Out and About This Weekend (10/23 through 10/26)
The weekend is packed! Don't miss the NC State Fair, HollyFest 2025, Witches Night Out, Trick-or-Treat Downtown, local musicians, Halloween costume parties and haunted trails!
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: 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: Last chance to attend! Click here for more information.
Friday, October 24
Marquee Event: Trick-or-Treat Downtown
Downtown Fuquay-Varina, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.fuquay-varina.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=9310
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Summary: This free annual event is sponsored by the Fuquay-Varina Downtown Association and nearly 100 participating downtown businesses. You’re invited to bring your ghosts & goblins to visit the downtown businesses that display the Trick-or-treat here! poster.
Marquee Event: Witches Night Out
Downtown Apex Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.apexnc.org/2094/Witches-Night-Out
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Summary: Dust off your broomsticks and grab your pointy hats for Witches Night Out! Join the fun as your favorite downtown spots stay open late with magical experiences and spellbinding promotions. Click here for an event map.
Saturday, October 25
Marquee 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. Holly Springs Update story here.
Marquee Event: 5th Annual Trunk or Treat at The Block
The Block on Main 300 S Main St, Holly Springs, NC https://www.facebook.com/events/774562801862269
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Summary: Head downtown for The Block’s 5th Annual Trunk-or-Treat, a family-friendly Halloween tradition right in the heart of Holly Springs. Bring the kids in costume for an afternoon full of candy, fun, and contests! Local businesses and neighbors will be decorating their car trunks and handing out treats. Don’t miss this spooktacular celebration!
Marquee 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!
Marquee Event: Live Music: Tupelo Honey - A Van Morrison Celebration
Holly Springs Cultural Center 300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC https://www.hollyspringsnc.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=11589&month=10&year=2025&day=25&calType=0
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Summary: The Tupelo Honey Band is a celebration to the music of legendary Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison. Formed in 2014, the band seeks to honor Morrison’s music and legacy by performing his classic and timeless songs with reverence and admiration. From “Brown Eyed Girl” to “Moondance”, the band has been consistently praised by fans and critics alike for their ability to capture the essence of Morrison’s music.
Sunday, October 26
Marquee Event: Grain & Berry Grand Opening!
Oakview Commons 101 Oakview Commons Drive, Holly Springs, NC
9:00 AM
Summary: Grand opening celebration! Be among the first to enjoy a fresh, handcrafted menu featuring superfood bowls, fresh-fruit smoothies, freshly squeezed juices, flatbreads, quesadillas, and made-to-order chopped salads and fresh wraps.
Regional
Friday, October 24
Event: Bassem Youssef Live: Special Guest Giuseppe De Fazio
Durham Performing Arts Center 123 Vivian St, Durham, NC https://www.dpacnc.com/events
8:00 PM
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
Live Music: Tate McRae
Lenovo Center 1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC https://www.lenovocenter.com/events
7:30 PM
Tuesday, October 28
Event: Hockey: Vegas Golden Knights vs. Carolina Hurricanes
Lenovo Center 1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC https://www.lenovocenter.com/events
6:30 PM
Wednesday, October 29
Live Music: Jonas Brothers
Lenovo Center 1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC https://www.lenovocenter.com/events
7:30 PM
Wednesday, November 5
Live Music: John Fogerty
Durham Performing Arts Center 123 Vivian St, Durham, NC https://www.dpacnc.com/events
7:30 PM
Live Music: Bryan Adams with Pat Benetar
Lenovo Center 1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC https://www.lenovocenter.com/events
7:30 PM
Friday, November 7
Event: Wanda Sykes
Durham Performing Arts Center 123 Vivian St, Durham, NC https://www.dpacnc.com/events
7:30 PM
High School Football
Thursday, October 23
Football: Felton Grove High School JV at Cary High School JV | 6:45 PM
Friday, October 24
Football: Apex Friendship High [Playing Willow Spring High School] 7:00 PM Football: Fuquay Varina High School [Playing at South Garner High School] 7:00 PM Football: Holly Springs High School [Playing Trinity Christian High School] 7:00 PM
Football: Middle Creek High School [Playing at Cary High School] 7:00 PM
Football: Willow Spring High School [Playing at Apex Friendship HS] 7:00 PM
Holly Springs
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
Event: Spooktacular Halloween Bash
Walley’s Tavern, Main Street Square, Holly Springs https://walleystavernhollysprings.com
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturday, October 25
Event: Free wine tasting with Cassidy Layne of Main Vine Fine Wines
Wine100 100 East Ballentine Street, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.wine100nc.com
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Event: Dark & Glam: A Nightingale Halloween
Nightingale Rooftop 300 S Main St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.nightingalerooftop.com
9:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Event: 15th Annual Halloween Party & Costume Contest
My Way Tavern 301 W Center St, Holly Springs, NC
https://mywaytavern.com/holly-springs
9:00 PM
Event: Howl-O-Ween Dog Party
Bombshell Beer Company 120 Quantum St, Holly Springs, NC https://www.bombshellbeer.com
2:00 PM
Live Music: On the patio with Ryan Mullaney
Wine100
100 East Ballentine Street, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.wine100nc.com
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Live Music: Angela Bingham, vocals & Frank Longino, piano
Pimiento Tea Room 200 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC https://www.pimientotearoom.com/ptr-after-dark
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sunday, October 26
Event: Permanent jewelry pop-up shop with LoopsyDaisy
Wine100 100 East Ballentine Street, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.wine100nc.com
1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Apex
Friday, October 24
Event: Free wine tasting with Brian from Queen of Wines
Bottle Theory 3675 Green Level Rd W, Apex, NC
https://apexbottletheory.com
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Live Music: DNR
The Backyard Bar 2901 US 64, Apex, NC
https://thebackyardbarnc.com
8:00 PM
Live Music: Sayer McShane
Shakey Ray’s Tavern 5160 Sunset Lane Rd, Apex, NC
https://shakeyrays.com
8:00 PM
Live Music: Molasses Sky
The Exchange Barbershop & Lounge 225 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://theexchangebarbershop.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Event: Annual Halloween Costume Party
Southern Peak Brewery 950 Windy Rd, Apex, NC
https://www.southernpeakbrewery.com
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Event: Witches Night Out After Party
Oaklyn Springs Brewery – Apex 209 N Salem St, Apex https://www.facebook.com/events/1503675787492263
9:00 PM
Summary: Calling all witches! When the downtown fun winds down, keep the magic going at OSB Apex Taproom. Our Witches Night Out After-Party features a live DJ, spooky-fun sips, and plenty of dance-floor energy. Witch hats and broomsticks, welcome.
Saturday, October 25
Event: Annual Halloween Costume Party
Southern Peak Brewery 950 Windy Rd, Apex, NC
https://www.southernpeakbrewery.com
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Event: Apex Farmers Market
Depot Plaza 220 N. Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.apexfarmersmarket.com
8:00 AM – Noon
Live Music: Adam Pitts
The Backyard Bar 2901 US 64, Apex, NC
https://thebackyardbarnc.com
8:00 PM
Live Music: Tom Neuhauser
Bottle Theory 3675 Green Level Rd W, Apex, NC
https://apexbottletheory.com
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Live Music: Neon Nights
Peak of the Vine 301 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.peakofthevine.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Live Music: Mathew Crowe
The Exchange Barbershop & Lounge 225 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://theexchangebarbershop.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Live Music: Your Mama’s New Boyfriend
Shakey Ray’s Tavern 5160 Sunset Lane Rd, Apex, NC
https://shakeyrays.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Fuquay-Varina
Friday, October 24
Event: Trick-or-Treat Downtown
Downtown Fuquay-Varina, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.fuquay-varina.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=9310
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Summary: This free annual event is sponsored by the Fuquay-Varina Downtown Association and nearly 100 participating downtown businesses. You’re invited to bring your ghosts & goblins to visit the downtown businesses that display the Trick-or-treat here! poster.
Live Music: Derek, Chase
Aviator Taphouse 600 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
8:00 PM
Saturday, October 25
Event: Fire Department Open House
Fuquay-Varina Fire Station No. 1 301 S Fuquay Ave, Fuquay-Varina, NC https://www.fuquay-varina.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=9309
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Summary: Meet firefighters, tour the facility, see firefighting equipment, enjoy face painting and inflatables, and most importantly, learn valuable fire safety tips. This is a family-friendly event that the kids will not want to miss!
Event: Halloween Party at Post 116
American Legion Post 116 6400 Johnson Pond Rd, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://alpost116nc.org
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Event: Market on Tap: No Tricks, All Treats Night Market
Oaklyn Springs Brewery 2912 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://brewery.oaklynsprings.com
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Live Music: Drew Johnson
Fainting Goat Brewing Company 330 S Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.faintinggoatbeer.com
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Live Music: Gravity Shift
Aviator Pizzeria & Beer Shop 601 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina https://www.aviatorbrew.com/pizzeria
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Live Music: Proton Jones
Aviator Taphouse 600 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Live Music: Stealing Tonight
The Brick 213 Fayetteville St, Fuquay-Varina, NC https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092392280823
9:00 PM
Sunday, October 26
Event: Fright Night Haunted Trail
American Legion Post 116 6400 Johnson Pond Rd, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://alpost116nc.org
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Summary: BSA Troop 75 is holding its annual event! Purchase tickets in advance at fvfrightnight25.eventbrite.com