The Wake Forest Police Department’s annual Carnival for the Kids will take place Tuesday, March 13, through Sunday, March 18, in the parking lot of the Wake Forest Home Depot at 11915 Retail Drive.
The Carnival for the Kids promises fun and entertainment for the entire family, including rides, games and plenty of food. Admission to the event is free and open to the public Tuesday through Friday from 5 to 10 p.m.; Saturday from 1 to 10 p.m.; and Sunday from 1 to 8 p.m.
Unlimited ride wristbands will be available for purchase at the carnival for $20 each on Tuesday, March 13, from 5 to 10 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, March 17 and 18, from 1 to 5 p.m.
Coupons worth $2 off the wristbands are available in the lobby of Town Hall at 301 South Brooks Street, Wake Forest Renaissance Centre at 405 South Brooks Street and the Police Department at 225 South Taylor Street. The coupons may only be used to purchase the wristbands on March 13, from 5-10 p.m. and March 17-18, from 1-5 p.m.
A portion of the proceeds from the Carnival for the Kids will support Wake Forest Police Department youth programs, including the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program, which teaches youth the importance of making healthy decisions and remaining drug-free, and Police Explorer Post 401.
For more information, visit www.wakeforestnc.gov/carnival-for-the-kids.aspx or contact Officer Scott Graham at 919-761-3132 or sgraham@wakeforestnc.gov.
The Carnival for the Kids is a “Wake Forest Outdoors” event. To view a complete listing of springtime events offered in Wake Forest, visit www.wakeforestnc.gov/wake-forest-outdoors.aspx.
Please note: Area residents who have a 2017-18 Town of Wake Forest Wall Calendar will note the calendar provides incorrect dates for the 2018 Carnival for the Kids. Originally scheduled for March 20-25, this year’s carnival was rescheduled for March 13-18 after the calendar’s publication.
