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Apex Farmer's Market
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, 2025-11-15 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-08 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-01 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 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 | N
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 | N
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!

RESCHEDULED: Spooky Tails
2025-11-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Hunter Street Park, 1250 Ambergate Station, Apex, NC, 27502, United States
Rescheduled due to rain:
Join us for a tail-wagging good time at Spooky Tails! The amphitheater lawn will be filled with vendors offering treats and goodies, while pups and their owners can stroll the decorated trail for trick-or-treat stations featuring snacks, toys, and surprises. Special activities for dogs will keep tails wagging, and pet parents can capture the moment with a custom watercolor pet portrait by local artist Tatiana. Guests are encouraged to participate in our Raffle Prize Donation Drive to support the Wake County Animal Shelter—every attendee will receive raffle tickets by bringing an item to donate, such as unopened pet food, treats, or gently used blankets and towels. It’s a celebration of community, creativity, and canine fun you won’t want to miss!

2nd Annual Beer Festival & Vendor Market
2025-10-25 12:00 - 16:00 | Bottle Theory, 3675 W Green Level Rd, Apex, NC, 27523, United States
Fall Beer Festival & Vendor Market 🍂
Join us on Saturday, October 25th from 1–4 PM for an afternoon packed with craft beer and local shopping! We’ll have an incredible lineup of breweries pouring samples alongside a vibrant vendor market featuring local businesses, artists, and makers.
🎟️ VIP Beer Festival Experience – $49
Includes a 4th anniversary taster glass, 4th anniversary tote bag, special VIP-only pours, early access (12pm), and unlimited samples.
🎟️ General Admission – $29
Includes a 4th anniversary taster glass and unlimited samples.
🗳️Best Beer By Style Voting
Use our new in-house coded beer voting system to vote for your favorite beer by style and ensure the winning brewery a guaranteed spot on our draft list + a cool 3D printed trophy.
🛍️ Just here to shop? Entry to the vendor market is completely free—come browse, sip, and enjoy the fall vibes!
Breweries include:
Commonwealth
Burial
Keepsake
Westbrook
Oaklyn Springs
Wise Man
Wye Hill
Incendiary
Steel String
Crank Arm
Komana
Petty Thieves
Walker Brothers
Tailchasers
& More!
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Family Craft Night at The Backyard Bar
2025-10-24 18:00 - 20:00 | The Backyard Bar, 2901 US-64, Apex, N, 27523, United States
🎨🐼 Cozy Panda Event Co Presents: Family Craft Night! 🐼🎨
Join us at The Backyard Bar on Friday, October 24th from 6-8 PM for a day full of glowing fun and spooky cheer! 👻✨
What’s in Store?
🎲 Games
🛍️ Treat Bag Decorating
🖌️ Glow Pottery Painting
🎶 Spooky Music
🍹Seasonal Drinks At The Bar
Bring your family, invite your friends, and come ready for a magical fall night under the lights!
Costumes Encouraged!💜🎃💚

Witches Night Out
2025-10-24 17:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Apex, 220 N Salem Street, Apex, NC, 27502, United States
Dust off your broomsticks and grab your pointy hats—it’s time for Witches Night Out on Salem Street in Downtown Apex! Join us on October 24th from 5 PM to 9 PM, as your favorite downtown spots stay open late with magical experiences and spellbinding promotions.
Don’t miss out on this year’s Witches Night Out—mark your calendars for an enchanting evening!

Fill Your Cup 2nd Annual Women's Wellness Event
2025-10-24 13:00 - 17:00 | Cloer Family Vineyards, 8624 Castleberry Road, Apex, N, 27523, United States
Join Peak Pelvic Health and MissionFIT Rehab & Performance for our 2nd Annual Women’s Wellness event to learn about the services and resources available to you in the community to help you “Fill Your Cup.” Cost is $35 and will include 1 free drink/flight ticket, hors d’oeuvres, learning from keynote speakers and networking with woman owned businesses and local health and wellness businesses. You will also have an opportunity to hear speakers on topics that include menopause, nutrition, sleep hygiene, metabolic health, financial fitness, and so much more.
Use the following link for registration:
https://www.ticketleap.events/…/2nd-annual-fill-your…
We are SO excited to have a powerhouse group of women coming together again! You can check the announcements page for a list of participating keynote speakers, schedule of events/itinerary and updates as we get closer to the event.
**Note, rain date is scheduled for the following Friday, November 7th.**

Positively Apex Happy Hour Networking at Cloer Family Vineyards
2025-10-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Cloer Family Vineyards, 8624 Castleberry Road, Apex, N, 27523, United States
Join us at our monthly happy hour for networking, refreshments, prizes, and fun!
Hosted by Cloer Family Vineyards and featuring Voda Cleaning and Restoration.
All are welcome. RSVP helpful for planning.

Geek and Grub Market (Halloween Edition)
2025-10-18 16:00 - 21:00 | The Optimist Farm, 2908 Optimist Farm Rd, Apex, N, 27539, United States
Join us for the return of our most popular event of the year – the HALLOWEEN Edition of the Geek and Grub Market! This free event features fun activities, 40+ geektastic vendors, food trucks and a FREE horror hayride! Grab your FREE tickets and come out and join us!

Oktoberfest Celebration with The Oak City Polka Kings @ The Backyard Bar
2025-10-17 | The Backyard Bar, 2901 US-64, Apex, N, 27523, United States
Friday, October 17th Oktoberfest at The Backyard Bar!
Get ready for one of our biggest parties of the year — Oktoberfest at The Backyard Bar! We’re transforming the bar into a Bavarian-style celebration with themed décor, Oktoberfest beer on tap, and special seasonal cocktails made just for the night.
🏆 Stein Holding & Beer Chugging Competitions from 7 pm onwards!
Think you’ve got what it takes? Show off your strength and speed in two Oktoberfest classics — the stein-holding challenge and beer-chugging contest! Win prizes, bragging rights, and a guaranteed good time.
🎶 Live Music by The Oak City Polka Kings!
The legends of local Oktoberfest, these Raleigh favorites bring the oompah party with infectious energy, sing-alongs, and a mix of traditional and modern tunes. Accordion, brass, and plenty of crowd interaction — it’s the full Oktoberfest experience!
🍴 Fusion Foods Truck – bringing the flavor to match your pint.
🔥 Firepits, heaters, and no cover — just great beer, great music, and great vibes all night long!
