Fuquay Tree Lighting & Sleigh Rides
Dec. 5, 6 P.M.
Downtown Fuquay-Varina & Fuquay Mineral Spring Park
The Town of Fuquay-Varina and the Fuquay-Varina Downtown Association pair up to transform the downtown district into holiday central. Music, an artist village, and magical lights will be on display at Fuquay Mineral Spring Park. Plus, the FVDA hosts ticketed horse-drawn sleigh rides, beginning at 120 S. Main St.
Fuquay-Varina Christmas Parade
Dec. 8, 4 P.M.
Historic Downtown Fuquay-Varina
Bring a chair and blankets to secure a comfy viewing spot to witness more than 80 decorated floats and vehicles, sponsored by hometown businesses and organizations, caravaning through downtown Fuquay-Varina.
Gingerbread House Competition
Dec. 6–18
Fuquay-Varina Arts Center
The Fuquay-Varina Junior Woman’s Club, in conjunction with the Fuquay-Varina Arts Center, presents the fifth Annual Fuquay-Varina Gingerbread House Competition. Entries from adult, youth, and child bakers will be displayed in the Arts Center during the month of December. Stop in to vote for your People’s Choice Award winner by donating money in a collection box for your favorite entry. Funds raised from the People’s Choice votes will be donated back to the community through charitable organizations. The winner will be announced on Facebook on Dec. 18.
Photographed by Jonathan Fredin
Light the Springs
Dec. 7, 5–8 P.M.
Holly Springs Cultural Center
A new way to ring in the holiday season in Holly Springs. Celebrate the season with games, live music, free holiday crafts, and festive food and beverages options. Mail a letter to Santa at a special mailbox before meeting Father Christmas and Mrs. Claus. The event begins with lighting a holiday menorah with the Jewish Federation of Greater Raleigh and ends with Santa and the mayor of Holly Springs lighting the town tree.
Photographed by Jonathan Fredin
The Nutcracker
Dec. 13, 7 P.M.
Dec 14, 11 A.M., 2:30 P.M., 5 P.M.
Fuquay-Varina Arts Center
Local dancers take the stage to recreate a holiday classic. It’s the familiar music you know and love, enhanced by performers you recognize as neighbors and friends.
Winterfest and the Tree Trail
Dec. 13 & 14, 4–8:30 P.M.
Ting Stadium
A fun evening at Ting Stadium that includes festive entertainment, an artisan market, Santa visits, and the lighted Tree Trail — Christmas trees festooned by
local businesses and civic groups.
Happy Holly Days Parade
Dec. 14, 10 A.M. to noon
Beginning on Holly Springs’ Main Street near the intersection with Oakhall Drive, floats, bands, dancers, decorated vehicles, and marching groups parade through downtown and end at Oak Avenue, past The Block on Main. Happy Holly Days Parade is presented in partnership with Kiwanis Club of Holly Springs.
Christmas Home Tour
Dec. 14, 11 A.M. to 5 P.M.
The Fuquay-Varina Woman’s Club returns with their holiday home tour: 10 beautifully decorated homes in the historic district of Fuquay-Varina, some more than 100 years old. Enjoy the festive displays as well as music and refreshments at the FVWC clubhouse. Advance tickets can be purchased online through Eventbrite or in person at Logan’s Garden Hut and KnB’s Marketplace. On the day of the tour, tickets will be sold at the Fuquay Mineral Spring Inn and FVWC clubhouse.
Photographed by Jonathan Fredin
Gerald Parker Jazz Orchestra Holiday Concert
Dec. 21, 7:30 P.M.
Fuquay-Varina Arts Center
Time to get your jingle on as holiday favorites are brought to life by the Gerald Parker Jazz Orchestra with their special brand of swinging jazz.
Community Wellness Fair
Jan 18, 1:30–4:30 P.M.
Serasana, 116 Bass Lake Road, Holly Springs
Make health and healing a priority in the new year, starting with Serasana’s wellness fair. Meet a variety of providers of products and services in the wellness industry. Enjoy vendor raffles and a special raffle basket from Serasana including a massage and their signature body care products.
Unity Weekend
Jan. 18 & 19
Presented by the Holly Springs MLK Jr. Committee, the weekend events honor and celebrate the beliefs of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The weekend lineup includes a celebration breakfast on Saturday morning plus a community march and commemoration on Sunday afternoon. Details available at hsmlk.org.
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- Community Holiday Cookbook
- Ultimate Gift Guide
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