Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
Good morning, Wake Forest. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, May 11, a ceremony at Hayes Barton Baptist Church in Raleigh honored 25 fallen Wake County officers as part of National Police Week; several city buildings were lit blue to remember those killed in the line of duty. ABC 11
- ➤ Holding Park Aquatic Center at 133 W. Owen Ave. will open for the season Saturday, May 23 at 10 a.m. with daily admission fees starting at $1 for residents and online pre-registration & paid options; Punch Passes become available Monday, May 18. City of Wake Forest
- ➤ On May 8, Wake Forest Parks held ribbon-cuttings to open Dunn Creek Greenway Phases 3 and 4 and Miller Park at 401 Elm Ave. The greenway adds 2.42 miles of trails connecting local parks, and Miller Park now features improved picnic areas, trails, and a restored stream (Phase 1 upgrades). City of Wake Forest
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Candlelight Concert: Vivaldi's Four Seasons and More
9:00 – 9:59 PM — The Historic Wakefield Barn — Ticketed event — Experience a magical candlelight concert featuring Vivaldi's masterpieces and more performed by the Lyricosa String Quartet.
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Seth Walker Live Performance
7-10:30 p.m. — The Wake Forest Listening Room — Tickets required — Experience the captivating melodies of a top Americana artist in an intimate setting.
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It's a Love Thang with Eric Roberson
11 a.m. – 11 p.m. — The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre For the Arts — Ticket details not specified — Celebrate love through live music in honor of our beloved parents.
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A Tale of Two: Americana Showcase
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Wake Forest Listening Room — $20.34 — Experience a captivating blend of Americana and blues storytelling from award-winning artists.
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Wake Forest FUNGO vs Clayton Clovers
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Flaherty Park Community Center — Free entry — Enjoy hometown baseball with big swings and summer-night energy in Wake Forest.
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