- TripBuzz found 95 things to do with kids in or near Wake Forest, North Carolina, including 76 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Raleigh, Durham, Cary and Garner.
 - From Holding Park to Polar Ice House, the Wake Forest area offers 51 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Bowling, Family Fun Center and Playgrounds.
 - Just half an hour north of state capital Raleigh, Wake Forest, NC is experiencing rapid growth and is ranked as the nation's 20th fastest growing suburb by Forbes Magazine. One of the most popular attractions in Wake Forest is the Renaissance Centre, which features events including dance parties, puppet shows, and theatrical performances.
 
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            Signature buffalo-chicken pizza with a blue-cheese base, mozzarella, and house wing sauce highlights a menu of American eats        
    
    
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            Holding Park spans 5 acres and offers a 50-meter swimming pool, a playground, basketball court, and picnic tables/charcoal grills. The Wake Forest Community House, with a capacity of 150-250, is available for rent.        
    
    
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            Wake Forest's Polar Ice House features two ice rinks that meet NHL regulations for size. The rinks host open skating with lights and music as well as hockey tournaments and league play.        
    
    
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                704 Dogwood Hill Lane, Wake Forest, NC 27587
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            The Happy Trails Farm - Private Trail Rides features a variety of riding opportunities for riders of all ages. Guided trail rides, summer camps, lessons and parties and events are just some of the farm's offerings.        
    
    
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            Falls Lake Dam was constructed by the Army Corps of Engineers between 1978 and 1981 along the Neuse River. The lake created by the dam offers recreational fishing and boating areas along with lakeside hiking and mountain biking trails.        
    
    
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            A neighborhood bowling alley with a retro feel, Brooks Street Bowl features open bowling with a wide variety of specials and promotions. The alley hosts parties for kids and adults, and sells a range of food and beverages.        
    
    
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                1839 S Main St, Ste 600, Wake Forest, NC 27587
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            Zoosa's Family Fun center is an indoor recreational facility that features a miniature golf course, go-karts, a video game arcade, and a bungee trampoline. The facility is also available to rent for birthday parties.        
    
    
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            Paddle Creek is a rafting and kayaking outfitter that offers guided kayak and raft trips. The trips are suitable for kayakers and rafters of all skill and ability levels, and feature experienced and trained guides.        
    
    
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                13304 Creedmoor Rd., Wake Forest, NC 27587
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            A 12,000-acre lake surrounded by 26,000 acres of woodlands offers a variety of outdoor activities at Falls Lake State Recreation Area. Camping, boating, hiking, fishing and swimming are just some of the activities available at this park, open year-round.        
    
    
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                3325 Rogers Rd, Ste 115, Wake Forest, NC 27587
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            Wine & Design Wake Forest offers customers the chance to spend two hours harnessing their talents and exploring their creativity by learning to paint. Wine and Design caters to all ages and talents and provides step-by-step instructions while painting.        
    
    
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            A working family farm and petting zoo, Winterpast Farm allows people to interact with animals such as sheep, goats, peacocks, chickens, donkeys and more. A hands-on and educational experience, Winterpast Farm welcomes schools and groups.