What a great time of the year to own a home and live in Wake Forest! The town is full of community events that will take place in the month of December. Here is a list of events that you will not want to miss:
Lighting of Wake Forest – Free Event
Friday December 5th 7:00PM – 8:30PM
South White Street – Downtown Wake Forest
Join the community as Mayor Jones lights the town Christmas Tree, school groups will sing Christmas carols, and Santa will make his first appearance of the season!
Photos with Santa – Free Event
December 6th & 13th 10:00AM – 3:00PM
South White Street Gazebo – Downtown Wake Forest
Come have your picture taken with Santa. Take photos with your own camera or WF DRC elves will be available to take photos for you with their digital camera and a photo disc will be provided at the Downtown CVS the following Monday.
Historic Home Tour
December 6th 2:00PM – 8:00PM
Wake Forest Historic District
The Historic Home Tour in Wake Forest takes place every two years and is planned by the Wake Forest Historic Preservation Commission and the Wake Forest Woman’s Club. The tour will also have horse and carriage rides and carolers. The self guided tour takes place in the Wake Forest Historic District primarily around the Seminary Campus and North Main Street. You can purchase tickets in advance for $12 or for $15 on the day of the tour. For more information visit http://www.wakeforestnc.gov/christmashometour.aspx. Members of the Alice Ray Team will be out enjoying the tour so be on the look out for Alice, Pamela, & Susan and say hello if you see them!
Wake Forest Christmas Parade – Free Event
Saturday, December 13th 1:00PM
Historic Downtown Wake Forest
Don’t miss the annual Wake Forest Christmas Parade. The Parade will take place along South White Street, Wait Avenue and South Brooks Street in downtown Wake Forest. Be on the lookout for the RE/MAX Hometown Float and the RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon Basket. If it is a cold day you will enjoy the heat that the flame from the basket provides! Please say hello and wave if you see us on the float!
First Light Wake Forest – Free Event
December 31st 5:00PM – 12:30AM
Historic Downtown Wake Forest
Bring in the New Year with the first ever First Light Wake Forest. The Voltage Brothers will headline this inaugural event. A non-alcoholic celebration, First Light Wake Forest is sure to attract families, seniors, singles and anyone who is looking for an inexpensive, fun way to ring in the New Year. Download a complete schedule of all the activities here: Complete Schedule
The Alice Ray Team looks forward to enjoying many of these upcoming events and we will try to post some pictures after the events we attend. As always please remember us when you or your friends and family are thinking about buying or selling a home in the Wake Forest area!