Explore Apex

Black Authors Exhibit
2026-01-16 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | Apex Senior Center, 63 Hunter Street, Apex, NC, 27502, United States
Join Black authors as they discuss their recent published work at the Apex Senior Center (63 Hunter St). The K-12 Creative Contest winners will also be recognized and present their selected works.

Modern Calligraphy for Beginners at Cloer Family Vineyards
2026-01-13 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!

Apex Farmer's Market
2026-01-10 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-03 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-27 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-20 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-13 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-06 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-29 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-22 09:00 - 12:00 and 2 more dates | 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!

New Year’s Eve Party at The Backyard Bar
2025-12-31 20:00 - 2026-01-01 02:00 | The Backyard Bar, 2901 US-64, Apex, N, 27523, United States
Let’s ring in the New Year the right way at The Backyard Bar 🥂
We’re hosting an unforgettable New Year’s Eve Musical Night Party starting with Karaoke hosted by DJ Nick Driver, then turning things all the way up as DJ Cody Daniel takes over for a high-energy dance party 🎶🔥
Sip on great drinks, enjoy delicious food, and celebrate with a FREE champagne toast at midnight 🥂✨
This one’s for you—don’t miss it.
📅 Save the date
🎤 Sing. Dance. Celebrate.
🎉 FREE Entry • FREE Champagne Toast

Family-Friendly NYE Countdown
2025-12-31 14:00 - 17:00 | Bottle Theory, 3675 W Green Level Rd, Apex, NC, 27523, United States
Help us ring in 2026 at our family-friendly New Year’s Eve Celebration and Countdown! Free N/A sparkling grape juice with the purchase of beer/wine with an accompanying adult. Doors open at 2 pm, countdown at 4 pm, and closing up shop at 5 pm. See you there!

Ugly Sweater Gone Unholy!
2025-12-20 20:00 - 2025-12-21 02:00 | The Backyard Bar, 2901 US-64, Apex, N, 27523, United States
Ugly & Unholy Sweater Party at The Backyard Bar
Break out your most outrageous, cursed-looking sweater and get ready for a festive night of drinks, dancing, and ridiculous fashion. We’re keeping the entire party indoors, so it’s all cozy vibes while you sip on winter cocktails and show off those chaotic knits.
🎸 MikeMickxer — Live 8–11 PM
Rocking the stage with high-energy covers and all the songs you love to scream-sing.
🎧 DJ Brinal — 11 PM–2 AM
Turning the late-night into a full-throttle dance party with the biggest hits and holiday remixes.
🔥 Ugly & Unholy Sweater Contest
Prizes for the Most Ugly, Most Unholy, Crowd Favorite, and the infamous “What Even Is That?” sweater.
Bring the attitude, bring your crew, and let’s celebrate the season with laughter, killer music, and the wildest sweaters in Apex! 🎄🍻🔥

Drive-In Movie at the Park - Elf
2025-12-19 05:00 - 20:00 | Pleasant Park, 3400 Pleasant Plns Rd, Apex, 27502, United States
Join us for a festive Drive-In Movie at the Park featuring the holiday classic Elf! The event takes place on Friday, December 19 at 5:00 PM at Pleasant Park. Enjoy an evening of holiday fun with Santa’s Workshop crafts, Buddy the Elf’s Spaghetti Bar, and hot cocoa before watching the movie from the comfort of your vehicle. A perfect way for families and friends to celebrate the season together!

Apex Rotary Christmas Parade
2025-12-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Apex, 220 N Salem Street, Apex, NC, 27502, United States
The Annual Apex Rotary Christmas Parade traditionally takes place the first Saturday of December. The parade is the only nighttime holiday parade in Wake County. The Apex Rotary Club organizes the parade, with proceeds benefitting numerous local charities; the primary benefactor being Western Wake Crisis Ministry. The parade kicks off at Apex Peakway and Ambergate Station, turning down Salem Street, and ending at Moore Street.

Tour of Lights
2025-12-06 - 2025-12-31
The 2025 Holiday Tour of Lights has arrived!
31 homes and businesses across town have volunteered to spread holiday cheer with beautiful light displays this year! The Tour of Lights provides a map with the most efficient way to see all the stops along the tour. Hop in the car, turn on your favorite holiday playlist, and enjoy the lights!

Apex Tree Lighting
2025-12-05 16:30 - 19:00 | Apex Town Campus, 73 Hunter Street, Apex, NC, 27502, United States
Join community members and the Apex Town Council as the tree is lit for the very first time on Town Hall Campus! Southbound Santa and Mrs. Claus will join in on the fun for attendees to grab the season’s first photos.

Snowman Stroll on Salem
2025-12-05 - 2025-12-14 | Downtown Apex, 220 N Salem Street, Apex, NC, 27502, United States
We’re excited to bring back the Snowman Stroll on Salem! This event will kick off on Friday, December 5th, alongside the Annual Apex Tree Lighting Ceremony, and will run through Sunday, December 14th. The Snowman Stroll on Salem is a festive promotional event designed to enhance your holiday experience in Downtown Apex. As you explore, collect passport stamps by visiting participating businesses and engaging in a variety of holiday activities. Each stop will feature delightful snowman and winter-themed specials, decorations, and unique offerings.

Small Business Saturday
2025-11-29
Apex Economic Development encourages local businesses to create in-store specials, contests, discounts, and events on Small Business Saturday, November 29th, all aimed at boosting local excitement for the day. The goal is to bring customers into the Town of Apex for a full day of shopping, dining, and exploring.

A Day at Hogwarts
2025-11-22 10:30 - 15:30 | the studio, 106 W Chatham St, Apex, 27502, United States
Join us for a day celebrating all things Harry Potter! Drink a butterbeer, take your photo in the Daily prophet, shop plants from the Herbology classroom, grab a snack from Honeydukes, see who is the biggest fan in Trivia, get your stars read by Professor Trelawney, shop local artists handmade merch and experience so much more magic!
This Harry Potter themed day will include:
🍺 Harry Potter themed mocktails by Leslie with Cantina Cero
🔮 Get a Tarot reading from Professor Trelawney
🪴 Shop the Herbology classroom with the Plant Therapy Bus
🍏 Gran a sweet treat from Honeydukes with @lizzeesapple
🏆 Trivia will be at 2pm
📸 Take your photo in our Harry Potter themed photobooth
🪄 Shop handmade Harry Potter merch from local artists
🎨 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 and get sorted into your house! 💫
👧 Please know that Harry Potter fans of all ages are welcome but this event will be geared more towards adults.
106 W Chatham St Apex NC. Parking is free on the street at the Baptist church across the street.

Modern Calligraphy & Holiday Place Card Lettering for Beginners at Cloer Family Vineyards
2025-11-18 18:30 - 20:00 | Cloer Family Vineyards, 8624 Castleberry Road, Apex, N, 27523, United States
Join Sip & Script® for a Night of Learning Calligraphy!
Join us at Cloer Family Vineyards in Apex, NC for a festive workshop of thankful 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 Thanksgiving holiday tables with place cards, menus, food labels, bar carts and more!
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 creating holiday place cards at the end of our class time!

Geek and Grub Market (Viking Edition)
2025-11-15 12:00 - 17:00 | The Optimist Farm, 2908 Optimist Farm Rd, Apex, N, 27539, United States
Grab your sword, axes and shields and come out and join us for the return of our VIKING Edition of the Geek and Grub Market at the Optimist Farm in Apex! The Geek and Grub Market is a family friendly event featuring fun geektastic activities, food and tons of Geektastic vendors!

Geek and Grub Market (Viking Edition)
2025-11-15 12:00 - 17:00 | The Optimist Farm, 2908 Optimist Farm Rd, Apex, N, 27539, United States
Grab your sword, axes and shields and come out and join us for the return of our VIKING Edition of the Geek and Grub Market!

Salem Baptist Preschool Holiday Market
2025-11-15 09:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-14 09:00 - 15:00 | Salem Baptist Church, 1821 N. Salem Street, Apex, NC, 27523, United States
Join us for November 14th and 15th from 9AM-3PM for our annual Holiday Market in Apex—a two-day event featuring over 60 local vendors, a bake sale fundraiser, and free supervised childcare on Saturday. Enjoy complimentary photos with Santa on Saturday and shop a wide variety of handmade gifts and seasonal goods.
Free entry!

Infinity Ballet Presents: Villains, Heroes, and Ballerinas
2025-11-08 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-11-08 14:00 - 15:30 | The Halle Cultural Arts Center, 237 N. Salem Street, Apex, N, 27502, United States
Nov 8 – 2pm & 4pm shows
Tickets: $18/Adults $12/Student(16 & under)
Infinity Ballet’s family hour storybook series presents “Villains, Heroes and Ballerinas,” a dreamlike dance experience! See menacing villains, courageous heroes, and ballerinas of all ages bring timeless stories of good versus evil to life with grace and passion.

Boot Bites and Bonfire
2025-11-06 18:00 - 21:00 | The Gather Station, 1900 New Hill Olive Chapel Rd, Apex, NC, 27562
You’re invited to WBON Triangle Boots, Bites & Bonfires Fall Event!
Nov 6th, 6–9 pm at The Gather Station in New Hill/Apex!
It’s going to be a night of:
🎶 Live country music band
👢 Line dancing
🥖 A grazing table full of charcuterie bites
🍷Delicious Mocktails, Beer & Wine
🔥 All under the glow of a bonfire
🍂 Mix, mingle and network
Each guest gets a free beer or wine ticket
Bring your friends, your partner, or just yourself for a night you won’t forget.
🎟 Tickets are on sale now: $65 (use coupon code bonfire to save $15 before Oct 21st!
🔗 https://wbontriangle.com/event/boots-bites-bonfire/
👉 Tag your friends/life partner and grab your tickets now!
It’s going to be a BLAST!
