Parents' Night Out
2026-06-20 17:30 - 21:00 UTC | Rock Solid Warrior South Apex, 2131 E Williams St Suite 106, Apex, NC, 27539, United States
Drop your kids off for an exciting night of ninja fun!
Kids ages 5–12 will enjoy a high-energy evening filled with ninja obstacle games, group activities, and nonstop fun with friends and coaches. We’ll also have pizza, fruit, chips, and dessert to keep everyone fueled up.
This is a structured, safe, and super fun event where kids stay active while parents enjoy a well-deserved night out.
Sibling discounts are available! Be sure to register siblings in the same transaction to receive the discount.
Spots typically fill up quickly, so don’t wait to reserve your child’s spot!

Cask & Barrel featuring Uncle Nearest
2026-06-24 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | Carrabbas Italian Grill, 1201 Haddon Hall Dr. Apex 27502, Apex, NC, 27502, United States
June Bourbon Dinner – There’s nothing quite like gathering with friends to share great food and unforgettable bourbon, aged to perfection. Join us for a special four-course Italian dinner, perfectly paired with exceptional bourbons that highlight craftsmanship behind each pairing and is designed to enhance your experience. It’s an evening to savor, celebrate, and toast to the good things in life.

Zentangle Basics Workshop with Jennifer Seiger at Adventures in Bloom - 6/25/26
2026-06-25 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Adventures in Bloom, 110 N Salem Street, Apex, 27502, United States
Join us for Zentangle, a journey toward mindful presence and perfectly imperfect small-scale masterpieces. In this class, we will experience the mindful flow of art-making that allows us to break from the rush and worry of our day-to-day life. Zentangle was created by Maria Thomas and Rick Roberts for the purpose of entwining artistic and meditative flow into a personal practice that everyone can engage in. No artistic or meditative ability necessary, but you will be amazed at the artistic and meditative ability we will release in and from you. Class fee includes all materials and participants will complete at least one Zentangle tile during the 2 hours initial session, and leave the class with all the supplies to create more on their own. And remember, “Anything is possible, one stroke at a time.”™️ Instructor Jennifer Seiger, CZT.
Zentangle Kit includes:
Branded drawstring bag
5 Tiles
1 Micron Pen
1 Pencil
1 Sharpener
1 Tortillon (blender)
Workshop includes a $5 Adventures in Bloom store credit to be used the evening of the workshop.
One workshop ticket is required per person attending. Workshop will be capped at 12 participants with a minimum of 8 participants. You may bring in drinks (wine/beer are okay!) and snacks.
Last day to purchase a workshop ticket will be 6/24/26.

Apex Farmers Market
2026-06-27 08:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-04 08:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-11 08:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-18 08:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-25 08:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-01 08:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-08 08:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-15 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!

The Local Spot Passport
2026-06-27 11:00 - 22:00, 2026-07-04 11:00 - 22:00, 2026-07-11 11:00 - 22:00, 2026-07-18 11:00 - 22:00, 2026-07-25 11:00 - 22:00, 2026-08-01 11:00 - 22:00, 2026-08-08 11:00 - 22:00 UTC | Downtown Apex, 220 N Salem Street, Apex, NC, 27502, United States
The Local Spot Passport returns June 19th through September 7th, 2026! Grab your Local Spot Passport and discover all of the great places where you’re welcome to sip, shop, stroll, and experience the Downtown Apex. Participating businesses within the social district boundaries have been divided into two different types of stops: Shop Stops, which are retail-based, and Sip Stops, where you can purchase a Local Spot beverage.
How to Participate:
1. Grab your passport! You can pick up a Local Spot Passport at any participating Sip Stop, The Depot (220 N Salem Street), or download a PDF and print it at home!
2. Sip, shop, and collect signatures! Grab a drink or just stop into Sip Stops and Shop Stops and ask for a signature in your passport. No purchases are required at either stops to collect a signature, but supporting local businesses is highly encouraged.
3. Submit your completed passport at The Depot, open weekdays from 8 am to 5 pm, to be entered to receive a Local Spot Summer Prize Pack! Participants may submit their completed passport after business hours by dropping it off in The Depot mail slot.
The Local Spot is a designated Social District in downtown Apex where visitors can enjoy alcoholic beverages from participating businesses while walking around downtown, eating at restaurants, stopping in participating retail shops, and exploring public areas! Learn more at apexnc.org/localspot.

Crafter-noon @ Bottle Theory!
2026-06-27 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-25 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!! 🖌

Afternoon in the Garden
2026-06-27 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | Apex Nature Park, 2500 Evans Road, Apex, NC, 27502, United States
Join us for an afternoon of education and inspiration as we celebrate National Pollinator Week! Grab some refreshments, speak with local vendors, and learn how you can help pollinators in your own back yard. Community members will also be invited to leave their mark on the garden by helping us paint the garden shed! Some vendors include Nurtured by Nature Growers, the Native Plant Society, South Wake Area Native Ecosystem Conservation, Green Waste Company, Trees for the Triangle, Backyard Butterflies, and the Town of Apex’s Environmental Advisory Board. This event is free to attend!

Mini Hobbit Door Workshop!
2026-06-27 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | Bottle Theory, 3675 W Green Level Rd, Apex, NC, 27523, United States
June Crafter-noon with @bearhandsgifts 🖼️ ✂️
Join us on Saturday, June 27th, from 3-5pm as Bear Hands, a local craft & gift store in Downtown Apex, will be guiding artists through a miniature Hobbit door workshop – how cute! It’s the perfect excuse to slow down, try something new, and support small businesses. 💗
Please register for this event with the link in our bio or on our website. Cheers! 🥂

Gaga Ball & Ninja Play
2026-06-27 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | Rock Solid Warrior South Apex, 2131 E Williams St Suite 106, Apex, NC, 27539, United States
Gaga Ball AND Ninja Play?! What could be more fun!
Join us for an action-packed session featuring multiple rounds of Gaga Ball with fun twists—age-based games, team variations, and more to keep things exciting and different from the usual game.
We’ll also mix in open ninja play time so kids can take breaks, explore obstacles, and keep the fun going all session long.
Ages 5+ | $12 per person
Get ready for nonstop movement, games, and fun!

Fireworks Frenzy
2026-07-03 16:30 - 22:00 UTC
Kick off your Fourth of July celebrations with an evening of food, games, a uniquely-Apex drone show, and a spectacular fireworks display!
This year’s event features:
New for 2026! Parade of Wheels, a beloved tradition from Olde Fashioned Fourth of July, will kick off the festivities. Parade riders will start on Hunter Street and roll down toward Mason Street to reach the Apex Fire Department’s Splashdown along Mason Street.
Expanded drone light show that’s unique to Apex
Food Trucks
Kids Zone with inflatables and games
Fireworks display
Schedule of Events
Please note that this is tentative schedule, based on perfect weather conditions. If weather conditions change, the drone and fireworks shows may start as early as 8:30 pm.
4:00 pm: Parade of Wheels participants should begin lining bikes up along Hunter Street. Kids are invited to decorate bikes, wagons, tricycles, or other non-motorized vehicles in red, white, and blue.
4:30 pm: The Apex Fire Department will host their Splashdown immediately follow the Parade! Bring a towel to dry off after.
5:00 pm until around 8:45 pm: Food trucks and inflatables fun
8:45 pm (tentatively, based on weather conditions): Drone light show begins
9:00 pm: Break in programming to allow attendees with sensory sensitivities to exit the event or visit our sensory-friendly space at the Apex Senior Center
9:30 pm (tentatively, based on weather conditions): Fireworks show begins
Sensory-Friendly Room
A sensory-friendly space will be in the Salem Room in the Senior Center from 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sensory Bags will be available for check out from the Senior Center front desk starting at 5:00 PM
Parents/Guardians should plan to stay with the sensory-friendly attendee. The room is not intended to be a drop off area
All sensory bags need to be returned at the end of the event
Guests/Families can enjoy a quiet space during the fireworks show in the room or they can take the sensory bag and enjoy watching the show from the Senior Center Porch and Town Hall Courtyard area

Sunkissed Vineyard - July Wine Dinner
2026-07-14 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-07-22 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Carrabbas Italian Grill, 1201 Haddon Hall Dr. Apex 27502, Apex, NC, 27502, United States
Come join us and celebrate the warmth of the season with a July Wine Dinner event inspired by the unforgettable glow and beauty of sunkissed vineyards. Each of these four courses highlights peak summer flavors, paired to capture the feeling of golden hour in your glass.

Pickleball Palooza
2026-07-17 16:00 - 20:00 UTC | Apex Nature Park, 2500 Evans Road, Apex, NC, 27502, United States
Celebrate PRCR Month with a Pickleball Social that’s all about fun, movement, and community connection! For one day only, Apex Nature Park will turn into full-on pickleball mania as the tennis courts transform into pickleball courts for free play and social fun. This laid-back, non-competitive event invites players of all levels to mix, mingle, and play at their own pace. Bring your own paddle, we will have a limited amount available to borrow. Enjoy live music from a DJ, and grab a bite from a food truck. Come for the pickleball, stay for the good vibes and community energy!

July Book Club - 'Mad Mabel' - 7/21/26
2026-07-21 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Adventures in Bloom, 110 N Salem Street, Apex, 27502, United States
Join us for our July Book Club!
We will be reading ‘Mad Mabel’ by Sally Hepworth.
From New York Times bestselling author Sally Hepworth comes a twisty tale of justice, redemption, and one irrepressible woman who’s not done breaking the rules just yet.
Book Club will be capped at 16 participants, and you can bring snacks and drinks (wine and beer are okay!)
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.

La Dolce Vita - A Summer Celebration Cocktail Dinner
2026-07-29 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-07-30 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | Carrabbas Italian Grill, 1201 Haddon Hall Dr. Apex 27502, Apex, NC, 27502, United States
Join us this July for a four-course cocktail dinner featuring vibrant flavors, seasonal ingredients, and a celebration of la dolce vita. Each course is paired with a specialty cocktail that channels the spirit of summertime in Italy. This is an evening made for enjoying great food, cocktails and company…the Italian way.
