Explore Apex

Fall Play "Barefoot in the Park"
2025-10-11 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-10-10 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-10-05 15:00 - 16:30 UTC | The Halle Cultural Arts Center, 237 N. Salem Street, Apex, N, 27502, United States
Join us at The Halle for this year’s Fall Play, Neil Simon’s “Barefoot in the Park” follows newlyweds Corie and Paul Bratter as they adjust to married life in a cramped New York apartment. Her spontaneity and his practicality soon clash, especially during a chaotic evening with their eccentric neighbor and Corie’s mother. As tensions rise, the couple begins to question their compatibility. Through humor and heart, they learn that love isn’t just about romance—it’s about accepting differences and growing together. This charming comedy captures the ups and downs of building a life with someone truly different from yourself!
Tickets: $18/Adult $15/Senior, $12/Student(16 & Under) available by selecting a date above
PLEASE NOTE: Tickets sold from any outlet outside of The Halle Cultural Arts Center or Etix.com are not valid.
*****The Halle Cultural Arts Center does not allow refunds or exchanges.*****

Family Pumpkin Painting
2025-10-11 10:30 - 13:00 | The Halle Cultural Arts Center, 237 N. Salem Street, Apex, N, 27502, United States
Visit downtown Apex for a fun Family Pumpkin Painting event, hosted by our Halle staff! Each ticket includes one medium pumpkin, paints, and brushes to create your masterpiece. All ages are welcome—so bring your friends and family for a festive, creative time together! Participants can bring their pumpkin directly home, or pick it up from The Halle after a drying period.
Tickets:$ 5 per pumpkin
Course # 18567 – Register at thehalle.org

Explore S'more
2025-10-09 17:30 - 19:30 | Apex Nature Park Amphitheater, 2600 Evans Road, Apex, NC, 27502, United States
Enjoy an evening of exploring nature and connecting with your Apex neighbors! This is a free annual community event held during Take a Child Outside Week. Take a Child Outside is an international program that encourages children and adults to spend time outdoors doing fun things and learning about nature together.
Explore S’more is hosted by the Apex Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources staff and features:
Nature education information
Interactive games
Roasting s’mores (of course)

Touch a Truck
2025-10-07 16:30 - 19:00 | Apex Town Campus, 73 Hunter Street, Apex, NC, 27502, United States
National Night Out was designed to enhance the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community under positive circumstances. National Night Out events are held in August nationwide, however our event is held in October to beat the summer heat. There will be safety information and displays, as well house games and lots of interactive activities.
Touch-a-Truck allows children to get in the driver’s seat with a free hands-on experience with vehicles of all kinds. We will have local representatives and their vehicles from emergency, construction, landscaping, military, transportation, and delivery all in one place! Children will be allowed to touch, climb on, and ask questions about their favorite trucks and cars in a safe and supervised environment.
This event features:
Vehicles to explore
Vendors and informational booths
Food trucks
Interactive games

Love Local Showcase
2025-10-05 11:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Apex, 220 N Salem Street, Apex, NC, 27502, United States
Experience the beauty of downtown Apex with the Apex Love Local Showcase! Spend the afternoon exploring Apex small businesses all in one convenient destination. Downtown and non-Downtown businesses will team up to showcase what they offer—featuring samples, swag, and special promotions. Come enjoy the vibrant atmosphere, discover new favorites, and take advantage of exclusive promotions throughout the Showcase.

Fall Play "Barefoot in the Park"
2025-10-04 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-10-03 19:30 - 21:00 | The Halle Cultural Arts Center, 237 N. Salem Street, Apex, N, 27502, United States
Join us at The Halle for this year’s Fall Play, Neil Simon’s “Barefoot in the Park” follows newlyweds Corie and Paul Bratter as they adjust to married life in a cramped New York apartment. Her spontaneity and his practicality soon clash, especially during a chaotic evening with their eccentric neighbor and Corie’s mother. As tensions rise, the couple begins to question their compatibility. Through humor and heart, they learn that love isn’t just about romance—it’s about accepting differences and growing together. This charming comedy captures the ups and downs of building a life with someone truly different from yourself!
Tickets: $18/Adult $15/Senior, $12/Student(16 & Under)
PLEASE NOTE: Tickets sold from any outlet outside of The Halle Cultural Arts Center or Etix.com are not valid.
*****The Halle Cultural Arts Center does not allow refunds or exchanges.*****

Latino Arts Festival
2025-09-27 15:00 - 21:00 | The Halle Cultural Arts Center, 237 N. Salem Street, Apex, N, 27502, United States
The Latino Arts & Culinary Festival invites attendees to celebrate and learn about Latino culture and heritage.
This year’s celebration features:
Live music and entertainment (see schedule below)
Country booths featuring cultural highlights and traditions from Central and South America
Non-profit vendors
Entertainment Schedule
3:00 pm: Mambo Dinamico Company
4:00 pm: Flor De Hidalgo
4:45 pm: Mariachi Del Rey
5:15 pm: Flag Parade
6:15 pm: Toni Ruiz Band
7:15 – 7:45 pm: Danza Tradicional de Rayado
8:00 pm: No Passport band

Modern Calligraphy & Pumpkin Lettering for Beginners at Cloer Family Vineyards
2025-09-23 18:30 - 20:00 | Cloer Family Vineyards, 8624 Castleberry Road, Apex, N, 27523, United States
Join Sip and Script® for a Night of Learning Calligraphy!
Join us at Cloer Family Vineyards in Apex, North Carolina for a festive workshop of spooky fun and pretty lettering for beginners! Whether you’re a stationery nerd, DIY Bride-to-be, or just a crafty individual, in this workshop you’ll be learning an introduction to modern calligraphy with a pointed dip pen and ink. We will cover all the basics and get you ready to add those special lettered details to all your spooky spreads – think lettered pumpkins at your front door, on your bar cart, as a Halloween party hostess gift or special occasion gift!
Class includes 1.5 hours of instruction and demonstration, our beginner’s calligraphy kit (two nibs, black ink pot, 2 letter guides, tracing paper and straight pen holder), and all materials to write on. Everything is yours to keep at the end of the workshop! Additionally, we will be lettering on faux pumpkins at the end of our class time!

Autumn Nights Market at The Backyard Bar
2025-09-20 17:00 - 22:00 | The Backyard Bar, 2901 US-64, Apex, N, 27523, United States
🍂✨ Autumn Nights Market at The Backyard Bar ✨🍂
We’re back with another unforgettable Pop-Up Market on Saturday, September 20th | 5 PM – 10 PM — and this time, we’re welcoming FALL in style!
Creative Clubs is bringing a magical Night Market to The Backyard Bar — and it’s going to be nothing short of EPIC. 🎉
🕔 When: Saturday, September 20th | 5 PM – 10 PM
📍 Where: The Backyard Bar, Apex, NC
What to expect:
🛍️ Curated Market Stalls with Local Vendors
🎶 Live Music under the stars
🍴 Delicious Food Truck Eats
🛒 Endless Fall-Inspired Shopping Finds
🍹 Seasonal Craft Cocktails & Sips
Please contact The Creatives Clubs for vendor applications at Thecreativesclubevents@gmail.com or on instagram @thecreativesclub.events
Grab your crew and join us for an enchanting autumn night filled with music, lights, and local creativity. This will be THE fall market of the season!

Geek and Grub Market (Waizard Edition)
2025-09-20 16:00 - 21:00 | The Optimist Farm, 2908 Optimist Farm Rd, Apex, N, 27539, United States
On September 20th, it’s time to let the Butter Beer flow and magic fill the air! Come out and join us at the Optimist Farm in Apex for the return of our Wizard Night Market! This FREE event ft hilarious activities, food trucks and 30+ Geektastic Vendors!

Learning Lunch: Hispanic Heritage Month
2025-09-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Apex Senior Center, 63 Hunter Street, Apex, NC, 27502, United States
Fiesta Cristiana and friends will be on hand to talk about the history of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Latino Arts Festival, and more. We will have music, dancing and entertainment from Mariachi El Rey, as well as themed snacks!

Fall in Stars Hollow
2025-09-13 10:30 - 15:30 | the studio, 106 W Chatham St, Apex, 27502, United States
Join us for a day full of celebrating all things Gilmore Girls by drinking Luke’s coffee, Trivia, shopping Rory’s Bookshelf, get your custom hand drawn portrait made of YOU in Stars Hollow and so much more fall fun!
This Stars Hollow themed day will include:
☕️ a pop up coffee shop by WanderBee Coffee Co (who’s ready to try the Sookie?!)
🖊️ Custom hand drawn portraits of you in Star Hollow by Leanne Renee
📚 Rory’s Bookshelf where you can shop mystery books
✏️ Gilmore Girls trivia at 2pm!!
🛍️ Gilmore Girl themed gifts including glass cans, tshirts, sweatshirts and more!
🗺️ Hand illustrated Stars Hollow Maps by Meredith
🌸 Golden Flora will have succulent pumpkins
🎨 plus 25+ other local handmade artist will have tons of unique gifts and treats to shop!
👚 7+ Vintage vendors with expertly curated clothing and homewares
Bring a friend and spend the day with us relaxing and enjoying the perfect fall weather from 10:30- 3:30 pm in Downtown Apex at The Studio as we settle the debate: Jess, Dean or Logan!
106 W Chatham St Apex NC. Parking is free on the street at the Baptist church across the street.

DISCover Ultimate Day
2025-09-06 09:00 - 11:00 | Pleasant Park, 3400 Pleasant Plns Rd, Apex, 27502, United States
USA Ultimate is partnering with local ultimate frisbee organizations across the country to host DISCover Ultimate Day on September 6th, a fun and free event introducing youth athletes to the game of Ultimate Frisbee. Triangle Ultimate is hosting two DISCover Ultimate events in the Triangle, one in Durham and one in Apex.
Why try Ultimate Frisbee? Ultimate is one of the fastest-growing sports in the nation and offers a powerful blend of physical activity, character development, and community connection — all built around a unique principle called Spirit of the Game, where players officiate themselves. Without referees, athletes gain valuable skills in conflict resolution, communication, and personal responsibility, while the sport’s culture fosters teamwork, empathy, and mutual respect.
Fun fact: Team USA just won gold at the World Games in Chengdu, China — and one of those athletes is a Triangle native that grew up playing in ultimate frisbee youth programs, just like this one!
Come join us for a day filled of fun instruction, skill building, and friend making!

Book Fair for Grown Ups
2025-08-30 10:30 - 15:30 | the studio, 106 W Chatham St, Apex, 27502, United States
Calling all book lovers! Come capture that Scholastic Book Fair feeling again with our 90s themed celebration!
We’ll have:
🚌 Gus McGee Book Co with expertly curated used books
📸 90s themed photobooth
☕️ Iced coffee + Matcha from Secret Garden Coffee Club
📕 Bookish Gifts
🎨 Friendship bracelet DIY station
🌈 Shop the grown up version of your favorite Scholastic treats
🛍️ 25+ Local artists to shop with
👕 7 Vintage Vendors with the best curated finds for home + Clothing
Come shop and relive the nostalgia with us from 11am-3pm.
106 W Chatham St Downtown Apex
Parking is free at the church or on Chatham St.

"On The Steps Concert Series" at The Halle - Presents renowned Brazilian Jazz Guitarist DIEGO FIGUEIREDO
2025-08-28 19:30 - 21:00 | The Halle Cultural Arts Center, 237 N. Salem Street, Apex, N, 27502, United States
On The Steps at The Halle” invites you to an unforgettable evening of songs and stories at the historic Halle Cultural Arts Center in downtown Apex. Designed to strip away the traditional boundaries between performer and audience, this intimate, in-the-round acoustic concert series features some of the country’s top touring artists performing just steps away from an audience of only 100 guests. With a unique face-to-face setting, each show offers a rare chance to hear the stories behind the music—off the stage and off the cuff.
August 28th at 7:30pm – Multi-Grammy Nominated Brazilian Jazz Guitarist DIEGO FIGUEIREDO
Multi-Grammy nominated guitarist Diego Figueiredo is an extraordinary star among the world’s greatest jazz guitarists. His musical collaborations include Cryill Aimee, Joao Bosco, John Clayton, Gilberto Gil, Stanley Jordan, and is a two time winner of the prestigious Montreux Jazz Competition.

Rhythm & Reels - Blue Cactus Concert
2025-08-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Apex Nature Park Amphitheater, 2600 Evans Road, Apex, NC, 27502, United States
Join us on select Saturday evenings at the Apex Nature Park Amphitheatre for a night of music and movies under the stars. Our 2025 music lineup boasts a variety of genres from nu-funk to garage punk, and features several bands from Western North Carolina! So come groove with GRAMMY® Award-winning band King Garbage, let loose with Asheville’s Impending Joy, and enjoy family favorite movies under the stars at #RRApex
Bring your family and friends, pack a picnic basket, and come enjoy a memorable, magical summer evening! Concerts begin at 7:00pm, movies begin at dusk. To learn more about the event visit thehalle.org or follow @thehalleapex on Instagram and Facebook
Events are held at the Apex Nature Park Amphitheatre (2600 Evans Road.) Load up the kids, lawn chairs, blankets, a picnic dinner and show up early for good seats! No Pets or Alcohol allowed.

Modern Calligraphy for Beginners at Cloer Family Vineyards
2025-08-19 18:30 - 20:00 | Cloer Family Vineyards, 8624 Castleberry Road, Apex, N, 27523, United States
Join Sip & ScriptⓇ for Modern Calligraphy Fun!
Join us at Cloer Family Vineyards in Apex, North Carolina for pretty lettering! Whether you’re a stationery nerd, DIY Bride-to-be, or just a crafty individual, you’ll be introduced to modern calligraphy with a pointed dip pen and ink in this workshop. We will cover all the basics and prepare you to add those unique lettered details to your snail mail, wedding paper goods, home decor, and more! The perfect crafty night out!
Class includes 1.5 hours of instruction and demonstration, our beginner’s calligraphy kit (two nibs, black ink pot, 2 letter guides, tracing paper, and straight pen holder), and all materials to write on. Everything is yours to keep at the end of the workshop!

Rhythm & Reels - "A Minecraft Movie" Movie
2025-08-16 20:00 - 22:00 | Apex Nature Park Amphitheater, 2600 Evans Road, Apex, NC, 27502, United States

Ofrenda In Apex
2025-08-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Apex Senior Center, 63 Hunter Street, Apex, NC, 27502, United States
Join artist, Peter Marin, to learn about the history and importance of ofrendas, and learn how to create ofrenda elements to honor your lost pets. Materials created at the workshops will be on display at the Halle Cultural Arts Center from October 24 – November 3, 2025.

National Dog Day- Learning Lunch
2025-08-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Hunter Street Park, 1250 Ambergate Station, Apex, NC, 27502, United States
Join us in celebrating National Dog Day with a special
demonstration by the Town of Apex Police Department’s
K9 Unit! Watch as these highly-trained dogs showcase
their skills in a live demonstration while enjoying our
themed human snacks and dog treats from Foxtail Coffee!
This free event is organized by the Town of Apex.
Registration encouraged at www.apexnc.org/peakconnect
with code # 17812.

Rhythm & Reels - Impending Joy Concert
2025-08-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Apex Nature Park Amphitheater, 2600 Evans Road, Apex, NC, 27502, United States

Positively Apex Community Resource Guide Launch Party!
2025-08-07 18:00 - 20:30 | Curate Studio, 3651 Green Level W Rd, Suite 101, Apex, N, 27523, United States
Positively Apex, known for publications, marketing, and events over the last decade, has a NEW resource available SOON to the Apex community at large! This will also launch our new brand, Positively Community, which will overarch Positively Apex and future towns.
The 2025 Positively Apex Community Resource Guide is an annual guide featuring local business and lifestyle information.
YOU are invited to join us at the official launch party, where you can get a guide, and celebrate with those who made this possible!
There will plenty of food and drink, giveaways and prizes, networking and mingling, and more! We will also have limited quantities available of special edition prints for sale of the original painting commissioned for the guide cover. All proceeds will be given to the Apex Public School Foundation!
PLEASE text Leslie at 919-745-0494 to rsvp or email positivelyapex@gmail if you plan to join in the fun so we can plan properly. You won’t want to miss this!

Summer Slam (3v3 Basketball Tournament)
2025-07-26 11:00 - 15:00 | John M. Brown Community Center, 53 Hunter Street, Apex, N, 27502, United States
Summer Slam (3v3 Basketball Tournament) ~ July 26, 2025
John M. Brown Community Center (53 Hunter St) | 11am – 3pm (Tournament runs 9am – 5pm)
The Town of Apex is hosting its first-ever 3v3 Summer Slam Tournament, bringing together players from across the community for a full day of competitive basketball and fun. Teams will compete in one of seven divisions based on age and gender. The tournament will start with group play followed by semifinals and championship games. Each team is guaranteed at least two games, and there will be additional activities alongside the tournament! Limited spots available (each bracket is limited to the first 12 teams that register), so secure your spot early! Potential prizes include exclusive Apex basketballs signed by Casey Morsell, championship t-shirts and more!
Age Brackets: 13/14 Boys, 15/17 Boys, 18+ Men’s, 13/14 Girls, 15/17 Girls, 18+ Women’s, 35+ Open Division (no gender requirement – teams may be all male, all female, or coed)
Registration Fee: $50 per team ($35 if you register by June 1st)
Registration Deadline: July 11th, 2025 (Friday)
Additional Activities for Everyone ~ No Registration Required:
Knockerball Foot Darts (11am – 2pm)
Kids Zone Activities & Yard Games (11am – 3pm)
Food Trucks & Vendors (11am – 3pm)
Journey League Spotlight Game (12pm – 1pm)
Thank you to Journey League and Frios Pops for helping sponsor this event!
Questions? Email Jacoby.Kolanko@apexnc.org

Rhythm & Reels - "Moana 2" Movie
2025-07-19 20:30 - 22:30 | Apex Nature Park Amphitheater, 2600 Evans Road, Apex, NC, 27502, United States

The Local Spot | Downtown Apex Social District - Summer Passport
2025-07-19 11:00 - 22:00 | Downtown Apex, 220 N Salem Street, Apex, NC, 27502, United States
Be part of the summer fun!
Starting July 19th through September 2nd, 2025 grab your Local Spot Passport and discover all of the great places where you’re welcome to sip, shop, stroll, and experience the Peak of Good Living.
Participating businesses within the social district boundaries have been broken up into 2 different types of stops: Shop Stops, which are retail based businesses, and Sip Stops, where you can purchase a Local Spot beverage.
How to Participate:
1.Grab Your Free Passport
You can pick up a Local Spot Passport at any participating Sip Stop, The Depot/Welcome Center (220 N Salem St), or download a PDF and print it at home!
2. Sip, Shop & Collect Signatures
Grab a drink or just stop into Sip Stops and Shop Stops and ask for a signature in your passport!
Get signatures from:
6 different Sip Stops
6 different Shop Stops
No purchases are required at either stops to collect a signature, but supporting local businesses is highly encouraged.
3. Turn In Your Completed Passport
Submit your completed passport at The Depot/Welcome Center between 9 am – 4 pm, Monday – Friday, to receive a Local Spot Summer Prize, that includes:
1. Choice of Peak of Good Living branded wine tumbler or pint glass
2. One entry into our end-of-summer Local Spot-themed raffle with prizes valued at over $125!
Participants may submit their completed passport after business hours by dropping it off in The Depot/Welcome Center mail slot. However, you will need to appear in person during business hours to receive a Local Spot Summer Prize.
Learn more by visiting www.apexnc.org/localspot
For an interactive Google Map visit: https://bit.ly/TheLocalSpotMap

The Backyard Bar 1- year Anniversary Kicks off Friday with Stone Age Romeos
2025-07-18 20:00 - 23:00 | The Backyard Bar, 2901 US-64, Apex, N, 27523, United States
We’re celebrating ONE unforgettable year of The Backyard Bar — and it all starts Friday night! 🎉
The Stone Age Romeos will sweep you right onto your feet so you can dance the night away! With a massive set list that jumps from Neil Diamond to Dr. Dre, Guns N’ Roses to Jason Mraz — and even a splash of Tim McGraw — they’re bringing the ultimate party soundtrack to launch our anniversary weekend.
We’ve made it a year because of YOU — now let’s celebrate it together, Backyard-style.

Rhythm & Reels - Tambem Concert
2025-07-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Apex Nature Park Amphitheater, 2600 Evans Road, Apex, NC, 27502, United States
