Events

Share your story! Tell us why Wake Forest and its history are important to you. Use the Wake Forest Public History Exchange (WFHE) to share your personal story and connection to Wake Forest at https://bit.ly/WFHistoryExchange Everyone who participates during Week 4 will be entered into a drawing for a $25 gift card to Las Mas. […]

Six Sundays in Spring continues on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at Joyner Park in Wake Forest. This beloved free outdoor concert series is one of the most popular recurring events in the community, drawing hundreds of residents each week for live music, fresh air, and the natural beauty of one of Wake Forest's finest parks.Six […]

Wake Forest honors its veterans with a Memorial Flag-Raising Ceremony on Monday, June 1, 2026 at the Wake Forest Town Hall Centennial Plaza. This month's ceremony honors Harry Lee Wilkerson, who served our nation in the US Army. The service will feature patriotic songs, special remarks, a memorial wreath laying, and the ceremonial flag-raising. The […]

The Wake Forest Board of Commissioners Work Session is scheduled for Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM at Wake Forest Town Hall. Work sessions are informal, workshop-style meetings where commissioners review policy items, hear staff presentations, and discuss issues before they come to a formal vote. While Wake Forest Board of Commissioners work sessions […]

Part of the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre's 2026 "Summer at the Centre" Performance Series, The Embers featuring Craig Woolard brings their legendary beach music sound to Wake Forest. Tickets go on sale April 22, 2026, at 10 a.m. at wakeforestrencen.org or at the Renaissance Centre Box Office, 405 S. Brooks St. Call 919-435-9458 for more […]

The Decades Dance for Individuals with Disabilities takes place on Friday, June 5, 2026 in Wake Forest. Hosted by Wake Forest Parks and Recreation, this inclusive event celebrates joy, music, and community — welcoming individuals with disabilities and their families for a night of dancing and fun through the decades.The Decades Dance is a highlight […]

National Trails Day is celebrated across the country on Saturday, June 6, 2026 — and Wake Forest, NC is joining in. This annual event, sponsored by the American Hiking Society, encourages communities to get outside, explore their trails, and appreciate the natural spaces around them.Wake Forest is home to several greenways, walking paths, and natural […]

The Wake Forest Farmers' Market opens on Saturday, June 6, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. A cornerstone of the Wake Forest community, the weekly market connects residents with local farmers, makers, and vendors from across the region.Whether you're a longtime local or a newer resident, the Saturday Farmers' Market is one of the […]

Small is All Productions presents Circle and Square — a delightful, interactive play for children ages 2–5 and their caregivers at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts, 405 S. Brooks St. Two performances: 10:00 a.m.11:30 a.m. In this mostly nonverbal, interactive story, free-spirited "Circle" and structured "Square" discover their differences — and their […]