Out and About This Weekend (9/18 through 9/21)
Enjoy local art walks, live music, football, soccer, hockey, cultural festivals, comedy, and markets across Holly Springs, Apex, Fuquay-Varina, and the Triangle.
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.
Note: Listings are presented in the following order:
- Marquee
- Regional
- Sports
- Holly Springs
- Apex
- Fuquay-Varina
View “Quick Look Calendar” (by date) by clicking here.
Marquee Events
September 18
EVENT: 2025 HOLLY SPRINGS MAYORAL CANDIDATE FORUM, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Holly Springs Cultural Art Center
300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
https://hollyspringschamberofcommerce.chambermate.com/event-detail?e=8DqGc6171SXgvHiP0bcnjg2
September 19
EVENT: ART WALK (HOSTED BY ARTS HOLLY SPRINGS), 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Downtown Holly Springs
100 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.artshollyspringsnc.org/events/event-one-yjjbz
A lively evening connecting with local artists. Hosted by Ashe School of Music, Wine 100, Local Time Brewing, and Fusion Development.
October 4
EVENT: KIDS IN NATURE DAY, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Lake Benson Park
92 Buffaloe Rd, Garner, NC
https://southwakeconservationists.org/2025/08/12/kids-in-nature-day-oct-4th
Live animal exhibits (including birds-of-prey), 25+ activity stations, food trucks, whimsical musician, Ranger Rick, and prizes.
Regional Events
September 20
LIVE MUSIC: EDUARDO DE ROSAMARIA IN CONCERT, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Cary Arts Center
101 Dry Ave, Cary, NC
https://www.carync.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/24690/3405
Ensemble presents classical and flamenco guitar diversity.
September 20
EVENT: 10TH ANNUAL ASIA FEST WITH DRAGON BOAT RACING, 9:00 AM
Koka Booth Amphitheatre
8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, NC
https://www.boothamphitheatre.com/events/detail/10th-annual-asia-fest-with-dragon-boat-racing
Celebration of Asian cultures with live stage performances, food vendors, cultural activities, children’s games, and more.
September 26-28
EVENT: D.L. HUGHLEY (5 SHOWS)
Raleigh Improv
1224 Parkside Main St, Cary, NC
https://improv.com/raleigh/comic/d.l.+hughley
Popular stand-up comedian with TV, film, and radio credits.
September 29
EVENT: WWE RAW, 6:30 PM
Lenovo Center
1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC
https://www.lenovocenter.com/events/detail/wwe-raw
October 2-4
EVENT: JOHN MULANEY: MISTER WHATEVER
Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian St, Durham, NC
https://www.dpacnc.com/events
October 5
LIVE MUSIC: MAXWELL, 8:00 PM
Lenovo Center
1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC
https://www.lenovocenter.com/events/detail/maxwell
October 5
LIVE MUSIC: NEKO CASE, 7:30 PM
Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian St, Durham, NC
https://www.dpacnc.com/events
Sports
Football (September 19)
September 19
FOOTBALL: HOLLY SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL VS. HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL, 7:00 PM [HOME GAME]
https://www.hollyspringsathleticzone.com/sports/boys-football/schedule?team=boys-football-5230324&year=2025-2026
September 19
FOOTBALL: APEX HIGH SCHOOL VS. CHARLES E JORDAN SENIOR HIGH, 7:00 PM [HOME GAME]
https://www.apexathleticzone.com/sports/boys-football/schedule?team=boys-football-5229935&year=2025-2026
September 19
FOOTBALL: APEX FRIENDSHIP HIGH SCHOOL AT GREEN HOPE HIGH SCHOOL, 7:00 PM [AWAY GAME]
https://www.apexfriendshipathleticzone.com/sports/boys-football/schedule?team=boys-football-5307056&year=2025-2026
September 19
FOOTBALL: FUQUAY-VARINA HIGH SCHOOL AT CLAYTON HIGH SCHOOL, 7:30 PM [AWAY GAME]
https://www.fuquayvarinaathleticzone.com/sports/boys-football/schedule?team=boys-football-5230170&year=2025-2026
September 19
FOOTBALL: MIDDLE CREEK HIGH SCHOOL VS. ROSE HIGH SCHOOL, 7:00 PM [HOME GAME]
https://www.middlecreekathleticzone.com/sports/boys-football/schedule?team=boys-football-5230260&year=2025-2026
September 19
FOOTBALL: WILLOW SPRING HIGH SCHOOL [OFF THIS WEEK]
https://www.willowspringathleticzone.com/sports/boys-football/schedule?team=boys-football-5307256&year=2025-2026
Soccer
September 26
SOCCER: NC FC VS. MIAMI FC, 7:00 PM
First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park
201 Soccer Park Dr., Cary, NC
https://www.northcarolinafc.com/schedule
October 4
SOCCER: NC COURAGE VS. RACING LOUISVILLE, 7:30 PM
First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park
201 Soccer Park Dr., Cary, NC
https://www.nccourage.com/schedule
Hockey
September 22
HOCKEY: TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING VS. CAROLINA HURRICANES (PRE-SEASON), 7:00 PM
Lenovo Center
1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC
https://www.lenovocenter.com/events
September 24
HOCKEY: FLORIDA PANTHERS VS. CAROLINA HURRICANES (PRE-SEASON), 6:00 PM
Lenovo Center
1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC
https://www.lenovocenter.com/events
Holly Springs
September 19
LIVE MUSIC: THE STOLEN GOODS, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Wine100
100 East Ballentine Street, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.wine100nc.com
September 20
EVENT: FARMERS MARKET – 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Holly Springs Cultural Center
300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.hollyspringsnc.gov/319/Farmers-Market
September 20
LIVE MUSIC: JASON ADAMO PRESENTS NORTH CAROLINA SONGWRITERS IN THE ROUND, 7:00 PM
Holly Springs Cultural Center
300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=290236
A unique “behind the music” showcase where NC artists share their songs and the stories behind them.
September 20
EVENT: OKTOBERFEST, NOON – 10:00 PM
Bombshell Brewing Company
120 Quantum St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.bombshellbeer.com
All-day Oktoberfest with German beer, food, and live music.
September 20
LIVE MUSIC: THOMAS NEUHASER, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Bombshell Brewing Company
120 Quantum St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.bombshellbeer.com
September 20
LIVE MUSIC: THE RIDGE BAND, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Bombshell Brewing Company
120 Quantum St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.bombshellbeer.com
September 20
EVENT: CANINE-CON
Sugg Farm Park at Bass Lake
2401 Grigsby Ave, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.hollyspringsnc.gov/355/Canine-Con
Dog-themed activities with rescues, artisans, food trucks, and contests.
September 20
LIVE MUSIC: RYAN MULLANEY, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Wine100
100 East Ballentine Street, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.wine100nc.com
September 21
EVENT: CHEERS TO SEVEN YEARS KICK-OFF, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Black Dog Bottle Shop
140 W Holly Springs Rd, Holly Springs, NC
https://blackdogbottleshop.com
September 21
LIVE MUSIC: DAWSON WRIGHT, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Black Dog Bottle Shop
140 W Holly Springs Rd, Holly Springs, NC
https://blackdogbottleshop.com
September 21
EVENT: FREE YOGA CLASS ON THE PATIO, 11:30 AM
Wine100
100 East Ballentine Street, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.wine100nc.com
September 21
EVENT: LOOPSYDAISY JEWELRY POP-UP SHOP, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Wine100
100 East Ballentine Street, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.wine100nc.com
October 4
LIVE MUSIC: ROUTE 55 JAZZ ORCHESTRA: THE SEVENTIES (SWING) SHOW, 7:30 PM
Holly Springs Cultural Center
300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.hollyspringsnc.gov/1605/Route-55-Jazz-Orchestra
Apex
September 18
LIVE MUSIC: KAT TAYLOR, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Peak of the Vine
301 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.peakofthevine.com
September 19
LIVE MUSIC: POP-UP MIC (HOSTED BY SHANE LEE WILSON), 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
The Exchange Barbershop & Lounge
225 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://theexchangebarbershop.com
September 19
LIVE MUSIC: KEVIN LEE, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Shakey Ray’s Tavern
5160 Sunset Lane Rd, Apex, NC
https://shakeyrays.com
September 20
LIVE MUSIC: LYDIA ST. GEORGE, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Shakey Ray’s Tavern
5160 Sunset Lane Rd, Apex, NC
https://shakeyrays.com
September 20
LIVE MUSIC: GRAHAM’S NUMBER BAND, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Peak of the Vine
301 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.peakofthevine.com
September 20
EVENT: FESTA ITALIANA, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Town Hall Campus
73 Hunter St, Apex, NC
https://www.apexnc.org/1978/Festa-Italiana
Annual street festival celebrating Italian culture, food, wine, and music.
September 20
LIVE MUSIC: LUKE & HOPE SCHOFIELD, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Bottle Theory
3675 Green Level Rd W, Apex, NC
https://apexbottletheory.com/
September 20
EVENT: AUTUMN NIGHTS MARKET, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The Backyard Bar
2901 US 64 Apex, NC
https://thebackyardbarnc.com
Vendors, food trucks, and live performances under the lights.
September 20
LIVE MUSIC: NATHAN WAYNE BAND, 2:00 PM
The Backyard Bar
2901 US 64 Apex, NC
https://thebackyardbarnc.com
September 20
LIVE MUSIC: 2DIGH4, 8:00 PM
The Backyard Bar
2901 US 64 Apex, NC
https://thebackyardbarnc.com
September 21
LIVE MUSIC: OAK CITY BRASS: OLD, NEW, BORROWED, BLUE, 3:00 PM
Halle Cultural Arts Center
237 N. Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.apexnc.org/1956/Classical-Concert-Series
Fuquay-Varina
September 19
LIVE MUSIC: DEREK CHASE, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Aviator Taphouse
600 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
September 19
LIVE MUSIC: AARON PELSUE, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Mason Jar
341 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://b90.ada.myftpupload.com
September 19, 20 & 21
EVENT: DISASTER!
Fuquay-Varina Arts Center
123 E Vance St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=fvac&pr=1
A side-splitting homage to classic disaster films and 70s hit songs.
September 20
LIVE MUSIC: DEEP 6 (PEARL JAM TRIBUTE BAND), 7:00 PM
Mason Jar
341 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://b90.ada.myftpupload.com
September 20
LIVE MUSIC: JANIS & THE CREW, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The Brick
213 Fayetteville St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092392280823
September 20
EVENT: FUQUAY-VARINA GROWERS MARKET – 8:00 AM – NOON
Fuquay-Varina Growers Market
121 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.fvgrowersmarket.com/
September 20
EVENT: OKTOBERFEST, NOON – 4:00 PM
American Legion Post 116
6400 Johnson Pond Rd, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://alpost116nc.org
Games, raffle, bratwurst, sausage, German sides, and music by DJ Jim.