2026 Concerts in the Park set for September 6 & 13, Wake Forest Unplugged offered as part of September 6 concert
WAKE FOREST, NC – Spend a couple Sunday evenings in September with family and friends at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road, while enjoying some foot-tapping, finger-snapping good times during...
Flaherty Park Tennis Courts to close for major renovations August 24
WAKE FOREST, NC – Beginning Monday, Aug. 24, the Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will close for construction and renovations the Flaherty Park Tennis Courts, 1226...
Register now for “Battle in the Forest” Esports gaming tournament September 19
The PRCR Department will host a free online Esports gaming tournament featuring the game "Super Smash Bros. Ultimate" on Saturday, Sept. 19, at noon. Presented by Brightspeed Fiber Internet, Battle in...
Tickets on sale for Dive-In Movie featuring “Zootopia 2” on August 22
WAKE FOREST, NC – The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will host a “Dive-In Movie” on Saturday, Aug. 22, at Holding Park Aquatic Center, 133 W. Owen Ave. “Zootopia...
PRCR Department accepting 2026 Diwali food truck, vendor & non-profit applications through August 21
WAKE FOREST, NC – The third annual Wake Forest Diwali Festival is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 3, from noon-3 p.m. at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road. Diwali is India’s biggest and most...
Family Movie Nights at Joyner Park conclude August 1 with “GOAT”
WAKE FOREST, NC - The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department is hosting a free, monthly outdoor movie series through August at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road...
Portion of Flaherty Park closed for maintenance July 20-24
WAKE FOREST, NC – A portion of Flaherty Park, 1100 N. White St., including the Wegmans Outdoor Fitness Court and nearby restrooms, will be closed during the week of July 20. The area will be off...
Family Movie Nights at Joyner Park continue Saturday with “Mufasa: The Lion King”
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department is hosting a free, monthly outdoor movie series through August at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road. “Family Movie Nights...
Wake Forest to consider opening Shady 80 for passive recreational use
WAKE FOREST, NC – Wake Forest officials say they will consider opening for passive recreational use the 80 acres of undeveloped land in the vicinity of Forestville Road and Foundation Drive - commonly...
Wake Forest’s two-day Independence Day Celebration returns July 3-4
WAKE FOREST, NC – Fireworks, food trucks, live entertainment, children’s activities, and more await you at Wake Forest’s 2026 Independence Day Celebration. Presented by Capital Chevrolet, this year’s...
Tickets still available for Saturday’s Dive-In Movie featuring “Elemental”
WAKE FOREST, NC – The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will host a “Dive-In Movie” on Saturday, June 27, at Holding Park Aquatic Center, 133 W. Owen Ave. “Elemental...
You’re invited to participate in the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson on June 25
WAKE FOREST, NC – The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department is inviting you to participate in the 17th Annual World’s Largest Swimming Lesson (WLSL) on Thursday, June 25...