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Good morning, W.Y.R. neighbors! October is officially here, and so is fall festival season. From Oktoberfests and food fests to pet blessings and farmers’ markets, this week is packed with ways to get outside, eat well, and enjoy our community.
In today’s edition of The WYRe:
Triangle OktoberFest at Koka Booth Amphitheatre
Harvest Festival & Spanish Food Fest in Youngsville
Farmers’ markets kick off their fall season
Let's get to it.
— Dave & Egle
THE DIGEST
🍂 Festivals & Seasonal Fun
Triangle OktoberFest
Friday, Oct 3rd & Saturday, Oct 4th | 5-10 PM & Noon - 8 PM | Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Cary | Ticketed

Raise a stein at the Triangle’s largest Oktoberfest, featuring German beer, food, oompah music, dancing, wiener dog races, and family activities. Expect contests, live entertainment, and authentic Bavarian flair.
triangleoktoberfest.org
Hope Fest
Saturday, October 4 | 10 AM–2 PM | Hope Lutheran Church, Wake Forest | Free

A community fall festival with games, live music, food vendors, and kid-friendly activities on the church grounds. Perfect for families looking for a relaxed daytime outing.
hopelutheranwf.org/event/24138521-2025-10-04-hope-fest
Fall on First Ave.
Saturday, October 4 | 11 AM–4 PM | Knightdale Station Park | Free

Knightdale’s big fall festival brings live music, food trucks, kids’ inflatables, and plenty of local vendors. A day-long celebration with a laid-back, small-town vibe.
knightdalenc.gov/fall-first-avenue
Harvest Festival – Spanish Food Fest
Saturday, October 4 | 12 PM–8 PM | Downtown Youngsville | Free entry
Celebrate Hispanic heritage in the heart of Youngsville with authentic Spanish food vendors, live performances, and festive activities. A flavorful way to spend your Saturday.
youngsvillenc.gov
Raleigh Wide Open Bluegrass Festival
Friday, October 3 (5–11 PM) & Saturday, October 4 (12–11 PM) | Fayetteville Street, Raleigh | Free

Multiple stages of live bluegrass, folk, and Americana acts downtown with food trucks, craft beer, and family activities. Come Friday night, all day Saturday, or both for nonstop strummin’ and pickin’.
raleighwideopen.com
Falling for Local Fall Festival
Saturday, October 4 | 11 AM–6 PM | Dorothea Dix Park, Raleigh | Free

One of the Triangle’s biggest fall festivals returns with 150+ vendors, live music, NC craft beer, food trucks, and family fun. Free pumpkin patch, hayrides, inflatables, face painting, and lawn games included. Dogs on leashes welcome.
falling-for-local-dix-park
🌿 Markets & Community
Wake Forest Farmers Market
Saturday, October 4 | 9 AM–12 PM | 235 S. Taylor St., Wake Forest | Free entry
Fall hours return with seasonal produce, baked goods, and an artisan market. Shop mums, pumpkins, and handmade decor while supporting local growers.
wakeforestmarket.org
Rolesville Farmers Market
Saturday, October 4 | 9 AM–1 PM | Cobblestone Village, Rolesville | Free entry
A cozy market with 20+ local vendors, food artisans, and crafters. Pet-friendly and SNAP/EBT accepted. Grab coffee and a pastry while you shop the stalls.
downtownrolesvillefarmersmarket.com
Blessing of the Animals
Sunday, October 5 | 12 PM | St. John’s Episcopal Church, Wake Forest | Free
Bring your furry, feathered, or scaly family members for a special outdoor blessing. A sweet, family-friendly way to honor pets and give thanks for the joy they bring.
stjohnswf.org/events/blessing-of-the-animals
Sunday, October 5 | 4 PM | Wakefield United Methodist Church, North Raleigh | Free
An afternoon blessing service for pets of all shapes and sizes. Families gather on the lawn for prayers, music, and individual pet blessings.
wakefieldumc.org/events/blessing-of-the-animals
🏡 Civic & Town News
Leaf Collection Begins
Monday, October 6 | Town of Wake Forest | Free service for residents
The town’s annual loose leaf collection starts this week and runs through March 2026. Pile leaves curbside (no bags needed) for bi-monthly pickup. Check the Leaf Collection Hotline for your neighborhood schedule.
wakeforestnc.gov/news/bi-monthly-loose-leaf-collection-begins-october-6
Enter to Win Free Electricity
Deadline Thursday, October 9, at 4 PM | Wake Forest Power Customers | Free to enter
Wake Forest Power residential customers have two ways to win free electricity this October: 1) Enter the trivia contest (answers are on the town website), or 2) Donate four non-perishable items for the H.O.P.E. House Mini Pantry at Town Hall. Two winners will be drawn from the trivia contest and one from donations, announced Friday, Oct. 10, on Facebook.
wakeforestnc.gov/meetings-events/public-power-week
📅 WHAT’S HAPPENING
Thursday
Open Play Basketball (35+) | Joyner Park CC | 6:15-7:45 AM
Open Play Pickleball | Joyner Park CC | 8-11:30 AM
Toddler Storytime | Northeast Regional Library | 9:15 AM
Family Storytime | Northeast Regional Library | 10:15 AM
Baby Storytime | Northeast Regional Library | 11:15 AM
STEM Build (Lego) | Joyner Park CC | 12-5 PM
Homeschool Rec (basketball & volleyball) | Joyner Park CC | 12-2:30 PM
Open Paint Studio | The Makery WF | 1-3 PM
Incredible Science | NC Museum of Natural Sciences | 1:30 PM
Craft It | Northeast Regional Library | 2:30 PM
Youth open play Basketball (17 and under) | Joyner Park CC | 3-5 PM
K-5th Adventures: Fairy Houses | Wake Forest Community Library | 4:30 PM
K-2nd Adventures | Northeast Regional Library | 4:30 PM
Rustic Pumpkin Paint & Sip Class | Zinchouse | 6 PM Tickets
Open Mic | Unwined on White | 6:30-8 PM Sign up
Latin dance series | MK Creative Arts Studio | 7 PM
Spirits of Wake Forest walking tour | 301 Brooks St. | 6:30 PM and 8 PM Tickets

Friday
Open Play Pickleball | Joyner Park CC | 6:15-1:30 AM
Preschool Open Play (1-5yo) | Joyner Park Cc | 8 AM-4 PM
Storytime & Crafts | Joyner Park Cc | 10:15-11 AM
Open Play Basketball (35+) | Joyner Park CC | 12-1:30 PM
Incredible Science | NC Museum of Natural Sciences | 1:30 PM
Teen makers studio | The Makery WF | 5-6:30 PM | Sign up
Spooky Hallow: Family-friendly block party | Smokey Hollow - Downtown Raleigh | 5-8 PM
An official kick-off to the fall season with Halloween-themed activities, a free photo-op, live music, tarot card readings, and exclusive specials offered by Smoky Hollow businesses.
Market & Movie Night: Beetlejuice | Moore Square | 5-9 PM
Raleigh Wide Open Music Festival | 100 Fayetteville St. | 5-11 PM
Triangle Oktoberfest day 1 | Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Cary | 5-10 PM
First Friday: Oak City | Oak City Brewing Company | 5:30-8:30 PM
Taylor Swift Night | Artisan Beer & Cheese | 6-10 PM
Movie on the Lawn | Halifax park | 6:30 PM
Spirits of Wake Forest walking tour | 301 Brooks St. | 6:30 PM and 8 PM Tickets
🎶 Highland Reverie with Cabin Creature | The Wake Forest Listening Room | 7:30 PM
🎶 Skintight | Real McCoy’s | 9 PM
Saturday
Open Play Pickleball | Joyner Park CC | 8:30 AM-12:30 PM
Fall HerbFest 2025 | 530 S. White St. | 9 AM-6 PM
Volunteer at Community Garden | 504 N Taylor St. | 9 AM
Raleigh Little Theater Costume Sale | Raleigh Little Theater | 9 AM-1 PM
Wendell Harvest Festival | J. Ashley Wall Towne Square | 9 AM-9 PM
Iron Chef Competition | Midtown Farmers Market | 9:30 AM

Kids Club | The Makery WF | 10 AM
Paws for Life NC 5K & 1 mil | Rolesville Main St. Park | 10 AM
Hope Fest | Hope Lutheran Church WF | 10 AM-2 PM
Pumpkin Patch opening day | Traditions neighborhood | 10 AM-6 PM
ABC Craft & Learn: Kindergarten Readiness Program | Youngsville Library | 10:30 AM
Family Storytime | Northeast Regional Library | 10:15 AM
Fall on First Ave. | Knightdale Station Park | 11 AM
Falling for Local | Dorothea Dix Park | 11 AM-6 PM
Family Storytime: Farm Animals | Wake Forest Community Library | 11 AM
Triangle Oktoberfest day 2 | Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Cary | 12-8 PM
Harvest Festival - Spanish Food Fest | Downtown Youngsville | 12 PM
Oktoberfest | Blackbird Brewery | 12 PM
🎶 Rock & Chilli: The Roguez Live | Bud’s Tavern | 12:30 PM
Kids in Nature | Lake Benson Park | 1-4 PM We hear that Ranger Rick himself will make an appearance!
Open Play Basketball (17 and younger) | Joyner Park CC | 1-3:30 PM
Incredible Science | NC Museum of Natural Sciences | 2 PM & 3 PM
STEAM Free Play | Youngsville Library | 2-3 PM
ABC Craft & Learn | Wake Forest Community Library | 2:30 PM
Book Club (3rd-5th grades) | Northeast Regional Library | 3-4 PM
🎶 Adam Lee Decker Band | Blackbird Brewery | 4 PM
🎶 Mary Sekvidge Live | Local 919 | 5 PM
Spirits of Wake Forest walking tour | 301 Brooks St. | 6:30 PM, 7 PM, 8 PM, and 8:30 PM Tickets
Life of a Showgirl Release Party | The Makery WF | 7 PM
Teen Costume Ball | WF United Methodist Church | 7 PM
Night Brew | Korner Pocket | 8 PM
🎶 Deep 6 | Real McCoy’s | 9 PM
🏈 NC State football will face Campbell at home at 2 PM. Watch on ESPN+
🏈Duke Football will be playing away against the University of California at 10:30 PM
Sunday
Fall HerbFest 2025 | 530 S. White St. | 10 AM-4 PM
Fall Pottery and Glass Festival | Cedar Creek Gallery | 10 AM
Support Our Local Farmers | Burnt Barrel | 4 PM
Monday
Open Play Pickleball | Joyner Park CC | 6:15-9:30 AM
Preschool Open Play (1-5yo) | Joyner Park CC | 8 AM-4 PM
Open Play Basketball (18+) | Joyner Park CC | 12-1:30 PM
Baby Story Time | Wake Forest Community Library | 9:30 AM
Family Storytime | Wake Forest Community Library | 11 AM
STEM for Teens | Northeast Regional Library | 5:30 PM
Tuesday
Open Play Basketball (35+) | Joyner Park CC | 6:15-7:45 AM
Open Play Pickleball | Joyner Park CC | 8-11:30 AM
Toddler Storytime | Northeast Regional Library | 9:15 AM
Family Storytime | Northeats Regional Library | 10:15 AM
Family Story Time | Youngsville Library | 10:30 AM
STEM Build (Lego) | Joyner Park CC | 12-5 PM
Homeschool Rec (basketball & volleyball) | Joyner Park CC | 12-2:30 PM
Incredible Science | NC Museum of Natural Sciences | 1:30 PM
Youth open play Basketball (17 and under) | Joyner Park CC | 3-5 PM
K-5th Adventures: Fiber Optic Fun | Wake Forest Community Library | 3:30 PM
STEAM K-5th Adventures | Youngsville library | 4 PM
3rd-5th Adventures | Northeast Regional Library | 4:30 PM
Teen Program | Wake Forest Community Library | 6:30 PM
National Night Out | Redford Place | 5:30-8 PM

Wednesday
Open Play Pickleball | Joyner Park CC | 6:15-9:30 AM
Preschool Open Play (1-5yo) | Joyner Park CC | 8 AM-4 PM
Art Exhibit: It’s Not Easy Being Green | Wake Forest Community Library | 9 AM-9 PM
Toddler Storytime | Northeast Regional Library | 9:15 AM
Open Play Basketball (18+) | Joyner Park CC | 12-1:30 PM
Toddler Storytime | Wake Forest Community Library | 9:30 AM
Family Storytime | Northeats Regional Library | 10:15 AM
Family Storytime: Letter W | Wake Forest Community Library | 11 AM
Baby Story Time | Northeast Regional Library | 11:15 AM
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🌤️ WEATHER
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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