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Wake Forest updating Special Events Policy, will accept Community Special Event Applications beginning September 1
Special events are a key contributor to Wake Forest’s exceptional quality of life. In addition to numerous Town-organized annual events, such as Friday Night on White, Fireworks Spectacular, Good... -
Wake Forest introduces Go Wake Forest web page
Beginning Tuesday, Oct. 1, the Town of Wake Forest will introduce a town-wide microtransit pilot program called “Go Wake Forest.” Microtransit is a ridesharing service that operates similarly to Uber... -
Police investigating shooting along South Franklin Street
Just before 3 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 30, Wake Forest Police responded to a reported shooting along the 300 block of South Franklin Street. Upon their arrival, officers located one person suffering from... -
Renaissance Centre urges patrons to “Buy your tickets from us!”
The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre will host several first-rate concerts and performances over the next several months as part of its 2024-25 Main Stage Performance Series. Scheduled acts include Big... -
Wake Forest Unplugged & free concert on as scheduled Sunday at Joyner Park
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Advisory Board will host the 14 th Annual "Wake Forest Unplugged...Get Connected" this Sunday, Sept. 1, from 5-7 p.m. at E. Carroll Joyner... -
UDO Comprehensive Update Open House sessions September 4-5, draft UDO available for review
The Town of Wake Forest will host UDO (Unified Development Ordinance) Comprehensive Update Open House sessions at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S. Brooks St., Wednesday, Sept. 4, from 11 a.m... -
2024 Labor Day Holiday Schedule
The Wake Forest Town Hall and other administrative offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 2, in observance of Labor Day. Curbside trash, recycling, and yard waste collection will also be suspended... -
Rules for political signs explained
The Town of Wake Forest often receives inquiries from residents and candidates concerning rules for political signs. Although temporary political signs advertising candidates or issues are permitted... -
Joyner Park Pond closed due to suspected algae bloom
***UPDATE – Raleigh Water crews located the source of the leak and confirmed it was the result of a backed-up sewer line caused by kitchen grease. Mitigation efforts in and around the Joyner Park Pond... -
NCDOT to host S-Line Mobility Hub Design Workshops Monday-Thursday, Aug. 26–29
The NC Department of Transportation (NCDOT) intends to construct a new mobility hub (aka Amtrak station) at the site of the old freight rail depot in historic Downtown Wake Forest. This mobility hub... -
Town Hall’s South Brooks Street visitor parking lot to be closed week of August 26 for sidewalk replacement
During the week of August 26, the Town of Wake Forest will close Town Hall’s South Brooks Street parking lot. The temporary closure is necessary to allow crews to remove and replace the sidewalk that... -
“Spirits of Wake Forest” ghost walks return to downtown Wake Forest September 26-October 31, tickets go on sale September 4
If you’re looking for a “hauntingly” good time this fall, then don’t miss the Spirits of Wake Forest ghost walk in downtown Wake Forest. Now in its fifth year, Spirits of Wake Forest is presented by...
