Lighting of Wake Forest 2024
*The event has already taken place on this date: Fri, 12/06/2024
You're invited to experience the wonder and magic of the holiday season at the 2024 Lighting of Wake Forest on Friday, December 6! This year's ceremony will feature the lighting of the Christmas tree and the arrival of Santa Claus. Be sure to stop and say hello to our sponsors on site! Holding Village will be represented by Lightbridge Academy and Tri-Pointe Homes, Johnson Hyundai of Wake Forest, and the Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce. There will be an opportunity to write your letter for Santa provided by Wake Forest Woman’s Club, a sweet treat sale by Polka Dot Treat Shop, and a chocolate sale by Make Room for Dessert LLC. Ornaments will be sold by The Wake Forest Historical Museum and The Makery will also be in attendance. There will be musical performances by local choral groups. Nothing Bundt Cakes of Wake Forest will also be in attendance passing out free samples!
Please help us keep this calendar up to date! If this activity is sold out, canceled, or otherwise needs alteration, email mindy@kidsoutandabout.com so we can update it immediately. If you have a question about the activity itself, please contact the organization administrator listed below.
Location, Date, and Time:
The festivities take place in Centennial Plaza in front of Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St., and on Owen Avenue on December 6, 2024, from 5 PM to 8 PM.
The festivities take place in Centennial Plaza in front of Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St., and on Owen Avenue on December 6, 2024, from 5 PM to 8 PM.
Dining Options:
The following food trucks will be in attendance: Not Just a Fry Guy, Arepa Culture NC, NOMAD Beverage Company, and Little Halos. Please also explore the list of dining options from our Downtown establishments on the Town of Wake Forest website (search "experience downtown").
The following food trucks will be in attendance: Not Just a Fry Guy, Arepa Culture NC, NOMAD Beverage Company, and Little Halos. Please also explore the list of dining options from our Downtown establishments on the Town of Wake Forest website (search "experience downtown").
Parking:
- Free parking is available at the Northern Wake Senior Center and along several side streets and parking lots in Downtown Wake Forest.
- Accessible parking will be available in the Town Hall parking lot at 301 S. Brooks Street
- Free parking is available at the Northern Wake Senior Center and along several side streets and parking lots in Downtown Wake Forest.
- Accessible parking will be available in the Town Hall parking lot at 301 S. Brooks Street
PLEASE NOTE - Some parking lots may appear to be public, when in fact they are private. Read all signage in the parking lot to determine what type of lot you are using. Private lots are intended for business patrons only.
Thank you to our generous and amazing sponsors!
PLATINUM
Professional Touch Paint and the Town of Wake Forest
Professional Touch Paint and the Town of Wake Forest
GOLD
Holding Village; Johnson Hyundai of Wake Forest; Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce; Warren, Shackleford, and Thomas Attorneys; and Wild Birds Unlimited.
Holding Village; Johnson Hyundai of Wake Forest; Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce; Warren, Shackleford, and Thomas Attorneys; and Wild Birds Unlimited.
SILVER
Cameron and Furman CPAs; Focus Design Builders; Hound Town; Piedmont Federal Bank (formerly known as Wake Forest Federal); REMAX Hometown of Wake Forest; and Ting.
Cameron and Furman CPAs; Focus Design Builders; Hound Town; Piedmont Federal Bank (formerly known as Wake Forest Federal); REMAX Hometown of Wake Forest; and Ting.
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.
Organization:
Town of Wake Forest, NCLocation:
301 S. Brooks St.
Wake Forest, NC, 27587-2932United States
See map: Google Maps
Phone:
919-435-9411Contact name:
Suja Jacob
Email address:
The event has already taken place on this date:
12/06/2024
Time:
5 pm - 8 pm
Price:
Free
Ages
All Ages Adults & kids togetherWeb Service