Good morning, W.Y.R. neighbors! The rain has stopped, and the temperatures are tolerable! It’s a great weekend to get outdoors, and we’ve got the lowdown on the things to fill your calendar.

In today’s edition of The WYRe:

  • Wake Forest Comic-Con

  • A Minecraft Movie Outdoor Movie Night

  • The 49th Annual Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival

Let's get to it.

Dave & Egle

THE DIGEST

Gouda Giggles
Thursday, August 21 | 6 – 9:30 PM | Artisan Beer & Cheese | Free

Laugh the night away at “Gouda Giggles” – a free stand-up comedy night at Artisan Beer & Cheese in Rolesville. The fun starts early with a free cheese sampling at 6:00 PM, followed by the comedy show from 7:30–9:30 PM.

Movies At The Middle – A Minecraft Movie
Saturday, August 23 | 8:30 PM | Rolesville Middle School Football Field | Free

Outdoor Movie Night (Rolesville): “Movies at the Middle” returns Friday at the Rolesville Middle School football field. This week’s feature is “A Minecraft Movie” (PG), showing at sunset (8:30 PM). Admission is free – just bring a blanket or lawn chairs for your family, and maybe some cash for the on-site concessions. Gates open at 8:00 PM.


Wake Forest Comic-Con
Saturday, August 23 | 10 AM - 4 PM | Flaherty Park Community Center | Free

Geek out with the whole family at the 2025 Wake Forest Comic-Con! This free, family-friendly convention runs 10:00 AM–4:00 PM Saturday at Flaherty Park Community Center (1226 N. White St.). Browse 30+ vendors of comic books, anime, toys, and collectibles – from rare finds to the latest fandom merch. It’s a perfect opportunity for kids (and kids-at-heart) to dress up as their favorite characters and mingle with fellow fans. No tickets required; just drop in and enjoy the fun.

Tuxedo at a Pool Party - Beer Release
Saturday, August 23 | 12 - 11 PM | Blackbird Brewery | Free

Blackbird Brewery in Wake Forest is celebrating their beer release with live music, water games, kiddie pools, and more activities! 21+.

Dive-In Movie: Luca
Saturday, August 23 | 8 PM | WF Holden Park Pool | $

Cap off your Saturday with a poolside movie night in Wake Forest. Holding Park Aquatic Center (133 W. Owen Ave.) is hosting a “Dive-In Movie” featuring Disney/Pixar’s Luca – projected on a giant inflatable screen by the pool. Gates open at 8:00 PM and the movie will start around 8:30 PM, once it’s dark. Tickets are $7 per person (all ages) and limited to 100 people.

Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival
Saturday & Sunday, August 23-24 | 9 AM – 5 PM | Downtown Cary | Free

Lazy Daze Arts Festival (Cary): Willing to take a short drive (~40 minutes) for a huge event? The 49th Annual Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival takes over downtown Cary this weekend. Saturday and Sunday, 9 AM – 5 PM, the Cary Town Hall campus becomes an open-air bazaar with 250+ artists selling paintings, pottery, jewelry, woodwork, and more. There’s live music on multiple stages, tons of food trucks and drink vendors, and kids’ activities galore. This is one of the region’s biggest annual festivals – a great end-of-summer outing if you don’t mind the drive to Cary.

This section’s not sponsored. We just think it’s worth knowing. We’ll always tell you when something’s sponsored.

📅 WHAT’S HAPPENING

Thursday

Toddler Storytime | Northeast Regional Library | 9:15 AM

Family Storytime | Northeast Regional Library | 10:15 AM

Baby Storytime | Northeast Regional Library | 11:15 AM

Craft It: Linocut Recipe Cards |  Northeast Regional Library | 2:30 PM Create recipe cards from hand-engraved stamps using a fine art printmaking technique. Registration required.

K-5th Adventures | Wake Forest Community  Library | 4:30 PM

K-2nd Adventures | Northeast Regional Library | 4:30 PM


Friday

Family Storytime | Northeast Regional Library | 10:15 AM


Saturday

Family Storytime | Northeast Regional Library | 10:15 AM

Family Storytime | Wake Forest Community Library | 11 AM

ABC Craft & Learn | Wake Forest Community Library | 2:30 PM

This section’s not sponsored. We just think it’s stuff worth knowing. We’ll always tell you when something’s sponsored.

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🥙 LOCAL BITES - KIDS EAT FREE

*All week long - Kids eat free at Wild Wing Cafe as part of their Back to School special.
7900 Brier Creek Pkwy, Raleigh, NC, 27617
(803)517-7540
11 AM - closing


Thursday

I Heart Mac and Cheese
5011 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh, NC 27609
Monday to Thursday, kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entrée.

Backfins Crab House
1009 Stadium Drive, Wake Forest, NC 27587
919-562-8500

Thursdays, kids eat free from 12 to 8 p.m., dine-in only. Kids under 12 get a free kids’ meal with each adult meal purchase.

Friday

Pat Murnane’s Irish Pub
2108 S Main Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587
919-562-5570

Saturdays from 11 AM to 5 PM, kids 12 and under eat free with the purchase of an adult meal


Sunday

Nantucket Grill and Cafe Durham
Falls River – Raleigh
1145 Falls River Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27614
919-870-1955

Moe’s Southwest Grill
10760 Wakefield Commons Drive
919-570-3222 

One free kids’ meal with the purchase of an adult entree

Jersey Mike’s
Several area locations (call to verify your location)

Free kids’ meal with the purchase of a regular sub


Monday

I Heart Mac and Cheese
5011 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh, NC 27609

Monday to Thursday, kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entrée.

Remington Grill
Louisburg
309 N. Bickett Blvd., Louisburg, NC 27549
919-496-7005 

Kids under 12 eat free with the purchase of an adult meal. Drink included.

Amedeo’s Italian Restaurant Raleigh
3905 Western Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27606
919-851-0473

Monday’s kids 10 and under eat free with the purchase of one adult entree, dine-in only.

The Big Easy
222 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
919-832-6082

Mondays, one free kids’ meal for kids 12 and under with each adult entree purchased.

BurgerFi
Raleigh
3000 Wake Forest, Raleigh, NC
919-999-3700

Armadillo Grill
439 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC
919-546-0555

Tuesday

I Heart Mac and Cheese
5011 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh, NC 27609

Monday to Thursday, kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entrée.

Carolina Ale House
All area locations. Tuesdays after 5 p.m., kids 10 and under eat for 99¢ with the purchase of an entrée. All items come with fruit. Dine-in only.

Mac’s Speed Shop — Five Points
1626 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27608
984-238-9770

Kids eat free from 5 p.m. until close with the purchase of an adult entrée. This location only.

Ruby Tuesday
All locations. Tuesdays after 5 pm, kids eat free, drink included, with each purchase of a regular adult entree.

Sassool Mediterranean Cafe
9650 Strickland Road, Raleigh, NC
919-977-2700

After 4 p.m., kids eat free with each purchase of an adult meal.

The Mac House
11016 Capital Blvd, Wake Forest, NC 27614
919-263-8776

Tuesdays, kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal. Dine in only from 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM.


Wednesday

I Heart Mac and Cheese
5011 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh, NC 27609

Monday to Thursday, kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entrée.

Zaxby’s
Several area locations. Call to confirm.

Wednesdays after 5:00, kids eat for $1.99, which includes a drink and a cookie. Two kids’ meals per adult meal.

East Coast Wings + Grill
12646 Capital Boulevard, Wake Forest, NC 27587
984-377-3294

Wednesdays after 3:30 PM, kids 12 and under eat free with each adult meal purchase. Drink included.

Red Robin
All locations

Kids’ meals are 50% off. Includes entrée, side, and drink. Dine-in includes unlimited “bottomless” sides and drink refills. Online orders use code KIDSMEAL50.

🌤️ WEATHER

Thursday

82 🌡️ 63 | 🌤️

Friday

80 🌡️ 61 | 🌤️

Saturday

82 🌡️ 63 | 🌤️

Sunday

83 🌡️ 64 | 🌤️


Forecast captured on the Wednesday before this newsletter edition. The weather around here changes fast, so double‑check closer to the day before finalizing plans.

🎸 LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

Thursday

John Ford | Blackbird Brewery | 6-9 PM
Kyle Mullins | Yacht Club Beverage House | 6-9 PM
Sayer McShane | Bud’s Tavern | 6:30 PM
Shinedown | Lenovo Center | 7 PM ($)
Ben Rector | Red Hat Amphitheater | 7:30 PM ($)
Jason Aldean | Coastal Credit Union Music Park | 7:30 PM ($)

Friday

Tony Jonez | Salty Turtle Beer Co | 6-9 PM
Falling In Reverse | Coastal Credit Union Music Park | 6:15 PM ($)
Live Music | Compass Rose Brewery | 7-9 PM
Shane Maecom | Lonerider WF | 7-9 PM
Grace Lucia | White Street Brewery | 7-9:30 PM
Live Music | Carolina Ale House | 7-10 PM
Chris Hooper | Tonic WF | 7-10 PM
Live Music | Wakefield Tavern | 7-10 PM
An Evening with Ash Taylor | Wake Forest Listening Room | 7:30 PM ($)
Crossroadz | Bud’s Tavern | 8 PM
Lee Johnson | Railway Smoke and Beverage | 8-10 PM
Live DJ | Strike and Barrel | 8 PM-Midnight
Killing the Void | Real McCoy’s | 9 PM-Midnight

Saturday

Dee Jay Jamie | Blackbird Brewery 2-5 PM
Kerry Long | Local 919 | 5-8 PM
Kyle Mullins | Salty Turtle Beer Co | 6-9 PM
Ashley LaRue | Fortnight Brewing WF | 6-9 PM
DJ Sparkles | Yacht Club Beverage House | 6-9 PM
Peak City | Blackbird Brewery | 7-10 PM
Live Music | Wakefield Tavern | 7-10 PM
Mike Gangi | Tonic WF | 7-10 PM
Just Us | Unwined On White | 8-10 PM
Covered In Jam | Bud’s Tavern | 8 PM
Lee Johnson | Railway Smoke and Beverage | 8-10 PM
DJ Sopo | Local 919 | 8-11 PM
Faster Than Boys | Real McCoy’s | 9 PM-Midnight
DJ IGKnight | HomeSlice Tavern | 9 PM-1 AM

Sunday

John Ford | Burnt Barrel | 1-4 PM
Maverick Rose | Yacht Club Beverage House | 3-6 PM
Kevin Flinn | Salty Turtle Beer Co | 4-7 PM

THANKS≠

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