Out and About This Weekend (6/27 though 6/28)
This weekend in South Wake, enjoy live music, local farmers markets, summer movie nights, hometown baseball, and a vibrant Pride celebration in Fuquay-Varina.
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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Holly Springs
Baseball
Military Appreciation Night
📅 Friday, June 27, 2025 • 6:30 PM
📍 Ting Stadium, 1151 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
📝 Join the Holly Springs Salamanders and Military Missions in Action as they honor local military heroes, past and present. Special guest Champ, the team’s beloved bat dog, will help lead the celebration.
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📅 Saturday, June 28, 2025 • 6:30 PM
📍 Ting Stadium, 1151 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
📝 EmergeOrtho and the Holly Springs Salamanders recognize the generosity of host families who support the team each season. Enjoy a pregame celebration honoring the people who open their homes to players.
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Live Music
Kenny Shore
📅 Friday, June 27, 2025 • 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Wine 100, 100 East Ballentine Street, Holly Springs, NC
📝 Enjoy an evening of live music with singer-songwriter Kenny Shore in the cozy setting of Wine 100. Sip your favorite wines and unwind to acoustic tunes in downtown Holly Springs.
🔗 More InfoLive Music - Lydia Saint George
📅 Friday, June 27, 2025 • 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
📍 Niche Wine Lounge, 109 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
📝 Lydia Saint George takes the stage at The Niche for an evening of great music and wine. Stop by for a relaxed and musical night out.
🔗 More InfoJazz in the Lounge: Paul Creel & Kevin Van Sant
📅 Saturday, June 28, 2025 • 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Pimiento Tea Room, 200 N Main St., Holly Springs, NC
📝 Enjoy a soulful Saturday evening with bassist Paul Creel and guitarist Kevin Van Sant performing live jazz in the intimate lounge setting of Pimiento Tea Room. Their Saturday night jazz sessions are a weekly staple in downtown Holly Springs.
🔗 More InfoLive Music - Overzealous
📅 Saturday, June 28, 2025 • 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
📍 Niche Wine Lounge, 109 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
📝 Overzealous delivers a smooth blend of jazz fusion this Saturday at Niche Wine Lounge. A perfect pairing with your favorite glass.
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Recurring Event
Holly Springs Farmers Market
📅 Every Saturday • April through October • 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 W. Ballentine Street, outside the Holly Springs Cultural Center
📝 Shop from around 40 local vendors offering fresh produce, meats, baked goods, artisanal foods, and more at this vibrant Saturday market. SNAP/EBT and SFMNP vouchers are accepted, with matching benefits available for fresh produce purchases.
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Apex
Event
Rhythm & Reels: Shrek Movie Night
📅 Saturday, June 28, 2025 • 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM
📍 Apex Nature Park Amphitheatre, 2600 Evans Road, Apex, NC
📝 Bring your blankets and lawn chairs for a free outdoor screening of Shrek under the stars as part of Apex’s Rhythm & Reels summer series. Come early to grab a good seat and enjoy a magical night with family and friends in the great outdoors.
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Live Music
Friday Night Debut - Priya D'Amico
📅 Friday, June 27, 2025 • 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
📍 Peak of the Vine, 301 N Salem St Suite 101, 102, Apex, NC
📝 Priya D'Amico brings a soulful blend of singer-songwriter, pop rock, and acoustic soul to her Friday night debut at Peak of the Vine. Enjoy original music from a passionate and gifted performer.
🔗 More InfoSaturday Live Music With The Whiskey Runners Band
📅 Saturday, June 28, 2025 • 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
📍 Peak of the Vine, 301 N Salem St Suite 101, 102, Apex, NC
📝 The Whiskey Runners Band returns to Peak of the Vine with their signature Classic Rock sound. Don’t miss this high-energy performance!
🔗 More InfoYour Mama's New Boyfriend
📅 Saturday, June 28, 2025 • 8:00 PM
📍 The Backyard Bar, 2901 US-64, Apex, NC
📝 Join the crowd at The Backyard Bar for a rocking night with Raleigh’s own award-winning band, Your Mama's New Boyfriend. Rock ‘n’ roll the night away!
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Recurring Event
Apex Farmers Market
📅 Every Saturday • April–October: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Depot Plaza, 220 N. Salem Street, Apex, NC
📝 The Apex Farmers Market is a vibrant outdoor community market featuring rotating local vendors with fresh produce, meats, seafood, baked goods, handmade crafts, and more. Held year-round on Saturdays, the market supports small businesses and brings neighbors together in the heart of downtown Apex.
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Fuquay-Varina
Event
Fuquay-Varina Pride Celebration
📅 Saturday, June 28, 2025 • Events from 9:30 AM – 9:00 PM
📍 Various locations in Fuquay-Varina, NC
📝 Celebrate Pride in Fuquay-Varina with a full day of free events including story time, a community Strut, live music, family activities, and evening drag performances. Events are held at Falcon Park, Mason Jar Lager Company, and The Brick Fuquay.
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Live Music
Gerald Parker Jazz Orchestra Summer Concert
📅 Friday, June 27, 2025 • 7:30 PM
📍 Fuquay-Varina Arts Center, 123 E Vance St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
📝 Escape the summer heat with an evening of cool jazz, swing, and big band favorites performed by Fuquay-Varina’s own Gerald Parker Jazz Orchestra. Tickets are $10 each for this high-energy, crowd-pleasing performance.
🔗 More InfoThe Cheeze Factor
📅 Friday, June 27, 2025 • 7:00 PM
📍 Oaklyn Springs Brewery, 2912 N Main Street Suite 100, Fuquay-Varina, NC
📝 Get ready for a lively Friday night as The Cheeze Factor brings the energy to Oaklyn Springs Brewery. A fun and upbeat performance to start your weekend.
🔗 More InfoSayer McShane
📅 Saturday, June 28, 2025 • 7:00 PM
📍 Oaklyn Springs Brewery, 2912 N Main Street Suite 100, Fuquay-Varina, NC
📝 Fan favorite Sayer McShane is back with their signature sound and crowd-pleasing show. Grab a brew and enjoy the music!
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Recurring Event
Fuquay-Varina Growers Market
📅 Every Saturday (April 12 – September 6, 2025) • 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 121 N Main Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC
📝 This seasonal nonprofit market brings together certified local growers and makers in the heart of downtown Fuquay-Varina. SNAP/EBT, SUN Bucks, and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program benefits accepted.
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Upcoming Fourth of July Events…
🎆 Holly Springs
Type of listing: event
Event title: Independence Day Celebration at Sugg Farm
Date of event: Saturday, July 5, 2025 • 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM (fireworks ~9:15 PM)
Location of event: Jefferson L. Sugg Farm at Bass Lake, 2401 Grigsby Ave, Holly Springs, NC
Celebrate with live music, food trucks, games, and a spectacular fireworks show at Sugg Farm. The event is free, family-friendly, and allows leashed dogs and coolers. It typically fills up with parking early—plan to arrive ahead of time!
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🎆 Apex
Type of listing: event
Event title: Fireworks Frenzy
Date of event: Thursday, July 3, 2025 • 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM (drone show ~9:00 PM; fireworks ~9:30 PM)
Location of event: Hunter Street Park (1250 Ambergate Station), Apex, NC
Kick off the holiday weekend with food trucks, a kid zone with inflatables, a drone light show, and a fireworks finale. Free entry—bring chairs and enjoy family-friendly fun!
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Event title: Olde Fashioned Fourth of July
Date of event: Friday, July 4, 2025 • 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location of event: Downtown Apex (North Salem St & Seaboard St), Apex, NC
A classic community celebration featuring a flag raising, mayor’s speech, carnival games, inflatables, ice cream vendors, the Parade of Wheels, and a playful splash-down by local firefighters.
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🎆 Fuquay‑Varina
Type of listing: event
Event title: Independence Day Celebration at South Park
Date of event: Tuesday, July 1, 2025 • 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM (fireworks ~9:15 PM)
Location of event: South Park, 900 S Main St, Fuquay‑Varina, NC
Get the party started early with live music by Heads Up Penny at 6:30 PM, food trucks, splash pad open till 8:30 PM, and a fireworks show at night. It’s free, alcohol- and pet-free (coolers welcome), and fun for all ages.
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