Good morning, Wake Forest.

Local favorite Love Tribe will headline the free Friday Night on White outdoor concert along South White Street on July 10 from 6 to 9 p.m. Enjoy various food trucks, beer token systems from White Street Brewing & Norse Brewing and rideshare drop-offs at Town Hall.

Wake Forest earned 2026 Accredited Main Street America status after meeting strict performance standards for preservation-based economic development and community revitalization; the designation highlights strong local collaboration with town leadership (Wake Forest Downtown, Inc.).

Town of Wake Forest and local veterans’ organizations will hold the 69th Memorial Flag-Raising Ceremony on Monday, July 13 at 11 a.m. in Town Hall’s Centennial Plaza to honor Joseph Clapps (US Marine Corps veteran); the Fire Department Honor Guard will raise the American and Marine Corps service flags.

Wake Forest's Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department hosts Family Movie Nights at Joyner Park (701 Harris Rd) on Saturday, July 18, at 8:30 p.m. The free event shows Mufasa: The Lion King with a 7:30 p.m. pre-show, and guests are urged to arrive early as seating is limited.

Wake Forest will accept Community Special Event Applications from July 15 to Sept.

30 for 2027 events, with a Special Events Committee (Town staff) reviewing applications using an objective scoring system and approving submissions after Oct. 1 on a first come, first served basis.

WF FUNGO vs Danville Dairy Daddies

6:30-9:30 p.m. — Flaherty Park Community Center — Free entry — Experience competitive hometown baseball filled with big swings and community cheer.

WF FUNGO vs Clayton Clovers

6:30-10:30 p.m. — Flaherty Park Community Center — Admission varies — Enjoy a local baseball game filled with community spirit and summer night energy.

Wake Forest Fungo Baseball Game

6:30-10:30 p.m. — Flaherty Park Community Center — Affordable tickets — Enjoy hometown baseball with big swings and summer-night energy.

Mason Via in Concert

7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Wake Forest Listening Room — Tickets available — Experience the rise of bluegrass through Mason Via's engaging performance.