Holly Springs to mid-December: Veterans Day Nov. 11, a tree planting Nov. 14, the half marathon Nov. 21, Light the Springs Dec. 5 and the parade Dec. 12.

Last checked Nov. 3, 2026. Covers today to mid-December and is refreshed every week. Events come from the Town of Holly Springs calendar, the Cultural Center box office and the organizers’ own pages; times and prices are as published.

November in Holly Springs brings the Veterans Day Ceremony, a 150th anniversary tree planting and the half marathon. The holiday season opens with Light the Springs on Saturday, Dec. 5, and the Happy Holly Days Parade a week later.

Who to call

  • Town festivals: Nic Ziccardi, marketing and events coordinator, 919-567-4711
  • Cultural Center box office and shows: 919-567-4000
  • Town services and holiday schedules: 311, or 919-577-3111
  • This weekend: our things to do this weekend page is rebuilt every Thursday

This week

  • Tuesday, Nov. 3: Election Day. Polling places and hours are on our voting page.
  • Wednesday, Nov. 4, 10 a.m.: free children’s movie at the Cultural Center, 300 W. Ballentine St. Town calendar.
  • Friday, Nov. 6, 7:30 p.m.: comedian John Floyd, clean stand-up for all ages, at the Cultural Center. $20 adults, $17 seniors and students. Tickets.
  • Saturday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m. to noon: the farmers market returns after HollyFest on winter hours. Market page.

Next week

  • Wednesday, Nov. 11, 11 a.m.: the town’s Veterans Day Ceremony at the Veterans Memorial in Veterans Park, 600 Bikram Drive. Free; snacks available. Town calendar. Closings and trash changes are on our Veterans Day page.
  • Friday, Nov. 13, 11 a.m.: Golden Matinee Mornings, a free movie for older adults at the Cultural Center; doors 11 a.m., film 11:15 a.m., registration required. Details.
  • Saturday, Nov. 14, 11 a.m.: 150th Commemorative Tree Planting at Sugg Farm, 2401 Grigsby Ave., near the RC field. The town will plant an American sycamore more than 14 feet tall and collect messages to the future for a time capsule it plans to bury nearby next year. Town calendar.

Later in November

  • Wednesdays, Nov. 18 and 25, 10 a.m.: free children’s movies at the Cultural Center. Town calendar.
  • Saturday, Nov. 21, from 7:15 a.m.: the 10th annual Holly Springs Half Marathon, 10K and 5K from the North Main Athletic Complex, 1151 N. Main St. Expect police-held traffic on Main Street and Holly Springs Road until about 9 a.m. Race page. Road details are on our Thanksgiving page.
  • Monday, Nov. 23, to Sunday, Dec. 13: Santa’s Mailbox outside Town Hall, 128 S. Main St. Mailbox page.
  • Thursday and Friday, Nov. 26-27: Thanksgiving. Town offices close and trash runs a day late; see our Thanksgiving page.
  • Saturday, Nov. 28, to Saturday, Dec. 12: Shop the Springs, the downtown stamp card, starts on Small Business Saturday. Town page. More on our holiday shopping page.

Early December

  • Wednesday, Dec. 2, 4 to 7 p.m.: Santa Cares, a free sensory-friendly visit with Santa at the Cultural Center; the town says sign-ups open soon. Santa Cares page.
  • Friday, Dec. 4, 11 a.m.: Golden Matinee Morning shows “The Holiday” at the Cultural Center. Free; register in advance. Details.
  • Saturday, Dec. 5, 5 to 8 p.m.: Light the Springs at the Cultural Center: live music, crafts, Santa, the menorah lighting and the town tree. Free. Event page.
  • Saturday, Dec. 12, 10 a.m.: the Happy Holly Days Parade on Main Street. The farmers market is closed that day. Parade page.
  • Saturday, Dec. 12, 2 and 7:30 p.m.: the Route 55 Jazz Orchestra’s Christmas concert at the Cultural Center. Tickets.
  • Sunday, Dec. 13, 2 p.m.: the Holly Springs Community Band’s “Holiday at the Springs” at the Cultural Center. Reserve seats.

More on the season: Christmas parade and tree lighting and holiday lights and Christmas events.

Every week

  • Holly Springs Farmers Market, Saturdays at 300 W. Ballentine St.: 9 a.m. to noon from Nov. 7 through April, with some exceptions in November and December. More in our farmers markets guide.
  • Bass Lake Park and its trails. See parks and trails.

Nearby

Concerts, ballet and gallery shows at The Halle in Apex, about five miles north, and the Cultural Center’s holiday shows are on our arts and exhibitions page.

Already past

HollyFest ran Oct. 31 at Sugg Farm, and Holly Springs High closed its regular football season at Middle Creek on Oct. 30.

Send us your event

Running something in Holly Springs? Email hello@hollyspringsdaily.com with the date, time, venue, price and a photo. Listings are free, and they go on this page and in our events diary.

Frequently asked questions

When does the Holly Springs Farmers Market open in November?

The market is on winter hours, 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays, from Nov. 7 through April at 300 W. Ballentine St. It notes some exceptions in November and December and is closed on parade day, Dec. 12.

Is there a Veterans Day event in Holly Springs?

Yes. The town’s free Veterans Day Ceremony is at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the Veterans Memorial in Veterans Park, 600 Bikram Drive.

When is the Holly Springs Half Marathon?

Saturday, Nov. 21, from the North Main Athletic Complex, 1151 N. Main St. Assisted athletes start at 7:15 a.m. and the half marathon at 7:20 a.m.; police hold traffic on parts of Main Street and Holly Springs Road until about 9 a.m.

When is the Holly Springs tree lighting?

Light the Springs is 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at the Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W. Ballentine St. It opens with a menorah lighting and ends with the town tree.