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- Sports
Holly Springs, NC, October 1, 2026
MARQUEE EVENTS
October 2 – 4
A Haunting in Holly Springs
Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
A comedic mystery theater production in which a retired rock star faces ghostly disturbances and suspicious characters in his Holly Springs home; recommended for ages 13 and up.
Oct 2 – 7:30 PM · Oct 3 – 2:00 & 7:30 PM · Oct 4 – 2:00 PM
October 2 – 3
12th Annual Triangle Oktoberfest
Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Pkwy, Cary, NC
Apex Sunrise and Cary MacGregor Rotary Clubs host North Carolina’s largest Oktoberfest, featuring the King Guys Oktoberfest Brass Band, Wiener Dog Races, stein-hoisting competitions, over 50 German and craft beers, and traditional Bavarian food, benefiting local and international charities.
Oct 2 – 5:00 PM · Oct 3 – 12:00 PM & 4:00 PM
Friday, October 2
“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.
7:30–9:00 PM
Saturday, October 3
TUTA Diwali – Holly Springs
Jefferson L. Sugg Farm Park at Bass Lake, 2401 Grigsby Ave, Holly Springs, NC
A free Diwali festival featuring cultural performances, shopping, kids’ activities, authentic Indian food, and a fireworks display; attendees should bring their own seating.
9:30 AM–9:30 PM
Celebrate Fuquay-Varina Festival
Downtown Fuquay-Varina, Fuquay-Varina, NC
An annual downtown festival featuring live entertainment, a craft beer garden, food trucks, an artist village, and a kid zone, with a Downtown Social District open from noon to 10 PM allowing approved to-go alcoholic beverages.
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Autumn Wines & Oysters
Peak of the Vine, 301 N Salem St, Apex, NC
A $35 wine-tasting experience hosted by three sommeliers featuring four different wines each (12+ to sample), finger food snacks, and fresh oysters available for separate purchase; wine club members receive a $20 credit toward bottle purchases.
1:00–4:00 PM
Indigo Girls w/ Linda Perry
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E South St, Raleigh, NC
Folk duo Indigo Girls, known for the 1989 hits “Closer to Fine” and “Kid Fears,” perform with special guest Linda Perry, drawing on a 35-year career and sixteen studio albums including their recent release Look Long.
7:00 PM
Sunday, October 4
Weezer – The Gathering Tour
Lenovo Center, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC
Weezer brings their 32-city arena tour to Raleigh with special guests The Shins and Silversun Pickups, part of a Live Nation-promoted run following the band’s sold-out 30th-anniversary and Hella Mega tours.
7:00 PM
Upcoming Dates
October 6
Tom Jones
DPAC, 123 William V Bill Bell Way, Durham, NC
Legendary Welsh singer Tom Jones, now 85, performs as part of his ongoing touring, drawing on a six-decade career of hits including “Delilah,” “It’s Not Unusual,” and “What’s New Pussycat?”
8:00 PM
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
Regional
Saturday, October 3
Event
Wake County Board of Commissioners Candidate Forum
Christ the King Lutheran Church, 600 Walnut St, Cary, NC
League of Women Voters of Wake County hosts a nonpartisan forum for Wake County Board of Commissioners candidates — including District 2, covering parts of Holly Springs and Fuquay-Varina — moderated by ABC’s Michael Perchick; free and open to the public.
10:00–11:30 AM
HOLLY SPRINGS
Friday, October 2
Live Music
Tony Gregory
Golf Hour, 131 Oakview Commons Dr, Holly Springs, NC
7:00–9:00 PM
Live Music
Burgeosity (Paul and Braxton Burge)
Wine 100, 100 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
7:00–9:00 PM
Live Music
J. Colin McGough
Niche Wine Lounge, 109 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
8:00–11:00 PM
Saturday, October 3
Event
Holly Springs Farmers Market
Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
8:00 AM–Noon
Live Music
Keith Ganz & Kevin Van Sant, Guitar Duo
Pimiento Tea Room, 200 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
6:00–9:00 PM
Live Music
Maskell Freeman
Bombshell Beer Company, 120 Quantum Dr, Holly Springs, NC
7:00 PM
Live Music
Drew Johnson
Wine 100, 100 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
7:00–9:00 PM
Live Music
Strange Invitation
Niche Wine Lounge, 109 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
8:00–11:00 PM
APEX
Friday, October 2
Live Music
This Functional Family
Shakey Ray’s Tavern, 5160 Sunset Lake Rd, Apex, NC
8:00–11:00 PM
Live Music
Lanif & the Barrios
Peak of the Vine, 301 N Salem St, Apex, NC
8:00–11:00 PM
Event
Live DJ – DJ M.Omega
The Exchange Barbershop & Lounge, 225 N Salem St, Apex, NC
8:00–11:00 PM
Live Music
Dirty Little Secret (8 PM) & DJ Brian (10 PM)
The Backyard Bar, 2901 US 64 W, Apex, NC
8:00–10:00 PM
Saturday, October 3
Event
Apex Farmers Market
Downtown Apex, 220 N Salem St, Apex, NC
8:00 AM–Noon
Live Music
Fast Lane
The Local, 2237 Old US 1, Apex, NC
7:00 PM
Live Music
Country Concert with 2Digh4
TapStation, 320 S Salem St, Apex, NC
7:00–10:00 PM
Live Music
Heavy Weather
Shakey Ray’s Tavern, 5160 Sunset Lake Rd, Apex, NC
8:00 PM
Live Music
The Roguez
The Backyard Bar, 2901 US 64 W, Apex, NC
8:00 PM
FUQUAY-VARINA
Friday, October 2
Live Music
Kerry Long
Oaklyn Springs Brewery - Varina, 505 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
6:30–9:30 PM
Live Music
The Watchmen
Aviator Ready Room, 688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
7:00 PM
Live Music
2Digh4
Aviator Taphouse, 600 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
7:00 PM
Live Music
Twilight & Vinegar
Aviator Pizzeria, 601 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
7:00 PM
Saturday, October 3
Event
Wag-O-Ween
Aviator Brewing Company, 688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
11:00 AM–3:00 PM
Event
Oktoberfest
American Legion Post 116, 6400 Johnson Pond Rd, Fuquay-Varina, NC
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 116 hosts an Oktoberfest with beer, brats, kielbasa, and German sides, plus a best-dress contest, silent auction, and games, with proceeds benefiting CASA and veteran organizations.
2:00–6:00 PM
SPORTS
Friday, October 2
Washington Capitals vs. Carolina Hurricanes
Lenovo Center, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC
7:00 PM
Saturday, October 3
UNC vs. #3 Notre Dame
Kenan Stadium, 104 Stadium Dr, Chapel Hill, NC
Noon
NC State vs. Louisville
Carter-Finley Stadium, 4600 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, NC
3:30 PM