Out and About This Weekend (11/28 through 11/30)
Get your Stout Day: Stranger Things fix, enjoy the Vinyl Pop-Up, Pecan Picking, Dueling Pianos, Farmers Market, NC Lantern Festival and tons of live music in South Wake this 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.
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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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