Halloween 2026 in Holly Springs is past; HollyFest ran Oct. 31 at Sugg Farm. Halloween 2027 is a Sunday, and this page lists next year's events as they are set.

Last checked Nov. 3, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Events come from the Town of Holly Springs festivals and events page, its calendar and each organizer’s own page. Town events: 919-567-4711.

Halloween is Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, and in Holly Springs it lands on the same day as HollyFest, the town’s biggest free festival of the fall. The farmers market’s Halloween morning was Oct. 24. Trick-or-treat times are on a separate page: trick-or-treat hours in Holly Springs. Updated Nov. 3: Halloween 2026 and every event below are past. Halloween 2027 falls on a Sunday; this page lists next year’s events as organizers set them.

What this means for you

  • Saturday, Oct. 31: HollyFest at Sugg Farm, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., free. The farmers market is closed.
  • Weather: the National Weather Service in Raleigh forecasts partly sunny skies and a high near 75 degrees Saturday, with a chance of showers Sunday.
  • Updates on the day: text HOLLYFEST to 888777, the town says.
  • Clocks fall back at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1.

Halloween events at a glance

Event When Where Cost
Haunted Trail 7 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9 (past) Sugg Farm, 2401 Grigsby Ave. Ticketed
Halloween at the Farmers Market 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 24 (past) 300 W. Ballentine St. Free to attend
HollyFest 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Sugg Farm, 2401 Grigsby Ave. Free
Trunk or Treat at The Block on Main Date and time to be announced 300 S. Main St. Not posted

HollyFest: Saturday, Oct. 31

HollyFest is the town’s annual festival of local artists, businesses, food vendors, children’s activities and entertainment at Jefferson L. Sugg Farm at Bass Lake Park, 2401 Grigsby Ave. It runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and admission is free, according to the HollyFest page. This year the town has added elements for its 150th anniversary. Our fall festivals guide has the full program, the free mini pumpkin patch for children, parking and the beer rules.

HollyFest ends at 4 p.m., so families can head home before evening trick-or-treating. The Holly Springs Farmers Market is closed that morning for the festival, the town’s calendar says.

Halloween at the farmers market (already held)

The Holly Springs Farmers Market held its Halloween market from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 24, on Ballentine Street outside the Cultural Center and library building, 300 W. Ballentine St., according to the town calendar. The market says it has more than 40 vendors on a typical Saturday, on its market page. The market reopens Saturday, Nov. 7, on winter hours, 9 a.m. to noon.

Haunted Trail at Sugg Farm (already held)

The town’s Haunted Trail ran 7 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, at Sugg Farm. The town recommends it for ages 12 and older; younger children may go with a parent. Online tickets sold out and a limited number were sold at the gate, according to the Haunted Trail page. Watch the same page next September for 2027 tickets.

Trunk-or-treats

A trunk-or-treat is a parking lot event where cars are decorated and children collect candy from the trunks. The Block on Main, 300 S. Main St. downtown, lists a Trunk or Treat on its events page, with the time still marked to be announced when we checked on Oct. 27.

Churches, schools and businesses often hold their own trunk-or-treats. We list one here only once the organizer posts the date, time and place on its own page. Send us yours.

Halloween on stage

The Holly Springs Cultural Center’s box office sells tickets for shows at the 184-seat theater, 300 W. Ballentine St. The Southern Wake Players’ comedy “A Haunting in Holly Springs” played Oct. 2-3, according to the Community Theatre page. Box office: 919-567-4000.

Getting ready

  • Weather: the National Weather Service in Raleigh forecast on Oct. 27 calls for a partly sunny Saturday with a high near 75 and a mostly cloudy night near 55. Check the forecast for Holly Springs again Friday.
  • Trash: Halloween falls on a Saturday, so the week’s garbage and recycling run on the normal schedule. See trash and recycling.
  • Police non-emergency: 919-557-9111; emergencies 911.

More: trick-or-treat hours, fall festivals and pumpkin patches and things to do this month.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do on Halloween in Holly Springs in 2026?

HollyFest, the town’s free festival, runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at Sugg Farm, 2401 Grigsby Ave. The farmers market is closed that day.

Is there a Halloween event at the Holly Springs Farmers Market?

It was 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 24, at 300 W. Ballentine St. The market is closed Oct. 31 for HollyFest and reopens Nov. 7 at 9 a.m.

Is there a trunk-or-treat in downtown Holly Springs?

The Block on Main, 300 S. Main St., lists a Trunk or Treat on its events page, with the time still marked to be announced when we checked on Oct. 27.

When was the Holly Springs Haunted Trail in 2026?

The town’s Haunted Trail at Sugg Farm was Friday, Oct. 9, from 7 to 10:30 p.m. It is recommended for ages 12 and up.