Out and About This Weekend: Quick View Calendar (9/18 through 10/5)
Enjoy local art walks, live music, football, soccer, hockey, cultural festivals, comedy, and markets across Holly Springs, Apex, Fuquay-Varina, and the Triangle.
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.
September
Sep 18 | EVENT: 2025 Mayoral Candidate Forum, 6:30–8:30 PM | Holly Springs
Sep 18 | LIVE MUSIC: Kat Taylor, 8–9:30 PM | Apex
Sep 19 | EVENT: Art Walk (Arts Holly Springs), 5–8 PM | Holly Springs (local artists; hosts: Ashe School of Music, Wine 100, Local Time Brewing, Fusion Development)
Sep 19 | LIVE MUSIC: The Stolen Goods, 7–10 PM | Holly Springs
Sep 19 | LIVE MUSIC: Derek Chase, 8–11 PM | Fuquay-Varina
Sep 19 | LIVE MUSIC: Aaron Pelsue, 6:30–9:30 PM | Fuquay-Varina
Sep 19 | LIVE MUSIC: Kevin Lee, 8–11 PM | Apex
Sep 19 | LIVE MUSIC: Pop-Up Mic (Shane Lee Wilson), 8–11 PM | Apex
Sep 19–21 | EVENT: Disaster! | Fuquay-Varina (parody musical of disaster films + 70s hits)
Sep 19 | Football: HS vs Heritage (Home) | Holly Springs
Sep 19 | Football: Apex vs Jordan (Home) | Apex
Sep 19 | Football: Apex Friendship at Green Hope (Away) | Apex
Sep 19 | Football: Fuquay-Varina at Clayton (Away) | Fuquay-Varina
Sep 19 | Football: Middle Creek vs Rose (Home) | Apex
Sep 19 | Football: Willow Spring [OFF] | Fuquay-Varina
Sep 20 | EVENT: Farmers Market, 8 AM–Noon | Holly Springs
Sep 20 | EVENT: Fuquay-Varina Growers Market, 8 AM–Noon | Fuquay-Varina
Sep 20 | EVENT: Festa Italiana, 11 AM–7 PM | Apex (Italian food, wine, music)
Sep 20 | EVENT: Canine-Con | Holly Springs (rescues, artisans, food trucks, contests)
Sep 20 | EVENT: Oktoberfest, Noon–10 PM | Holly Springs (beer, German food, live music)
Sep 20 | EVENT: Oktoberfest, Noon–4 PM | Fuquay-Varina (games, raffle, bratwurst, DJ Jim)
Sep 20 | EVENT: Autumn Nights Market, 5–10 PM | Apex (vendors, food trucks, live acts)
Sep 20 | LIVE MUSIC: Jason Adamo Songwriters in the Round, 7 PM | Holly Springs (behind-the-music storytelling)
Sep 20 | LIVE MUSIC: Lydia St. George, 8–11 PM | Apex
Sep 20 | LIVE MUSIC: Graham’s Number Band, 8–11 PM | Apex
Sep 20 | LIVE MUSIC: Nathan Wayne Band, 2 PM | Apex
Sep 20 | LIVE MUSIC: 2DIGH4, 8 PM | Apex
Sep 20 | LIVE MUSIC: Ryan Mullaney, 7–9 PM | Holly Springs
Sep 20 | LIVE MUSIC: Thomas Neuhaser, 1–3 PM | Holly Springs
Sep 20 | LIVE MUSIC: The Ridge Band, 5:30–9 PM | Holly Springs
Sep 20 | LIVE MUSIC: Deep 6 (Pearl Jam Tribute), 7 PM | Fuquay-Varina
Sep 20 | LIVE MUSIC: Janis & The Crew, 6–9 PM | Fuquay-Varina
Sep 20 | LIVE MUSIC: Eduardo de Rosamaria, 7–9 PM | Cary (Regional) (classical + flamenco guitar)
Sep 20 | EVENT: 10th Annual Asia Fest & Dragon Boat Racing, 9 AM | Cary (Regional) (Asian cultures, food, activities, kids’ games)
Sep 21 | EVENT: Cheers to Seven Years Kick-Off, 2–4 PM | Holly Springs
Sep 21 | LIVE MUSIC: Dawson Wright, 2–4 PM | Holly Springs
Sep 21 | EVENT: Free Yoga on the Patio, 11:30 AM | Holly Springs
Sep 21 | EVENT: LoopsyDaisy Jewelry Pop-Up, 1–4 PM | Holly Springs
Sep 21 | LIVE MUSIC: Oak City Brass, 3 PM | Apex
Sep 22 | HOCKEY: Lightning vs Hurricanes, 7 PM | Raleigh (Regional)
Sep 24 | HOCKEY: Panthers vs Hurricanes, 6 PM | Raleigh (Regional)
Sep 26 | SOCCER: NC FC vs Miami FC, 7 PM | Cary (Regional)
Sep 26–28 | EVENT: D.L. Hughley (5 shows) | Cary (Regional) (stand-up comedy)
Sep 29 | EVENT: WWE Raw, 6:30 PM | Raleigh (Regional)
October
Oct 2–4 | EVENT: John Mulaney: Mister Whatever | Durham (Regional)
Oct 4 | EVENT: Kids in Nature Day, 1–4 PM | Garner (Marquee) (live animals, 25+ activities, food trucks, Ranger Rick)
Oct 4 | SOCCER: NC Courage vs Racing Louisville, 7:30 PM | Cary (Regional)
Oct 4 | LIVE MUSIC: Route 55 Jazz Orchestra, 7:30 PM | Holly Springs (70s-inspired swing show)
Oct 5 | LIVE MUSIC: Maxwell, 8 PM | Raleigh (Regional)
Oct 5 | LIVE MUSIC: Neko Case, 7:30 PM | Durham (Regional)