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

Friday Night on White

Get ready to party as Friday Night on White (FNOW) returns to S. White Street in downtown Wake Forest on April 10 with Bounce! Party Band. Our 2026 series continues May 8 with Sleeping Booty Band, June 12 with Night Years, July 10 with Love Tribe, August 14 with The Amazing Lounge Lizards, and September 11 with Liquid Pleasure.

Our FNOW concerts get underway at 6:00 PM and conclude at 9:00 PM. While you’re enjoying the music, take time to explore our sponsor exhibits and show some love to our local shops. You can also enjoy delicious food at downtown’s outstanding variety of dining establishments or from several food trucks that will be on site. 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 Saturday, April 11. Presented by the Wake Forest Wireless Research Center, this free family event is scheduled from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Joyner Park Community Center, located at 701 Harris Road. Designed to expose students to a variety of science, technology, engineering, and math 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

Join us at Joyner Park for an unforgettable concert series filled with music, fun, and laughter during this year’s Six Sundays in Spring. Perfect for music lovers of all kinds, these free outdoor concerts are scheduled from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM on consecutive Sundays from April 26 to May 31. For complete details, including this year’s band lineup, visit wakeforestnc.gov and search for “Six Sundays.”

Family Movie Nights at Joyner Park

The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department is delighted to host Family Movie Nights at Joyner Park on the following Saturdays: May 16 (Shrek), June 13 (Zootopia 2), July 18 (Mufasa – The Lion King), and August 1 (The Super Mario Galaxy Movie). Showtime is approximately 8:30 PM and admission is free. Family Movie Nights will also include movie-related pre-show activities beginning at 7:30 PM and onsite food vendors selling snacks and beverages. For more information, visit wakeforestnc.gov and search “Family Movie Nights.”

National Trails Day

The PRCR Advisory Board will host National Trails Day on Saturday, June 6, 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 ones 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 Wake Forest Renaissance Centre (405 S. Brooks Street) is pleased to announce the return of the “Summer at the Centre” Performance Series. Tickets are expected to sell out fast, so don’t miss your opportunity to join us for some of the hottest shows around.

On Wednesday, June 3, at 7:30 PM, we welcome iconic beach music favorite, The Embers, featuring Craig Woolard. Next up, join us as we celebrate the USA’s 250th birthday with America’s Sweethearts on Wednesday, July 1, at 7:30 PM. Our “Summer at the Centre” series concludes on Saturday, August 22, with mystery and intrigue as we present “Interactive Mystery Theater: Kill the Music.” Due to the popularity of the Murder Mystery performances, these shows are scheduled at 11:00 AM and 8:00 PM.

Tickets for the “Summer at the Centre” Performance Series will be available online and at the Box Office beginning Wednesday, April 22, at 10:00 AM. For more performance details, visit wakeforestrencen.org and search “Summer at the Centre.”

Independence Day Celebration

Presented by Capital Chevrolet, Wake Forest’s annual Independence Day Cele-bration serves up two days-worth of free fun and excitement for the entire family. The festivities get underway Friday, July 3, inside Husky Stadium on the campus of Heritage High School (1150 Forestville Road), with a free Fireworks Spectacular. Gates open at 5:30 PM and the Swingin’ Medallions will take the stage at 6:00 PM. An incredible fireworks show will follow around 9:30 PM.

The excitement and festivities continue Saturday, July 4, with the annual Children’s Parade along N. Main Street and Art & More in the Park at Holding Park, located at 133 W. Owen Avenue. For complete details, visit wakeforestnc.gov and search “Independence Day.”

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.”