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Wake Forest officials say the South Franklin Street Widening Project, which began in June, has been delayed due to conflicts with existing dry utilities (electrical, telecommunications, and fiber optic lines – not related to water). Those issues forced a series of adjustments to the original...Read more
The Wake Forest Fire Department (WFFD) will conduct a live fire training exercise Saturday, April 12, from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. at a donated structure located at 1621 Wait Avenue.
Personnel from WFFD, Wake Technical Community College, and Wake County EMS will participate in the exercise....Read more
On Friday, April 11, Town crews will turn on the water fountains at all Wake Forest parks, including Flaherty Dog Park, 1226 N. White St., Joyner Park Playground, 701 Harris Road, and Holding Park Inclusive Playground, 133 W. Owen Ave.
Crews shut off the water fountains each year from...Read more
***UPDATE - Wake Forest Power will close all lanes along Dr. Calvin Jones Highway/NC 98 Bypass between South Franklin Street and Heritage Lake Road today (Thursday, April 10) from approximately 1:30-2 p.m. A signed detour will be in place directing traffic around the work area, so motorists may...Read more
Weather permitting, Love Tribe will kick off the 2025 Friday Night on White (FNOW) concert series on Friday, April 11. The free outdoor concert will take place from 6-9 p.m. along South White Street in downtown Wake Forest.
Food & Refreshments
Food and refreshments will be...Read more
The Inspections Department is hosting a Popsicle Stick House-Building Contest for three age categories as part of this year’s Building Safety Month Kick-Off. The kick-off event is scheduled for Saturday, April 26, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Town & Country Hardware, 910 Gateway Commons Circle....Read more
The Wake Forest Technology Advisory Board (TAB) is inviting local elementary, middle, and high school students and their families to attend this year’s Wake Forest STEM Saturday on Saturday, April 12. Presented by the Wireless Research Center, this free family networking event is scheduled from...Read more
The Northern Community Food Security Team (NCFST) and Ripe for Revival are pleased to provide a mobile grocery store across from the Northern Regional Center, 350 E. Holding Ave., on the second and fourth Thursday of each month from 3-4:30 p.m. – rain or shine. Offering fruits, vegetables, meat...Read more
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will offer a free outdoor fitness series four nights a week in May at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road. Free and open to area residents of all ages, May Month of Fitness will consist of the following...Read more
Wake Forest Memorial Flag-Raising Ceremonies resume April 14 with service honoring Bobby Gene Kemple
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 14, at 11 a.m. The service was originally scheduled for Monday, April 7, but has been rescheduled due to the threat of inclement...Read more
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