by Stacey Simpson | Nov 21, 2023 | News & Events
Happy #SmallBusinessSaturday!
It’s the perfect day to make a positive impact on our community by choosing to shop local! Come enjoy the enchanting Christmas decorations in historic downtown and have a holiday shopping experience that helps our town flourish! 🎄
Let’s make this Small Business Saturday a celebration of community, connection, and the spirit of giving. Join us in Downtown Fuquay-Varina and make a difference by choosing to shop local this holiday season!
by Stacey Simpson | Nov 21, 2023 | News & Events
Add a little magic to your holiday with a ride on a horse drawn sleigh! Fuquay-Varina Downtown Association will host a ticketed Sleigh Ride on Thursday, November 30th from 6:00 – 8:00 pm during the Town Christmas Tree Lighting. Fast Passes are distributed as a thank you to Friends of Downtown that support the nonprofit, FVDA. NEW this year – Ticket sales to the public will begin online on Tuesday 11/28 at 12PM. Everyone over the age of 1 must have a ticket. Each purchasing adult may ONLY purchase FOUR tickets. Limited number of tickets available and will sell out quickly. Purchased tickets must be picked up Wednesday, November 29 10am – 8pm and Thursday, November 30 10am – 12 pm at the FV Arts Center -123 East Vance St.
To purchase tickets on Tuesday, November 28 at 12 pm go to:
https://business.fuquay-varinadowntown.com/ap/Events/Register/nplvXwML
For info about becoming a Friend, please visit www.fuquay-varinadowntown.com.
The sleigh ride will be located at TR Ashworth’s Station (120 S. Main Street) in the historic Fuquay District.
by amanda | Nov 20, 2023 | News & Events
Come hop around #fvdowntown on Saturday, March 30th from 10am-2pm!
Visit local businesses along Main & Broad Streets, collect some candy, and hang out with the Easter Bunny & Spring Chick! We can’t wait to see all of your faces!
The Downtown Candy Hop is rain or shine, immediately following the Town of Fuquay-Varina Egg Hunt.
by taylor | Sep 19, 2023 | News & Events
Welcome, brave souls, to a realm where history and mystery intertwine and where the past echoes through the present. As the moon casts its eerie glow upon streets of Downtown Fuquay, we invite you to step into a world beyond the ordinary, where whispers of the supernatural can possibly be heard.
Some places you’ve visited before may be haunted and you didn’t know it! So, join Fuquay-Varina Downtown Association and Fuquay-Varina Ghosts @FVGhosts for the 2023 Ghost Tours and prepare to be regaled with tales of old and new ghostly experiences in the downtown area, culminating with a walk to presumably haunted sites! You will be entertained with an overview of ghostly activities by an expert guide as you walk the streets learning paranormal stories gathered from the people who live and work right here in Fuquay-Varina.
Whether you’re a skeptic seeking to challenge your convictions or a true believer, our Ghost Tours offer an unforgettable exploration of the unexplained events in Downtown Fuquay.
So, gather your courage, join us under the moon’s watchful gaze, and step into the realm where reality blurs with the beyond. The tales are waiting, the spirits are restless, and the adventure is about to begin…
The Tour dates and times will be:
Friday Oct 20 at 6:30, 7, and 7:30
Saturday Oct 21 at 3:30, 4:30, 6:30, 7 and 7:30
Sunday Oct 22 at 3:30, 4:30, 6:30, 7, and 7:30
Friday Oct 27 at 6:30, 7, and 7:30
Saturday Oct 28 at 3:30, 4:30, 6:30, 7 and 7:30
Sunday Oct 29 at 3:30, 4:30, 6:30, 7, and 7:30
Please wear shoes that are great for walking. Each tour will last approximately 1 hour.
Tours are a fundraiser for the nonprofit Fuquay-Varina Downtown Association through a partnership with Fuquay-Varina Ghosts. This event is Rain or Shine. There are no refunds for ticket purchases. Any attendees under the age of 17 must be accompanied by an adult. Tours are recommended for ages 8 and up, but younger children are welcome at their parents’ discretion at the Matinee performances.
Once tickets are purchased, your registration confirmation email is your ticket and will also share with you the start location of your purchased tour. FVDA will have a list at the beginning of each tour and those 20 individuals who purchased tickets for the day/time of each tour will be listed and verified before each tour begins.
THIS EVENT IS SPONSORED BY GREEN HOME SOLUTIONS.
by taylor | Sep 19, 2023 | News & Events
What will this week feature?

A limited release, “Fuquay Famous” collaboration beer from all five of Fuquay’s local breweries.

Specials from your favorite places to sip & eat Downtown.
Stay tuned for more details about where to grab a pint of Fuquay Famous and specific specials and prefix menus!
by taylor | Sep 19, 2023 | News & Events

Trick or Treat in Downtown

is a Free annual event sponsored by Fuquay-Varina Downtown Association and participating Downtown Businesses.
Held from 2-5pm because the largest number of businesses are able to participate and welcome trick or treaters. Families are invited to dress up their ghosts and goblins

and visit the businesses in both downtown districts. Look for the sign “Trick or Treat Here!”
ProTips:
Want ALL of the treats? Visit both downtown districts: Fuquay on Main St & Varina on Broad St!
Little trek for little tricksters: Visit Varina district first and walk both sides of Broad St. for approximately 20 Trick or Treat spots.
Treats Galore for kids who can walk a little more: Visit Fuquay district on Main and side streets for approximately 50 Trick or Treat spots.
The event is Rain

or Shine

.
Thanks to FVPD for providing support for the safety of pedestrians