...
Read More
Historic Preservation Commission seeks to fill vacancy
You can make a difference in our community by applying to fill a vacancy on the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC). Candidates must reside within Wake Forest’s extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ)...
Read More
Registration continues for National Trails Day 5K/3K at Joyner Park June 7
The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Advisory Board will host a family-friendly 5K/3K walk/run as part of National Trails Day on Saturday, June 7, at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris...
Read More