Out and About: Looking Ahead...
Plan ahead. Here's a list of interesting events, shows and live music coming to Holly Springs, Apex and Fuquay during the next few weeks.
Holly Springs, NC, Jun 18, 2025 — Fireworks, food trucks, and family fun take center stage across southern Wake County as Apex, Holly Springs, and Fuquay-Varina gear up for multi-day Independence Day celebrations, complete with drone shows, kids’ parades, and firetruck splashdowns. Summer nights shine with live Motown, jazz, and singer-songwriter sets, plus free outdoor movies like Guardians of the Galaxy and Shrek under the stars. From Pride festivities to ice cream socials and back-to-school drives, the coming weeks are packed with community spirit and entertainment for all ages.
Holly Springs
Events
July 5th Independence Day Celebration
📅 Date of event: Saturday, July 5, 2025 • 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM (Fireworks at 9:15 PM*)
📍 Location: Jefferson L. Sugg Farm at Bass Lake, 2401 Grigsby Avenue, Holly Springs, NC 27540
🎆 Enjoy a second night of patriotic fun with live music, food trucks, games, and a dazzling fireworks finale. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and coolers for this free, family-friendly community event—leashed dogs welcome!
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Free Outdoor Family Movie Night: Guardians of the Galaxy
📅 Date of event: Saturday, July 19, 2025 • 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
📍 Location: Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 West Ballentine St., Holly Springs, NC 27540
🎥 Celebrate Parks and Recreation Month with a free outdoor screening of Guardians of the Galaxy (PG-13). Bring a blanket or chairs, settle in under the stars, and enjoy a fun summer evening—concessions available on site.
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Live Music
Kenny Shore
📅 Date of event: Friday, June 27, 2025 • 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Location: Wine 100, 100 East Ballentine Street, Holly Springs, NC 27540
🎵 Enjoy an evening of live music with singer-songwriter Kenny Shore in the cozy setting of Wine 100. Sip your favorite wines and unwind to acoustic tunes in downtown Holly Springs.
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Summer at the Springs: The Al Williams Band (Motown Revue)
📅 Date of event: Friday, July 11, 2025 • 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Location: Holly Springs Cultural Center lawn, 300 W. Ballentine Street, Holly Springs, NC
🎶 Enjoy a family-friendly evening of classic Motown hits with The Al Williams Band as part of the Summer at the Springs concert series. Bring lawn chairs, grab dinner from food trucks, sip local brews, and enjoy live music under the stars.
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Apex
Events
Rhythm & Reels: Shrek Movie Night
📅 Date of event: Saturday, June 28, 2025 • 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM
📍 Location: Apex Nature Park Amphitheatre, 2600 Evans Road, Apex, NC
🎥 Bring your blankets and lawn chairs for a free outdoor screening of Shrek under the stars as part of Apex’s Rhythm & Reels summer series. Come early to grab a good seat and enjoy a magical night with family and friends in the great outdoors.
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Fireworks Frenzy
📅 Date of event: Thursday, July 3, 2025 • 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Location: Hunter Street Park, 1250 Ambergate Station, Apex, NC
🎆 Celebrate Independence Day early with an evening packed with food trucks, kids’ activities, a drone light show, and a fireworks finale. New for 2025: a sensory-friendly break and designated viewing space at the Apex Senior Center.
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Olde Fashioned Fourth of July
📅 Date of event: Friday, July 4, 2025 • 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Downtown Apex, Salem Street & surrounding areas, Apex, NC
🎈 Celebrate Independence Day with Apex’s beloved Olde Fashioned Fourth of July, featuring inflatables, carnival games, a decorated kids’ Parade of Wheels, and a firetruck splashdown finale. This town-organized tradition also includes roving performers, food trucks, and a festive start with the mayor’s speech.
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Live Music
Rhythm & Reels: Tambem Concert
📅 Date of event: Saturday, July 12, 2025 • 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Location: Apex Nature Park Amphitheatre, 2600 Evans Road, Apex, NC
🎼 Enjoy a free outdoor concert with Tambem, part of Apex’s Rhythm & Reels summer music series featuring eclectic bands from across North Carolina. Bring your picnic basket, blankets, and lawn chairs for a family-friendly night of music under the stars.
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Fuquay-Varina
Events
Fuquay-Varina Pride Celebration
📅 Date: Saturday, June 28, 2025 • 9:30 AM – 9:00 PM
📍 Location: Various locations in Fuquay-Varina, NC
🌈 Celebrate Pride in Fuquay-Varina with a full day of free events including story time, a community Strut, live music, family activities, and evening drag performances. Events are held at Falcon Park, Mason Jar Lager Company, and The Brick Fuquay.
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Independence Day Celebration
📅 Date: Tuesday, July 1, 2025 • 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM (Fireworks ~9:15 PM)
📍 Location: South Park, 900 S. Main Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
🎆 Celebrate Independence Day early with fireworks, live music by Heads Up Penny, a splash pad, and over a dozen food trucks at South Park. Gates open at 6:00 PM—bring a blanket or chair, but pets must stay home due to event rules.
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Stuff a Truck: Back to School Supply Drive
📅 Date: Sunday, July 13, 2025 • 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Walmart Shopping Center, 1051 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
🎒 Help the Fuquay-Varina Police Department fill a truck with school supplies for local students in need. Donate backpacks, notebooks, crayons, glue sticks, and more—every contribution makes a difference!
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Town Ice Cream Social
📅 Date: Sunday, July 20, 2025 • 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Fuquay Mineral Spring Park, 105 West Spring Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
🍦 Celebrate National Ice Cream Day with a free scoop and live music at Fuquay Mineral Spring Park. Bring the whole family and enjoy a sweet Sunday afternoon courtesy of the Town of Fuquay-Varina.
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Live Music
Loos Change
📅 Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025 • 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Cleveland Draft House, 1420 Broad St., Fuquay-Varina, NC
🎶 Enjoy Live Music Saturday at Cleveland Draft House with Loos Change, delivering a fun night of energetic tunes. Grab a drink, dig into great food, and kick off your weekend with music and good vibes.
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Dudley Baggett
📅 Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025 • 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
📍 Location: Aviator Taphouse, 600 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
🎸 Veteran musician Dudley Baggett brings a versatile setlist spanning Doc Watson to Pink Floyd. Enjoy craft brews and great tunes for a memorable Saturday night.
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Gerald Parker Jazz Orchestra Summer Concert
📅 Date: Friday, June 27, 2025 • 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Fuquay-Varina Arts Center, 123 E Vance St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
🎷 Escape the summer heat with an evening of cool jazz, swing, and big band favorites performed by Fuquay-Varina’s own Gerald Parker Jazz Orchestra. Tickets are $10 for this high-energy, crowd-pleasing performance.
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All Out and About events listed below are independently curated by the Holly Springs Update publisher. None are paid advertisements, nor the result of barter or in-kind exchanges.
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