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Note: Listings are presented in the following order:
- Marquee
- Regional
- Holly Springs
- Apex
- Fuquay-Varina
Calendar: South Wake County (NC) Holiday Events & Key Dates Guide for 2025 (click here)
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Holly Springs Happy Holly Days Parade 2025
Story: Know Before You Go: Holly Springs’ (NC) Happy Holly Days Parade Steps Off Saturday Morning (12/13) at 10:00 a.m.
Downtown Holly Springs
Holly Springs, NC
10:00 AM
Summary: Floats, bands, dancers, decorated vehicles, marching groups, and all sorts of entertaining entries travel Main Street through downtown.
Marquee Events
Multiple Dates
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 15 – January 11
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 children and adults alike.
Mark Your Calendar: South Wake County (NC) Holiday Events & Key Dates Guide for 2025
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https://www.hollyspringsupdate.com/p/mark-your-calendar-south-wake-county November & December
Event: Mark Your Calendar: South Wake County (NC) Holiday Events & Key Dates Guide for 2025
Friday, December 12
Marquee Event: Grinch Costume Dance Party
The Exchange Barbershop & Lounge
225 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://theexchangebarbershop.com
7:00 PM
Summary: The best holiday party of the season is here! Join your host, Kevin T Hawkins and Jeff Riley for the Grinch Costume Dance Party at the Exchange Lounge this Friday, December 12, at 7:00 PM. $50 goes to the best Grinch and Cindy Lou costumes.
Saturday, December 13
Marquee Event: Holiday at the Block: Santa & Christmas Carols
The Block on Main
300 S. Main St, Holly Springs, NC
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Summary: Join us at The Block right after the 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 for a festive, family-friendly afternoon filled with music, holiday cheer, and a visit from Santa!
Marquee Event: 2nd Annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Bar Crawl
Black Dog Bottle Shop
140 W Holly Springs Rd, Holly Springs, NC
https://blackdogbottleshop.com
2:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Summary: Meet at Black Dog @ 2:00 PM. The Crawl includes Bombshell, Local Time, and Black Dog. There will be prizes for the ugliest sweaters! Live music with Garland Mason starts at 6:30 PM.
Monday, December 15
Marquee Event: Wine Spectator’s 2025 Top 100 Wines tasting event
Wine100
100 East Ballentine Street, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.wine100nc.com
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Summary: Limited tickets available at wine100nc.com
Upcoming: Saturday, December 20
Marquee Event: Fable Holiday Market
Fable Books and Café
219 Raleigh St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.fablebooksandcafe.com
10:00 AM
Summary: Last-minute shopping? Need to get the family out of the house? Whether you are dodging the in-laws or just want a fun place to browse, join us at Fable Books and Café for our first-ever Holiday Market!
Regional
Multiple Dates
Event: A Christmas Carol 2025
Temple Theatre
120 Carthage St, Sanford, NC
https://templeshows.org/events/a-christmas-carol-2025
December 4-21
Summary: Join Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, and a host of colorful characters for a remarkable holiday production of the Charles Dickens classic.
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
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: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian St, Durham, NC
https://www.dpacnc.com/events
December 28 – January 11
Saturday, December 13
Event: Cary Jaycees Christmas Parade Downtown Cary Downtown Cary, NC https://www.caryjaycees.org/parade 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Event: South Carolina Upstate Spartans vs. UNC Tar Heels Dean Smith Center 300 Skipper Bowles Dr, Chapel Hill, NC https://www.ticketmaster.com/north-carolina-tar-heels-Men’s-basketball-tickets/artist/1277043 2:00 PM
Event: Kansas Jayhawks vs. NC State Lenovo Center 1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC https://www.ticketmaster.com/north-carolina-state-wolfpack-mens-basketball-raleigh-12-13-2025/event/Z7r9jZ1A7bNuI 5:30 PM
Sunday, December 14
Event: Hockey: Carolina Hurricanes vs. Philadelphia Flyers
Lenovo Center
1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC
https://www.nhl.com/hurricanes/tickets
5:00 PM
Holly Springs
Friday, December 12
Live Music: Thousand Ways
Niche Wine Lounge
109 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
https://nichewinelounge.com
8:00 PM
Saturday, December 13
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
Event: Complimentary Wine tasting with Haw River Wines
Wine100
100 East Ballentine Street, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.wine100nc.com
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Event: Parent Night Out
Nightingale 300 S. Main St, Holly Springs, NC https://www.nightingalerooftop.com/reservations
5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Summary: Information & Reservations here: https://www.nightingalerooftop.com/reservations
Live Music: The Roguez
Walley’s Tavern
1004 Werrington Dr, Holly Springs, NC
https://walleystavernhollysprings.com
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Live Music: Strange Invitation with Marty Schmidt & Johnny G
Niche Wine Lounge
109 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
https://nichewinelounge.com
8:00 PM
Live Music: Shelby Merchant
Bombshell Beer Company
120 Quantum Dr, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.bombshellbeer.com
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Apex
Friday, December 12
Event: Som Carina Fosse showcases fine wines
Peak of the Vine
301 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.peakofthevine.com
5:40 PM – 7:40 PM
Live Music: Neon Lights
Peak of the Vine
301 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.peakofthevine.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Live Music: Kathy Miller Band
The Backyard Bar
2901 US 64 Apex, NC
https://thebackyardbarnc.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturday, December 13
Live Music: K-Bomb & The Koolwhipd
The Backyard Bar
2901 US 64 Apex, NC
https://thebackyardbarnc.com
8:00 PM
Live Music: Jam Biscuit
Shakey Ray’s Tavern
5160 Sunset Lane Rd, Apex, NC
https://shakeyrays.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Live Music: Old Play
Peak of the Vine
301 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.peakofthevine.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Live Music: Steve V featuring Keith G
The Exchange Barbershop & Lounge
225 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://theexchangebarbershop.com
8:00 PM
Live Music: Atomic Blonde
Tap Station
320 S Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.tapstationapex.com
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Event: Ugly Sweater Party
Oaklyn Springs Brewery – Apex
209 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.oaklynsprings.com
8:00 PM
Fuquay-Varina
Friday, December 12
Event: Tacky Christmas Party with DJ Gino
The Mill
146 S Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.themillfuquay.com
7:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Summary: On we now our tackiest Christmas attire for The Mill’s annual Tacky Christmas party!! We have a delicious food truck for you guys, permanent jewelry, and there will be a prize or two. See y’all there!
Live Music: Nicholas Vernon
Aviator Taphouse
600 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Live Music: 22 Strings
Aviator Hangar Bar
688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturday, December 13
Event: Sip and Shop Market
Fainting Goat Brewing Company
330 S Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.faintinggoatbeer.com
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Live Music: Dirt Road Junction
Oaklyn Springs Brewery
2912 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://brewery.oaklynsprings.com
7:00 PM
Live Music: Tommy Thunderfoot & the Accelerators
The Brick
213 Fayetteville St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092392280823
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Live Music: Tim Cifers
Aviator Taphouse
600 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Live Music: Country Christmas Concert with 2Digh4
Mason Jar
341 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.masonjarlagerco.com
6:00 PM