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Things to do in Wake Forest

Wake Forest is a Wake County town just north of Raleigh, known for its charming historic district and E. Carroll Joyner Park's open meadows and trails. Browse family events and things to do with kids in Wake Forest, North Carolina.

America's Sweethearts
Wed, Jul 1

America's Sweethearts

Community theater production on Brooks Street in Wake Forest.

7:30 PM Brooks Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587, United States of America, Wake Forest
0–18 yrsOutdoor
Tanner The Planter Book Signing - “For The Love of House Plants”
Wed, Jul 1

Tanner The Planter Book Signing - “For The Love of House Plants”

Meet author Tanner The Planter at a book signing celebrating house plants.

6:00 PM South White Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587, United States of America, Wake Forest
5–18 yrsIndoor
Author Event: Eliza Knight
Thu, Jul 2

Author Event: Eliza Knight

Meet children's author Eliza Knight—book signing and author talk for young readers.

6:00 PM Brooks Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587, United States of America, Wake Forest
5–18 yrsIndoor
Story Time @ Page 158 Bookstore
Sat, Jul 4

Story Time @ Page 158 Bookstore

Story Time at Page 158 Bookstore in Wake Forest — tales and fun at a friendly local bookshop.

11:00 AM Page 158 Books, Wake Forest
2–7 yrsIndoor
The Runner's Camp at Wake Prep Academy
Mon, Jul 6

The Runner's Camp at Wake Prep Academy

Running camp at Wake Prep Academy.

8:00 AM Capital Boulevard, Wake Forest, NC 27587, United States of America, Wake Forest
5–18 yrsOutdoor
Paint Your Date/ Friend Paint Party
Tue, Jul 7

Paint Your Date/ Friend Paint Party

6:00 PM Rogers Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587, United States of America, Wake Forest
0–18 yrs
Toddler Story Time
Wed, Jul 8

Toddler Story Time

Interactive toddler story time with books, music, rhymes & movement.

9:00 AM Wake Forest Community Library, Wake Forest
2–5 yrsIndoor
ByAnnie Stitchers Suitcase & Feathered Friends
Thu, Jul 9

ByAnnie Stitchers Suitcase & Feathered Friends

Craft and vendor market featuring sewing and nature items in Wake Forest.

10:00 AM South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587, United States of America, Wake Forest
0–18 yrsOutdoor
Caleb Christopher Edwards House Concert
Sat, Jul 11

Caleb Christopher Edwards House Concert

7:00 PM North White Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587, United States of America, Wake Forest
0–18 yrs
Candlelight: The Lord of the Rings
Sat, Jul 11

Candlelight: The Lord of the Rings

Candlelight concert featuring music from The Lord of the Rings.

6:30 PM North White Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587, United States of America, Wake Forest
10–18 yrsIndoor
Sip & Paint! "Steppin' Out"
Sat, Jul 11

Sip & Paint! "Steppin' Out"

7:00 PM Capital Boulevard, Wake Forest, NC 27587, United States of America, Wake Forest
0–18 yrs
Makery Kids Club: Summer Fun
Sat, Jul 11

Makery Kids Club: Summer Fun

Summer maker activities and creative fun for kids in Wake Forest.

10:00 AM East Roosevelt Avenue, Wake Forest, NC 27587, United States of America, Wake Forest
5–12 yrsIndoor
Teen Pottery Wheel Workshop
Mon, Jul 13

Teen Pottery Wheel Workshop

Teens throw their own creations on the pottery wheel.

10:00 AM East Roosevelt Avenue, Wake Forest, NC 27587, United States of America, Wake Forest
13–18 yrsIndoor
Kinusaiga Workshop: Summer Landscapes
Fri, Jul 17

Kinusaiga Workshop: Summer Landscapes

7:00 PM East Roosevelt Avenue, Wake Forest, NC 27587, United States of America, Wake Forest
0–18 yrs
Ken Middler
Sat, Jul 18

Ken Middler

6:30 PM Carolina Ale House, Wake Forest
0–18 yrs
Paint and Sip: Golden Flower
Sat, Jul 18

Paint and Sip: Golden Flower

6:00 PM East Roosevelt Avenue, Wake Forest, NC 27587, United States of America, Wake Forest
0–18 yrs
Family Movie Nights at Joyner Park - Mufasa - The Lion King
Sat, Jul 18

Family Movie Nights at Joyner Park - Mufasa - The Lion King

Family movie night under the stars at Joyner Park—Mufasa: The Lion King.

7:30 PM Harris Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587, United States of America, Wake Forest
4–18 yrsOutdoor
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