The Town of Wake Forest is home to many festive events throughout the holiday season in 2026. Here are a few Christmas events. They are free unless noted otherwise.
Find details on these events and more on the Christmas in Wake Forest website.
We’ve put together a huge list of holiday events in the Triangle, including parades, festivals, markets, Santa visits, and more. Check out our growing day by day list of holiday events in the Triangle!
Wake Forest Cares Holiday Kick-Off
Saturday, November 21, 2026
12 to 4 p.m.
Downtown Wake Forest
Free
Free and open to the public, the Holiday Kick-Off will offer a slew of activities the entire family can enjoy, including children’s crafts, performances, and much more.
You will also have the chance to learn more about several Wake Forest Cares initiatives and how they are making a positive difference in the community.
Calls From Santa
Thursday, December 10, 2026
6 to 8 p.m.
At home
Free
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department is offering “Calls from Santa” to kids ages 3-9 on Thursday, Dec. 4, from 6-8 p.m.
Registration forms will be available Monday, Nov. 23, online and at the Joyner Park Community Center, 701 Harris Road, and Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St.
Completed forms must be submitted online or received at the Joyner Park Community Center or Town Hall by 5 p.m., Dec. 7. Telephone registrations will not be accepted.
There is no cost to participate, but all calls must be local.
Lighting of Wake Forest
Friday, December 4, 2026
5 to 8 p.m.
Centennial Plaza, Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St.
Free
The ceremony will feature the lighting of the Christmas tree and Santa’s arrival. Also grab a free holiday light stick from the Wake Forest Downtown Tent, while they last. Wake Forest Woman’s Club will be providing children’s holiday crafts and letter writing to Santa. Imagine Circus performers will be performing throughout the event, and there will be a roaming photo booth.
Downtown Holiday Open House
Saturday, December 5, 2026
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Downtown Wake Forest
Free
This is a day to explore the unique array of local shops and restaurants in Downtown Wake Forest. Enjoy crafts, sales and specials. Santa will be on hand for pictures, but you need to register ahead of time. Learn more about the Santa pictures.
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However, sometimes things change without notice, and it’s also possible that we can make a mistake.
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Centennial Plaza, Wake Forest Town Hall
301 South Brooks Street
Wake Forest, NC
Virtual
Downtown Wake Forest
