Holly Springs Farmers Market: Your Weekly Fresh-Food Run
Fresh picks, friendly vendors, and an easy win for your weekend.
Shannon
December 18, 2025
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The Holly Springs Farmers Market is open Saturday, December 20, from 9 AM to noon with farm-fresh produce, pasture-raised meats, NC seafood, baked goods, and more edible cheer than your kitchen knows what to do with. You can peek at this week’s vendor lineup right here—consider it your pregame strategy session for snagging the good stuff before it’s gone.
Expect honey, herbs, holiday energy, and plenty of handmade treats.
And no, this isn’t sponsored (we’d tell you). We just really like when eggs are that fresh. (Just so you know: Sponsored content in our newsletter is always marked with “*”).
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Handpicked social, cultural, and community events especially for Raleigh’s older adults.
👋 Event of the day: Christmas Caroling @ The Shoppes at Bedford | December 21 | 5PM
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Local Vocals:
🎸 This Week: The Brilliance Advent Show with Special Guest Taylor Leonhardt
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Curated social events without an emphasis on alcohol or romance:
👋 Monday Night Trivia @ West Street Dog | December 22 | 6:30PM
West St. Dog hosts trivia every Monday from 6:30–8:00 PM at the bar and dog park, with free entry for guests without dogs and a $5 dog park fee for pups to enjoy social time while owners play. Get details here →
🤝 Table Tennis @ House of Hops at McNeil Pointe | December 21 | 5PM
An all-levels table tennis meetup welcoming beginners and seasoned players alike for a fun workout, social connection, and optional tips to improve your game. Get details here →
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