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Holly Springs, NC, November 12, 2026
MARQUEE EVENTS
Saturday, November 14
Battle of the Badges Chili Cook-Off
Holly Springs Farmers Market, 300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
Holly Springs police and firefighters compete in a chili cook-off at the farmers market, with voting open until 10:45 AM and the winner announced at 11:00 AM.
9:00 AM–Noon
150th Commemorative Tree Planting Ceremony
Jefferson L. Sugg Farm Park at Bass Lake, 2401 Grigsby Ave, Holly Springs, NC
A free commemorative ceremony planting a 14-foot American sycamore for the Town’s 150th anniversary, with a message-to-the-future activity and community photo for a planned time capsule.
11:00 AM
Friday, November 13 – Saturday, November 14
Carolina Youth Ballet: The Nutcracker
Fletcher Opera Theater, 2 E South St, Raleigh, NC
Carolina Youth Ballet performs the holiday classic The Nutcracker over two days.
Nov 13: 6:00 PM · Nov 14: 12:00 PM, 3:30 PM
4th Fuquay Film Festival
Fuquay-Varina Arts Center, 123 E Vance St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
A two-day festival of short films from across the country, with workshops and panels.
Nov 13: 6:00–9:00 PM · Nov 14: 9:00 AM–8:00 PM
Friday, November 13 – Sunday, November 15
Death Becomes Her
DPAC, 123 William V Bill Bell Way, Durham, NC
A Broadway musical comedy about two rivals who gain eternal youth after a magical potion.
Nov 13: 7:30 PM · Nov 14: 2:00, 7:30 PM · Nov 15: 1:00, 6:30 PM
Friday, November 13
A Magical Cirque Christmas
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E South St, Raleigh, NC
A holiday show with acrobatics, comedy, and magic set to modern Christmas hits.
8:00 PM
Oaklyn Springs Varina Taproom 4th Anniversary Party
Oaklyn Springs Brewery - Varina, 505 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
The Varina taproom celebrates four years with an all-day party and live music from three acts. (Noon–10:00 PM)
Mark Owens: 1:00–3:00 PM · Thousand Ways Duo: 4:00–6:00 PM · Raleigh Assassins Band: 7:00–10:00 PM
Sunday, November 15
Classical Concert Series: The KDA Trio
The Halle Cultural Arts Center, 237 N Salem St, Apex, NC
A one-hour classical concert by The KDA Trio in an intimate setting, with a chance to meet the performers afterward.
3:00 PM
Upcoming Dates
November 22, 2026 – May 30, 2027
Basquiat × Banksy
North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC
A free exhibition in the East Building pairing Basquiat’s Boy and Dog in a Johnnypump with Banksy’s response, Banksquiat. Boy and Dog in Stop and Search.
Regional
Saturday, November 14
S’mores and Suds
New Hope Valley Railway, 3900 Bonsal Rd, New Hill, NC
1:00–5:00 PM
HOLLY SPRINGS
Friday, November 13
Live Music
Drew Johnson
Wine 100, 100 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
7:00–9:00 PM
Saturday, November 14
Event
Holly Springs Farmers Market
Holly Springs Farmers Market, 300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
9:00 AM–Noon
Event
Complimentary Wine Tasting with Bobby Lee of Tryon Distributing
Wine 100, 100 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
3:00–6:00 PM
Live Music
Electric Carnival
Switch Craft Beer & Cocktails, 161 Oakview Commons Dr, Holly Springs, NC
4:00 PM
Live Music
Angela Bingham, voice & Frank Longino, piano
Pimiento Tea Room, 200 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
6:00-9:00 PM
Event
Blazin’ Keys Dueling Pianos with Casey Cotton and Alissa Musto
Nightingale Rooftop Restaurant & Bar, 300 S Main St, 3rd Floor, Holly Springs, NC
7:00–10:00 PM
Live Music
Richard Boston
Wine 100, 100 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
7:00–9:00 PM
Live Music
Shelby Merchant
Bombshell Beer Company, 120 Quantum Dr, Holly Springs, NC
7:00–10:00 PM
APEX
Friday, November 13
Live Music
Southern Rant
The Exchange Barbershop & Lounge, 225 N Salem St, Apex, NC
8:00–11:00 PM
Saturday, November 14
Event
Apex Farmers Market
Apex Farmers Market, 220 N Salem St, Apex, NC
9:00 AM–Noon
Live Music
Still Kickin
The Local, 2237 Old US 1, Apex, NC
6:00 PM
Live Music
Joe Hero
The Backyard Bar, 2901 US 64 W, Apex, NC
8:00 PM
Live Music
Maskell Freeman Band
Peak of the Vine, 301 N Salem St, Apex, NC
8:00 PM
Live Music
Country Night
Shakey Ray’s Tavern, 5160 Sunset Lake Rd, Apex, NC
8:00 PM
Live Music
Justin Abood
The Exchange Barbershop & Lounge, 225 N Salem St, Apex, NC
8:00–11:00 PM
FUQUAY-VARINA
Friday, November 13
Live Music
John Stevens
Aviator Pizzeria, 601 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
7:00–10:00 PM
Live Music
Nicholas Vernon
Aviator Brewing Taphouse Patio, 209 Technology Ln, Fuquay-Varina, NC
7:00–10:00 PM
Live Music
2Digh4
Aviator Hangar Bar, 688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
8:30–11:30 PM
Saturday, November 14
Live Music
The Motel Keys
Aviator Amphitheater, 688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
5:00–8:00 PM
Live Music
Stone Age Romeos
Mason Jar Lager Co., 341 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
6:00 PM
Live Music
Local Hero’s
Aviator Pizzeria, 601 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
7:00–10:00 PM
Live Music
Ryan Lloyd
Aviator Brewing Taphouse Patio, 209 Technology Ln, Fuquay-Varina, NC
7:00–10:00 PM
Live Music
Fleming Road Band
American Legion Post 116, 6400 Johnson Pond Rd, Fuquay-Varina, NC
7:00–10:00 PM
Live Music
Riot Wagon
Aviator Hangar Bar, 688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
8:30–11:30 PM
Sunday, November 15
Live Music
The Monika James Band
Rusted Palm Tiki Bar, 7304 S Hwy 55, Fuquay-Varina, NC
2:00 PM
Live Music
Kerry Long
Aviator Brewing Taphouse Patio, 209 Technology Ln, Fuquay-Varina, NC
2:00–5:00 PM