Holiday Events in Fuquay-Varina
Put on your most festive sweater and get ready to make lasting memories with family and friends this holiday season! There are many ways to celebrate in Fuquay-Varina. Find event details at FVHolidays.org.
Christmas Tree Lighting and Sleigh Rides on November 30 at 6:00 p.m.
Join us in the Fuquay Business District (205 S. Main Street) for performances by local choral groups, an Artist Village, sleigh rides, pictures with Santa, s’mores, and of course…the lighting of the tree! Snap a photo with Santa at Fuquay Mineral Spring Park, which will be adorned with festive lights. Sleigh rides are hosted by the Fuquay-Varina Downtown Association and are ticketed.
Fuquay-Varina Arts Center Holiday Performances
The Fuquay-Varina Arts Center has a full line-up of holiday-themed performances, including Christmas with the Embers, the Fuquay-Varina Chorale, Big Band Christmas, and the Hall Sisters Holiday Show. Purchase tickets at the box office: FVArts.org.
Fuquay Mineral Spring Park Light Display
Fuquay Mineral Spring Park will be glittering with festive lights this winter! Whether you’re looking for the perfect backdrop for a Christmas photo, a calm and bright evening stroll, or a festive spot for a dinnertime picnic, Fuquay Mineral Spring Park is just the place.
Take a self-guided tour at 105 W. Spring Street starting December 1 through early January, every evening until 10 p.m.
Letters to Santa, December 1—15
Your direct access to the North Pole is in Fuquay-Varina! Little ones are invited to drop off their letter to Santa at the North Pole Express mailbox by December 15. The mailbox will magically appear under the Fuquay Mineral Spring Park gazebo on December 1.
Town Wins Diamond Award for Black History Month Series
The “Fuquay-Varina Firsts, Celebrating Black History” video series received top accolades at the recent City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA) Annual Conference.
The series won the prestigious first-place Savvy Award in the Education/Training Video category and was presented with 3CMA’s highest distinction, the Diamond Award, recognizing it as the best overall entry among the more than 875 submissions spanning various categories. Notably, the Town of Fuquay-Varina received a perfect score from the panel of judges, cementing its place as a national leader in local government communications.
The Black History Stakeholder’s Group is regularly meeting to find creative ways to celebrate Black History Month in February 2024. The goal of the group is to inform, educate, and make people aware of African American achievements, contributions, and history in Fuquay-Varina.
Town Breaks Ground on Community Center North
The highly anticipated Community Center North project began construction this fall. This multi-generational facility will feature three gymnasiums, an elevated indoor walking track, multi-purpose classrooms, fitness areas, a teaching kitchen, two racquetball courts, and a dedicated active adult wing. It is anticipated to open in early 2025.
Planning for this visionary project began in March 2021, when the town hired HH Architecture to design the two-story, 76,950-square-foot facility. The firm helped facilitate a robust community outreach program, ensuring the facility design truly reflected the aspirations of the community.
The collaboration effort between town officials, HH Architecture, and engaged citizens led to widespread approval for the design of Community Center North. In 2021, Fuquay-Varina residents showed further support by passing an $18.5 million Parks and Recreation Bond.
Community Center North is located at Hilltop Needmore Town Park and Preserve, a 143-acre park featuring 5 miles of paved walking trails.
