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Note: Listings are presented in the following order:
- Marquee
- Regional
- Holly Springs
- Apex
- Fuquay-Varina
Marquee Events
Multiple Dates
Marquee Event: The Nutcracker (Carolina Ballet)
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
2 E South St, Raleigh, NC
ttps://www.martinmariettacenter.com/events
December 18 – 24, Various Times
Marquee Event: NC Chinese Lantern Festival
Koka Booth Amphitheatre
8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, NC
Buy tickets here
November 15 – January 11
Summary: A spectacular holiday event featuring handcrafted lanterns, cultural performances, and interactive elements.
Upcoming
Marquee 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, December 19
Marquee Event: Disney on Ice presents Jump In!
Lenovo Center
1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC
https://www.lenovocenter.com/events
December 19 – 21, Various Times
Saturday, December 20
Marquee Event: Apex Friendship High School Band’s Holiday Showcase
The Halle Cultural Arts Center
237 N. Salem St., Apex, NC
More Information here
Summary: Local groups perform a lively showcase of holiday tunes and classical pieces.
Marquee Event: Fable Holiday Market
Fable Books and Café 219 Raleigh St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.fablebooksandcafe.com
December 20 & 21, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Summary: Perfect for last-minute shopping or getting the family out of the house to browse.
Marquee Event: Merry Little Petting Zoo
Oaklyn Springs Brewery
2912 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://brewery.oaklynsprings.com
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Summary: Kid-friendly event featuring goats and Highland cows.
Event: Festivus Celebration
Mason Jar
341 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.masonjarlagerco.com
5:00 PM
Summary: Airing of grievances, Feats of Strength, and a Human Fund raffle.
Regional
Multiple Dates
Event: A Christmas Carol 2025
Temple Theatre
120 Carthage St, Sanford, NC, 27330
https://templeshows.org/events/a-christmas-carol-2025
December 4-21
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: Ice skating in a winter wonderland in the heart of Downtown Raleigh.
Monday, December 22
Event: East Carolina Pirates vs. UNC Tar Heels
Dean Smith Center
300 Skipper Bowles Dr, Chapel Hill, NC (Buy Tickets)
2:00 PM
Tuesday, December 23
Event: Hockey: Carolina Hurricanes vs. Florida Panthers
Lenovo Center
1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC
https://www.nhl.com/hurricanes/tickets
7:00 PM
Holly Springs
Saturday, December 20
Event: Farmers Market (Holiday Shopping Spree)
Holly Springs Cultural Center
300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.hollyspringsnc.gov/319/Farmers-Market
9:00 AM – Noon
Summary: Holiday shopping spree with a raffle giveaway for prizes.
Event: Howliday Dog Pawty & Santa Portraits
Black Dog Bottle Shop
140 W Holly Springs Rd, Holly Springs, NC
https://blackdogbottleshop.com
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Summary: FREE dog photos with Santa; celebration with K9 Rescue and Pet Wants.
Event: Wine 100 2nd Anniversary Party!
Wine100
100 East Ballentine Street, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.wine100nc.com
Summary: Collecting canned meats and fish for the Holly Springs Food Cupboard.
Live Music & Socializing
Open Mic Night
Niche Wine Lounge
109 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
https://nichewinelounge.com
8:00 PM
Chessie and the Quitters
Bombshell Beer Company
120 Quantum Dr, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.bombshellbeer.com
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Southern Rant
Walley’s Tavern
1004 Werrington Dr, Holly Springs, NC
https://walleystavernhollysprings.com
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Apex
Friday, December 19
Event: December Drive-In Movie at the Park
Pleasant Park
3400 Pleasant Plains Rd, Apex, NC
More information here
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Live Music
Mike Mickwer Duo
Oaklyn Springs Brewery – Apex,
209 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.oaklynsprings.com
7:00 PM
Partly Rowdy
The Backyard Bar
2901 US 64, Apex, NC
https://thebackyardbarnc.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Southgate 40
Shakey Ray’s Tavern
5160 Sunset Lane Rd, Apex, NC
https://shakeyrays.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Sonic Blues
Peak of the Vine, 301 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.peakofthevine.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Harvey Dalton Arnold
The Exchange Barbershop & Lounge
225 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://theexchangebarbershop.com
8:00 PM
Saturday, December 20
Event: Apex Farmers Market
Downtown Apex
220 Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.apexfarmersmarket.com
9:00 AM - Noon
Event: Ugly & Unholy Sweater Party
The Backyard Bar
2901 US 64 Apex, NC
https://thebackyardbarnc.com
8:00 PM
Summary: Contest with prizes for Most Ugly, Most Unholy, and more.
Live Music & Social
Annual Ugly Sweater Party (Moonlight Rescue Band
Peak of the Vine
301 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.peakofthevine.com
6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Christmas Dance Party (For The People Band)
Shakey Ray’s Tavern,
5160 Sunset Lane Rd, Apex, NC
https://shakeyrays.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Skull Jams
The Exchange Barbershop & Lounge
225 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://theexchangebarbershop.com
8:00 PM
Live DJ
Oaklyn Springs Brewery
Apex, 209 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.oaklynsprings.com
8:00 PM
Fuquay-Varina
Friday, December 19
Live Music & Socializing
Aaron Pelsue Christmas Concert
Mason Jar
341 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.masonjarlagerco.com
6:30 PM
Music Bingo with DJ Diva
Fainting Goat Brewing Company
330 S Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.faintinggoatbeer.com
7:30 PM
Derek Chase
Aviator Taphouse
600 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
RAAD O.G.
Aviator Hangar Bar,
688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
8:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Saturday, December 20
Event: Merry Little Petting Zoo
Oaklyn Springs Brewery
2912 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://brewery.oaklynsprings.com
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Summary: Kid-friendly event featuring goats and Highland cows.
Event: Festivus Celebration
Mason Jar
341 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.masonjarlagerco.com
5:00 PM
Summary: Airing of grievances, Feats of Strength, and a Human Fund raffle.
Event: Tacky Christmas Extravaganza 2025
Fainting Goat Brewing Company
330 S Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.faintinggoatbeer.com
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Live Music & Socializing
Christmas Movie Trivia
The Mill
146 S Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.themillfuquay.com
7:00 PM
Coffee & Collage
The Mill
146 S Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.themillfuquay.com
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Heather Rogers
Oaklyn Springs Brewery
2912 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://brewery.oaklynsprings.com
7:00 PM
Grassomatics
The Brick
213 Fayetteville St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092392280823
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sums Divide
Aviator Taphouse
600 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Mixtape
Aviator Hangar Bar
688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
8:30 PM – 11:30 PM