Downtown Wake Forest will host the 4th annual Wake Forest Cares Holiday Kickoff on Saturday, November 16, offering community performances, food trucks, winter games, and the Carolina Hurricanes' Storm Tour. As the official start of the Wake Forest Cares Holiday Donation Drive, this festive event encourages residents to give back through local initiatives aimed at supporting those in need within the Wake Forest community.

St. John Properties, a national real estate developer, will begin construction in November on Wake Forest Exchange, a new development on Star Road aimed at attracting R&D firms, retailers, and office tenants. With support from local leaders and partnerships with Wake Forest officials, the first phase of this Class A commercial space is set to include 60,240 square feet of flex R&D and 10,960 square feet of retail space, with completion targeted for late 2025.

Discover the spine-tingling Spirits of Wake Forest Tour, where talented actors recount eerie tales of the town’s haunted past while strolling through its modern streets. Plus, mark your calendar for the Boo Bash, moving downtown this year for a day of spooky fun, food trucks, and ghostly games!

In the heart of Wake Forest’s downtown, Thomas and Stephanie McGeough have brought a dynamic fitness experience with the opening of Pure Barre Wake Forest. Combining a passion for wellness with a deep sense of community, the couple is excited to support the town's growth by offering a full-body workout in a welcoming and supportive environment for all fitness levels.

Wake Forest's new public transit system, Go Wake Forest, blends the convenience of ride-hailing apps with cost-effective, eco-friendly transportation, offering residents door-to-door service through a smartphone app. This innovative program, operated by Via, promises to expand transit access to 100% of the community and could significantly ease local traffic and parking challenges while supporting businesses and workers.