Out and About This Weekend (10/16 through 10/19)
Halloween thrills are upon us! Hit Oktoberfest events, Family Fun Day in Holly Springs, Fuquay's Haunted Trails, Pork Cook Off, plus farmers markets and live music throughout the weekend!
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.
Note: Listings are presented in the following order:
- Marquee
- Regional
- Sports
- Holly Springs
- Apex
- Fuquay-Varina
Marquee Events
Multiple Dates
Marquee Event: Visit Oakview Commons!
Oakview Commons Dr, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.oakviewcommonsnc.com
October 17, 18 & 19
Event: You’ve waited long enough! Stop by for a visit!
Summary: Oakview Commons is open for business! Featuring great food, beer, wine & drinks, coffee & sweet treats, a beauty salon, and an entertaining golf simulation and multi-sport lounge!
Marquee Event: North Carolina State Fair
NC State Fairgrounds
4285 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, NC
https://www.hollyspringsupdate.com/p/nc-state-fair-returns-oct-16-through
October 16 – 26
Summary: The 157-year-old N.C. State Fair in Raleigh, brings new food, music, and competitions while drawing thousands of visitors from Holly Springs, Apex, and Fuquay-Varina.
Friday, October 17
Marquee Event: On the Patio with Richard Boston
Wine100
100 East Ballentine Street, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.wine100nc.com
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturday, October 18
Marquee Event: Family Fun Day
Womble Park
1201 Grigsby Ave, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.facebook.com/events/1112984410963627
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Summary: Charity event raising money for Second Chance Pet Adoptions. A kid-friendly event that includes ice cream, a DJ, fun games, and a bouncy slide. Last year, the event raised over $7,000!
Marquee Event: Jeepin’ For Sweet Dreams
Oaklyn Springs Brewery
2912 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://brewery.oaklynsprings.com
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Summary: This event brings together Jeep lovers and our local community to raise awareness and support for children in need: “No kid sleeps on the floor in our town!” Every pint poured, every raffle ticket sold, and every Jeep that rolls in helps us make a difference. More info – shpbeds.org
Tuesday, October 21
Marquee Event: Live Music: Dianna Ross
Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian St, Durham, NC
https://www.dpacnc.com/events
8:00 PM
Regional
Multiple Dates
Live Music: Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard And Soft Tour
Lenovo Center
1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC
https://www.lenovocenter.com/events
October 16 & 17
7:00 PM
Event: Haunted Trolley Tour
Mordecai Historic Park
1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, NC
https://raleighnc.gov/parks-and-recreation/events/haunted-trolley-tour-1
October 17 & 18
7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Summary: Discover history, mystery, and lore with your ghost host on the Haunted Trolley, if you dare, for a special late-night tour of downtown Raleigh’s most haunted places. Recommended for ages six and up due to frightening elements.
Live Music: Stardew Valley: Symphony of Seasons
Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian St, Durham, NC
https://www.dpacnc.com/events
October 16 & 17
8:00 PM
Friday, October 17
Event: Apex Community Dance
The Halle Cultural Arts Center
237 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.apexnc.org/2082/Apex-Community-Dance
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Summary: Join us in historic downtown Apex for fun, family-friendly Community Dances led by local callers and live musicians. Featuring easy dances from Southern American Square dancing, English Country, and New England Contra Dance. No experience is needed. Tickets sell out fast!
Saturday, October 18
Event: Steve Martin & Martin Short
Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian St, Durham, NC
https://www.dpacnc.com/events
4:00 PM & 8:00 PM
Soccer: NC FC vs. Rhode Island FC
First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park
201 Soccer Park Dr., Cary, NC
https://www.northcarolinafc.com/schedule
7:00 PM
Friday, October 24
Live Music: NBA YoungBoy
Lenovo Center
1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC
https://www.lenovocenter.com/events
7:00 PM
Saturday, October 25
Event: Jo Koy
Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian St, Durham, NC
https://www.dpacnc.com/events
8:00 PM
Tuesday, November 5
Live Music: Bryan Adams with Pat Benatar
Lenovo Center
1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC
https://www.lenovocenter.com/events
7:30 PM
High School Football
Thursday, October 16
Football: Cary High School JV at Felton Grove High School JV
6:45 PM
Friday, October 17
Football: Apex High School [Playing at Green Level High School]
7:00 PM
Football: Apex Friendship High [Playing Willow Spring High School]
7:00 PM
Football: Holly Springs High School [Playing at Sanderson High School]
7:00 PM
Football: Middle Creek High School [Playing at Cary High School]
7:00 PM
Football: Fuquay Varina High School [Playing Smithfield-Selma High School]
7:00 PM
Football: Willow Spring High School [Playing at Green Hope High School]
7:00 PM
Holly Springs
Thursday, October 16
Event: Sip & Draw: A Tim Burton-Inspired Night
Black Dog Bottle Shop
140 W Holly Springs Rd, Holly Springs, NC
https://blackdogbottleshop.com
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Friday, October 17
Live Music: Thousand Ways
Niche Wine Lounge
109 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.facebook.com/NicheWineLounge
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Live Music: On the Patio with Richard Boston
Wine100
100 East Ballentine Street, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.wine100nc.com
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturday, October 18
Event: Howl-O-Ween at Black Dog Bottle Shop
Black Dog Bottle Shop
140 W Holly Springs Rd, Holly Springs, NC
https://blackdogbottleshop.com
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Summary: Dog Costume Contest, Free Pumpkin Painting. Bring the whole family and dogs for an afternoon of festive fun, cold drinks, and great beer! Costumes encouraged for all!
Event: Farmers Market
Holly Springs Cultural Center
300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.hollyspringsnc.gov/319/Farmers-Market
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Live Music: The Sean Gentri Trio
Niche Wine Lounge
109 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.facebook.com/NicheWineLounge
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Live Music: Paul Creel, bass & Andrew Berinson, piano
Pimiento Tea Room
200 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.pimientotearoom.com/ptr-after-dark
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Friday, October 24
Event: Free Outdoor Movie: Ghostbusters (1984)
Holly Springs Cultural Center
300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.hollyspringsnc.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=11041
7:00 PM
Saturday, October 25
Event: HollyFest 2025
Sugg Park 2401 Grigsby Ave, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.hollyspringsnc.gov/356/HollyFest
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Summary: This annual, family-friendly event celebrates Holly Springs and all the people, places, and services that our community has to offer. Featuring local artists, businesses, food vendors, children’s activities, and local entertainment, this free event is a Holly Springs tradition.
Apex
Friday, October 17
Event: Oktoberfest Celebration
The Backyard Bar 2901 US 64, Apex, NC
https://thebackyardbarnc.com
8:00 PM
Event: Thank God It’s Fine Wine Friday with Winemaker Anna Espelt
Peak of the Vine
301 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.peakofthevine.com
6:45 PM – 8:00 PM
Live Music: Cole Spade
The Exchange Barbershop & Lounge
225 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://theexchangebarbershop.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Live Music: Oak City Polka Kings
The Backyard Bar
2901 US 64, Apex, NC
https://thebackyardbarnc.com
8:00 PM
Live Music: Sheesh
Oaklyn Springs Brewery – Apex
209 N Salem St, Apex
https://www.facebook.com/events/1277596180293379
7:00 PM
Live Music: Mara and Eduardo / Flamenco & Covers
Peak of the Vine
301 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.peakofthevine.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturday, October 18
Event: Apex Farmers Market
Depot Plaza
220 N. Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.apexfarmersmarket.com
8:00 AM – Noon
Live Music: YMNB
The Backyard Bar
2901 US 64, Apex, NC
https://thebackyardbarnc.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Live Music: Nick Driver
Bottle Theory
3675 Green Level Rd W, Apex, NC
https://apexbottletheory.com
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Live Music: Keith G Duo featuring Chris Hurley
The Exchange Barbershop & Lounge
225 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://theexchangebarbershop.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Live Music: Mike Mickxer Duo
Oaklyn Springs Brewery – Apex
209 N Salem St, Apex
8:00 PM
Live Music: Maskell Freeman Band
Peak of the Vine
301 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.peakofthevine.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Live Music: Suburban Mojo
Shakey Ray’s Tavern
5160 Sunset Lane Rd, Apex, NC
https://shakeyrays.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturday, October 25
Event: 2nd Annual Beer Fest
Bottle Theory
3675 Green Level Rd W, Apex, NC
https://apexbottletheory.com
Noon – 4:00 PM
Summary: 21+ Event. General admission tickets include a souvenir tasting glass and unlimited samples from a lineup of amazing breweries!
Fuquay-Varina
Friday, October 17
Event: Pork Cook Off & Bonfire
American Legion Post 116
6400 Johnson Pond Rd, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://alpost116nc.org
6:00 PM
Event: Music Bingo with DJ Diva
Fainting Goat
330 S Main St, Fuquay-Varina
7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Live Music: Chris Hagan Band
American Legion Post 116
6400 Johnson Pond Rd, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://alpost116nc.org
7:00 PM
Live Music: Corey Stuart
Abbey Road Fuquay
711 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://abbeyroadfuquay.com
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Saturday, October 18
Event: Fuquay-Varina Growers Market
Fuquay-Varina Growers Market
121 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.fvgrowersmarket.com/
8:00 AM – Noon
Event: Haunted Trail-Family Trail
Carrol Howard Johnson Environmental Education Park
301 Wagstaff Rd, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.fuquay-varina.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=9307
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Summary: Attendees are encouraged to wear their costumes and to interact with the characters they meet along the trail. This trail is appropriate for young children and their families.
Event: Haunted Trail-Full Fright
Carrol Howard Johnson Environmental Education Park
301 Wagstaff Rd, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.fuquay-varina.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=9308
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Summary: This terrifying walk in the dark woods will have surprises at every turn. It is not recommended for children under the age of 10. Children between the ages of 10-12 should be accompanied by an adult.
Event: Pork Cook Off Tasting Plate Sales
American Legion Post 116
6400 Johnson Pond Rd, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://alpost116nc.org
Noon – 5:00 PM
Live Music: Andrew Young
Aviator Pizzeria & Beer Shop
601 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina
https://www.aviatorbrew.com/pizzeria
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Live Music: Lydia Saint George Band
Aviator Brewery
523 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
4:00 PM
Live Music: Tom Neuhauser
Aviator Taphouse
600 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Live Music: For The People
The Brick
213 Fayetteville St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092392280823
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Live Music: Fleming Road Band
American Legion Post 116
6400 Johnson Pond Rd, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://alpost116nc.org
1:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Live Music: Shane Bullis
Fainting Goat
330 S Main St, Fuquay-Varina
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM