Out and About This Weekend (9/26 through 9/28)
Enjoy live music, football, soccer, hockey, cultural festivals, comedy, markets, wine tastings, 5K, and dog adoption events 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
Marquee Events
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
September 27
EVENT: Virginia Tech Hokies at North Carolina State Wolfpack, 7:00 PM
Carter-Finley Stadium
4600 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, NC
https://gotickets.com/nc-state-wolfpack-football-tickets
EVENT: Latino Arts Festival, 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Halle Cultural Arts Center
237 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.apexnc.org/1681/Latino-Arts-Festival
Summary: Live music and entertainment, Country booths featuring cultural highlights and traditions from Central and South America, and Latino-inspired arts and crafts activities
September 28
HOCKEY: Nashville Predators vs. Carolina Hurricanes (pre-season), 6:00 PM
Lenovo Center
1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC
https://www.lenovocenter.com/events
Regional Events
September 26
EVENT: Farm to Fork Dinner & Celebration
Good Hope Farm
1580 Morrisville Carpenter Rd, Cary
https://www.visitraleigh.com/event/farm-to-fork-dinner-%26-celebration/99771 Summary: Join us at the historic Good Hope Farm for an evening of dining and dancing under the stars! Tickets include a locally sourced gourmet meal, live music, and a behind-the-scenes tour of a working organic teaching farm.
EVENT: Discover K-Pop Session, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Academy Pavilion
327 S Academy St, Cary
https://www.visitraleigh.com/event/discover-dance%3a-k-pop-session/100306
Summary: Join us for a fun evening of K-pop dance led by our friends at DIA Dance Studio and with special guests KPACK-NCSU’s K-pop dance troupe.
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
Summary: One of the most popular and highly recognized stand-up comedians on the road today has also made quite an impression in the television, film, and radio arenas.
September 27
EVENT: Matt Mathews with Eunice Elliott, 5:00 PM & 8:00 PM
Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian St, Durham, NC
https://www.dpacnc.com/events/detail/mattmathews-2025
September 28
LIVE MUSIC: Raphael Saadiq: No Bandwidth, 7:30 PM
Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian St, Durham, NC
https://www.dpacnc.com/events/detail/raphaelsaadiq-2025
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
LIVE MUSIC: Neko Case, 7:30 PM
Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian St, Durham, NC
https://www.dpacnc.com/events
October 7-12
EVENT: The Sound of Music
Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian St, Durham, NC
https://www.dpacnc.com/events
October 11
EVENT: North Carolina Home Show, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Raleigh Convention Center
500 S Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC
https://www.homeshowsnc-rc.com/free-pass
Summary: Admission is free with online registration or $10 at the door.
October 16-17
LIVE MUSIC: Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard And Soft Tour, 7:00 PM
Lenovo Center
1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC
https://www.lenovocenter.com/events
Sports
September 26
FOOTBALL: Middle Creek High School at Hoke County High School, 7:30 PM [AWAY GAME]
https://www.middlecreekathleticzone.com/sports/boys-football/schedule?team=boys-football-5230260&year=2025-2026
FOOTBALL: Apex High School at Green Hope High School, 7:00 PM [AWAY GAME]
https://www.apexathleticzone.com/sports/boys-football/schedule?team=boys-football-5229935&year=2025-2026
FOOTBALL: Apex Friendship High School at Charles Jordan Senior High School, 7:00 PM [AWAY GAME]
https://www.apexfriendshipathleticzone.com/sports/boys-football/schedule?team=boys-football-5307056&year=2025-2026
FOOTBALL: Willow Spring High School vs. Panther Creek High School, 7:00 PM [AWAY GAME]
https://www.willowspringathleticzone.com/sports/boys-football/schedule?team=boys-football-5307256&year=2025-2026
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
City Events
Holly Springs
September 26
LIVE MUSIC: On the Patio with Chris Gentri, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Wine100
100 East Ballentine Street, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.wine100nc.com
LIVE MUSIC: Garland Mason, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Black Dog Bottle Shop
140 W Holly Springs Rd, Holly Springs, NC
https://blackdogbottleshop.com
LIVE MUSIC: Lydia Saint George, 8:00 PM
Niche Wine Lounge
109 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.facebook.com/NicheWineLounge
September 27
LIVE MUSIC: Southern RanT, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Walley’s Tavern
1110 Kentworth Dr, Holly Springs, NC
https://walleystavernhollysprings.com
EVENT: Southern Wake Players present: Disaster!, 7:00 PM
Holly Springs Cultural Center
300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.hollyspringsnc.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=11356&month=9&year=2025&day=27&calType=0
Summary: Disaster! follows a group of characters aboard a glamorous floating casino and discotheque, the Barracuda.
LIVE MUSIC: Richard Boston, 7:00 PM
Bombshell Brewing Company
120 Quantum St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.bombshellbeer.com
LIVE MUSIC: Jazz in the Lounge, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Pimiento Tea Room
200 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.pimientotearoom.com/ptr-after-dark
EVENT: Complimentary wine tasting with Matt Weiss of the Wine Centric podcast and Winebow, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Wine100
100 East Ballentine Street, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.wine100nc.com
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 28
LIVE MUSIC: School of Rock Jam Session, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Bombshell Brewing Company
120 Quantum St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.bombshellbeer.com
EVENT: Southern Wake Players present: Disaster!, 2:00 PM
Holly Springs Cultural Center
300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.hollyspringsnc.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=11356&month=9&year=2025&day=27&calType=0
EVENT: Holly Springs Marching Band Wine Pull – Fundraiser, 1:00 PM – 6:00 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
October 10
EVENT: Grapes, Grains & Giving 2025, 6:00 PM
The Club at 12 Oaks
2004 Green Oaks Parkway, Holly Springs, NC
https://hsfoodcupboard.org/grapes-grains-giving-2025
Summary: Annual fundraising event organized by the Holly Springs Chamber of Commerce. Enjoy fine wine, craft beer, food, and both silent and live auctions. The event benefits the Holly Springs Food Cupboard.
Apex
September 26
LIVE MUSIC: Neon Lights Band, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Shakey Ray’s Tavern
5160 Sunset Lane Rd, Apex, NC
https://shakeyrays.com
LIVE MUSIC: Jeff Kriz, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
The Exchange Barbershop & Lounge
225 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://theexchangebarbershop.com
LIVE MUSIC: Luke & Hope Schofield, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Peak of the Vine
301 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.peakofthevine.com
LIVE MUSIC: 8-Track Minds, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The Backyard Bar
2901 US 64 Apex, NC
https://thebackyardbarnc.com
EVENT: Free Wine Tasting, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Bottle Theory
3675 Green Level Rd W, Apex, NC
https://apexbottletheory.com/
September 27
LIVE MUSIC: MikeMickXer Duo, 8:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Oaklyn Springs Brewery – Apex
209 N Salem St, Apex
https://www.facebook.com/events/1277596180293379
LIVE MUSIC: LauraNicole Band, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
The Backyard Bar
2901 US 64 Apex, NC
https://thebackyardbarnc.com
LIVE MUSIC: Wagstaff Road, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Shakey Ray’s Tavern
5160 Sunset Lane Rd, Apex, NC
https://shakeyrays.com
LIVE MUSIC: Shaina Marie Music, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
The Exchange Barbershop & Lounge
225 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://theexchangebarbershop.com
LIVE MUSIC: Steve Vee featuring Keith G, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Peak of the Vine
301 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.peakofthevine.com
LIVE MUSIC: Carolina Revival, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Bottle Theory
3675 Green Level Rd W, Apex, NC
https://apexbottletheory.com/
EVENT: 2025 Apex Police: A Day Behind (handle) Bars, 8:30 AM
Apex Police Department
205 Saunders St, Apex, NC
https://www.facebook.com/events/2753915781464639
Summary: Join the Apex Police Department for the 9th Annual Apex PD: A Day Behind (handle) Bars. Let the rubber meet the road bike ride. Show your support for the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics North Carolina. (donation required)
EVENT: Apex Farmers Market – 8:00 AM – Noon
Depot Plaza
220 N. Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.apexfarmersmarket.com
September 28
EVENT: Pups and Pints Adoption Event, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Peakway Taps
800 W Williams St, Apex, NC
https://peakwaytaps.com
Summary: Pawfect Match and Peakway Taps are joining forces to find your furever beer buddy!
Fuquay-Varina
September 26
LIVE MUSIC: Runyons Funyons, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Abbey Road Fuquay 711 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://abbeyroadfuquay.com
LIVE MUSIC: Sayer McShane, 7:00 PM
Oaklyn Springs Brewery
2912 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://brewery.oaklynsprings.com
LIVE MUSIC: Dueling Pianos, 7:00 PM
Mason Jar 341 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina
https://b90.ada.myftpupload.com
September 27
LIVE MUSIC: Peak City Band, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Aviator Hangar Bar
209 Technology Ln, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
LIVE MUSIC: Joe Conroy, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Aviator Pizzeria & Beer Shop
601 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com/pizzeria
LIVE MUSIC: Proton Jones, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Aviator Taphouse
600 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
LIVE MUSIC: Chris Cole, 7:30 PM
Cleveland Draft House
1420 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.clevelanddrafthouse.com/fuquay-varina
LIVE MUSIC: Southern Misfits, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
American Legion Post 116
6400 Johnson Pond Rd, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://alpost116nc.org
LIVE MUSIC: Flannel Fuzz Revival, 7:00 PM
Fainting Goat
330 S Main St, Fuquay-Varina
https://www.faintinggoatbeer.com
LIVE MUSIC: Attic Labs Concert, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The Brick
213 Fayetteville St, Fuquay-Varina
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092392280823
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 28
EVENT: Fall Car Show, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
American Legion Post 116
6400 Johnson Pond Rd, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://alpost116nc.org
LIVE MUSIC: Sun Daze with Josh Rhyne, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Fainting Goat
330 S Main St, Fuquay-Varina
https://www.faintinggoatbeer.com