Source: ChinaFotoPress / GettyYou’re invited to experience the wonder and magic of the holiday season at the 2023 Lighting of Wake Forest on Friday, Dec. 1! This year’s event is scheduled from 5-8 p.m. in Centennial Plaza, 301 S. Brooks St. Our ceremony will feature the lighting of the Christmas tree and Santa’s exciting arrival […]
A Louisiana minor has been charged with making threats to Heritage High School in Wake Forest, according to WRAL. Wake Forest Police confirmed that the minor from Shreveport, LA made the first threat on Wednesday, Nov. 8. The school was evacuated due to a unspecified threat made over the phone. Students and staff were evacuated while the […]
Monday, Nov. 13 | Noon-4 pm – or until the two trucks are full Flaherty Park, 1226 N. White St. Free and open to the public, the shred event sponsored by Skylift Garage Doors, will take place from noon-4 p.m. – or until the two paper shredding trucks are full at Flaherty Park, 1226 N. White […]
The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) is partnering with Wegmans for the Drug Enforcement Administration’s 2023 Fall Drug Take Back Initiative this Saturday, Oct. 28, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. inside Wegmans, 11051 Ligon Mill Road. The drop-off area will be situated just inside the main Wegmans entrance facing Dr. Calvin Jones Highway/NC 98 Bypass. Saturday’s […]
The Halloween Boo Bash is a free, family-oriented festival for children ages 12 and younger. Thursday, Oct. 26 | 4:30-7 pm E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road This year’s festivities will include balloon animals, inflatable slides, and a variety of other ghostly games and activities. Small pumpkins will be available to the first 300 […]
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will accept new and/or clean, gently used coats and jackets October 9-29 as part of its annual “Warm Your Hearts with Coats Drive.” Coats of all shapes and sizes are welcome and may be dropped off at one of the following PRCR facilities (during normal […]
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will host the third in a series of Family Movie Nights at Joyner Park this Saturday, July 22, at 8:30 p.m. The featured film will be “Zootopia.” Free and open to the public, Family Movie Nights feature a variety of family-friendly film favorites and genres, […]
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will host a free, monthly outdoor movie series from May through August at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road. The first in the series of Family Movie Nights at Joyner Park will feature the film “Lady and the Tramp” on Saturday, May 27, at […]
Now in its 50th year, Wake Forest’s annual celebration is one of our area’s most eagerly-anticipated summer-time events serving up two days-worth of fun and excitement for the entire family – and it’s all free! Our 2023 community celebration will consist of the following events and activities: Fireworks Spectacular Monday, July 3; Gates open at 5:30 […]
Grab the family and get ready to enjoy live music, vendors and food trucks at Friday Night On White in downtown Wake Forest! Hosted by Foxy 107/104’s Karen Clark! 2023 Schedule April 14 – Magic Pipers May 12 – Sleeping Booty Band June 9 – Love Tribe July 14 – The Brickhouse Band August 11 – Stone Age Romeos September […]
The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will accept online registrations for 2023 Swim Lessons beginning Thursday, June 1, at 8 a.m. The cost is $40 for Wake Forest residents who reside within the town limits and $80 for non-Wake Forest residents. To help ensure the best possible customer experience, online registration will be […]
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will host a free, monthly outdoor movie series from May through August at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road. The first in the series of Family Movie Nights at Joyner Park will feature the film “Lady and the Tramp” on Saturday, May 27, at […]