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Holly Springs, NC, October 9, 2026
MARQUEE EVENTS
October 9 – 10
Disney Frozen Kids & Frozen Jr.
Garner Performing Arts Center, 742 W Garner Rd, Garner, NC
Carolina Academy of Performing Arts presents youth productions of Disney’s Frozen Kids and Frozen Jr.
Frozen Kids — Oct 9: 6:00 PM · Oct 10: 11:30 AM · Frozen Jr. — Oct 9: 8:00 PM · Oct 10: 3:00 PM
October 9 – 11
“Drinking Habits” Fall Play
The Halle Cultural Arts Center, 237 N Salem St, Apex, NC
A community theater comedy in which two reporters go undercover at a convent to investigate a secret wine-making operation, leading to mistaken identities and romance. Tickets: $18 adults, $15 seniors, $12 students 16 and under.
Oct 9: 7:30 PM · Oct 10: 7:30 PM · Oct 11: 3:00 PM (Sold Out)
Saturday, October 10
Route 55 Jazz Orchestra
Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
Route 55 Jazz Orchestra, a community big band founded in 2006, performs authentic jazz in the tradition of Basie, Kenton, and Miller; admission is free.
7:30 PM
Apex Oktoberfest
Apex Town Campus, 73 Hunter St, Apex, NC
Apex American Legion Post 124 hosts the town’s annual Oktoberfest featuring food vendors, local breweries, live music performances, and a kids zone.
11:00 AM–7:00 PM
Beatlesque
Fuquay-Varina Arts Center, 123 E Vance St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
Beatlesque, a Beatles tribute band known for authentic costumes and full-character performances, brings a high-energy celebration of the Fab Four’s music to the stage; all seats $22.
7:30 PM
Turnpike Troubadours w/ Muscadine Bloodline and The Creekers
Red Hat Amphitheater, 500 S McDowell St, Raleigh, NC
The Turnpike Troubadours, an Oklahoma-based Red Dirt and Americana band known for character-driven songwriting and live performances blending honky-tonk fiddle with rock energy, headline with special guests Muscadine Bloodline and The Creekers.
7:00 PM
Sunday, October 11
beabadoobee – The Powerlines Tour
Lenovo Center, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC
British alternative artist beabadoobee brings her first-ever arena shows, the Powerlines Tour, to Raleigh with special guest Wisp, following her UK #1 album “This Is How Tomorrow Moves.”
8:00 PM
Upcoming Dates
October 31
HollyFest 2026
Jefferson L. Sugg Farm Park at Bass Lake, 2401 Grigsby Ave, Holly Springs, NC
Holly Springs’ annual free, family-friendly festival featuring local artists, businesses, food vendors, children’s activities, and entertainment, with added events this year honoring the town’s 150th anniversary, including line dancing, a scavenger hunt, and a mini pumpkin patch.
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
REGIONAL
Saturday, October 10
Kids in Nature Day
Lake Benson Park, Garner, NC
A free, family-friendly nature event hosted by South Wake Conservationists featuring live animal exhibits, interactive nature activity stations, live music, and appearances by Ranger Rick.
1:00–4:00 PM
HOLLY SPRINGS
Friday, October 9
Live Music
Shane Bullis
Wine 100, 100 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
7:00–9:00 PM
Saturday, October 10
Event
Holly Springs Farmers Market
Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
8:00 AM–Noon
Live Music
Angela Bingham (voice) & Scott Sawyer (guitar)
Pimiento Tea Room, 200 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
6:00–9:00 PM
Live Music
Jeff Has Trouble
Switch Craft Beer & Cocktails, 161 Oakview Commons Dr, Suite 103, Holly Springs, NC
6:00 PM
Live Music
Joel Pruner
Wine 100, 100 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
7:00–9:00 PM
Live Music
Janis and the Crew
Bombshell Beer Company, 120 Quantum Dr, Holly Springs, NC
7:00–10:00 PM
Live Music
Donnie Lane
Niche Wine Lounge, 109 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
8:00 PM
APEX
Friday, October 9
Event
Music Bingo / DJ
The Local, 2237 Old US 1, Apex, NC
8:00 PM
Live Music
Undercover Band
Shakey Ray’s Tavern, 5160 Sunset Lake Rd, Apex, NC
8:00 PM
Live Music
Sax & Soul
The Exchange Barbershop & Lounge, 225 N Salem St, Apex, NC
8:00–11:00 PM
Live Music
2Digh4
TapStation, 320 S Salem St, Apex, NC
7:00 PM
Live Music
Flamenco and Covers with Eduardo Duo and the Paco Band
Peak of the Vine, 301 N Salem St, Apex, NC
8:00–11:00 PM
Live Music
The Amazing Lounge Lizards
The Backyard Bar, 2901 US 64 W, Apex, NC
8:00–11:00 PM
Live Music
Robert Hunter
Oaklyn Springs Brewery - Apex, 209 N Salem St, Apex, NC
7:00 PM
Saturday, October 10
Event
Apex Farmers Market
Downtown Apex, 220 N Salem St, Apex, NC
8:00 AM–Noon
Event
Felines and Fungi Night Market
The Backyard Bar, 2901 US 64 W, Apex, NC
Hummingbird Market hosts a fall night market celebrating cats and mushrooms, featuring 25 local artists, cat-themed art, locally grown fungi and plants, and food and drinks, with proceeds benefiting Alley Cats and Angels.
6:00–9:00 PM
Live Music
Pam Ross
The Local, 2237 Old US 1, Apex, NC
7:00 PM
Live Music
Forest Rising
The Exchange Barbershop & Lounge, 225 N Salem St, Apex, NC
8:00–11:00 PM
Live Music
Tone Merchants
Shakey Ray’s Tavern, 5160 Sunset Lake Rd, Apex, NC
8:00 PM
Live Music
Peak City Band
The Backyard Bar, 2901 US 64 W, Apex, NC
8:00 PM
FUQUAY-VARINA
Friday, October 9
Live Music
The Ridge Band
Aviator Pizzeria, 601 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
7:00 PM
Live Music
Jack Spades Duo
Aviator Taphouse, 600 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
7:00 PM
Live Music
Dead’s
Aviator Hangar Bar, 688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
8:30 PM
Live Music
Savanna Bassett
Oaklyn Springs Brewery - Varina, 505 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
7:00–10:00 PM
Saturday, October 10
Live Music
Band Next Door
Aviator Amphitheater, 688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
4:00 PM
Live Music
Tom Neuhauser
Aviator Taphouse, 600 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
7:00 PM
Live Music
Raleigh Assassins Band
Oaklyn Springs Brewery - Varina, 505 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
7:00–10:00 PM
Live Music
Josh Rhyne & The Silvertones Band
American Legion Post 116, 6400 Johnson Pond Rd, Fuquay-Varina, NC
7:00–10:00 PM
Sunday, October 11
Live Music
Toney Jonez
Oaklyn Springs Brewery - Varina, 505 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
3:00–6:00 PM
Event
3rd Annual Motorcycle Show & Swap Meet
American Legion Post 116, 6400 Johnson Pond Rd, Fuquay-Varina, NC
American Legion Riders Post 116 hosts a free motorcycle show and swap meet featuring bike show classes (vintage, metric, custom, stock, and bagger), vendors, food, and awards; proceeds benefit US Veterans Corps and Feed a Hero Friday.
12:00–5:00 PM