Out and About This Weekend in Holly Springs (NC), Apex & Fuquay-Varina (4/10 through 4/12)
South Wake is packed with things to do this week, from festivals and farmers markets to live music, races, art events, and family outings 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
- Sports
Holly Springs, NC, Apr. 10, 2026
Marquee Events
Friday, April 10
Marquee Event: Block Party @ My Way Tavern
My Way Tavern, 301 W Center St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.mywaytavern.com
Summary: A community block party event with food, drinks, and live entertainment. Supporting the Battle of the Badges softball tournament taking place Saturday and Sunday.
Live Music: Steve Vee Music
Wine 100, 100 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.wine100nc.com
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Summary: Live guitar performance on the Wine 100 patio. This is the inaugural session for the summer music season at Wine 100!
Friday, April 10 – Saturday, April 11
Marquee Event: 2026 Peak City Pig Fest
Town Hall Campus, 73 Hunter Street, Apex, NC
https://peakcitypigfest.com
Friday 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Saturday 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Summary: A free charity barbecue festival with live music, food trucks, and a beer garden supporting local nonprofits.
Friday, April 10 – Sunday, April 12
Marquee Event: The 2026 Masters Golf Tournament
Golf Hour, 131 Oakview Commons Dr, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.golf-hour.com
Summary: A weekend watch event featuring Masters Tournament coverage, drink specials, and discounted simulator rentals.
Event: En Plein Air Paint-Off
Downtown Fuquay-Varina, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.facebook.com/share/1CRhJa3XPx/
Summary: Artists paint outdoor scenes across downtown Fuquay-Varina in a live, open-air setting.
Saturday, April 11
Marquee Event: Holly Springs SpringsFest 2026
Downtown Holly Springs, 200 Block Main St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.hollyspringsupdate.com/p/runners-music-and-a-mayor-showdown
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Summary: A free downtown festival with live music, food trucks, vendors, and family-friendly activities.
Marquee Event: NC Spring Classic Race
Downtown Holly Springs, 242 S Main St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.hollyspringsupdate.com/p/runners-music-and-a-mayor-showdown
7:15 AM
Summary: A community race featuring multiple distance options, including 5K, 8K, 16K, and ruck divisions.
Marquee Event: Chalk of the Town
Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.hollyspringsupdate.com/p/holly-springs-nc-chalk-of-the-town
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Summary: A community arts event featuring live chalk art installations and a curated art market.
Saturday, April 11 – Sunday, April 12
Marquee Event: 2026 Battle of the Badges Tournament
North Main Athletic Complex, 101 Sportsmanship Way, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.hollyspringsnc.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=13403
Various times
Summary: A charity softball tournament featuring local police, fire, and EMS teams.
Saturday, April 11
Marquee Event: 2026 Downtown After Dark
Downtown Fuquay-Varina, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/downtown-after-dark
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Summary: An evening social event featuring live music, cocktails, charcuterie, and a live art auction.
Upcoming Events
April 14, 7:00 PM
Live Music: Bush: The Land of Milk & Honey Tour
Red Hat Amphitheater, 500 S McDowell St, Raleigh, NC
https://www.redhatamphitheater.com/events/detail/bush
April 18, 8:00 PM
Marquee Event: An Evening with David Sedaris
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E South St, Raleigh, NC
https://www.martinmariettacenter.com/events/detail/an-evening-with-david-sedaris
Summary: Author David Sedaris presents a live evening of storytelling and humor.
April 25, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Marquee Event: SpringsFest 2026 by the Holly Springs Chamber of Commerce
Downtown Holly Springs, 344 Raleigh St, Holly Springs, NC
https://hollyspringschamberofcommerce.chambermate.com/event-detail/ynFP8OIFISh1V59ejask9w2/springsfest-2026
Summary: A large community festival with vendors, entertainment, and family activities.
Holly Springs
Friday, April 10
Live Music: DJ Karaoke with Gino
Niche Wine Lounge, 109 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.nichewinelounge.com
8:00 PM
Saturday, April 11
Live Music: Angela Bingham
Pimiento Tea Room, 200 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.pimientotearoom.com
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Live Music: Deep 6: A Tribute to Pearl Jam
Black Dog Bottle Shop, 140 W Holly Springs Rd, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.blackdogbottleshop.com
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Live Music: Tom Neuhauser
Bombshell Beer Company, 120 Quantum Dr, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.bombshellbeer.com
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Live Music: Petty Rewind - A Tom Petty Musical Experience
Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.hollyspringsnc.gov/tickets
7:30 PM
Summary: Tribute performance celebrating the music of Tom Petty.
Event: Holly Springs Farmers Market
Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.hollyspringsnc.gov/319/Farmers-Market
8:00 AM – Noon
Sunday, April 12
Event: NC Pint Day 2026: Music by Adam Evans
Black Dog Bottle Shop, 140 W Holly Springs Rd, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.blackdogbottleshop.com
All Day
Apex
Friday, April 10
Live Music: Cole Spade
The Exchange Barbershop & Lounge, 225 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.theexchangebarbershop.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Live Music: Maskell Freeman
Shakey Ray’s Tavern, 5160 Sunset Lake Rd, Apex, NC
https://www.shakeyrays.com
8:00 PM
Live Music: Sound of Scarlet
The Backyard Bar NC, 2901 US Highway 64 W, Apex, NC
https://www.thebackyardbarnc.com
8:00 PM
Saturday, April 11
Live Music: Tone Merchants
Shakey Ray’s Tavern, 5160 Sunset Lake Rd, Apex, NC
https://www.shakeyrays.com
8:00 PM
Live Music: LaureNicole
The Backyard Bar NC, 2901 US Highway 64 W, Apex, NC
https://www.thebackyardbarnc.com
8:00 PM
Live Music: Take 10 Band
TapStation, 320 S Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.tapstationapex.com/
7:00 PM
Live Music: Forest Rising
Oaklyn Springs Brewery, 209 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.oaklynsprings.com
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Live Music: Replay “The New - Old Play”
Peak of the Vine, 301 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.peakofthevine.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Event: Apex Farmers Market
The Depot Downtown, Apex, NC
https://www.apexfarmersmarket.com
8:00 AM – Noon
Sunday, April 12
Event: NC Pint Day
Peakway Taps, 800 W Williams St, Apex, NC
https://untappd.com/v/peakway-taps/11612415
1:00 PM
Summary: Celebration of NC Pint Day with local craft beer offerings.
Fuquay-Varina
Friday, April 10
Live Music: Aaron Pelsue
Mason Jar Lager Co, 341 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.masonjarlagerco.com
6:30 PM
Live Music: Skull Jams
Aviator Hangar Bar, 688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
7:00 PM
Live Music: Thousand Ways Duo
Oaklyn Springs Brewery, 505 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.oaklynsprings.com/
7:00 PM
Live Music: Jim Morgan
Oaklyn Springs Brewery, 2912 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.oaklynsprings.com
6:30 PM
Saturday, April 11
Event: BBQ Chicken Plate Sale
American Legion Post 116, 6400 Johnson Pond Rd, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://alpost116nc.org/
Noon – 5:00 PM
Summary: Community fundraiser offering barbecue chicken plates.
Event: Sip n’ Shop Market
Hoppy Tales, 405 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.hoppy-tales.com
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Live Music: The Ridge Band
Aviator Brewery Amphitheater, 523 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Live Music: Mojofoot
Aviator Hangar Bar, 688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
8:30 PM
Event: Fuquay-Varina Growers Market
FV Chamber of Commerce, 121 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.fvgrowersmarket.com
9:00 AM – Noon
UPCOMING
Tuesday, April 14
Event: Patrick Ferrara’s Acting Class First Annual Night of Monologues, Scenes, Improvisations
Fuquay-Varina Arts Center, 123 E Vance St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Summary: A free performance showcasing acting students through monologues, scenes, and improvisation.
Thursday, April 16
Live Music: FM2FV Concert Series | The Embers
Centennial Square Parking Lot, 102 N Main Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
https://www.fuquay-varina.org/414/FM2FV-Concert-Series
Summary: A free outdoor concert with live music, food trucks, and local beverages.
Regional
Friday, April 10
Event: Arrival From Sweden - The Music of ABBA
Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St, Durham, NC
https://www.dpacnc.com/events/detail/arrival_from_sweden2026
8:00 PM
Summary: A tribute concert featuring the music of ABBA performed by Swedish artists.
Saturday, April 11
Event: Cardi B: Little Miss Drama Tour
Lenovo Center, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC
https://www.lenovocenter.com/events/detail/cardi-b
7:30 PM
Summary: Live concert performance by Cardi B as part of her national tour.
Saturday, April 18
Event: Arts on the Block 2026
Historic City Market, Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC
https://artspacenc.org/arts-on-the-block/
Noon – 5:00 PM
Summary: A community arts festival featuring visual art, vendors, and live demonstrations.