The Town of Wake Forest is excited to offer a full lineup of events over the next several months guaranteed to put a smile on your face and a spring in your step! From Friday Night on White and STEM Saturday to Six Sundays in Spring and Family Movie Nights at Joyner Park, there’s no shortage of family-friendly activities coming your way.

Friday Night on White

Friday Night on White (FNOW) returns to South White Street in historic downtown Wake Forest on April 12 with The Magic Pipers. The 2024 series continues May 10 with Irresistible Groove, June 14 with Bounce! Party Band, July 12 with The Brickhouse Band, August 9 with Sleeping Booty Band, and September 13 with Crush. The FNOW concerts get underway at 6:00 PM and conclude at 9:00 PM. While you’re enjoying the music, be sure to visit sponsor exhibits and enjoy delicious food at downtown’s outstanding dining establishments or from several food trucks that will be on-site. A special thank you to the Grand Sponsor, White Street Brewing Co., for their continued support. For more information, visit wakeforestnc.gov and search “Friday Night on White.”

STEM Saturday

Elementary, middle, and high school students and their parents are invited to Wake Forest’s STEM Saturday on April 27. Presented by the Wake Forest Wireless Research Center, this free family event is scheduled from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the Joyner Park Community Center, located at 701 Harris Road. Designed to expose students to a variety of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) career options, STEM Saturday will feature STEM-related exhibits, demonstrations, and hands-on learning activities. For more information, visit wakeforestnc.gov and search “STEM.”

Six Sundays in Spring

You’re invited to help us celebrate three decades of foot-tapping, finger-snapping good times. Pack a picnic, grab your lawn chairs, and head out to Joyner Park for the 30th anniversary of Six Sundays in Spring! Scheduled from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM on consecutive Sundays from April 28 through June 2 and co-sponsored by the PRCR Department and ARTS Wake Forest, these free outdoor concerts offer something for all music lovers. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase or feel free to bring your own. For more information, visit wakeforestnc.gov and search “Six Sundays.”

Family Movie Nights at Joyner Park

The PRCR Department is delighted to offer Family Movie Nights at Joyner Park on the following Saturdays: May 25 (Beauty and the Beast – animated version), June 15 (Minions – The Rise of Gru), July 20 (Kung Fu Panda 4), and August 3 (Guardians of the Galaxy – Vol. 3). Family Movie Nights will also include movie-related pre-show activities beginning at 7:30 PM. Showtime is 8:30 PM and admission is free. Assorted food vendors will be on-site selling snacks and beverages. For more information, visit wakeforestnc.gov and search “Movie Nights.”

National Trails Day

The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Advisory Board will host National Trails Day on Saturday, June 1, at Joyner Park. Presented by Skylift Garage Doors, this family-friendly event will include a timed 5K/3K walk/run race for children and adults. Check-in on the day of the event starts at 7:00 AM, and the race begins at 8:00 AM. Funds raised through entry fees will be used to support the maintenance of current greenways and the development of new greenways throughout Wake Forest. Registration is required. For more information, visit wakeforestnc.gov and search “Trails Day.”

Renaissance Centre’s “Summer at the Centre” Performance Series

The Renaissance Centre is excited to announce its new “Summer at the Centre” Performance Series. Tickets are expected to sell out fast, so don’t miss your opportunity to join them for some of the hottest shows around. On Saturday, June 8, at 7:30 PM, they welcome The Embers, featuring Craig Woolard. This award-winning band put beach music on the map, so bring your dancing shoes and get ready for a night to remember.

Next up, they’re excited to offer two Malpass Brothers performances on Saturday, July 27, at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM. Steeped in traditional country music, the Malpass Brothers feature a smooth vocal blend and skillful musicianship while performing in the styles of Johnny Cash, Marty Robbins, and Hank Williams, Sr. They will end this amazing series on Saturday, August 24, with the “Fan of the Soap Opera: Mystery Dinner Theater,” a behind-the-scenes look at the soap opera set of “Oblivion,” featuring conflict, jealousy, cheating, deceit, and even murder! Due to an overwhelming response, two shows have been scheduled at noon and 6:30 PM.

Tickets for the 2024 “Summer at the Centre” Performance Series go on sale to the general public May 1 at 10:00 AM. How do you get the best seats in the house? Glad you asked! Become a “Friend of the Centre” with a $100 tax-deductible donation and you can purchase up to four tickets before they go on sale to the general public. In addition, your name will be displayed as a member of the Friends of the Centre on the Renaissance Centre website and stage screen prior to their Main Stage Performances. Visit wakeforestrencen.org to become a “Friend of the Centre” and get your tickets before they sell out.

Stay Connected!

Always be the first to know about Town of Wake Forest announcements, programs, and special events by signing up for E-Notifier, downloading the Town app, visiting the Wake Forest website, and/or following the Town on social media @TownofWakeForest. For complete details, visit wakeforestnc.gov and search “Communications.”