Out and About This Weekend in Holly Springs (NC), Apex & Fuquay-Varina (3/13 through 3/15)
A weekend packed with festivals, St. Patrick’s celebrations, live music, markets, and family activities across Holly Springs, Apex, and Fuquay-Varina.
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Note: Listings are presented in the following order:
- Marquee
- Holly Springs
- Apex
- Fuquay-Varina
- Regional
Holly Springs, NC, Mar. 12, 2026
Marquee Events
Friday, March 13
Event: Hoppin’ Hunt for Grown Up Peeps
Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
(more information)
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Summary: A 21+ flashlight egg hunt featuring music, backyard games, and food and beverages available for purchase.
Friday, March 13
Live Music: Joe Bonamassa
Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St, Durham, NC
https://www.dpacnc.com/events
8:00 PM
Summary: The blues-rock superstar performs live in Durham as part of his current tour.
Saturday, March 14
Event: Holi Celebration
Salem Middle School Track, 6150 Old Jenks Rd, Apex, NC
https://www.apexnc.org/1907/Holi-Celebration
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Summary: A colorful spring festival featuring live performances, food trucks, cultural demonstrations, and community activities.
Saturday, March 14
Live Music: KC and the Sunshine Band
Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St, Durham, NC
https://www.dpacnc.com/events/detail/kc_and_the_sunshine_band2026
8:00 PM
Summary: The legendary funk and disco group performs hits from their decades-long career as part of the Forest at Duke Legends Concert Series.
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UPCOMING DATES
Wednesday, March 19
Sports: Harlem Globetrotters
Lenovo Center, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC
https://www.lenovocenter.com/events
7:00 PM
Summary: The Harlem Globetrotters celebrate their century-long legacy with basketball tricks, comedy, and high-energy entertainment.
Saturday, March 21
Event: Spring Fling
North Main Athletic Complex, 101 Sportsmanship Way, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.hollyspringsnc.gov/360/Spring-Fling
10:00 AM – Noon
Summary: A family spring celebration featuring games, vendors, scavenger hunts, and age-group egg hunts for children.
Multiple Dates
Thursday, March 12 – Sunday, March 15
Event: Snow White (presented by Carolina Ballet)
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E South St, Raleigh, NC
https://www.martinmariettacenter.com/events
Various times
Summary: A family-friendly ballet production bringing the classic fairytale to life through choreography and live performance.
Friday, March 13 – Saturday, March 14
Event: St. Paddy’s Weekend Party
The Backyard Bar, 2901 US 64, Apex, NC
https://thebackyardbarnc.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Summary: Two-night St. Patrick’s weekend party featuring outdoor concerts, green beer, and a costume contest.
Holly Springs
Friday, March 13
Event: Karaoke with Harryoke
Bombshell Beer Company, 120 Quantum St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.bombshellbeer.com
8:00 PM
Live Music: Chris Overstreet
Niche Wine Lounge, 109 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
https://nichewinelounge.com
8:00 PM
Saturday, March 14
Event: Creek Week Litter Cleanup
North Main Athletic Complex, 101 Sportsmanship Way, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.hollyspringsnc.gov/2373/Creek-Week
9:00 AM – Noon
Summary: Volunteer litter cleanup to help protect local waterways during Holly Springs Creek Week.
Event: Holly Springs Farmers Market – National Pie Day
Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
http://www.hsfarmersmarket.com
9:00 AM – Noon
Event: Cars & Coffee
324 Grand Hill Pl, Holly Springs, NC
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Summary: Community car gathering for vehicle enthusiasts.
Event: Bangers & Brews: A Pre-St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Triangle Wine Company, 4204 Lassiter Rd, Holly Springs, NC
https://trianglewineco.com
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Summary: Drop-in St. Patrick’s celebration featuring Irish-inspired food and drinks.
Event: Complimentary Wine Tasting with Lawrence Vuelta of Sunrise Wines
Wine 100, 100 Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.wine100nc.com
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Summary: Complimentary tasting featuring wines presented by Sunrise Wines representative Lawrence Vuelta.
Event: Movie Night with the Masons / Lodge Open House
Holly Springs Masonic Lodge, 224 Raleigh St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/movie-night-with-the-masons-tickets-1983147128446?aff=oddtdtcreator
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Summary: Community event featuring a screening of National Treasure, lodge tours, and popcorn.
Live Music: Kevin VanSant (guitar) and Paul Creel (bass)
Pimiento Tea Room, 200 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.pimientotearoom.com
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Summary: An evening performance featuring guitar and bass in an intimate live music setting.
Live Music: Shelby Merchant
Bombshell Beer Company, 120 Quantum St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.bombshellbeer.com
7:00 PM
Live Music: Karma’s Reflection
Niche Wine Lounge, 109 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
https://nichewinelounge.com
8:00 PM
Sunday, March 15
Event: Fuqu’n Vinyl Pop-Up Shop
Wine 100, 100 Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.wine100nc.com
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Summary: Pop-up vinyl record shop featuring records for sale.
Event: LoopsyDaisy Permanent Jewelry Pop-Up
Wine 100, 100 Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.wine100nc.com
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Summary: Patio pop-up offering permanent jewelry experiences.
Apex
Friday, March 13
Live Music: Mysti Maham
Oaklyn Springs Taproom – Apex, 209 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.oaklynsprings.com
7:00 PM
Live Music: Harvey Dalton Arnold Duo
The Exchange Barbershop & Lounge, 225 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://theexchangebarbershop.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Live Music: Sayer McShane
Shakey Ray’s Tavern, 5160 Sunset Lake Rd, Apex, NC
https://shakeyrays.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Live Music: Joe Hero: Foo Fighters Tribute
The Backyard Bar, 2901 US 64, Apex, NC
https://thebackyardbarnc.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Live Music: St. Paddy’s with The Solutions
Peak of the Vine, 301 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.peakofthevine.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Summary: St. Patrick’s-themed live music performance at the wine bar.
Saturday, March 14
Event: Apex Farmers Market
Downtown Apex, 220 Salem St, Apex, NC
https://apexfarmersmarket.com
9:00 AM – Noon
Summary: Weekly downtown market featuring local farmers, bakers, artisans, and specialty food vendors.
Event: St. Paddy’s Day Celebration
Oaklyn Springs Taproom – Apex, 209 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.oaklynsprings.com
All day
Summary: St. Patrick’s Day celebration featuring themed drinks and live music throughout the day.
Event: Doherty’s 2026 St. Patrick’s Outdoor Party!
Doherty’s Irish Pub – Apex, 5490 Apex Peakway, Apex, NC
https://www.dohertysirishpubnc.com
2:00 PM
Summary: Family-friendly St. Patrick’s celebration featuring Irish food, live music, Irish dancers, and bagpipes.
Live Music: Mark Paschal & Joe Hakooz
Oaklyn Springs Taproom – Apex, 209 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.oaklynsprings.com
7:00 PM
Live Music: Raleigh Assassins
Oaklyn Springs Taproom – Apex, 209 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.oaklynsprings.com
7:00 PM
Summary: Live band performance as part of the venue’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration.
Live Music: DEEP 6: Pearl Jam Tribute Band
TapStation, 320 S Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.tapstationapex.com
7:00 PM
Live Music: Jack Hnatt
The Exchange Barbershop & Lounge, 225 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://theexchangebarbershop.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Live Music: Sonic Blues
Peak of the Vine, 301 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.peakofthevine.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Live Music: The Motel Keys
Shakey Ray’s Tavern, 5160 Sunset Lake Rd, Apex, NC
https://shakeyrays.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Live Music: Crush: Triangle’s #1 Party Band!
The Backyard Bar, 2901 US 64, Apex, NC
https://thebackyardbarnc.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Summary: High-energy party band performance as part of the venue’s St. Patrick’s weekend celebration.
Sunday, March 15
Live Music: Classical Concert Series – Chrissy Ricker & Jacob Groff
The Halle Cultural Arts Center, 237 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.apexnc.org/1956/Classical-Concert-Series
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Summary: Classical music concert celebrating 250 years of American music.
Fuquay-Varina
Friday, March 13
Live Music: Matt Page
Oaklyn Springs Brewery, 2912 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.oaklynsprings.com
7:00 PM
Live Music: George Berkley
Aviator Pizzeria & Beer Shop, 601 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
http://www.aviatorbrew.com
7:00 PM
Live Music: Trey Everette
Aviator Taphouse, 600 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
http://www.aviatorbrew.com
7:00 PM
Live Music: Josh Rhyne Duo
Aviator Ready Room, 688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
http://www.aviatorbrew.com
6:00 PM
Saturday, March 14
Event: Next Gen Entrepreneur Day
Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce, 121 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Summary: Young entrepreneurs gather for marketing- and customer-service-focused activities, with a public vendor fair to support their businesses.
Event: Get Your Irish Up | St. Paddy’s Day Party
The Corner Biergarten, 1623 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://tcbiergarten.com
3:00 PM
Summary: St. Patrick’s party featuring Guinness, Harp, green beer, music, and trivia.
Event: St. Patrick’s Day Dinner
American Legion Post 116, 6400 Johnson Pond Rd, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://alpost116nc.org
4:00 PM
Summary: Public dinner featuring corned beef and shepherd’s pie, with live music to follow.
Live Music: Tom Neuhauser
Aviator Ready Room, 688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
http://www.aviatorbrew.com
5:00 PM
Live Music: For the People
Oaklyn Springs Brewery, 2912 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.oaklynsprings.com
7:00 PM
Live Music: “Big T” Travis Russell
Aviator Pizzeria & Beer Shop, 601 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
http://www.aviatorbrew.com
7:00 PM
Live Music: Jared Place
Aviator Taphouse, 600 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
http://www.aviatorbrew.com
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Summary: Live music performance at the taphouse.
Live Music: Nolan Reid & The Regulators
American Legion Post 116, 6400 Johnson Pond Rd, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://alpost116nc.org
7:00 PM
Summary: Live music performance following the St. Patrick’s Day dinner.
Live Music: The Ridge Band
Mason Jar Lager Co, 341 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.masonjarlagerco.com
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Live Music: Woodshed Review
Aviator Amphitheater, 688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
http://www.aviatorbrew.com
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Regional
Saturday, March 14
Event: Arco (Film Screening)
The Cary Theater, 122 E Chatham St, Cary, NC
https://thecarytheater.com/event/arco-3/the-cary/cary/
2:00 PM
Summary: Animated adventure film screening about a boy from the future who travels back in time and teams up with a young girl to save the planet.
Event: Circle and Square
Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Ave, Cary, NC
https://www.carync.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/25687/3405?curm=3&cury=2026
10:00 AM and 11:30 AM
Summary: Interactive theatre performance for ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers about two very different characters learning to play together.
Sunday, March 15
Event: Dancing With The Stars: LIVE!
Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St, Durham, NC
https://www.dpacnc.com/events/detail/dancingwiththestars_2026
4:00 PM
Summary: Live touring production inspired by the hit television dance competition show.
Event: Matt Rife
Lenovo Center, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC
https://www.lenovocenter.com/events/detail/matt-rife
7:00 PM
Summary: Comedian Matt Rife brings his Stay Golden World Tour to Raleigh.