Hello Holly Springs! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Adoption cup showdown, Disney/Pixar movie fun, and U-pick berries Saturdays + 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.
Honors, remembrance and recognition: Town Council celebrated Holly Springs High’s state champion Lady Hawks, issued a Juneteenth proclamation, and backed naming the Holly Springs Road bridge for Deputy Mark R. Tucker -- see the council honors.
Protecting local farmland: Wake County commissioners approved the first farmland preservation plan, a 10-year roadmap to protect farms after losing 36,000 acres, setting funding and priorities that could influence land near Holly Springs -- review the farmland roadmap.
Shelter showdown kicks off: Wake County Animal Center’s World Cup-inspired Adoption Cup is underway through July 19, with weekly standings online and dozens of dogs and cats waiting for homes across Wake County -- see the adoption contest updates.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Future hangout alert: Eagles Landing Park is under construction, bringing a 100,000-square-foot indoor rec center, splash pad, lighted pickleball and basketball courts, an all-wheels skatepark, and trails. This week, peek at the town’s project updates and start plotting that first pickup game, with opening anticipated in 2027.
Your week needs flowers: Magnolia Blooms is a family-owned Holly Springs florist that grows a bunch of its own stems and sources the rest from local, women-owned farms, so arrangements feel fresh, seasonal, and very you. When in doubt, go Designer’s Choice and let them work their garden-magic.
One-stop downtown vibes: Town Hall Commons is the park-once, stroll-around spot for a weeknight dinner, a quick shop, or that appointment you keep rescheduling. Downtown vibes, local favorites, and community energy make it the easy win when your to-do list and appetite are arguing.
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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.
🍕 Spirit Night @ Homegrown Pizza | Thursday (6/25) at 4:00 PM – Celebrate the final Spirit Night of the school year at Homegrown Pizza, with a little browsing at The Wardrobe Boutique if you feel virtuous about multitasking. Think easy dinner, familiar faces, and the smug satisfaction of supporting the kids while you avoid dishes.
🎬 Disney/Pixar Movie Fun! @ The Art Lab for Kids | Friday (6/26) at 9:00 AM – This weeklong, hands-on studio lets kids channel their inner Disney and Pixar by sculpting, splatter painting, and generally turning imagination into something gloriously messy. They get creative bragging rights and a paint-splattered souvenir, you get a quiet house, a hot coffee, and zero glitter cleanup.
🍓 U-Pick Berries Saturdays @ Farrell's Creek Farm (Apex) | Saturday (6/27) at 8:00 AM – If you call berry picking cardio, this is your happy place. Pick your haul on Saturday, with extra picking days Tuesdays and Thursdays, then snag fresh eggs, local honey, just-picked produce, and sturdy plants, all subject to nature's mood.
🥕 Holly Springs Farmers Market @ Holly Springs Farmers Market | Saturday (6/27) at 9:00 AM – Holly Springs Farmers Market is serving up peak local, from produce and baked goods to quirky plants and on the spot repotting starting at $5. Give that rootbound ficus a spa day, then stroll, chat with growers, and feel smugly wholesome.
🎉 Holly Springs Masonic Lodge 250th Cookout Celebration @ Holly Springs Masonic Lodge | Saturday (6/27) at 12:00 PM – Whether you grew up sneaking peeks at the Lodge or just nod when you drive past, the Holly Springs Masons are marking 250 years with a proper cookout. No RSVPs, just neighbors, grilled goodness, and a side of small-town lore done right.
🌷 Afternoon in the Garden @ Apex Pollinator Garden | Saturday (6/27) at 3:00 PM – National Pollinator Week is buzzing at Apex Pollinator Garden with refreshments, vendors, and native seeds, courtesy of the Town of Apex. Learn backyard-friendly tips to help bees and butterflies, then leave your mark by painting the shed at 2500 Evans Road, no HOA approval needed.
🚗 Car Wash Fundraiser @ Progressive Taekwondo Academy (Apex) | Sunday (6/28) at 11:00 AM – Grab the keys and let someone else tackle the bugs for once. The Progressive TKD competition crew will wash your ride while raising travel, lodging, and fee money for USA Taekwondo Nationals in Charlotte. Clean car, proud heart, zero guilt about skipping your own driveway.
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07 — The Holly Springs report Weather forecastToday — High: 87°F — Low: 64°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 87. North wind 2 to 6 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. East wind around 3 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 92°F — Low: 70°F — Precip: 0%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 1 to 6 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. This house is wildThis Sunset Ridge home pairs resort-style outdoor living with serious wow factor, backing to 4 wooded HOA acres for rare privacy. Inside, hardwood floors, fresh updates, and an open kitchen with granite and a large island set the tone. A finished basement with wet bar, luxe primary suite, and screened porch keep the energy high.
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