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 […]

The 2023 Wake Forest Fire Department Fish Fry is this Friday, April 28, from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. – or until all the fish plates are sold – at Fire Station #1, 420 Elm Ave. Plates are $10 each and will include generous portions of fried flounder, boiled potatoes, coleslaw, and hush puppies. Cash, check, and credit card […]

The Wake Forest Technology Advisory Board (TAB) is inviting area elementary, middle, and high school students and their families to the 2023 Wake Forest STEM Saturday on Saturday, April 29. Presented by the Wireless Research Center, this free family networking event is scheduled from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Joyner Park Community Center, 701 Harris Road. […]

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 1, at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road. Presented by Bumgarner & Martin Orthodontics and Skylift Garage Doors, this year’s event will begin with a first-of-its-kind pre-party at 10 a.m. Featuring music, fun and games, and a […]

Living Rhythms, a cultural arts company that provides hands-on programs in West African drumming and dancing, will offer a free performance on Saturday, March 25, at 11 a.m. at the Alston-Massenburg Center, 416 N. Taylor St. Known for their captivating drums, high-energy dancing, and non-stop audience participation, Living Rhythms performances are an educational, transformative, and exciting exploration […]

The Wake Forest Film Festival will spotlight passionate, creative and thought-provoking movies by some of today’s most promising and accomplished local, national and international filmmakers. The two-day film showcase will engage audiences with films of all lengths and genres. Intended for both the general public and film professionals. Two-Day passes are $20 plus tax. BUY YOUR TICKETS […]

The Town of Wake Forest will offer free Black History Month Walking Tours of the Northeast Community every Thursday in February at 1 p.m. Pre-registration is required and each tour is limited to the first 15 people to sign up. SIGN UP NOW Walking Tour Overview Led by staff from Historic Preservation Planning and the […]

The Wake Forest Human Relations Council (HRC) is celebrating Black History Month by offering town residents the chance to recognize local African Americans who have made a difference enhancing and improving the quality of life in their community, family, church, business, organizations or other groups. From now through Friday, January 27, 2023, the HRC will […]