Jason Adamo Presents North Carolina Songwriters in the Round
Sept. 20, 7 p.m.
Holly Springs Cultural Center
A unique musical experience where artists perform in an intimate “in the round” setting, sharing their songs and the stories behind them. This one-of-a-kind behind the music event features NC artists Jason Adamo, Clare Means, Chris Hendricks, Azul, and others. hollyspringsnc.gov
Disaster!
Sept. 19–21, Fuquay-Varina Arts Center
Sept. 26–28, Holly Springs Cultural Center
Southern Wake Players Community Theatre presents a chaotic night aboard a glamorous casino and disco boat wherein a series of unexpected events (earthquakes, tidal waves, piranhas!) threatens to sink the ship and its cast of humorous characters. Set to a soundtrack of disco hits from the ’70s, including “Knock on Wood,” “Hooked on a Feeling,” and “Sky High.”
Wicked Fur Good! Canine-Con
Sept. 20, 8–11 a.m.
Sugg Farm Park
Four-legged friends and their humans will enjoy wicked good fun with dog-themed activities, professional demonstrations, local rescues, food trucks, and pet-friendly vendors. Spellbound attendees are encouraged to dress to match their canine companions in “Wicked” styles as they dance through the fields of Sugg Farm Park. hollyspringsnc.gov
Women of Western Wake Forum
Sept. 26, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Umstead Hotel and Spa
Cary Magazine’s signature event combines leadership, learning, and inspiration in a day of workshops, networking, and discussion to celebrate the achievement of women in the local community. Hear from this year’s Women of Western Wake in a motivating panel discussion full of real-life strategies and experiences. womenofwesternwake.com
Splitbelly Creek Haunted Trail
Fridays and Saturdays, Sept. 26 to Oct. 31, 7:30–11 p.m.
Broken Plow Farms, 1064 Cotton Road, Fuquay-Varina
Spooky season begins at Broken Plow Farms with the opening of the Splitbelly Creek Haunted Trail on Sept. 26. A $20 ticket delivers screams, chills, and heart-pounding fear as you navigate a corn maze and wooded trail full of jump scares and costumed characters. @brokenplowfarmsfv
Central Carolina Out of the Darkness Walk
Sept. 27, 10:30 a.m.
Ting Park
The Out of the Darkness Walk brings together hundreds of people to support those affected by suicide and fund vital research, education, advocacy, and survivor resources. Register as an individual or a team to participate in this community event that acknowledges the ways in which suicide and mental illness have affected the lives of our neighbors. Visit the Loss and Healing tent, photo booth, and resource tables. Look for the displays of Honor Beads to show your connection to the cause and identify others with shared experiences. afspwalks.donordrive.com/CentralCarolina
Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Oct. 4, 10 a.m.
Halifax Mall, 300 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh
Lace up your walking shoes for a 1- or 2-mile course and join the world’s largest fundraiser for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research in downtown Raleigh, one of 17 events in North Carolina. Registered participants who raise $100 or more receive a T-shirt. On Walk day, participants honor those affected by Alzheimer’s with pinwheel flowers of various colors representing their personal connections to the disease. act.alz.org/TriangleNC
Triangle Oktoberfest
Oct. 3, 5–10 p.m.
Oct. 4, noon to 8 p.m.
Koka Booth Amphitheatre
Hosted by the Apex Sunrise and Cary MacGregor Rotary Clubs, Triangle Oktoberfest celebrates its 11th year of authentic German tradition and culture while raising money for the Miracle League of the Triangle. Highlights include the King Guys Oktoberfest Brass Band, Wiener Dog race, Kinder Platz with inflatables and face painting, Stein Hoist championships, classic German food, and ample beers. triangleoktoberfest.org
Celebrate Fuquay-Varina
Oct. 4, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
N. Main Street, Downtown Fuquay
The vibrant downtown district in historic Fuquay comes alive every year with live music, kids’ activities, local vendors, a beer garden, and a BMX bike show. Festival parking is available at Centennial Square, Falcon Park, and the Fuquay-Varina Community Center. celebratefv.com
FV Ghosts Tours
Oct. 3–5, 10–12, 24–26, 6:30–9:30 p.m.
Downtown Fuquay
FV Ghosts Tours return for the third year to regale the citizens of Southern Wake with tales of “the most haunted small town in the South.” The walking tours visit spooky sites around South Main Street where thrills and chills abound. New this year: FV Ghosts will showcase haunts and history during two Accessibility Nights inside the FV Arts Center, Oct. 18 and 19. These events will feature ASL interpretation, audio description accommodations, comfortable seating, special thrills, and live performances by the Spookway Players. sisterhoodofspirits.com/fvghosts
HollyFest
Oct. 25, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sugg Farm Park
A Holly Springs tradition — the annual free family-friendly festival celebrates all the people, places, and services that the community has to offer. Featuring local artists, businesses, food vendors, children’s activities, rides, and local entertainment. hollyspringsnc.gov/hollyfest
