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You're invited to experience the wonder and magic of the holiday season at the 2026 Lighting of Wake Forest on Friday, Dec. 4!This year's ceremony will feature the lighting of the Christmas tree and the arrival of Santa Claus.
Holiday Fun:
- Wake Forest Downtown Tent: Visit for event information and grab a free holiday light stick while supplies last.
- Wake Forest Woman’s Club: Get creative with children’s holiday crafts that add extra sparkle to the season and letter writing to Santa Claus!
- Imagine Circus Performers: Be amazed by roaming entertainers and snap fun photos with these whimsical holiday characters throughout the event!
- Endless Expressions Photo Booth: Don’t forget to capture the magic with roaming photo booth fun all around the event footprint!
Holiday Entertainment Lineup:
- Get ready for festive fun and cheerful tunes from Wake Forest iSTEM Magnet Elementary School Chorus, Envision Science Academy, School of Rock Wake Forest
Dining:
- Come hungry and enjoy a tasty variety of food from the Blazing Kettle, Kono Pizza, Little Halos, Charlie's Kabob Grill on Wheels, and The Naked Empanada.
- Explore even more local flavors from our Downtown restaurants!
Parking:
- Free Parking is available at the Center for Active Aging and along several side streets and public parking lots throughout Downtown Wake Forest.
- Accessible Parking will be designated in the Town Hall parking lot at 301 S. Brooks Street.
- Please Note: Some parking lots may appear public but are actually private and reserved for business patrons. Be sure to read all posted signage to confirm where you park.
Thank you to our generous and amazing sponsors!
PLATINUM: Cameron Family CPAs, Professional Touch Paint Raleigh, Town of Wake Forest, NC
GOLD: Brightspeed, Hamlet Quail Crossing, Johnson Hyundai of Wake Forest, Nothing Bundt Cakes, The Knotty Sheep, True Insight Direct Care, Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce
SILVER: Daniel’s Financial Partners - Raymond James, Fidelity Bank, Furman CPAs, MK Creative Arts Studio, Piedmont Federal Bank, Re/Max Legacy of Wake Forest, NC, Renovation Sells
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Town of Wake Forest, NC, 318 E Owen Ave, Wake Forest, NC 27587-2749, United States
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