Out and About This Weekend (10/2 through 10/5)
Key South Wake events include Celebrate Fuquay-Varina Festival, Triangle Oktoberfest, John Mulaney at DPAC, college and high school football, live music, and Holly Spring's Wings Over Springs Air Show
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
Saturday, October 4
Event: Celebrate Fuquay-Varina
Downtown Fuquay-Varina
123 E Vance St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.celebratefv.com
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Summary: Celebrate Fuquay-Varina Festival featuring an artists’ village, live entertainment, craft beer, food trucks, and a free kids’ zone!
College Football: Clemson Tigers at North Carolina Tar Heels
Kenan Memorial Stadium
104 Stadium Dr, Chapel Hill, NC
https://gotickets.com/north-carolina-tar-heels-football-tickets
12:00 PM
Event: Triangle Oktoberfest
Koka Booth Amphitheatre
8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, NC https://www.boothamphitheatre.com/events/detail/triangle-oktoberfest-1
Noon – 8:00 PM
Summary: Bring Your Friends & Family to the Biggest & Most Authentic Oktoberfest in North Carolina!
Event: Wings Over Springs Air Show & Drone Race Charity Event
Sugg Farm
2401 Grigsby Ave, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.hollyspringsnc.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=11358&month=10&year=2025&day=4&calType=0
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Summary: Fundraiser benefiting the Meg’s Smile Foundation.
Regional
Multiple Dates
Live Show: The Sound of Music
Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian St, Durham, NC
https://www.dpacnc.com/events
October 7-12
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: John Mulaney: Mister Whatever
Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian St, Durham, NC
https://www.dpacnc.com/events
October 2-4, Various Times
Event: North Carolina Home Show
Raleigh Convention Center
500 S Salisbury St, Raleigh NC
https://www.homeshowsnc-rc.com/free-pass
October 11-12, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Oct 11), 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Oct 12)
Summary: Admission is free with online registration or $10 at the door.
Saturday, October 4
College Football: Campbell Fighting Camels at North Carolina State Wolfpack Carter-Finley Stadium
4600 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, NC
https://gotickets.com/nc-state-wolfpack-football-tickets
2:00 PM
Event: Kids in Nature Day
Lake Benson Park
92 Buffaloe Rd, Garner, NC
https://southwakeconservationists.org/2025/08/12/kids-in-nature-day-oct-4th [Register] 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Summary: Kids in Nature Day is back for the fourth year in a row! Featuring live animal exhibits, including the very popular birds-of-prey, as well as over twenty-five different interactive and fun nature-oriented activity stations, a whimsical musician onsite, activity cards with prizes, food trucks, and Ranger Rick character interacting with the kids.
Live Music: Neko Case with Des Demonas
Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian St, Durham, NC
https://www.dpacnc.com/events/detail/nekocase-2025
7:30 PM
Soccer: NC Courage vs. Racing Louisville
First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park
201 Soccer Park Dr., Cary, NC
https://www.nccourage.com/schedule
7:30 PM
Sunday, October 5
Live Music: Maxwell
Lenovo Center
1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC https://www.lenovocenter.com/events/detail/maxwell
8:00 PM
Thursday, October 9
Hockey: New Jersey Devils vs. Carolina Hurricanes
Lenovo Center
1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC
https://www.lenovocenter.com/events
7:30 PM
Friday, October 10
Soccer: NC FC vs. Phoenix Rising FC
First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park
201 Soccer Park Dr., Cary, NC
https://www.northcarolinafc.com/schedule
7:00 PM
High School Football
Thursday, October 2
Football: Cardinal Gibbons JV vs. Felton Grove JV [HOME GAME] https://www.maxpreps.com/nc/apex/felton-grove-galaxy/football/jv/
6:45 PM
Friday, October 3
Football: Apex High School at Apex Friendship High [HOME GAME] https://www.apexfriendshipathleticzone.com/sports/boys-football/schedule?team=boys-football-5307056&year=2025-2026
7:00 PM
Football: Apex High School vs. Apex Friendship High School [AWAY GAME] https://www.apexathleticzone.com/sports/boys-football/schedule?team=boys-football-5229935&year=2025-2026
7:00 PM
Football: Cary High School vs. Holly Springs High School [HOME GAME]
https://www.hollyspringsathleticzone.com/sports/boys-football/schedule?team=boys-football-5230324&year=2025-2026
7:00 PM
Football: Fuquay Varina High School at Cleveland High School [AWAY GAME] https://www.fuquayvarinaathleticzone.com/sports/boys-football/schedule?team=boys-football-5230170&year=2025-2026
7:30 PM
Football: Middle Creek High School vs. Sanderson High School [HOME GAME] https://www.middlecreekathleticzone.com/sports/boys-football/schedule?team=boys-football-5230260&year=2025-2026
7:00 PM
Football: Willow Spring High School vs. Green Level High School https://www.willowspringathleticzone.com/sports/boys-football/schedule?team=boys-football-5307256&year=2025-2026
7:00 PM
Holly Springs
Friday, October 3
Event: Downtown Alive First Friday
Leslie Alford Mims House
100 Avent Ferry Rd, Holly Springs, NC
https://downtownalivehs.com/event/first-fridays/2025-10-03
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Summary: Live music, kids’ activities, Desserts, drinks, and local vendors and businesses!
Live Music: Oak City Polka Kings
Pimiento Tea Room
200 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.pimientotearoom.com/ptr-after-dark
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Live Music: On the Patio with Kenny Shore
Wine100
100 East Ballentine Street, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.wine100nc.com
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturday, October 4
Event: Barktoberfest
Black Dog Bottle Shop
140 W Holly Springs Rd, Holly Springs, NC
https://blackdogbottleshop.com
Noon – 10:00 PM
Summary: Furry friends and fantastic beer!
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: Route 55 Jazz Orchestra presents That Seventies (Swing) Show
Holly Springs Cultural Center
300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.hollyspringsnc.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=11473&month=10&year=2025&day=4&calType=0
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Summary: Join Dave Reitmeyer and his Groovy Gang for a selection of tie-dyed tunes from the days of Peace, Love and Jazz.
Live Music: Steve Vee & Company
Niche Wine Lounge
109 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.facebook.com/NicheWineLounge
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Live Music: Paul Creeel, bass & Keith Ganz, guitar
Pimiento Tea Room
200 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.pimientotearoom.com/ptr-after-dark
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Event: Complimentary wine tasting with Anna Kasibhatla of Piedmont Fine Wines Wine100
100 East Ballentine Street, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.wine100nc.com
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Apex
Thursday, October 2
Live Music: Heather Rogers
Oaklyn Springs Brewery – Apex
209 N Salem St, Apex
https://www.facebook.com/events/1277596180293379
6:30 PM
Friday, October 3
Event: Free Wine Tasting with Barb
Bottle Theory
3675 Green Level Rd W, Apex, NC
https://apexbottletheory.com
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Live Music: Center Street Band
Oaklyn Springs Brewery – Apex
209 N Salem St, Apex
7:00 PM
Live Music: Echo Blvd
The Backyard Bar
2901 US 64 Apex, NC
https://thebackyardbarnc.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Live Music: Cheese Factor
Shakey Ray’s Tavern
5160 Sunset Lane Rd, Apex, NC
https://shakeyrays.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Live Music: Skull Jams
The Exchange Barbershop & Lounge
225 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://theexchangebarbershop.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Live Music: Kerry Long Duo
Peak of the Vine
301 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.peakofthevine.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturday, October 4
Event: Apex Farmers Market
Depot Plaza
220 N. Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.apexfarmersmarket.com
8:00 AM – Noon
Live Music: Tom Neuhauser
Bottle Theory
3675 Green Level Rd W, Apex, NC
https://apexbottletheory.com
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Live Music: Wade Hill & The Revival
The Backyard Bar
2901 US 64 Apex, NC
https://thebackyardbarnc.com
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Live Music: Lenny K & The Leftovers
The Exchange Barbershop & Lounge
225 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://theexchangebarbershop.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Live Music: Moonlight Rescue
Peak of the Vine
301 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.peakofthevine.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Live Music: Southern Misfits
Shakey Ray’s Tavern
5160 Sunset Lane Rd, Apex, NC
https://shakeyrays.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Live Music: Midnight Thirty
Oaklyn Springs Brewery – Apex
209 N Salem St, Apex
4:00 PM
Live Music: The Cheeze Factor
Oaklyn Springs Brewery – Apex
209 N Salem St, Apex
8:00 PM
Sunday, October 5
Event: Love Local Showcase
Downtown Apex
237 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://exploreapexnc.com/event-single-post-name/love-local-showcase
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Summary: Spend the afternoon exploring Apex’s small businesses all in one convenient destination.
Fuquay-Varina
Thursday, October 2
Live Music: Thursday Night Concert featuring BOUNCE!
Downtown Varina District
500 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.celebratefv.com/concert
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Friday, October 3
Live Music: Richard Boston
Wingin’ It Taphouse & Grille
1625 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://winginitbarandgrille.com
&:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Live Music: Ron Ross
Abbey Road Fuquay
711 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://abbeyroadfuquay.com
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Event: Bartender Becca’s Bday Bash
The Brick
213 Fayetteville St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092392280823
8:00 PM
Event: Downtown Association First Friday
Downtown Fuquay Varina
Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.fuquay-varinadowntown.com/first-fridays
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Summary: Enjoy live music, local shopping, and vibrant community activities.
Saturday, October 4
Live Music: Peak City Band
Aviator Hangar Bar
209 Technology Ln, Fuquay-Varina
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Live Music: Tom Bundick
Aviator Pizzeria & Beer Shop
601 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina
https://www.aviatorbrew.com/pizzeria
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Live Music: Sums Divide
Aviator Taphouse
600 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Live Music: Southern RanT
The Brick
213 Fayetteville St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092392280823
6:00 PM
Live Music: The Rusted Rails
Fainting Goat
330 S Main St, Fuquay-Varina
https://www.faintinggoatbeer.com
7:00 PM
Event: Fuquay-Varina Growers Market
Fuquay-Varina Growers Market
121 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.fvgrowersmarket.com/
8:00 AM – Noon
Live Music: Snapback
Mason Jar
341 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://b90.ada.myftpupload.com
7:00 PM
Sunday, October 5
Live Music: Jason Bunch
Aviator Taphouse
600 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Event: Fall Car Show
American Legion Post 116
6400 Johnson Pond Rd, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://alpost116nc.org
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Event: Beer, Bacon & Bluegrass
Oaklyn Springs Brewery
2912 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://brewery.oaklynsprings.com
8:00 PM