Explore Apex

Apex Farmers Market
2026-05-23 08:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-16 08:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-09 08:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-02 08:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-25 08:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-18 08:00 - 12:00 UTC
Head to Downtown Apex every Saturday morning and explore the outdoor vendor booths offering fresh produce, meat and seafood, baked goods, prepared items, and handmade crafts, jewelry, and art. The vendors change weekly, but many of your favorites are there on repeat! Market hours are 8 am – 12 pm (April through October), and 9am – 12 pm (November though March). See you there!

Mahjong Social
2026-05-21 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | Apex Senior Center, 63 Hunter Street, Apex, NC, 27502, United States
Registration is required for this event – https://www.cognitoforms.com/TownOfApex1/MahjongSocialRegistration
Colorful tiles that test strategy, luck, and create fun and friendly competition for all!
Join us for an evening playing Mahjong in a fun casual environment. This aims to be an intergenerational event, where people of all ages can come together, learn, and share a table.

Directors Cut 2026 - May Wine Dinner
2026-05-20 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-05-12 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | Carrabbas Italian Grill, 1201 Haddon Hall Dr. Apex 27502, Apex, NC, 27502, United States
Step into the directors chair for a night of storytelling through food and wine. Directors Cut returns, featuring four course pairing dinner, showcasing the wines of Francis Ford Coppola. Just as Coppola’s films tell unforgettable stories, his wines express the same artistry. Each course from our chefs is paired to highlight the character and complexity of every pour.

May Book Club - 'The Correspondent' - 5/19/26
2026-05-19 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Adventures in Bloom, 110 N Salem Street, Apex, 27502, United States
Join us for our May Book Club!
We will be reading ‘The Correspondent’ by Virginia Evans.
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Discover the word-of-mouth hit hailed by Ann Patchett as “A cause for celebration”—an intimate novel about the transformative power of the written word and the beauty of slowing down to reconnect with the people we love.
“The Correspondent is this year’s breakout novel no one saw coming.”—The Wall Street Journal
Book Club will be capped at 16 participants, and you can bring snacks and drinks (wine and beer are okay!)
Tickets are $5, and you will receive $5 Store Credit towards any purchase in the shop the evening of the book club. Store credit must be used during the same visit.

Sushi & Sumo
2026-05-07 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | Apex Community Park, 2200 Laura Duncan Road, Apex, NC, 27502, United States
Enjoy an evening of eventful demonstrations and enticing eats!
Join us as Raijin Sumo, a North Carolina based non-profit and recreational sports club that teaches and trains in the art of Japanese Sumo Wrestling, performs live sumo demonstrations and shares the history behind the sport. Attendees will see real matches that highlight the strength, skill, and strategy behind this traditional Japanese sport.
Tombachi Food Truck will be on site serving up hibachi and sushi for purchase.

Spring Market
2026-05-03 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | Bottle Theory, 3675 W Green Level Rd, Apex, NC, 27523, United States
Spring vibes are in full bloom 🌸✨
Join us for our Spring Vendor Market on Sunday, May 3 from 3–5pm! It’s the perfect excuse to stroll the trail, sip something good, shop local vendors, and spend time with your favorite people. 🛍️🍷
We’ll also have a food truck on site to keep you fueled while you browse and hang. See you there! 🍴💛

PeakFest
2026-05-02 09:00 - 16:00 UTC | Apex Town Campus, 73 Hunter Street, Apex, NC, 27502, United States
Saturday, May 2, 2026
New Location for 2026! Town Hall Campus
9 am – 4 pm
For more information on vendors, entertainment, sponsorship opportunities and volunteering, visit the PeakFest website.
Celebrate the Peak of Good Living at PeakFest, each year on the first Saturday in May. For 2026, PeakFest will be relocated to Town Hall Campus during the Salem Streetscape construction project. This annual event features:
Over 100 vendors with a wide variety of arts and crafts
Festival food and food trucks
Live music and entertainment
Kids Zone with inflatables
Roving street performers
Know Before You Go:
View the downtown parking map for walkable parking locations.
This is a rain or shine event
Pets are not allowed within the festival boundaries
Town staff may be on site during the festival taking photos/video of festival events and attendees

Apex Community Dance
2026-05-01 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | The Halle Cultural Arts Center, 237 N. Salem Street, Apex, N, 27502, United States
Formerly known as the Apex Family Dance! Join us in historic downtown Apex for fun, family-friendly Community Dances led by local callers and live musicians. Featuring easy dances from Southern American Square dancing, English Country, and New England Contra Dance. No experience is needed—dances are taught and walked through. All ages and abilities are welcome!
Tickets: Individual $2(+tax) each on etix https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/63872866/apex-community-dance-apex-halle-cultural-arts-center?gclid=
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.*****

Mom & Me Date Night
2026-04-30 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Carrabbas Italian Grill, 1201 Haddon Hall Dr. Apex 27502, Apex, NC, 27502, United States
The Carrabbas Connection series continues with a special event: Mom & Me Date Night. This night offers an opportunity to celebrate the bonds that matter most. Inspired by family traditions, Carrabba’s welcomes moms and their children of all ages to our table. Join us for an evening where memories are created with every course.

Love Local Showcase
2026-04-26 11:00 - 16:00 UTC | 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.

Spring Florals Wine Glass Painting Workshop with Heather Eck - Sunday 4/26/26
2026-04-26 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Adventures in Bloom, 110 N Salem Street, Apex, 27502, United States
Paint a Floral Stemless Wine Glass (Take Home Two!)
Slow down, get creative, and paint something beautiful you’ll actually use. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to paint a soft, layered floral design on two stemless wine glasses, inspired by spring gardens and wild blooms. Heather will guide you step-by-step through brush techniques, color layering, and simple floral shapes that look organic and expressive. No experience or perfect brush strokes required.
This class is beginner-friendly and designed to feel relaxed, playful, and grounding. You’ll leave with two hand-painted glasses that feel personal, joyful, and gift-worthy (or perfect to keep for yourself).
What’s included
Two stemless wine glasses to paint and take home
All paints, brushes, and materials
Guided instruction and floral painting techniques
A cozy, creative atmosphere with room to explore your own style
$5 store credit to use at Adventures in Bloom!
No prior painting experience needed. Just come as you are and let yourself enjoy the process.
One workshop ticket is required per person attending. Workshop will be capped at 12 participants with a minimum of 6 participants. You may bring in drinks (wine/beer are okay!) and snacks.
Last day to purchase a workshop ticket will be 4/25/26

Carolina Roller Derby Double Header
2026-04-25 16:00 - 21:00 UTC | XL Sports, 1016 Investment Blvd., Apex, NC, 27502, United States
Cue confetti. Blast the air horns! The Carolina Roller Derby charter teams are back for their season opener on Saturday, April 25 at XL Sports! In this magnificent double header, the CRD All Stars take on Panhandle United Roller Derby. The Bootleggers follow with a face off against the Richland County Regulators. (This is CRD’s first time back at XL Sports since September 2024 and we’re excited to be playing once again in Apex.)
First whistle is at 5 pm and second whistle is at 7 pm.
SCHEDULE:
4:00 PM: Doors open
5:00 PM: All Stars vs. Panhandle United
7:00 PM: Bootleggers vs. Richland County Regulators
TICKETS:
Adults: $15 in advance; $20 at the door — Get your tickets now for the best rate!
Children ages 6-12: $8
Children 5 and under: Free
MORE INFO:
Some rink seating will be provided, and guests can bring their own chairs.
Concessions will be available onsite.
Please review our Fan Code of Conduct before you come.
Follow us on Instagram or Facebook @carolinarollerderby for updates!

Crafter-noon @ Bottle Theory!
2026-04-25 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | Bottle Theory, 3675 W Green Level Rd, Apex, NC, 27523, United States
Bottle Theory presents… Crafter-noon! ✂🎨
The 4th Saturday of every month we will open our space to those looking to get creative, meet fellow crafters, and sip on great beverages! Please note, we are not leading the craft session. However if you are interested in leading a craft for one of the afternoons, please reach out to us and we would love to acommodate!
Please bring some supplies (such as coloring, knitting,
watercolor, etc), and we will provide items like corks,
bottles, and cardboard. 🍾
Let the creative juices (and the good drinks) flow, and
let’s create something beautiful!! 🖌

EarthFest
2026-04-25 12:00 - 16:00 UTC | Apex Town Campus, 73 Hunter Street, Apex, NC, 27502, United States
Apex EarthFest is an engaging, interactive festival for our local community, offering ways to learn about, participate in, and celebrate our planet.
This year’s celebration is centered around Sustainable Fashion and features:
Live and roving performances featuring Holler Choir Band
Sustainable Fashion Tips & More:
Fashion show with clothing materials from Dorcas Ministries Thrift Store.
Clothing swap with 416 Clothing Trade where you can bring your gently used, clean clothing to swap with your neighbors and find a new piece for your own closet! No money required to participate. Any clothing left over will be donated to local non-profits.
Refabricate documentary showing
Recycled accessory bar by Note in the Pocket features opportunities for attendees to create accessories like bracelets using recycled materials
Pollinator and Plant Installations:
Arbor Day planting with Town of Apex staff and elected officials
Pollinator garden planting in front of the John M. Brown Community Center
Food, Recycling, and Composting Offerings:
Low waste food truck rodeo offering BPI-certified product containers including Arepa Culture, Buoy Bowls, and Peak City Cocktails (offering mocktails)
Compost and recycling demonstrations by community partners
Vendors Marketplace showcasing Apex-based and regional information and resources
Town Information Booths showcasing multiple departments from the Town of Apex – stop by for conversation and fun freebies!

The Eras Market: A Day for Taylor Swift Fans
2026-04-25 10:30 - 15:30 UTC | the studio, 106 W Chatham St, Apex, 27502, United States
Join us on April 25th, 2026 for a Taylor Swift themed handmade market 💃🏼! We’re coming together to celebrate our favorite music and everything Swifties loves. Think Trivia, fairy hair, handmade merch, custom eras portraits, friendship bracelets and more! Join us for a day of yapping about our songs while drinking a themed drinks and shopping for handmade Eras themed merch + more 🎨 !
This Taylor Swift themed day will include:
✏️ Trivia at 2pm
🍹 a pop up coffee bar by Secret Garden Cafe with a custom Eras themed menu
🍪 themed cookies by @Sweet Inspirations Bake Shop
🥯 Sourdough bread by All Things Bread
🖊️ Custom hand drawn Eras themed portraits by Howells Hearth
🛍️ Taylor Swift themed gifts including glass cans, tshirts, sweatshirts, bookmarks, candles and more!
📸 An Eras themed photobooth
🌈 Handmade resin Eras merch and friendship bracelets by Wide Open Wonders
✨ Fairy Hair by Pixie Hair Flare
🎨 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 yapping, competing to see whos the biggest Swiftie, and shopping from 10:30- 3:30 pm in Downtown Apex at The Studio!
106 W Chatham St Apex NC. Parking is free on the street at the Baptist church across the street

RDU Book Crawl
2026-04-24 - 2026-04-26 | Alleyway Bookstore, 116 N Salem St, Apex, NC, 27502, United States
The RDU Book Crawl is a weekend long event celebrating independent bookstores across the Raleigh-Durham area. Participants are encouraged to visit as many participating bookstores as they can during the crawl.
1. Plan Your Crawl
Check out the list of participating bookstores and use the interactive map to plan your route across the Triangle.
2. Visit Participating Bookstores
Stop by any of the bookstores on the crawl during the event weekend. Each shop will have a special stamp for participants. Each location will have plenty of passports for you to pick up!
3. Collect Stamps
Bring your Book Crawl passport and collect a stamp at each bookstore you visit. 1 stamp = 1 raffle ticket
4. Discover New Reads
Browse shelves, meet fellow readers, and support independent bookstores while exploring new books.
Post along the way and tag @rdubookcrawl to show us your journey!
5. Enter the Raffle
Fill out the form on our “Enter Raffle” tab to be entered into a raffle for prizes donated by all of the participating bookstores.
Those who complete all 10 bookstores will be entered to win the 1st place prize!
All other participants will be added to the general raffle for 2nd and 3rd

Intermediate American Mahjong Workshop - 4/23/26
2026-04-23 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Adventures in Bloom, 110 N Salem Street, Apex, 27502, United States
Have you taken a beginner class, caught the mahjong bug, but don’t feel comfortable 100% on your own yet? Our 2.0 class gives you the opportunity of a brief refresher training, with much of the class being a guided play, much like the end of your beginner class was.
We will bring everything you need to play, including 2025 and 2026 NJML cards, just show up and play!
*Includes $5 Adventures in Bloom Store Credit to use that evening!
One workshop ticket is required per person attending. Workshop will be capped at 16 participants with a minimum of 8 participants. You may bring in drinks (wine/beer are okay!) and snacks.

Ciao From Italy Featuring Salvatore Ferragamo April Wine Dinner
2026-04-22 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | Carrabbas Italian Grill, 1201 Haddon Hall Dr. Apex 27502, Apex, NC, 27502, United States
Join us once again for Ciao from Italy, a four-course dining experience that transports you to the heart of the Italian countryside. This year’s event is elevated with wines from Il Borro, the historic Tuscan estate owned by Salvatore Ferragamo’s family, featuring their Super Tuscan and Borriginao Toscana selections. From the first pour to the final course, it’s an evening meant to be savored – no passport required. Come join us for a night of delicious food and wine, meet new friends and enjoy our fun atmosphere and raffle prizes! This dinner of perfectly paired wine pours and entrees is featured on 4/14 & 4/22 at 6:30pm

April Book Club - 'So Far Gone' - 4/21/26
2026-04-21 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Adventures in Bloom, 110 N Salem Street, Apex, 27502, United States
Join us for our April Book Club!
We will be reading ‘So Far Gone’ by Jess Walter.
“Searing and sublime … Walter is a slyly adept social critic, and has clearly invested his protagonist with all of the outrage and heartbreak he himself feels about the dark course our world has taken … What gets us all through … are novels like this one.” Leigh Haber, Los Angeles Times.
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Beautiful Ruins—and in the propulsive spirit of Charles Portis’ True Grit—comes a hilarious, empathetic, and brilliantly provocative adventure through life in modern America, about a reclusive journalist forced back into the world to rescue his kidnapped grandchildren.
Book Club will be capped at 16 participants, and you can bring snacks and drinks (wine and beer are okay!)
Tickets are $5, and you will receive $5 Store Credit towards any purchase in the shop the evening of the book club. Store credit must be used during the same visit.

Modern Calligraphy and Planter Pot Lettering for Beginners at Cloer Family Vineyards
2026-04-21 18:30 - 20:00 UTC | 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!
Additionally, we will be lettering on a take-home 4″ terracotta planter pot!

Urban Taal - Indian Classical Kathak Dance Performance (In Apex!)
2026-04-18 16:00 - 19:00 UTC | Apex Friendship High School, 7801 Humie Olive Rd, NC, Apex, NC, 27502, United States
Aakriti Kathak Academy presents URBAN TAAL — an evening where a classical North Indian dance form meets contemporary music and storytelling. Based in the Triangle, Aakriti Kathak Academy is a local dance school, and this performance brings together its students—ages 8 to 50—across all levels, from beginners to advanced performers. The program is designed to be accessible to all audiences, including those new to Indian classical arts. In the Triangle—home to a dense mix of cultures, disciplines, and global influences—this event is an opportunity to actively engage with that diversity. It offers a way to experience an international art form locally, while supporting a community-based organization that reflects the region’s breadth. The evening also features the presence of renowned Kathak maestro Rajendra Gangani, providing a direct link to one of the leading lineages of this global art form.
📅 Saturday, April 18, 2026 ⏰ 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Apex Friendship High School, Apex
Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/mrzc4wyx
This is both a performance and a point of cultural exchange—grounded locally, but globally relevant.

Paws & Pints Adoption Event
2026-04-18 12:00 - 14:00 UTC | Bottle Theory, 3675 W Green Level Rd, Apex, NC, 27523, United States
Join us Saturday, April 18 (12–2pm) for a Paws & Pints adoption event with the great people over at Lending Paws a Hand Rescue!
Cats and dogs will be on the property, pints will be cold, and cuteness will be over the top! 🐱 🍺 🐶

Downtown Apex Boutique Crawl
2026-04-17 15:00 - 20:00 UTC | Downtown Apex, 220 N Salem Street, Apex, NC, 27502, United States
Grab your besties and make plans for the ultimate girls’ night out at the 5th Annual Downtown Apex Boutique Crawl!
Shop your way through Downtown Apex and stop by Charley Madelyn, Rose & Lee, Stylish Living, and The Tulip Magnolia for a night full of fun, special in-store events, and plenty of cute finds. Visit every boutique during the crawl and you’ll be entered to win one of 3 prizes!
Even better? 5% of the evening’s sales will be donated to Western Wake Crisis Ministry, so you can shop small and give back at the same time.
Join us for a night of supporting local!

Wednesday Morning Movie
2026-04-15 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | The Halle Cultural Arts Center, 237 N. Salem Street, Apex, N, 27502, United States
Grab the kids, snacks, blankets and visit us for your FREE, favorite movies on the big screen! Doors open at 9:30am!
Movies start at 10am! (no previews)
