Explore Apex

CPR/AED Classes
2026-02-25 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-02-17 13:00 - 15:30 UTC | New Hill Community Center, 3101 New Hill Holleman Rd, New Hill, N, 27562, United States
CPR/AED certification classes through the American Heart Association taught by a local firefighter. All participants will receive their Heartsaver CPR/AED certification e-card after sucessful completion of the class.

Apex Restaurant Week
2026-02-23 - 2026-03-01
Apex Restaurant Week highlights the incredible culinary offerings around town, where guests can enjoy fixed-price menus for lunch or dinner. This annual celebration invites residents and visitors to explore Apex’s diverse dining scene through specially priced lunch and dinner menus at participating local restaurants. It’s a fantastic way to discover new favorites, revisit beloved spots, and experience the best Apex has to offer.

February Cozy Coven Book Club: A Rival Most Vial- Potioneering for Love & Profit
2026-02-22 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Bear Hands, 305 South Salem Street, Apex, NC, 27502-1826, United States
📚 Cozy Coven Book Club — February Gathering 📚
Cozy Fantasy • Community • Free to Attend
Curl up with your fellow book lovers and join us for Cozy Coven Book Club, meeting the last Sunday of every month at noon for relaxed conversation, laughter, and plenty of swooning over that month’s cozy fantasy read.
📖 February’s Book:
A Rival Most Vial: Potioneering for Love & Profit by R. K. Ashwick
Expect potions, rivals, romance, and all the cozy fantasy vibes we love.
This is a casual, welcoming book club—come ready to chat, listen, or just enjoy being in a room full of people who love magical stories as much as you do. You’re welcome to bring your own drinks and snacks to enjoy during our discussion.
✨ Feeling crafty?
A special charm bookmark craft will be available during the meeting for $10—totally optional, but very cute.
💫 FREE TO ATTEND
🚗 Parking: Available behind the store in our private lot
Whether you’ve finished the book cover to cover or just want to bask in cozy coven energy, we’d love to have you. 🕯️📚✨

Book Of Secrets Jewerly Box Workshop
2026-02-21 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-02-19 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | Bear Hands, 305 South Salem Street, Apex, NC, 27502-1826, United States
📖 Book of Secrets: Jewelry Box Workshop 📖
Bookish • Magical • One-of-a-Kind Keepsake
Create a one-of-a-kind keepsake in this hands-on, book-loving workshop inspired by hidden stories and secret compartments. In our Book of Secrets: Jewelry Box Workshop, guests will transform a wooden, opening book into a beautiful, functional treasure box—perfect for jewelry, notes, or tiny magical objects.
You’ll begin by painting your wooden book, then embellish the cover and spine with decorative elements to make it uniquely yours. Inside, you’ll line the box with book pages, creating a layered, story-filled interior that feels straight out of a secret library.
This workshop is beginner-friendly, relaxed, and deeply satisfying—no prior crafting experience required. Each guest will leave with a fully finished, book-shaped jewelry box ready to be displayed or gifted.
What’s Included:
✨ Wooden opening book box
✨ Paints, book pages, and decorative elements
✨ All tools and materials
✨ Sales tax included in the listed price
🚗 Parking: Available behind the store in our private lot
Perfect for book lovers, creative souls, and anyone who believes the best stories are the ones you can keep close. 📚✨

Romantasy Book Fair
2026-02-21 10:30 - 15:30 UTC | the studio, 106 W Chatham St, Apex, 27502, United States
Join us on February 21st, 2026 for our Romantasy Book Fair 📖 ❤️ 🐉 ! We’re coming together to celebrate the bookish, the adventurers, and the lovers. Join us for a day of yapping about our favorite book boyfriends and girlfriends while drinking coffee and shopping for beautiful books full of adventure!
This Romantasy Book Fair themed day will include:
☕️ a pop up coffee shop by Mornin Nectar with a custom book themed menu!
🍪 Sweet Treats by a local bakery
📚 Romantasy mystery book shopping
🎨 Ink & Edges will be here with custom sprayed edges for collectors edition books you’ll need to display as art!
🛍️ Bookish themed gifts including glass cans, tshirts, sweatshirts, bookmarks, candles and more!
📸 A book themed photobooth you dont want to miss
🌸 A flower bar by Golden Flora
🤩 Handmade resin book ends by Wide Open Wonders
🎨 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, voting for your favorite book, and book shopping from 10:30- 3:30 pm in Downtown Apex at The Studio as we settle the debate over whos the best book boyfriend + girlfriend!
106 W Chatham St Apex NC. Parking is free on the street at the Baptist church across the street.

Apex Farmer's Market
2026-02-21 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-14 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-07 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-31 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | The Depot, 220 N Salem Street, Apex, 27502, United States
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!

Apex Community Dance
2026-02-20 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/32383428/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.*****

Paint Your Pet Workshop with Heather Eck - 2/19/26
2026-02-19 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Adventures in Bloom, 110 N Salem Street, Apex, 27502, United States
Join us for a fun night out at our Paint Your Pet workshop! This private paint class teaches you how to take your fur baby from photo to original artwork created by you!
Heather will bring all of the supplies and will guide you step by step through painting your purr-fect pet because she’s already prepared the canvas for you.
No painting experience is required – Heather provides all the materials and traces your pet’s photo on the canvas before you arrive. It’s the perfect opportunity to create a personalized piece of art and make memories with friends.
Don’t miss out on this unique and entertaining experience! You’ll leave with an 11×14 painted canvas + a sweet little treat to take home to your furbaby.
Workshop will be capped at 12 participants and has a minimum of 6 participants. One ticket per person is required. You may bring drinks (wine/beer are okay!) and snacks.
Last day to purchase a workshop ticket is 2/16/26.

Wednesday Morning Movie
2026-02-18 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)

February Book Club - 'The Heir Apparent' - 2/17/26
2026-02-17 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Adventures in Bloom, 110 N Salem Street, Apex, 27502, United States
Join us for our February Book Club!
We will be reading ‘The Heir Apparent’ by Rebecca Armitage.
An irresistible modern fairy tale about a British princess who must decide between her duty to her family—or to her own heart.
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 a $5 credit towards any purchase in the shop the evening of the book club. Store credit must be used during the same visit.

JazzLive with Lenore Raphael & Friends
2026-02-15 15:00 - 16:30 UTC | The Halle Cultural Arts Center, 237 N. Salem Street, Apex, N, 27502, United States
Showcasing internationally renowned Steinway Artist, Grammy nominee, and jazz pianist extraordinaire Lenore Raphael & friends from around the globe. Cited by jazz critics as “one of the best pianists in the jazz mainstream today”, Lenore is a familiar face at the top jazz festivals and clubs around the world.
Tickets: $18/adults $15/seniors $12/student(16 & under) available on etix https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/62961669/jazzlive-with-lenore-raphael-friends-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.*****

Craft Together: Paint Each Other Workshop
2026-02-14 13:00 - 14:30 UTC | Bear Hands, 305 South Salem Street, Apex, NC, 27502-1826, United States
🎨 Craft Together: Paint Each Other Workshop 🎨
Playful • Creative • Perfectly Imperfect
Create side-by-side in this lighthearted and joy-filled Craft Together workshop, where each guest paints a portrait of the person they came with. Think less “serious art class” and more laughter, connection, and celebrating each other through creativity.
Each ticket includes space for two people, and each person will create their own painting—so you’ll leave with two wonderfully imperfect, totally one-of-a-kind portraits. No painting experience is required (truly). This workshop is about fun, expression, and enjoying the process together.
Perfect for couples, best friends, siblings, or anyone who wants a creative date that doesn’t take itself too seriously.
What’s Included:
✨ All painting materials
✨ Guided prompts and encouragement
✨ Two seats per ticket
✨ Sales tax included in the ticket price
🚗 Parking: Available behind the store in our private lot
Bring your favorite person, embrace the chaos, and paint each other exactly as you see one another—art skills optional, memories guaranteed. 💕🎨

Galentine's Wine Tasting
2026-02-13 16:30 - 18:30 UTC | Bottle Theory, 3675 W Green Level Rd, Apex, NC, 27523, United States
Bring all your gals & pals to our FREE Galentine’s wine tasting! Queen of Wines will be pouring free samples, and we’ll have macarons and permanent jewelry!
Macaroons & Permanent Jewelry service not for free.

Tiny Crafts, Lots of Love: Galentine's Day Open Studio
2026-02-13 11:00 - 20:00 UTC | bear, 305 South Salem Street, Apex, NC, 27502-1826, United States
💖 Tiny Crafts, Lots of Love: Galentine’s Day Open Studio 💖
Self-Led • Come-and-Go • Friendship & Self-Care
Celebrate Galentine’s Day with a self-led, come-and-go open studio designed around friendship, creativity, and a little intentional self-care. This relaxed, low-pressure event is perfect for popping in with friends, crafting at your own pace, and making something meaningful—no experience required.
When you sign up, you’ll choose one tiny craft to start, which helps us plan supplies. Craft options include:
✨ Tiny art canvas with creative prompts
✨ Sleepover-style friendship or charm bracelets
✨ Intention jars from our self-care apothecary spell bar
Feeling inspired and want to make more? You’re welcome to add additional crafts in-store, each $5 off after your first project.
Come solo, come with your besties, stay a little or stay awhile—this day is all about celebrating connection, creativity, and yourself. 💕
🚗 Parking: Available behind the store in our private lot
💲 Pricing: Sales tax is included in the listed price on our scheduling website
Grab your gals, your pals, or just your favorite cozy vibes and join us for Tiny Crafts, Lots of Love. 💖✨

'Love is in the Air' Cookie Decorating Workshop with AM Bakery - 2/12/26
2026-02-12 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Adventures in Bloom, 110 N Salem Street, Apex, 27502, United States
Join us for this ADORABLE Cookie Decorating Workshop – just in time for Valentine’s Day!
Do you want to learn the basics of decorating sugar cookies and have lots of fun while doing it? If so, then this class is perfect for you! You will practice basic piping and filling techniques and will walk away with these 6 beautifully decorated cookies. You don’t need any experience working with sugar cookies in the past! All supplies will be provided.
Here’s what’s included:
• We will decorate 6 pre-baked cookies.
• We will learn how to outline & flood cookies like a pro!
• We will incorporate some design specific cookie decorating techniques
• All attendees will receive a copy of a Sugar Cookie & Royal Icing Recipe
• All tools & materials will be provided for class use
• Swag (a small surprise gift for each attendee)
One workshop ticket is required per person attending. Workshop will be capped at 16 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 2/10/26.

Black History Month Trivia
2026-02-12 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Apex Senior Center, 63 Hunter Street, Apex, NC, 27502, United States
Join us at the Apex Senior Center. Expect trivia across many categories: current events, history, music, movies, sports, and more! The event is fun for the whole family.
Prizes will be awarded to the winners. Dinner will be served.

Craft Together: Full Size Terrarium Workshop
2026-02-12 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | Bear Hands, 305 South Salem Street, Apex, NC, 27502-1826, United States
🌿 Craft Together: Full-Size Terrarium Workshop 🌿
A Hands-On Creative Date Night (or Galentine’s Day!)
Create something beautiful—together. Our Craft Together: Full-Size Terrarium Workshop is designed for pairs who want a cozy, hands-on experience, whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s Day, or just a sweet creative hang with someone you love.
You and your chosen crafting companion will work side-by-side to design one full-size terrarium, layering soil, moss, stones, and greenery to create a living piece of art you’ll take home and enjoy long after the workshop ends. This experience is collaborative, relaxed, and beginner-friendly—no green thumb required.
✨ Each ticket includes TWO seats:
-One for you
-One for your plus-one (partner, friend, bestie, or favorite human)
What’s Included:
-All materials to create one full-size terrarium
-Step-by-step guidance from our team
-A cozy, welcoming creative space perfect for connection
💖 Perfect for date night, Galentine’s plans, or a thoughtful shared experience gift.
🚗 Parking: Available behind the store in our private lot
💲 Pricing: Listed price on our scheduling website includes sales tax
Grab your person, get your hands a little dirty, and make something magical—together. 🌿✨

Valentine's Market @ Bottle Theory
2026-02-11 18:00 - 20:30 UTC | Bottle Theory, 3675 W Green Level Rd, Apex, NC, 27523, United States
Bottle Theory is hosting a Valentine’s Vendor Market on Wednesday, February 11th, from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Come sip and shop with local artisan vendors to find the perfect little something for all the people you love. 💕🍷

Galentine’s Modern Calligraphy and Tumbler Lettering and Blinging for Beginners at Cloer Family Vineyards
2026-02-10 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 a festive workshop of Galentine’s 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 your Galentine’s cards. 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 24 ounce plastic tumbler and adding a little bling with rhinestones!

I Burn For You: Candle Making & Paper Wisteria Workshop
2026-02-07 13:00 - 14:30 UTC | Bear Hands, 305 South Salem Street, Apex, NC, 27502-1826, United States
✨ “I Burn for You” Candle Making & Paper Wisteria Workshop ✨
Bridgerton-Inspired | Romantic | Oh-So-Regency
Step into a world of soft candlelight, florals, and whispered confessions at our “I Burn for You” workshop—an elegant, Bridgerton-inspired evening of creativity and indulgence.
Guests will begin by crafting their own 8oz custom candle, choosing from our curated selection of dreamy fragrance blends and adorning the top with dried flowers, crystal chips, and other magical embellishments. While your candle cools, you’ll create a hanging paper wisteria in full bloom, using cardstock and wire to design a romantic floral piece worthy of any Regency ball.
This workshop is perfect for romantics, craft lovers, bookish souls, and anyone who still hasn’t recovered from that scene. 💌
✨ Both sessions sold out last year, so we highly recommend reserving your spot early.
Workshop Dates & Times:
📅 Wednesday, 2/5 at 6:00 PM
📅 Friday, 2/7 at 1:00 PM
What’s Included:
-One 8oz custom candle (you choose the scent + decorations)
-All candle-making materials
-All supplies to create one hanging paper wisteria
-Guided instruction in a cozy, romantic setting
🚗 Parking: Available behind the store in our private lot
💲 Pricing: Listed price on our scheduling website includes sales tax
Dress up if you’d like, bring a friend (or your dearest companion), and prepare to burn… creatively. 💐🕯️

Thursday Night Movie
2026-02-05 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | The Halle Cultural Arts Center, 237 N. Salem Street, Apex, N, 27502, United States
Join us on the first Thursday of every month for a free movie geared for teens & adults!
Reservations and tickets are not required.
Movies start at 7pm. (No previews)

February 5
March 5
April 2

Call (919) 249-1120 for this month’s movie title or join our email list here!

I Burn For You: Candle Making & Paper Wisteria Workshop
2026-02-05 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | Bear Hands, 305 South Salem Street, Apex, NC, 27502-1826, United States
✨ “I Burn for You” Candle Making & Paper Wisteria Workshop ✨
Bridgerton-Inspired | Romantic | Oh-So-Regency
Step into a world of soft candlelight, florals, and whispered confessions at our “I Burn for You” workshop—an elegant, Bridgerton-inspired evening of creativity and indulgence.
Guests will begin by crafting their own 8oz custom candle, choosing from our curated selection of dreamy fragrance blends and adorning the top with dried flowers, crystal chips, and other magical embellishments. While your candle cools, you’ll create a hanging paper wisteria in full bloom, using cardstock and wire to design a romantic floral piece worthy of any Regency ball.
This workshop is perfect for romantics, craft lovers, bookish souls, and anyone who still hasn’t recovered from that scene. 💌
✨ Both sessions sold out last year, so we highly recommend reserving your spot early.
Workshop Dates & Times:
📅 Thursday, 2/5 at 6:00 PM
📅 Saturday, 2/7 at 1:00 PM
What’s Included:
-One 8oz custom candle (you choose the scent + decorations)
-All candle-making materials
-All supplies to create one hanging paper wisteria
-Guided instruction in a cozy, romantic setting
🚗 Parking: Available behind the store in our private lot
💲 Pricing: Listed price on our scheduling website includes sales tax
Dress up if you’d like, bring a friend (or your dearest companion), and prepare to burn… creatively. 💐🕯️

Bad Momz of Comedy: Back... and Badder than Ever!
2026-01-29 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-01-28 20:00 - 22:00 UTC | The Halle Cultural Arts Center, 237 N. Salem Street, Apex, N, 27502, United States
After selling out TWO back-to-back shows last year, nationally-touring Bad Momz of Comedy brings us TWO MORE nights of laughs, camaraderie, and a well-deserved parenting break – this time with a whole new line up of Bad Mommas! This not-safe-for-playdates comedy group performs for packed venues nationwide including City Wineries, Zanies Comedy Clubs, Chicago’s Theater on The Lake – and LIVE on NBC’s The Kelly Clarkson Show. The Chicago Tribune says: “If you’re a mom, if you have a mom, if you just know a mom – there’s a show for you.”
Tickets: $30(+tax) each on etix https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/5457/halle-cultural-arts-center
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.*****

Crafter-noon @ Bottle Theory!
2026-01-24 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!! 🖌
