Out and About This Weekend (7/25 though 7/27)
This weekend in South Wake, enjoy stargazing, hometown baseball, farmers markets, brewery celebrations, and live music across Holly Springs, Apex, and 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.
HOLLY SPRINGS
July 25
Sugg Farm
2401 Grigsby Ave, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.hollyspringsnc.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=10097
• Event: Stargazing: Night Sky Wonders – 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Guided stargazing with blankets under the night sky.
Wine 100
100 East Ballentine Street, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.wine100nc.com/
• Live Music: Kenny Shore – 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Niche Wine Lounge
101 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
https://nichewinelounge.com/
• Live Music: Paul Grimshaw – 8:00 PM
July 26
Local Time Brewing
300 S Main Street, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.childrensflightofhope.org/
• Fundraiser: Children’s Flight of Hope Fundraiser – 12:00 PM
Supports flights for children needing life‑saving medical care.
Ting Stadium
101 Tennis Ct, Holly Springs, NC
https://salamandersbaseball.com/schedule/
• Baseball: Salamanders vs. Tri‑City Chili Peppers – 6:30 PM
Holly Springs Cultural Center
300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.hollyspringsnc.gov/319/Farmers‑Market
• Event: Farmers Market – 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Thomas Crowder Nature Center at Lake Johnson Park
5611 Jaguar Park Dr, Raleigh, NC
https://southwakeconservationists.org/2025/07/16/eco‑kids‑scavenger‑hunt/
• Event: Eco Kids: Scavenger Hunt
Hosted by South Wake Conservationists – nature exploration walk for kids.
Black Dog Bottle Shop
140 W. Holly Springs Rd, Holly Springs, NC
https://blackdogbottleshop.com/
• Event: Pints and Pups – 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Craft brews and furry friends – dog‑friendly fun.
Carolina Brewing Company
140 Thomas Mill Rd, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.carolinabrew.com
• Event: 30th Anniversary Celebration – 12:30 PM
Celebrating 30 years with live music, tours, food, and beer.
Bombshell Beer Company
120 Quantum St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.bombshellbeer.com/
• Live Music: Maskell Freeman Band – 7:00 PM
Homegrown Pizza
4951 Linksland Dr, Holly Springs, NC
https://homegrownpizza.com/
• Live Music: Strange Invitation – 7:00 PM
Niche Wine Lounge
101 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
https://nichewinelounge.com/
• Live Music: Stolen Goods – 8:00 PM
Pimiento Tea Room
220 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.pimientotearoom.com/
• Live Music: Paul Creel Duo – 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
July 27
Ting Stadium
101 Tennis Ct, Holly Springs, NC
https://salamandersbaseball.com/schedule/
• Baseball: Salamanders vs. Wilmington Sharks – 5:05 PM
APEX
July 26
Depot Plaza
220 N. Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.apexfarmersmarket.com
• Event: Apex Farmers Market – 8:00 AM – Noon
Soda Box
817 E. Williams St, Apex, NC
https://www.sodabox.love/
• Event: FREE Dirty Soda Day
Celebrating National Dirty Soda Day with 5,000 free drinks.
Shakey Rays
5160 Sunset Lake Rd, Apex, NC
https://shakeyrays.com/
• Live Music: The Ridge Band – 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
The Backyard Bar
2901 US 64, Apex, NC
https://thebackyardbarnc.com/
• Live Music: Anniversary Party with Helena Redman Band – 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Oaklyn Springs Apex Taproom
209 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://apextaproom.oaklynsprings.com/
• Live Music: Latin Night on Salem Street – 9:00 PM
Southern Peak Brewery
950 Windy Rd STE 100, Apex, NC
https://www.southernpeakbrewery.com/
• Live Music: TwoBloomBand – 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Bottle Theory
3675 Green Level W Rd Suite 101, Apex, NC
https://www.apexbottletheory.com
• Live Music: Tom Neuhauser – 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
FUQUAY‑VARINA
July 26
Fuquay‑Varina Growers Market
121 N Main St, Fuquay‑Varina, NC
https://www.fvgrowersmarket.com/
• Event: Growers Market – 8:00 AM – Noon
KnB’s Marketplace
120 Raleigh St, Fuquay‑Varina, NC
https://www.facebook.com/knbsmarketplace/
• Event: A Wave of Thanks – 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Celebrating 18 years with sales, treats, music, and door prizes.
The Mill
146 S Main St, Fuquay‑Varina, NC
https://www.themillfuquay.com/
• Event: Summer Mill Market – 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Local vendors with jewelry, clothing, and more.
Smith Farm Goat Sanctuary
7221 Sunset Lake Rd, Fuquay‑Varina, NC
https://www.smithfarmgoatsanctuary.org/event-details/a-night-of-magic-with-the-goats
• Event: A Night of MAGIC with the Goats! – 6:30 PM
Family-friendly magic show with Vince Mannella and real goats.
American Legion Post 116
6300 Johnson Pond Rd, Fuquay‑Varina, NC
https://alpost116nc.org/
• Live Music: Wade Hill & The Revivals – 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Aviator Pizzeria & BeerShop
601 E Broad St, Fuquay‑Varina, NC
https://www.facebook.com/AviatorBeerShop
• Live Music: Loos Change – 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Oaklyn Springs Brewery
2912 N Main St Suite 100, Fuquay‑Varina, NC
https://oaklynsprings.com/
• Live Music: Dirt Road Junction – 7:00 PM
Aviator Taphouse
600 E Broad St, Fuquay‑Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com/
• Live Music: Raleigh Assassins – 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Mason Jar
341 Broad St, Fuquay‑Varina, NC
https://www.themasonjartavern.com/
• Live Music: Southpaw Soul – 7:00 PM
Wingin’ It Taphouse and Grille
1625 N Main St Suite 109, Fuquay‑Varina, NC
https://winginitbarandgrille.com/
• Live Music: Two4One – 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM