All Out and About events listed below are independently curated by the Holly Springs Update publisher. None are paid advertisements, nor the result of barter or in-kind exchanges.
Want to include your event in Out and About? Send details via email to news@hollyspringsupdate.com.
Note: Listings are presented in the following order:
- Marquee Events
- Upcoming
- Regional
- Holly Springs
- Apex
- Fuquay-Varina
Holly Springs, NC, October 23, 2026
MARQUEE EVENTS
Saturday, October 24
Wings Over Springs Fly-In & Drone Race Charity Event
Jefferson L. Sugg Farm Park at Bass Lake, 2401 Grigsby Ave, Holly Springs, NC
A free charity fly-in and drone race featuring RC airplanes, drones, RC cars, and helicopters, with proceeds benefiting Zach’s Toy Chest.
10:00 AM–2:00 PM
PokéFest Apex
Apex Senior Center, 63 Hunter St, Apex, NC
A celebration of Pokémon’s 30th anniversary with local vendors, a trading area, themed treats, and raffles for Trainers of all ages.
2:00–5:00 PM
2026 Fright Night: Haunted Trail
American Legion Post 116, 6400 Johnson Pond Rd, Fuquay-Varina, NC
The FVHS Interact Club hosts its 10th annual Fright Night haunted trail with games, food, and activities, with afternoon hours recommended for younger or easily frightened guests.
4:00–10:00 PM
A Night of Magic with the Goats!
Smith Farm Goat Sanctuary, 7221 Sunset Lake Rd, Fuquay-Varina, NC
Local magician Vince Mannella performs a family-friendly magic show among the sanctuary’s smallest goats, with concessions available and guests asked to bring their own chairs.
4:00–5:30 PM
6th Annual Trunk or Treat at The Block
The Block on Main, 300 S Main St, Holly Springs, NC
A free, family-friendly trunk-or-treat with 31 decorated trunks, plus costume contests, games, and prizes at the amphitheater starting at 5:00 PM.
4:00–6:00 PM
Goblin’s Groove Family Dance
The Halle Cultural Arts Center, 237 N Salem St, Apex, NC
A Halloween parent/child dance with music from every decade, games, crafts, treats, and costumes encouraged.
5:00–7:00 PM
Stephen Freeman – A Tribute to Elvis
Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
Elvis tribute artist Stephen Freeman performs a high-energy concert of Elvis Presley’s hits, from the 1950s rockabilly era through the Las Vegas years.
7:30 PM
Upcoming Dates
Monday, October 26
Halloween Spooktacular Wine Tasting
Wine 100, 100 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
6:00–7:30 PM
Tuesday, October 27
Bams & Birdies Mahjong Night
Golf Hour, 131 Oakview Commons Dr, Holly Springs, NC
6:30–8:30 PM
Beck with Special Guests Ioanna Gika & Wayne Faler
DPAC, 123 William V Bill Bell Way, Durham, NC
7:30 PM
Saturday, October 31
HollyFest 2026
Jefferson L. Sugg Farm Park at Bass Lake, 2401 Grigsby Ave, Holly Springs, NC
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Friday, November 6
Red, Wine, & Brew – Grapes, Grains, & Giving
The Club at 12 Oaks, 2004 Green Oaks Pkwy, Holly Springs, NC
6:00 PM
Comedian John Floyd
Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
7:30 PM
Saturday, November 7
Sons of the American Legion Chili Cook-Off
American Legion Post 116, 6400 Johnson Pond Rd, Fuquay-Varina, NC
REGIONAL
Friday, October 23
Clint Black & Midland with Special Guest Jade Eagleson
DPAC, 123 William V Bill Bell Way, Durham, NC
7:00 PM
Friday, October 23 – Sunday, October 25
Dracula (World Premiere)
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts (Fletcher Opera Theater), 2 E South St, Raleigh, NC
Oct 23: 7:30 PM · Oct 24: 2:00 & 7:30 PM · Oct 25: 2:00 PM
Saturday, October 24
Gavin Adcock: The Day I Hang It Up Tour with Pecos & The Rooftops and Tyler Nance
Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Pkwy, Cary, NC
7:00 PM
Holly Springs
Saturday, October 24
Holly Springs Farmers Market – Halloween at the Market
Holly Springs Farmers Market, 300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
8:00 AM–Noon
Complimentary Wine Tasting with Brad Beavers of Curated Wines
Wine 100, 100 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
3:00–6:00 PM
Richard Boston
Golf Hour, 131 Oakview Commons Dr, Holly Springs, NC
5:00–7:00 PM
Janis & the Crew
Switch Craft Beer & Cocktails, 161 Oakview Commons Dr, Suite 103, Holly Springs, NC
6:00 PM
Jazz in the Lounge – Kevin Van Sant (guitar) & Doug Largent (bass)
Pimiento Tea Room, 200 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
6:00–9:00 PM
J & L Unplugged
Wine 100, 100 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
7:00–9:00 PM
Clayton Sabine
Niche Wine Lounge, 109 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
8:00–11:00 PM
16th Annual Halloween Party & Costume Contest
My Way Tavern, 301 W Center St, Holly Springs, NC
9:00 PM
Sunday, October 25
Pop Up Shopping with Fuqu’n Vinyl
Wine 100, 100 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
1:00–4:00 PM
Apex
Friday, October 23
Southpaw Soul
Oaklyn Springs Brewery - Apex, 209 N Salem St, Apex, NC
7:00 PM
Music Bingo/DJ
The Local, 2237 Old US 1, Apex, NC
8:00 PM
Bad PR (8:00 PM) & DJ Brian (10:00 PM)
The Backyard Bar, 2901 US 64 W, Apex, NC
8:00 PM
Capital Minds Band
The Exchange Barbershop & Lounge, 225 N Salem St, Apex, NC
8:00–11:00 PM
Joe’s Cousin
Peak of the Vine, 301 N Salem St, Apex, NC
8:00–11:00 PM
Saturday, October 24
Apex Farmers Market
Apex Farmers Market, 220 N Salem St, Apex, NC
8:00 AM–Noon
Piano Man Show with Casey Cotton of Blazin’ Keys Entertainment
TapStation, 320 S Salem St, Apex, NC
6:00 PM
Illoh
The Local, 2237 Old US 1, Apex, NC
7:00 PM
2Digh4
Oaklyn Springs Brewery - Apex, 209 N Salem St, Apex, NC
7:00–10:00 PM
The Amateurs
The Backyard Bar, 2901 US 64 W, Apex, NC
8:00 PM
Harvey Dalton Arnold Duo with Tim Carey
The Exchange Barbershop & Lounge, 225 N Salem St, Apex, NC
8:00–11:00 PM
Sunday, October 25
Brian & Cheyenne
The Backyard Bar, 2901 US 64 W, Apex, NC
3:00–6:00 PM
Fuquay-Varina
Friday, October 23
Purebred Mutts – Fiddle Dave’s Birthday Bash
Oaklyn Springs Brewery - Varina, 505 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
7:00–10:00 PM
Sam Trebing
Aviator Taphouse, 600 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
7:00–10:00 PM
Lydia St. George Band
Aviator Pizzeria, 601 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
7:00–10:00 PM
Stuart Smalley Trio
Aviator Hangar Bar, 688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
8:30–11:30 PM
Saturday, October 24
Mojofoot
Aviator Amphitheater, 688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
5:00–8:00 PM
Confidence Kryptonite
Aviator Pizzeria, 601 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
7:00–10:00 PM
Proton Jones
Aviator Taphouse, 600 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
7:00–10:00 PM
80’s Unleashed
Aviator Hangar Bar, 688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
8:00–11:00 PM
Sunday, October 25
Pat Tyler
Aviator Taphouse, 600 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
2:00–5:00 PM