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Wake Forest
Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Wake Forest. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Wake Forest partnered with Visit Raleigh & local towns to launch the free Wander Wake County map and app that shows over 300 miles of trails and 138,000 acres of open space. The tool lets users search for trails, save park itineraries, and plan routes using data from local parks and restaurants. City of Wake Forest
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre will present four performances of Celtic Angels Christmas on Dec. 12 and Dec. 13 (with shows at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.) with tiered seating and tickets costing between $40 and $45 plus tax; tickets are expected to sell out quickly. City of Wake Forest
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Wake County School District released its 2026-2027 School Enrollment Plan to address overcrowding — trailers and overflow assignments have been set up at schools like White Oak Elementary, Mill Park Middle, and Apex Friendship High. The school board will vote on the plan on November 18 while the district reviews survey feedback on family concerns. ABC 11
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Candlelight Concert - A Tribute to Adele
9 p.m. — The Historic Wakefield Barn — Tickets required — Experience the enchanting music of Adele performed by the Lyricosa String Quartet under candlelight.
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Florence Dore Concert
7:30-11:30 p.m. — The Wake Forest Listening Room — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful sounds of Nashville-born Florence Dore with her latest album 'Highways and Rocketships'.
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Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Historic Wakefield Barn — Ticket prices vary — Experience Halloween classics performed by a live string quartet in a uniquely atmospheric setting.
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Halloween Night with One After 919 - A Beatles Tribute
7:30 p.m. — Wake Forest Listening Room — Cost TBD — Celebrate Halloween with a tribute to The Beatles performed by local musicians.
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Wake Forest Community Builders Event
6-8 p.m. — Lowes Foods of Capital Blvd — Free entry — Connect and share stories to build your community in Wake Forest.
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Tribute to Fisherman’s Blues
7:30-11:30 p.m. — The Wake Forest Listening Room — Cost details not provided — Celebrate the iconic album Fisherman’s Blues by The Waterboys with a passionate full performance and beloved favorites.
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Candlelight: 90s Unplugged
6:30-7:29 p.m. — The Historic Wakefield Barn — Check for ticket prices — Experience the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical tribute to the hits of the 90s.
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Sam Robbins Concert
7:30-11:30 p.m. — The Wake Forest Listening Room — Tickets available — Experience the soulful melodies of a Nashville singer-songwriter inspired by classic 70's music.
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An Entire Evening with John Wesley Harding
8 p.m. — The Wake Forest Listening Room — Ticket prices vary — Experience a captivating performance by the acclaimed singer-songwriter and author with an impressive musical legacy.
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Candlelight Tribute to Adele
9 PM - 12 AM — The Historic Wakefield Barn — Tickets from $126 — Experience the magic of Adele's hits performed in a captivating candlelit setting.
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