What's On in Holly Springs
Events, markets, games, library and parks programs in and around Holly Springs, with times, prices and the organizer's own link.
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Veterans Day in Holly Springs 2026: ceremony and closings
Holly Springs' Veterans Day Ceremony is 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at Veterans Park. Trash runs on schedule, yard waste a day late, and town centers close.
Coming up
The full month- Fri. Nov. 6 Comedian John Floyd
- Sat. Nov. 7 Holly Springs Farmers Market (winter hours begin)
- Sat. Nov. 7 Infinity Ballet: Fairytale Fables
- Wed. Nov. 11 Holly Springs Veterans Day Ceremony
- Fri. Nov. 13 Golden Matinee Mornings
- Sat. Nov. 14 150th Commemorative Tree Planting Ceremony
- Sun. Nov. 15 Classical Concert Series: the KDA Trio
- Fri. Nov. 20 On The Steps: Kate McGarry and Keith Ganz
- Sat. Nov. 21 Jordan Lake Farms Christmas season opening day
- Sat. Nov. 21 10th Annual Holly Springs Half Marathon, 10K and 5K
- Sun. Nov. 22 JazzLive with Donovan Cheatham, Hillard Greene and Dexter Moses
- Nov. 23 to Dec. 13 Santa's Mailbox
Plan your weekend
Fourth of July
Holly Springs Fourth of July fireworks 2026
Holly Springs holds its fireworks on July 5 at Sugg Farm; in 2026 the show began at 9:15 p.m. Updated each year when the town posts the next year's plans.
Halloween
Trick-or-treat hours in Holly Springs 2026
Halloween 2026 is past. Holly Springs sets no trick-or-treat hours; neighborhoods choose. Halloween 2027 is Sunday, Oct. 31; this page is updated before then.
Christmas
Holly Springs Christmas parade and tree lighting 2026
Holly Springs' Happy Holly Days Parade is 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, on Main Street; entries close Nov. 20. Light the Springs is 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5.
High school football
Friday night football 2026: Holly Springs High schedule
Holly Springs High went 5-4 and 3-1 in the Triangle Six before its Oct. 30 finale at Middle Creek. Score and any NCHSAA playoff game are added when confirmed.
Fall
Fall festivals and pumpkin patches in Holly Springs 2026
Fall 2026 festivals in Holly Springs are past, HollyFest included. Still ahead: a 150th anniversary tree planting at Sugg Farm, 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14.
Halloween
Halloween events in Holly Springs 2026
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.
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving in Holly Springs 2026: closings, trash and races
Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov. 26. Holly Springs trash runs a day late Thursday and Friday, town offices close two days and the half marathon runs Nov. 21.
Black Friday
Black Friday and holiday shopping in Holly Springs 2026
Black Friday is Nov. 27 and Small Business Saturday Nov. 28, when the town's Shop the Springs downtown stamp card starts. It runs through Dec. 12.
Christmas
Holiday lights and Christmas events in Holly Springs 2026
Christmas in Holly Springs 2026: Santa Cares Dec. 2, a menorah and tree lighting Dec. 5, Santa's Mailbox, the Holly Day Express and downtown decorations.
New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve in Holly Springs 2026: events and closings
New Year's Eve 2026 near Holly Springs: no town fireworks, First Night Raleigh's acorn drop, New Year's Day closings and Friday trash on Saturday.
Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day in Holly Springs 2027: events and dinners
Valentine's Day 2027 is a Sunday. Holly Springs' family dance, Valentine's on Ballentine, was Feb. 14 in 2026; 2027 dates and dinner menus are not out yet.
Spring break
Spring break in Holly Springs 2027: school dates, camps, things to do
WCPSS traditional-calendar spring break 2027 is March 29 to April 2, after the Good Friday holiday March 26. Holly Springs camps, parks and what is open.
Easter
Easter in Holly Springs 2027: egg hunts, brunch and services
Easter 2027 is Sunday, March 28. Holly Springs' Spring Fling egg hunts were March 21 in 2026 at the North Main Athletic Complex; 2027 dates are not out yet.
Mother's Day
Mother's Day in Holly Springs 2027: brunch, events and markets
Mother's Day 2027 is Sunday, May 9. Holly Springs Sunday brunch and tea hours, how far ahead to book, the Saturday farmers market and spring events.
Memorial Day
Memorial Day in Holly Springs 2027: closings, trash and events
Memorial Day is Monday, May 31, 2027. Holly Springs trash runs a day late all week, town centers close, and Bass Lake boat rentals open for the season.
Summer
Summer in Holly Springs 2027: camps, pools and splash pads
Holly Springs summer camps opened registration March 2 in 2026. The town has no public pool yet; Eagles Landing Park's splash pad is due in late 2027.
Father's Day
Father's Day in Holly Springs 2027: events, baseball and brunch
Father's Day 2027 is Sunday, June 20. In 2026 Holly Springs had a Salamanders Father's Day game and a rooftop brunch; 2027 plans are not posted yet.
Labor Day
Labor Day in Holly Springs 2027: closings, trash and events
Labor Day is Monday, Sept. 6, 2027. Holly Springs trash ran a day late all week in 2026, town centers closed and it was the last day of Bass Lake boats.
Brunch
Brunch in Holly Springs: where to go, with days and hours
Brunch in Holly Springs with days, hours and addresses from each restaurant's own site: Nightingale Rooftop, Pimiento Tea Room and Flying Biscuit Cafe.
Dogs
Dog-friendly Holly Springs: dog park, trails, patios and leash rules
Dog-friendly Holly Springs: the free Sugg Farm dog park and its rules, paved greenways, dog-friendly breweries and the town leash law.
Kids
Kids' activities in Holly Springs: playgrounds, movies, rainy days
Kids in Holly Springs: Sugg Farm nature play area, Womble Park's playground, free Wednesday movies, Hunt Center preschool open play and Bass Lake backpacks.
Trails
Holly Springs walking and biking trails: greenways, loops, parking
Holly Springs trails with lengths and surfaces: the 1.9-mile Bass Lake loop, the paved Carl Dean, Middle Creek and Oak Leaf greenways, Mims Park and e-bike rules.
Downtown
Downtown Holly Springs: a guide to Main Street and the Village District
Downtown Holly Springs guide: the Sip & Stroll social district, The Block on Main, the Cultural Center, the Saturday market, the new mural, Mims Park and parking.
Live music
Live music and nightlife in Holly Springs: venues and hours
Holly Springs nightlife from each venue's own site: Niche Wine Lounge, Bombshell and Local Time breweries, a rooftop bar, Saturday jazz and the Cultural Center.
Free
Free things to do in Holly Springs
Free things to do in Holly Springs: Bass Lake's trail and Discovery Backpacks, the Sugg Farm dog park, free movies, the Hunt Center track and free town festivals.
Date night
Date night in Holly Springs: restaurants, shows, wine bars
Date night in Holly Springs from each venue's own site: rooftop dinner, Italian on Main Street, Saturday jazz, Cultural Center shows and a wine lounge open late.
HollyFest
HollyFest in Holly Springs: date, parking and what to know
HollyFest 2026 ran 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 31 at Sugg Farm in Holly Springs. The town has not set the 2027 date; this page adds it, with parking, once posted.
Festival of Legends
Festival of Legends in Holly Springs: dates, tickets, rules
The 14th Festival of Legends is April 24-25, 2027, at Sugg Farm in Holly Springs. One-day passes $17 early, $20 at the gate; kids 12 and under free.
Juneteenth
Holly Springs Juneteenth Celebration: date, parking, what's on
Holly Springs held its Juneteenth Celebration 5 to 8 p.m. June 13, 2026, at Parrish Womble Park. The 2027 date is not out yet. Updated each year.
Restaurants
Where to eat in Holly Springs: lists by category
Every Holly Springs where-to-eat list in one place: wings, pizza, Mexican, breakfast, burgers, sushi and Asian, ice cream and patios, plus brunch.
Wings
Where to get wings in Holly Springs: Main Street to Grand Hill
Seven places with wings on the menu inside Holly Springs town limits: downtown on Main Street, Village Walk Drive and Holly Springs Towne Center.
Pizza
Where to get pizza in Holly Springs: downtown, Village Walk and more
Ten pizza places inside Holly Springs town limits, from Main Street downtown and Village Walk Drive to Grand Hill Place and Sunset Lake Road.
Mexican food
Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurants in Holly Springs
Seven Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurants inside Holly Springs town limits, on Grand Hill Place, Village Walk Drive, North Main Street and Matthews Drive.
Breakfast
Breakfast and coffee in Holly Springs: cafes, diners, drive-thrus
Nine breakfast and coffee places, 10 locations, inside Holly Springs town limits: Grand Hill Place, Oakview Commons, Lassiter Road and downtown.
Burgers
Where to get burgers in Holly Springs: Grand Hill to Main Street
Eight places with burgers on the menu inside Holly Springs town limits, on Grand Hill Place, GB Alford Highway, Village Walk Drive and downtown.
Sushi
Sushi and Asian restaurants in Holly Springs: Main Street and beyond
Twelve sushi, Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese and Indian restaurants inside Holly Springs town limits, from Main Street to GB Alford Highway.
Ice cream
Ice cream and desserts in Holly Springs: Main Street scoops, cakes
Four ice cream and dessert shops inside Holly Springs town limits: three on Main Street downtown and a bundt cake bakery on Grand Hill Place.
Patios
Patios and outdoor dining in Holly Springs: downtown and Grand Hill
Eleven Holly Springs restaurants and cafes whose own sites name a patio, rooftop or outdoor seating: downtown, Grand Hill Place, Oakview Commons and more.
Event news
Arts
Arts and exhibitions in Holly Springs: November 2026
Arts near Holly Springs: ballet Nov. 7, Nutcracker Dances Dec. 4-6 and a Christmas play Dec. 11-13 in Apex, plus holiday concerts at the Cultural Center.
Things to do
Things to do in Holly Springs, Oct. 30 to Nov. 1
Halloween weekend in Holly Springs: HollyFest at Sugg Farm Saturday, Golden Hawks football at Middle Creek Friday and a costume market in Morrisville.