What's on in Wake Forest?
79 upcoming events
We've rounded up 79 upcoming events in Wake Forest — concerts, parties, theatre, exhibitions, family outings — updated every day. Pick a theme or just scroll.
Events in Wake Forest
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Tuesday 10 November
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Thu 12 · 7:30 PM$22.60
Folk / AcousticIndie
An Evening with Darren Jessee
Wake Forest Listening Room
Fri 13 · 7:30 PM$20.34
Folk / AcousticRock
Striking Copper w/Matt Phillips
Wake Forest Listening Room
Sat 14
ClassicalSinger-songwriter
Adam Pascal: Broadway Unplugged
The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre For the Arts
Sat 14 · 4 PMFree
Socials
Worship Dance Concert - Incredible God, Incredible Praise
Fellowship Hall at Wake Forest Baptist Church
Sun 15 · 2 PMFree
DJ set
SOULFUL HOUSE MUSIC WAKE FOREST @ Bird’s Nest
Bird's Nest at Blackbird Brewery
Sun 15 · 5:30 PM$12–50
Mahjong
Christmas Shopping & Mahjong at LILYMAES
Lily Mae's
Mon 16 · 6 PMFree
Author Event: Karen Garloch
Page 158 Books
Thu 19 · 7 PM$53.49
Singles Mixer in Wake Forest NC!
Bird's Nest at Blackbird Brewery
Thu 19 · 7 PM$53.49
Intelligent Singles Mixer in Wake Forest NC!
Bird's Nest at Blackbird Brewery
Thu 19 · 7 PM$15.18–28.52
WellnessInclusivity
Unmasking With Compassion: A Neurodiversity-Affirming Mindfulness Support
Create Space Mindfully
Thu 19 · 7:30 PM$28.25
Folk / AcousticConcert
An Evening with the Gravy Boys
Wake Forest Listening Room
Thu 19 · 6 PM$0–55.20
Nov 19 - Tiles Before Turkey PARTY with fun Prizes
The Corner and Meeting House of Wake Forest
Fri 20 · 6:30 PM$25
Floral Ornament Craft Class
The Planted Bean
Fri 20 · 7 PM$24.86
Wake Forest… PLUS Dueling Pianos is BACK
The Gramercy Restaurant & Lounge
Fri 20 · 7:30 PM$16.95
Folk / AcousticConcert
An Evening with Sugaree String Society
Wake Forest Listening Room
Sat 21 · 10 AMFree
Holiday Market
Page 158 Books
Sat 21 · 6 PM$1,146
The Matchmaker’s Table
The Matchmaker’s Table
Sun 22 · 3 PM$0–49.87
Nov 22 - White Street Brewing
White Street Brewing Company
Tue 24 · 12 PMFree
Wake Forest Stitchers
Wake Forest Community Library
Tue 1 · 9:30 AM$0–55.20
Dec 1 - Midday Mahj
The Corner and Meeting House of Wake Forest
Tue 1 · 3 PM$55.20
Dec 1 - Mahjong 101: Beginner Class
The Corner and Meeting House of Wake Forest
Sat 5 Dec · 10 AM
2026 Wake Forest Holiday Artisans Market
Centennial Plaza and the Wake Forest Town Hall
Sat 5 Dec · 7:30 PM$16.95
Folk / AcousticConcert
An Evening with Nixon, Williams & Gage
Wake Forest Listening Room
Thu 10 Dec · 5 PM$0
Happy Hour at the Museum
Wake Forest Historical Museum
Thu 10 Dec · 6:30 PMFree
Foster Parent Information Meeting
Wake County Northern Regional Center
Thu 10 Dec · 7:30 PM$39.55
An Evening with Chatham Rabbits
Wake Forest Listening Room
Thu 10 Dec · 6 PM$0–55.20
Dec 10 - Merry Mahjong!
The Corner and Meeting House of Wake Forest
Fri 11 Dec · 7:30 PM$22.60
Singer-songwriterFolk / Acoustic
An Evening with Sarah Siskind
Wake Forest Listening Room
Sat 12 Dec · 6 PMFree
WF1 Christmas Dinner
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Sat 12 Dec · 6 PM$17.85
House of Janeé: Fashion Show
The Cotton Company
Sun 13 Dec · 3 PM$0–49.87
Dec 13- Mahjong & Wine
Unwined
Thu 17 Dec · 8 PM$28.25
Folk / AcousticSinger-songwriter
An Evening with David Childers & Abe Partridge
Wake Forest Listening Room
Fri 18 Dec · 7:30 PM$28.25
Folk / AcousticWorld music
An Evening with Songs from the Road Band
Wake Forest Listening Room
Sat 19 Dec · 11 AMFree
Myra’s Angels Foundation Christmas Toy Drive
230 Capcom Ave
Sun 20 Dec · 3 PM$10–45
Mahjong
Mahjong Afternoon - White Street Brewing
White Street Brewing Company
Thu 7 Jan · 7:30 PM$16.95
RockIndie
The Roman Spring w/The Gumbys & Dead Sea Sparrow
Wake Forest Listening Room
Sat 9 Jan
Stars of the Forest Showcase
The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre For the Arts
Sat 9 Jan · 7 PM$24.86
Johan Glidden House Concert
House on the Rock Concerts
Fri 15 Jan · 7:30 PM$16.95
Folk / AcousticSinger-songwriter
An Evening with Jesse Fox
Wake Forest Listening Room
Thu 21 Jan · 7:30 PM$28.25
An Evening with River Shook
Wake Forest Listening Room
Fri 29 Jan · 7:30 PM$22.60
Folk / AcousticWorld music
An Evening with Tanasi
Wake Forest Listening Room
Sun 31 Jan · 1 PM$333
Wellness
Returning to Our Wombs: A Day of Embodiment & Sisterhood
Create Space Mindfully
Fri 5 Feb · 7:30 PM$20.34
Folk / AcousticRock
An Evening with Pressley Laton
Wake Forest Listening Room
Sat 6 Feb
Lucky 13
The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre For the Arts
Fri 26 Feb · 7:30 PM$28.25
An Evening with Sidecar Social Club
Wake Forest Listening Room
Sat 27 Feb
Cleveland Celtic Ensemble
The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre For the Arts
Fri 5 Mar · 7:30 PM$33.90
Folk / AcousticConcert
A Special Tribute to Dr. Ralph Stanley
Wake Forest Listening Room
Sat 13 Mar · 8 AM$35–40
RunningSports & fitness
6th Annual Shamrock Shuffle 5K at The Hasentree Club Supporting WWP
1200 Keith Road
Thu 1 Apr
Let's Be Frank with Sachal Vasandani & Christian Tamburr
The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre For the Arts
Thu 8 Apr · 7:30 PM$22.60
An Evening with the Black Feathers
Wake Forest Listening Room
Thu 15 Apr
Linda Davis: Songs, Stories, & Laughter
The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre For the Arts
Thu 15 Apr · 7:30 PM$22.60
An Evening with Goldpine
Wake Forest Listening Room
Fri 16 Apr · 7:30 PM$20.34
An Evening with Burn the Breeze
Wake Forest Listening Room
Sat 17 Apr · 6 PM$47.52–324.68
Parmalee at Lonerider Live!
Lonerider Wake Forest
Fri 23 Apr · 7:30 PM$28.25
An Evening with Matt Rogers
Wake Forest Listening Room
Thu 29 Apr · 7:30 PM$22.60
Folk / AcousticWorld music
Big Daddy Love Acoustic Trio
Wake Forest Listening Room
Fri 30 Apr · 7:30 PM$20.34
An Evening with A Tale of Two
Wake Forest Listening Room
Sun 2 May
The Suits
The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre For the Arts
Sun 16 May · 6 PM$22.60
Sunday with House of Hamill
Wake Forest Listening Room
Fri 21 May · 7:30 PM$20.34
An Evening with 22 Strings
Wake Forest Listening Room
Sat 5 Jun · 8 AM$25–45
Running
National Trails Day 5K and 3K
E. Carroll Joyner Park
Fri 6 Aug · 7:30 PM$22.60
World musicSinger-songwriter
An Evening with Eduardo de Rosamaria
Wake Forest Listening Room
Fri 27 Aug · 7:30 PM$22.60
An Evening with Dear MariBella and the Pigkickers
Wake Forest Listening Room
Fri 24 Sep
Parties
MOOVMNT 2027
Historic Wakefield Barn
Sat 2 Oct · 8 AM$70–225
TriathlonSports & fitness
Sandling Beach Triathlon Festival
Sandling Beach State Recreation Area
See also in Wake Forest
Fri 6 · 7 PM$15.63–19.05
Karaoke
ROLLING KARAOKE: HOUSE PARTY at The Porte
Porte NOIRE Gardens, Franklinton
Fri 6
Folk / AcousticConcert
Taylor Leonhardt @ Imago Dei Church
Imago Dei Church, Raleigh
Sat 7 · 5 PM
Concert
Daniel Calderón @ Mayami Restuarant & Lounge
Mayami Restuarant & Lounge, Raleigh
Fri 13 · 7 PMFree
BingoRock
FRIDAY THE 13TH PARTY AT POURWORKS FEATURING SWAG!
Pourworks, 900 East Six Forks Road #120, Raleigh, NC, USA
At 6 PM
RockConcert
Saosin @ The Ritz
The Ritz, Raleigh
Fri 6 · 6:30 PMFree
Folk / AcousticConcert
Sara Groves + Taylor Leonhardt live in Raleigh!
Imago Dei Church, Raleigh
Sat 7 · 1 PM$17.85
Parties
Cocktails & Social w/ Smooth Glow Studios
13200 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh
Sat 14 · 11 AM
Street partyOutdoors
2026 Rolesville Fall Fun Fest
Redford Place Park, Rolesville
Fri 13 · 7 PM$70.65–139.31
PokerDJ set
Casino Night: Sneaker Soiree
6804 Brixley Cir, Raleigh
Sat 7 · 10 PM$13.42–173.64
DJ set
SATURDAYS AFTER DARK "80s/90s Edition"
Ambiance Event Center, Raleigh
Sat 14 · 2 PM$44.52
Parties
HoliDAYs Party Fundraiser
American Legion Post #1 Raleigh
Fri 13 · 9:30 PM$21.45–214.50
DJ setClub
STEP WITH ME FRIDAYS WITHDJ CLEVE
Partake, Raleigh
Sat 14 · 10 PM
DJ set
Ezzy R @ Semaforo Louge
Semaforo Louge, Raleigh
Fri 6 · 10 PM$0–116.42
Club
Scorpio Bash at Club Love FREE FIRST FRIDAY
4400 Craftsman Dr, Raleigh
Sat 14 · 11:30 AM$10.12–345.38
DJ setClub
DAYDREAM DAY PARTY-NOVEMBER 14
Level7 Rooftop, Raleigh
Sat 14 · 5 PM$145–175
Food
Raleigh Magazine's 2026 Cocktail Classic
1000 Social St, Raleigh
Sun 15
DJ setFood
Raleigh Magazine's 2026 Cocktail Classic
The Exchange Raleigh
Tue 10 · 7 PMFree
Stand-upComedy
Laughter at the Bleachers: Live Stand-Up Comedy
Bleachers Sports Bar, Franklinton
At 7 PM$24.86
Circus
Wed Nov 4 | Raleigh, NC | 7:00PM | Cirque de Paris
Under the Big Top! Triangle Town Center, Raleigh
Sun 15 · 6 PM$33.85
Stand-upComedy
Kevin "DAMN FOOL" Simpson (One Night Stand)
Laff Champs Improv RALEIGH
Fri 6 · 6:30 PM$28.52–65.87
Theatre
Legacy in Motion: A Celebration and Gala Dinner
The Arts Conference Event Center, Knightdale
Thu 12 · 7:30 PM$13.42
Stand-upComedy
Funniest in North Carolina contest
101 Kitchen, Knightdale
At 7:30 PM
Stand-up
Hijack Comedy
Cannonball Music Hall, Raleigh
Sat 14 · 10 AMFree
Video games
Retro Video Game Expo II
3801 Sumner Blvd, Raleigh
Sun 15 · 3 PM$30.59–47.75
Food
Corks and Convos: Celebrating One Year In The Treehouse
The Green Room, Raleigh
Fri 13 · 2:30 PMFree
TalkEcology
Make Your Home Bird Friendly
North Regional Library, Raleigh
Sat 14 · 2 PM$0–15
Literature
Create Your Crown Book Tour Kickoff — Raleigh
Azia B’s Beauty Studio, Raleigh
Tomorrow · 6:30 PMFree
Talk
Your Gut Health & You
Heritage Urgent & Primary Care - Raleigh
Sun 8 · 1 PM$37.54
Food
Brunchin with Crumbstruction
Crumbstruction, Knightdale
Tue 10 · 7 PMFree
Talk
Home Prep, Staging & Selling Workshop 11.10.26
Keller Williams Raleigh
Tue 10 · 6:30 PM$32.56
Literature
Ellen Skrmetti | Cattywampus
Quail Ridge Books, Raleigh
Tomorrow
ExhibitionOpening
"Meet the Artist" Reception with Michael Perry
Songbird, Raleigh
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Venues in Wake Forest
White Street Brewing Company
2 events
Wake Forest Community Library
3 events
The Planted Bean
2 events
Unwined
2 events
Page 158 Books
5 events
Wake Forest Listening Room
28 events
The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre For the Arts
7 events
Wake Forest Historical Museum
2 events
Bird's Nest at Blackbird Brewery
4 events
Create Space Mindfully
2 events
1200 Keith Road
1 event