Out and About This Weekend (7/11 though 7/13)
This weekend in Holly Springs, Apex, and Fuquay-Varina, enjoy farmers markets, live music, wine tastings, and College Rivalry Night with the Salamanders.
Holly Springs, NC, Jul. 10, 2025 — There’s no shortage of things to do this weekend across South Wake County. From jazz lounges and 80s dance parties to farmers markets and baseball at Ting Stadium, something is happening in every corner of Apex, Fuquay-Varina, and Holly Springs. It’s the perfect time to get out and about, support local spots, and soak up the summer vibes.
Note: Scroll down for Apex & Fuquay-Varina listings.
HOLLY SPRINGS
Friday, July 11
HOLLY SPRINGS CULTURAL CENTER
300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
Event: Summer at the Springs Featuring the Al Williams Band – 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
https://www.hollyspringsnc.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=9984
NICHE WINE LOUNGE
109 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
Live Music: Thousand Ways – 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
https://www.nichewinelounge.com
Saturday, July 12
HOLLY SPRINGS FARMERS MARKET
300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
Event: Holly Springs Farmers Market – 8:00 AM – Noon
https://hsfarmersmarket.com
BLACK DOG BOTTLE SHOP
140 W Holly Springs Rd, Holly Springs, NC
Event: Barks, Brews & Belly Rubs (A chance to adopt or foster puppies and dogs)
https://blackdogbottleshop.com/
THE FAMILY FARM ON AVENT FERRY
1719 Avent Ferry Rd, Holly Springs, NC
Event: Fire Truck Spray – 2:30 PM & 4:30 PM
Family fun as fire trucks cool down kids and grown-ups!
https://www.thefamilyfarmonaventferry.com/
PIMIENTO TEA ROOM
200 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
Live Music: Jazz in the Lounge
https://www.pimientotearoom.com/
BOMBSHELL BEER COMPANY
120 Quantum Dr, Holly Springs, NC
Live Music: Richard Boston – 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
https://www.bombshellbeer.com/
WALLEY’S TAVERN
1110 Kentworth Dr, Holly Springs, NC
Live Music: Partley Rowdy Band – 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
https://www.walleystavernhollysprings.com
NICHE WINE LOUNGE
109 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
Live Music: Mysti Mayhem (Ted’s Birthday Bash)
https://www.nichewinelounge.com
DICK SEARS FIELD AT TING STADIUM,
101 Sportsmanship Way, Holly Springs, NC
Baseball: Salamanders vs. Greenville Yard Gnomes – 6:30 PM
https://salamandersbaseball.com/
Sunday, July 13
DICK SEARS FIELD AT TING STADIUM
101 Sportsmanship Way, Holly Springs, NC
Baseball: Salamanders vs. Morehead City Marlins – 5:05 PM
https://salamandersbaseball.com/
APEX
Friday, July 11
SOUTHERN PEAK BREWERY
950 Windy Rd #100, Apex, NC
Event: Vinyl Night with MotelShot Records – 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
https://www.southernpeakbrewery.com/
SOUTHERN PEAK BREWERY
950 Windy Rd #100, Apex, NC
Live Music: Carson Hill – 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
https://www.southernpeakbrewery.com/
PEAK OF THE VINE
301 N Salem St, Apex, NC
Live Music: Steve Vee & Company – 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
https://www.peakofthevine.com/
THE BACKYARD BAR
2901 US 64, Apex, NC
Live Music: 80 Proof Country – 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
https://thebackyardbarnc.com/
THE EXCHANGE BARBERSHOP & LOUNGE
225 North Salem St, Apex, NC
Live Music: PRD – 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
https://theexchangebarbershop.com/
Saturday, July 12
THE DEPOT IN DOWNTOWN APEX
220 N Salem St, Apex, NC
Event: Apex Farmers Market – 8:00 AM – Noon
https://www.apexfarmersmarket.com/
OAKLYN SPRINGS BREWERY
209 N Salem St, Apex, NC
Event: Back to the 80’s Party with All Events DJs – 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
https://apextaproom.oaklynsprings.com/
APEX NATURE PARK AMPHITHEATER
2600 Evans Rd, Apex, NC
Live Music: Tamben – 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
https://www.apexnc.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=4323
TAPSTATION
320 S Salem St, Apex, NC
Live Music: Raleigh Assassins Band – 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
https://www.tapstationapex.com/
PEAK OF THE VINE
301 N Salem St, Apex, NC
Live Music: Neon Nights Band – 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
https://www.peakofthevine.com/
THE EXCHANGE BARBERSHOP & LOUNGE
225 North Salem St, Apex, NC
Live Music: The Cover Band Society – 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
https://theexchangebarbershop.com/
THE BACKYARD BAR
2901 US 64, Apex, NC
Live Music: Faster Than Boys – 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
https://thebackyardbarnc.com/
SOUTHERN PEAK BREWERY
950 Windy Rd #100, Apex, NC
Live Music: Codey Pollard – 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
https://www.southernpeakbrewery.com/
FUQUAY-VARINA
Friday, July 11
CAROLINA CHILDREN’S THEATRE
402 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
Event: Disney’s Aladdin Jr. – 1:00 PM & 7:00 PM
https://cctheatre.booktix.com/dept/main/e/Aladdin
Saturday, July 12
FUQUAY-VARINA GROWERS MARKET
121 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
Event: Fuquay-Varina Growers Market – 8:00 AM – Noon
https://www.fvgrowersmarket.com/
CAROLINA CHILDREN’S THEATRE
402 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
Event: Disney’s Aladdin Jr. – 1:00 PM & 6:00 PM
https://cctheatre.booktix.com/dept/main/e/Aladdin
THE BRICK FUQUAY
213 Fayetteville St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
Live Music: Still Kickin’ – 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092392280823
FAINTING GOAT BREWING COMPANY
330 S Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
Live Music: 2Digh4 – 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
https://www.faintinggoatbeer.com/
THE MILL FUQUAY
146 S Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
Live Music: The Full Circle Trio – 7:30 PM
https://www.themillfuquay.com/
AVIATOR PIZZERIA & BEER SHOP
601 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
Live Music: Confidence Kryptonite – 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
https://www.aviatorbrew.com/
AVIATOR TAPHOUSE
601 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
Live Music: Nicholas Vernon – 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
https://www.aviatorbrew.com/
Sunday, July 13
FUQUAY-VARINA POLICE DEPARTMENT AT WALMART
1041 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
Event: Stuff A Truck – Noon – 4:00 PM
https://www.fuquay-varina.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=9335
AMERICAN LEGION POST 116
6400 Johnson Pond Rd, Fuquay-Varina, NC
Live Music: Fowl Play! – 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
https://alpost116nc.org/
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.