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The Factory

Parkour Class at the Tumble Gym

Never heard of Parkour? It is the physical discipline of training to overcome any obstacle within one's path by adapting one's movements to the environment. It is non-competitive, great exercise and incredibly fun.

Wake Forest Parkour is holding a Parkour Class at The Tumble Gym in The Factory, instructed by WFP’s Stephen Carr. This class will focus on foundational parkour techniques. People of all skill levels are welcome to come!

Friday, May 7th, 2010

7:30pm – 8:30pm

$10 a person

Ages 13 and Up

Please register at wakeforestparkour.com

Kids Night Out at Polar Ice House

Bring your kids for a full night of fun including ice skating, dinner, and games. The cost is $15 per child (ages 5-12) or $5 per sibling (ages 3-4). To register, contact Sherri at the Ice House by Noon on the day of the event.

  • Date: Friday, December 18, 2009
  • Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location:
    • Polar Ice House at The Factory
    • 1839-200 S. Main St.
    • Wake Forest

Check this out: BOGO admission to Polar Ice House at the Factory

The Polar Ice House at the Factory is offering a buy one get one free admission any day the outside temperature rises above 95 degrees. Thanks for Sue Stock at her Taking Stock blog on the News & Observer Web site for pointing this one out.

Vendor Vault at The Factory on Saturday will feature crafters and direct sales agents

Looking for a chance to shop locally without driving all around? Go to The Factory at S. Main Street and Rogers Road between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to shop at the Vendor Vault. This one-stop shopping experience will feature dozens of Wake Forest-area vendors selling hand-made articles and direct-sales agents ready to take orders. Follow the link above As an added bonus, you can stop by the new Hershey's Ice Cream shop that opened by S. Main Street entrance, and, of course, visit some of the other great shops there.

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Friday, September 10th

  1. Art After Hours
    • Start time: 05:00pm
    • Where: Downtown Wake Forest
    • Content: Art After Hours is a monthly event in Downtown Wake Forest featuring visual art exhibits, wine tastings, and live music.

Friday, October 8th

  1. Art After Hours
    • Start time: 05:00pm
    • Where: Downtown Wake Forest
    • Content: Art After Hours is a monthly event in Downtown Wake Forest featuring visual art exhibits, wine tastings, and live music.

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