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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Note: Listings are presented in the following order:
- Marquee
- Regional
- Holly Springs
- Apex
- Fuquay-Varina
Guide: South Wake County (NC) Holiday Events & Key Dates Guide for 2025 (click here)
Marquee Events
Multiple Dates
Don’t Miss Out!: South Wake County (NC) Holiday Events & Key Dates Guide for 2025
Local Holiday Event Calendar/Schedule
https://www.hollyspringsupdate.com/p/mark-your-calendar-south-wake-county
Marquee Event: NC Chinese Lantern Festival
Koka Booth Amphitheatre
8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, NC
https://www.boothamphitheatre.com/events-tickets/events/chinese-lantern-festival November 15th through January 11th
Summary: A spectacular holiday event perfect for the whole family. Immerse yourself in a world of wonder with thousands of handcrafted, illuminated lanterns showcasing various themes. This walk-through experience also features captivating cultural performances, a variety of concessions, and interactive elements that delight both children and adults.
Marquee Event: Pecan Picking
Historic Oak View County Park
4028 Carya Dr, Raleigh, NC
website
November 1st through the 30th
Summary: Family-friendly. November is Pecan Pickin’ Month! From November 1st through the 30th, Mon-Sat 8:30am-5pm and Sun 1-5pm, you can stop by the Farm History Center to pick up a small brown bag (one per family) and then head for the grove to collect pecans lying on the ground.
Marquee Event: Elf
Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian St, Durham, NC
https://www.dpacnc.com/events/detail/elf-the-musical-2025
November 28th through 30th
Summary: Family-friendly. Inspired by the hit film, it is the hilarious and heartwarming tale of Buddy, a young orphan child whose life is changed forever when he mistakenly crawls into Santa’s sack of toys one Christmas Eve.
Friday, November 28
Marquee Event: Stout Day: Stranger Things Edition
Black Dog Bottle Shop
140 W Holly Springs Rd, Holly Springs, NC
https://blackdogbottleshop.com
Noon - 10:00 PM
Summary: DJ spinning 80s tunes while the bar serves up killer, rich, dark stouts!
Saturday, November 29
Marquee Event: Dueling Pianos Night with Blazing Keys Entertainment
Mason Jar
341 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.masonjarlagerco.com
6:00 PM
Summary: Join us for Dueling Pianos at Mason Jar. We’ll have food trucks onsite, fire pits roaring, and tons of great drinks to choose from. Arrive early to get a good seat. Free event.
Marquee Event: Vertigo
Aviator Hangar Bar 688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Summary: Head out to Vertigo’s annual FRIENDSGIVING PARTY! Bring your dancing shoes for a night of feel-good music with one of the Triangle’s most high-energy, audience-interactive bands!
Upcoming: Thursday, December 4
Marquee Event: Tree Lighting Ceremony
Downtown, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.fuquay-varina.org/753/Holiday-Happenings
Summary: Ice Skating (4:00 PM – 8:00 PM), Artist Night Market (5:00 PM – 8:00 PM), Tree and Menorah Lighting (6:00 PM), Choral Performances (6:15 PM – 8:00 PM), and Pictures with Santa (6:15 PM – 8:00 PM)
Regional
Multiple Dates
Event: The Rink
Red Hat Amphitheater
500 South McDowell St, Raleigh, NC https://www.redhatamphitheater.com/events/rink-40
November 22 – January 4,
Various Times
Summary: Enjoy the thrill of ice skating in a winter wonderland created in the heart of Downtown Raleigh! THE RINK features a natural ice-skating rink with stunning views of the Raleigh skyline. Tickets are available online and in person at the Martin Marietta Center box office (M-F 10am-2pm).
Upcoming Event: The Outsiders
Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian St, Durham, NC
https://www.dpacnc.com/events
December 2 - 7
Upcoming Event: A Christmas Carol – Presented by Theatre in the Park
Durham Performing Arts Center 123 Vivian St, Durham, NC https://www.dpacnc.com/events
December 10 – 14
Upcoming Event: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian St, Durham, NC
https://www.dpacnc.com/events
December 28 – January 11
Friday, November 28
Event: Hockey: Carolina Hurricanes vs. Winnipeg Jets
Lenovo Center
1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC
https://www.nhl.com/hurricanes/tickets
5:00 PM
Sunday, November 30
Event: Hockey: Carolina Hurricanes vs. Calgary Flames
Lenovo Center
1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC
https://www.nhl.com/hurricanes/tickets
7:00 PM
Holly Springs
Friday, November 28
Live Music: Kasey Jones
Niche Wine Lounge
109 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
https://nichewinelounge.com
8:00 PM
Saturday, November 29
Event: Farmers Market
Holly Springs Cultural Center
300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.hollyspringsnc.gov/319/Farmers-Market
9:00 AM – Noon
Summary: Celebrate Small Business Saturday!
Live Music: Partly Rowdy
Walley’s Tavern
1004 Werrington Dr, Holly Springs, NC
https://walleystavernhollysprings.com
7:00 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
Event: Pass the GAYvy! Music Bingo with Pride of Holly Springs
Black Dog Bottle Shop
140 W Holly Springs Rd, Holly Springs, NC
https://blackdogbottleshop.com
7:00 PM
Sunday, November 30
Event: Fuq’n Vinyl, vinyl records pop-up sale
Wine100 100 East Ballentine Street, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.wine100nc.com
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Summary: South Wake’s first pop-up vinyl record store! Have a glass of wine while you browse the selection of carefully crafted new and used vinyl!
Apex
Friday, November 28
Live Music: Sound of Scarlet
The Backyard Bar
2901 US 64, Apex, NC
https://thebackyardbarnc.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Live Music: Partly Rowdy
Shakey Ray’s Tavern
5160 Sunset Lane Rd, Apex, NC
https://shakeyrays.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Live Music: Keith G featuring Ray Perras
Peak of the Vine
301 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.peakofthevine.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Live Music: Skull Jamz
The Exchange Barbershop & Lounge
225 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://theexchangebarbershop.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturday, November 29
Live Music: Amanda Peach
The Backyard Bar
2901 US 64, Apex, NC
https://thebackyardbarnc.com
8:00 PM
Live Music: Bad Pair
The Exchange Barbershop & Lounge
225 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://theexchangebarbershop.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Live Music: Forest Rising
Oaklyn Springs Brewery – Apex
209 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://apextaproom.oaklynsprings.com
7:30 PM
Live Music: Kurt and the Wonderbars
Peak of the Vine
301 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.peakofthevine.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Fuquay-Varina
Multiple Dates
Event: Christmas Tree Sale American Legion Post 116 6400 Johnson Pond Rd, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://alpost116nc.org
1:00 PM – 8:00 PM (11/28), 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM (11/29), Noon – 7:00 PM (11/30)
Friday, November 28
Live Music: Heather Rogers
Oaklyn Springs Brewery
2912 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://brewery.oaklynsprings.com
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Live Music: Mike Santos Band
The Brick
213 Fayetteville St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092392280823
6:00 PM
Live Music: Ray Martin
Oaklyn Springs Brewery – Varina
505 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.oaklynsprings.com
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Live Music: Richard Boston
Wingin’ It Taphouse & Grill
1625 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://fuquay.winginitbarandgrille.com
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Saturday, November 29
Live Music: The Brodie Cormack Band Duo Show
The Mill
146 S Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.themillfuquay.com
7:30 PM
Live Music: Exit Wound
The Brick
213 Fayetteville St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092392280823
7:00 PM
Live Music: Proton Jones
Aviator Taphouse
600 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Sunday, November 30
Live Music: Josh Rhyne
Fainting Goat Brewing Company
330 S Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.faintinggoatbeer.com
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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