Hello Fuquay-Varina! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Target’s land plans, adoption cup standings, and LEGO transportation camp + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Retail plans taking shape: Target reportedly bought Clayton land for $3.3 million in $100 million West Edge project, hinting at a new store, though it isn’t on Target’s future list as expansion includes Fuquay-Varina -- see Target’s land plans.
Competition for a good cause: Wake County Animal Center’s World Cup-inspired Adoption Cup runs through July 19, tracking weekly standings as adoptions score goals. Many dogs and cats in shelter and foster care need homes -- see the adoption standings.
Development rules shift: Holly Springs Town Council approved development ordinance changes, moving several uses from special use permits to conditional district rezoning so neighbors can weigh in earlier, though nonprofits could face hurdles -- check the zoning changes.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Five-acre fun spot: Falcon Park packs a lighted baseball/softball field, a multi-purpose field, a playground, and a picnic shelter into a cozy slice of town history, perfect for a quick game or kid energy dump. Restrooms and easy parking mean you can swing by, play, and bounce without overplanning.
Local blooms, big smiles: When you want a bouquet that says more than a text ever could, Flowers On Broad Street comes through with artful, just-picked-feeling arrangements from folks who actually get your vibe. A trusty go-to for birthdays, kitchen table glow-ups, and those “oops, my bad” moments this week.
Game night, upgraded: Virtu Alley packs legit VR battles, pro-grade racing rigs, and a multi-sport golf simulator into one chill hang, perfect for date night, kid energy dumps, or a friends-versus-friends showdown. Book a session, flex those reflexes, then brag about your lap times around town.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎀 Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Celebration @ Everbrook Academy of South Lakes | Wednesday (6/24) at 12:00 PM – Stop by the grand opening and ribbon cutting at Everbrook Academy in Fuquay Varina to meet the team and explore programs from infants to school-age, summer camp included. Family activities, light refreshments, and that new school smell await, which beats another lap of Target.
🎩 Dana Hill @ Angier Public Library | Wednesday (6/24) at 4:00 PM – Think you outgrew your dinosaur phase? Dana Hill’s interactive magic show digs up prehistoric laughs, clever illusions, and a sneaky love of reading, all ages welcome. A solid play for kids or grandkids, and yes, registration is required.
🍽 Summer Meal Kick-off @ Fuquay-Varina Growers Market | Saturday (6/27) at 9:30 AM – Parents, consider this your sign to hit the Growers Market without a breakfast negotiation. The summer meal kickoff means free, healthy Saturday breakfast for ages 18 and under, plus face painting, Sun Ray, and a youth artisan market while you grab produce, bread, and goodies.
🛍 Second Annual Vendor Fest on the Farm @ Hidden River Farm (Angier) | Saturday (6/27) at 10:00 AM – Roll out to the farm for the Second Annual Vendor Fest, where over 20 makers set up shop, plus food and drinks. Pick blueberries that taste like summer, stain your fingers, and call it cardio while you browse local art, crafts, and quality finds.
🏆 PAL Challenge @ Harnett Central High School (Angier) | Saturday (6/27) at 10:00 AM – Swing by for Gi or No-Gi Jiu Jitsu superfights, open to beginners through seasoned veterans, all scrapping to support our PAL Ranger Wrestling kids' tournament schedule. Expect takedowns, proud parents, and that wholesome chaos only youth sports deliver, with no carpool politics, sweat and smiles.
🎉 iCode Grand Opening @ iCode Fuquay-Varina | Saturday (6/27) at 11:00 AM – Think your kid's screen time could finally earn its keep? iCode’s grand opening is a free, family-friendly peek at coding, robots, and STEM, where the little ones become tech creators while you sip coffee, nod wisely, and pretend Python is a snake. Local, welcoming, fun.
✈ Planes, Trains & Automobiles Camp @ Hilltop Needmore Town Park Community Center | Monday (6/29) – Whether your kid can identify a 747 or just makes vroom noises, this half-day camp lets ages 6-12 build working trains, planes, and automobiles with LEGO Technic while exploring how transportation shaped the country. You get a few quiet hours, they get bragging rights.
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07 — The Fuquay-Varina report Weather forecastToday — High: 87°F — Low: 64°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 87. North wind 2 to 7 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. East wind around 3 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 93°F — Low: 70°F — Precip: 0%
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