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 […]
The 4th Annual Cars and Carnivores Street Festival returns to historic downtown Wake Forest, NC on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Hosted by the Wake Forest Rotary Club, the event features a car show, steak cookoff, food trucks, DJ, vendor booths, raffles, and an awards show. Proceeds benefit local cancer patients by paying o
The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre invites artists of all ages, abilities, and mediums to answer the question "What does America mean to you?" for its America 250 Art Exhibit. Selected […]
The NCFST Mobile Market — operated by the North Carolina Farm to School Trust — makes a stop in Wake Forest on Thursday, June 11, 2026. The Mobile Market brings […]
The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre will honor the artists and their works during a special free reception in the Renaissance Centre Arts Annex. The event is free and open to […]
Friday Night on White returns to downtown Wake Forest on Friday, June 12, 2026. This popular recurring event transforms White Street into a vibrant block-party atmosphere with live music, local […]
Family Movie Night at Joyner Park is back on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Pack a blanket, grab your lawn chairs, and head to one of Wake Forest's most beautiful green […]
The Wake Forest Farmers' Market returns on Saturday, June 13, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Whether you're hunting for crisp seasonal vegetables, freshly baked bread, artisan honey, or […]
Part of the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre's 2026 "Summer at the Centre" Performance Series, America's Sweethearts takes the stage for a spectacular evening of entertainment. Tickets go on sale April […]
The final show in the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre's 2026 "Summer at the Centre" Performance Series! Interactive Mystery Theater presents "Kill the Music" — a fun, audience-participation murder mystery show. […]
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