UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Real Fun, Real Impact
Every event we curate is designed with purpose. We are deeply proud of our community and the local businesses that make it so vibrant. We invite you to join the fun, connect with your neighbors, and help our local economy thrive.
FVDA Events 2026
First Friday
First Friday
First Friday
Beans & Bumpers: Chili Cook-off & Car Show
Downtown Candy Hop
First Friday
En Plein Air
En Plein Air & Downtown After Dark
First Friday
First Friday
First Friday
First Friday
First Friday
First Friday
Trick or Treat Downtown
First Friday
BBQ Blues & Brews
Small Business Saturday
Sleigh Rides
First Friday
Jan 2
Feb 6
Mar 6
Mar 7
Mar 28
Apr 3
Apr 10
Apr 11
May 1
Jun 5
Jul 3
Aug 7
Sept 4
Oct 2
Oct 23
Nov 6
Nov 7
Nov 28
Dec 3
Dec 4
Town Events 2026
Town Egg Hunt
FM2FV Concert
FM2FV Concert
Food Truck Rodeo
FM2FV Concert
FM2FV Concert
Independence Day Celebration
Town Ice Cream Social
National Night Out
FM2FV Concert
Food Truck Rodeo
FM2FV Concert
FM2FV Concert
Celebrate FV Concert
Celebrate
FM2FV Concert
Haunted Trail
Fire Department Open House
Tree Lighting
Christmas Parade (hosted by the writing, music and film society)
Mar 28
Apr 9
Apr 16
Apr 19
Apr 30
May 14
Jul 1
Jul 19
Aug 4
Sep 10
Sep 13
Sep 17
Sep 24
Oct 1
Oct 3
Oct 15
Oct 17
Oct 31
Dec 3
Dec 6
Join us in Downtown Fuquay-Varina on Friday, October 2nd from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM for another exciting First Friday celebration!
Enjoy late-night shopping, dining, and entertainment as businesses throughout both downtown districts stay open late and participate in First Friday. Stroll the streets, explore your favorite local shops, and take advantage of the Downtown Social District while you shop, sip, stroll & dine in Downtown.
Celebrate fall, support local businesses, and enjoy a fun-filled evening with friends, family, and neighbors in Downtown Fuquay-Varina!
Happening this First Friday:
-Free Historical Trolley Tours - Former Mayor John Byrne will be guiding trolley riders through Downtown Fuquay-Varina with historical facts and stories from 6pm-8pm courtesy of Century 21 - Trolley will run from 5pm-9pm.
*Pick up/Drop Off Fuquay- 108 Raleigh St - outside FVDA office
*Pick up/Drop off Varina - In front of Quaint Plaza E Broad St
Downtown Varina Special Events: East Broad Street Parking Lot
-Bright Lights Choir by Pelikan Productions will be performing from 6pm - 630pm followed by a live performance from Eric manning from 6-8pm in collaboration with the Fuquay-Varina Writing, Music & Film Society - bring a lawn chair, sit back and enjoy!
-Arts Inspired Dance Academy and Southern Wake Academy are joining us at E Broad St Parking Lot with children’s activities and information about their current programming
Downtown Fuquay Special Events:
-Fuquay-Varina Arts Center - Gallery & Concession stand will be open until 8pm. Come out and meet local artist Maureen Scullin and view her current exhibit “Inherited Insights of Light & Realism” between 6pm & 730pm
Downtown Varina Business Specials:
Hoppy Tales - Music Bingo 730pm-10pm
Fat Cat Homemade Ice Cream - Face Painting with Melody Maker 630pm-830pm
Lollipops Children’s Boutique - Fall Open House 10am-5pm
Virtua Alley - Game Night 6pm-9pm
Downtown Fuquay Business Specials:
Jazzercise - Free classes 5pm & 7pm & mocktails from 5pm-9pm
Track Record - live DJ 6pm-9pm
Stick Boy Bread Co. - Jack-O-Lantern Cookie Decorating 5pm-8pm
Neighborhood Barre - Free Community Barre Class 5pm & extended boutique hours 6pm-7pm
The Mill - Music Bingo 8pm-10pm
Lost Legacy - Family Trade Night 6pm-8pm & MTG Commander Night 8pm-late
*Check back here as First Friday approaches for updates on October’s events and be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest announcements
Nov 7th
BBQ, Blues & Brews
Event Date: November 7th, 2026
Event Time: 12-4pm
Location: Varina Parking Lot - 801 Durham St Fuquay-Varina
BBQ Blues & Brews is back for its 11th Year!
Southwestern Wake County's biggest BBQ, Blues and Brews Festival of the year returns to Downtown Fuquay-Varina on November 7, 2026, from 12-4pm Varina's historic downtown.
Join us for an amazing day; Sample and judge BBQ from the region’s top grill-masters, enjoy live blues music, and sip on locally brewed craft beverages. You'll also have the chance to explore local businesses, meet talented artisans at the vendor’s market, and connect with community groups. This family-friendly event has something for everyone. Join us in the fun for BBQ, Blues & Brews 2026! Due to the crowds and loud music, this is not an event that pets will enjoy, so please leave them in the comfort of home. This event is rain or shine.