2026 Good Neighbor Day
Saturday, Sept. 19 | 1-4 p.m.
E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road
The Wake Forest Human Relations Council (HRC) will sponsor Good Neighbor Day on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 1-4 pm. This free, family-friendly event will take place at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road.
Good Neighbor Day assembles people from all walks of life for a day of food, fun, and family entertainment. By bringing together a mix of cultures, music, ages, and ethnicities, the event celebrates diversity and promotes goodwill among all of Wake Forest's citizens.
Thousands of Wake Forest-area residents have participated in Good Neighbor Day since its inception in 2006. Offering food, dancing, local musicians, a DJ, prizes, and recreational activities for both children and adults, this family-oriented celebration promises something for everyone.
The HRC encourages diversity and promotes goodwill among all citizens of Wake Forest. Good Neighbor Day serves as a catalyst for carrying out the town’s vision of “building a community populated by diverse groups whose common bond is a love of our town.”
Schedule of Events
Coming soon!
2025 Activities & Exhibits
- Face Painting
- Home Depot Children’s Craft
- Warrior Tech Club – Kids Obstacle Course
- Wake Forest Woman’s Club – Pixie Hair
- Human Relations Council – Kids Bracelet Making
- Wake Forest Lion’s Club – Children’s Eye Screening & Adult Reading Glasses
- Wake Forest Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Committee
- Leader of Wake Lodge #285
- Friendship Chapel Baptist Church
- Wake Forest Community Table
- Be Smart for Kids
- Just Serve Church
- Wake Forest Pride
- American Heritage Girls Troop
- Goldfish Swim School
- WARM Café
- Emerald Dance Academy
- DJ Music
- Food, Games, Giveaways and more!
Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are critical to the success of the event and needed at various times between noon and 5 p.m. Volunteer duties will be general in nature and may include setting up, cleaning up, answering questions, and assisting attendees.
Local civic groups and community organizations are especially encouraged to participate, along with local students interested in earning community service hours.
For more information or to sign up to volunteer, email Human Resources Director Angela McCray.
Good Neighbor of the Year
A special part of this year's Good Neighbor Day will be the presentation of the Good Neighbor of the Year Award.
The honor will be presented to one local youth and one adult who consistently demonstrate an unfailing commitment to preserving, maintaining and improving the quality of life in their neighborhood and community. Completed nomination forms must be submitted by 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31.
***The nomination period has closed***
Inclement Weather
In the event of rain, Good Neighbor Day may be rescheduled for Saturday, Sept. 27. Weather-related updates will be posted on the Town website, Nextdoor site, and Facebook page.
Smart phone users who have downloaded the Town app will also receive a push notification message concerning any schedule changes.
Please note: Due to the popularity of Good Neighbor Day, organizers will make every effort to proceed with the event as scheduled. However, when severe weather threatens, the safety of visitors, sponsors and performers is our chief priority. As a result, decisions on whether to continue or cancel are based entirely on the potential risks posed by inclement weather.
Special Thanks
We would like to extend a special thank you to Hot Bunz, Inc., Nothing Bundt Cakes and the Wake Forest High School Wrestling Team for their support of Good Neighbor Day.
Thank you to Hot Bunz, Inc. distributor of Martin’s Hot Dog Buns for providing the hot dog buns and to Nothing Bundt Cakes for providing free cake samples.
Thank you to the Wake Forest High School Wrestling Team for providing parking assistance.
We truly appreciate your support!