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