Explore Apex

Learning Lunch Series: Chinese New Year
2025-02-12 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Apex Senior Center, 63 Hunter Street, Apex, NC, 27502, United States
Learning Lunch Series
Monthly
Friendship Room, Apex Senior Center, 63 Hunter Street
12 pm – 1 pm
Bring your lunch and we’ll bring the knowledge! The Learning Lunch series features a deep dive into various cultural events highlighted throughout the year. Each month, a new topic will be discussed by attendees and an expert on the subject.
No registration required!

Wintry Valentines Bridgerton-themed Tea Party
2025-02-09 12:00 - 14:30 | New Hill Community Center, 3101 New Hill Holleman Rd, New Hill, N, 27562, United States
Dearest Gentle Eater…
Join us for our Bridgerton-ball-themed Wintry Valentines Tea Party!
Tickets are $79 per person or $149 per pair, BUT we have an EARLY BIRD SPECIAL if you buy tickets by 1/10/25. Until then, tickets are $69 per person or $124 per pair!!!!
Dress in your finest Regency-themed attire (we will choose a Diamond of the Season!), and practice sticking those pinkies out!
Ages 10 and up welcome. Ladies and Gents!
Traditional afternoon tea service, other activities, Give and Take to local orgs with the chocolate box, door prizes, and more! Grab those hats, fascinators and tiaras and have some fun!
Hosted by Positively Apex and The Enchanted Picnic Company, featuring teas from Serasana Holly Springs! Sponsored by SOS by Lisa.

2025 Think Apex Awards Nominations
2025-01-13 - 2025-03-07
Nominate a business, an individual/group, a non-profit organization, or youth member that has positively impacted the Town of Apex through selfless acts or made contributions to the community at large in 2024.
Nomination Requirements:
Individual, group, or youth nominees must live in Apex AND/OR the act of service must directly impact the Apex community.
Business and non-profit organizations must be located in Apex.
Age of youth category is Kindergarten through Senior year of High School
Past recipients of the Top Thinker Award ARE NOT eligible to be nominated again (see list on website).
Past recipients of the Honorable Mention ARE eligible to be nominated again (see list on website).
The selfless acts or community contributions occurred in calendar year 2024.
Note: This is NOT an award based on “customer service” or any other aspect of an individual’s profession.
To provide judges with a thorough summary of the nominee, please fill out the entire form with as much detail as possible.
Hint: Providing highly descriptive nomination details will increase the nominee’s consideration by the judges.

Chanukah Festival
2024-12-29 | Apex Senior Center, 63 Hunter Street, Apex, NC, 27502, United States
For more information, visit the Chabad of Cary website.
The Chanukah Festival is an event organized by the Chabad of Cary and celebrates the beginning of the Jewish eight-day festival of lights, Chanukah. This event features games, crafts, and food, and ends with lighting a menorah on Town Campus.
Know Before You Go:

All parking lots on Town Hall Campus are available during this event except the arc parking lot between Town Hall and the John M. Brown Community Center, which is closed to vehicular traffic. View the downtown parking map for additional walkable parking locations.
This is a rain or shine event. Attendees will be told about any changes to the outdoor ceremony at the event.
Accessible parking spaces are available at the John M. Brown Community Center and Town Hall.
There are no road closures during this event.
Town staff may be on site during the festival taking photos/video of events and attendees.

Gilmore Girls Christmas
2024-12-21 10:00 - 17:00 | the studio, 106 W Chatham St, Apex, 27502, United States
Join us for a day full of celebrating all things Gilmore Girls by drinking Luke’s coffee, shopping Rory’s Bookshelf, and so much more holiday fun!
This Stars Hollow themed day will include:
☕️ a pop up coffee shop by WanderBee Coffee Co (whos ready to try the Sookie?!)
❄️ Gilmore Girls themed gifts items
🎄 Lauren Likes Jewelry will have a DIY Christmas Earrings Bar
🧶 WanderlustBee will have cozy crochet goods
📚 Rory’s Bookshelf where you can shop mystery books
❓ Gilmore Girl Trivia will be at 2pm with prizes!
🎨 25+ other local handmade artist will have tons of unique gifts for last minute christmas shopping!
🛍️ 7 Vintage vendors for expertly curated vintage clothes, home goods, and unique finds
Bring a friend and spend the day with us celebrating all things Stars Hollow and lets see if we smell snow from 10-5pm in Downtown Apex at The Studio as we settle the debate: Jess, Dean or Logan!
106 W Chatham St Apex NC.

Downtown Apex Ugly Sweater Party
2024-12-13 17:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Apex, 220 N Salem Street, Apex, NC, 27502, United States
Get ready to sleigh the night away in your most delightfully tacky holiday sweaters! 🌟 Join us for the Downtown Apex Ugly Sweater Party, where festive fashion meets late-night holiday shopping fun.
Event Highlights:
✨ Participating stores will stay open late, offering exclusive deals, holiday treats, and gift-wrapping services for those donning their ugliest of sweaters!
✨ Stroll through our charming downtown, decked out in twinkling lights and holiday cheer.
✨ Wrap up your shopping while soaking in the festive vibes.
✨ Whether you’re hunting for the perfect gift, enjoying delicious treats, or just want to rock your ugliest sweater, this event is for you!
📌 Don’t forget to bring your friends and family—it’s the most wonderful time to shop, celebrate, and support local businesses!
Follow our Facebook event for updates and participating store details: https://www.facebook.com/events/1624713295120202?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D

Dearest Gentle Eater... A Holiday Tea Party
2024-12-08 15:00 - 17:00 | New Hill Community Center, 3101 New Hill Holleman Rd, New Hill, N, 27562, United States
Dearest Gentle Eater…
Join us for our Bridgerton-ball-themed Holiday tea Party!
Tickets are $79 per person or $149 per pair.
Dress in your finest Regency-themed attire (there will be a contest!), and practice sticking those pinkies out!
Ages 10 and up welcome.
Traditional afternoon tea service, other activities, a giving and taking tree, door prizes, and more! Grab those hats, fascinators and tiaras and have some fun!
Hosted by Positively Apex and The Enchanted Picnic Company, featuring teas from Serasana Holly Springs!

Apex Rotary Christmas Parade
2024-12-07 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.
Know Before You Go:
This is a rain or shine event.
View the downtown parking map for walkable parking locations.
Town staff may be on site during the event taking photos/video of the event and attendees.

Apex Christmas Tree Lighting
2024-12-06 16:30 - 18:00 | The Depot, 220 N Salem Street, Apex, 27502, United States
Join community members and the Apex Town Council in downtown Apex as the tree at The Depot is lit!
Know Before You Go:
-View the downtown parking map for walkable parking locations.
-The lighting of the tree is rain or shine; however, youth performances may be cancelled due to inclement weather.
-GoApex Route 1 will operate on normal schedule during this event.
-Town staff may be on site during the festival taking photos/video of festival events and attendees.

Snowman Stroll on Salem
2024-12-06 - 2024-12-15 | Downtown Apex, 220 N Salem Street, Apex, NC, 27502, United States
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.
How to Participate and Earn Passport Stamps:
1. Visit Downtown Snowman Stops: Collect stamps in your Snowman Stroll Passport by stopping at participating locations.
2. Join in on Holiday Happenings: Attend the Annual Apex Tree Lighting, take a Holiday Lights Tour, and enjoy many other festive events.
3. Engage in Merrymaking Activities: Purchase food or drinks, buy gift cards, create snowman-themed art for the Free Little Art Gallery, or snap a festive selfie with a snowman and tag #SnowmanStrollApexNC2024.
4. Enter the Raffle: Submit your completed passport by Monday, December 16 for a chance to win exciting prizes! Each six stamps collected earns you one raffle entry.

Apex Small Business Saturday
2024-11-30 | Salem Middle School Track, 6150 Old Jenks Road, Apex, NC, 27523, United States
Small Business Saturday will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2024 in Apex and across the country.
Apex Economic Development encourages local businesses to create in-store specials, contests, discounts and events on Small Business Saturday (Nov. 30), 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.

Turkey Trot 5K Run
2024-11-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Apex Community Park, 2200 Laura Duncan Road, Apex, NC, 27502, United States
Course #14826 – It’s time to chase down that Turkey at Apex Community Park on Saturday, November 23 at 10am. The course will take you through the park and around a scenic lake. Registration opens July 22 and is limited to the first 600 individuals (the race has filled approximately one month prior to the event the last few years).
Again this year we will offer a RECREATIONAL division. Entries in this division will not receive a timing chip and will not be officially timed, recorded or eligible for awards. Individuals will be responsible for keeping their own time if desired. Everything else will be the same as the COMPETITIVE entrants, including receiving a race t-shirt.
Categories of Competition: Men’s & Women’s 12 and under; 13-18; 19-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64, 65-69, 70 and up
FEES: Competitive $30, Recreational $25, Youth Competitive (12 and under) $15, Youth Recreational (12 and under) $12
Awards to top overall male and female, and to the top 3 males and females in each age division (Competitive Only).

Book Fair For Grown Ups
2024-11-17 11:00 - 17:00 | the studio, 106 W Chatham St, Apex, 27502, United States
Calling all book lovers! Come capture that Scholastic Book Fair feeling again with our 90s themed celebration!
We’ll have:
🚌 Gus McGee Book Co with expertly curated used books
📸 90s themed photobooth
📕 Bookish Gifts
🎨 Friendship bracelet DIY station
🌈 Shop the grown up version of your favorite Scholastic treats
🛍️ 20+ Local artists to shop with
Come shop and relive the nostalgia with us from 11am-5pm.
106 W Chatham St Downtown Apex
Parking is free at the church or on Chatham St.

Friends Giving - Downtown Apex
2024-11-15 17:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Apex, 220 N Salem Street, Apex, NC, 27502, United States
Gather your girlfriends and kick off the holiday season with an evening of fun, shopping, and giving back! Join us in downtown Apex for a special Friendsgiving event, where you can explore charming boutiques and gift stores while enjoying quality time with friends before the holiday rush begins.
As you shop for unique gifts, we invite you to support the Raleigh Women’s Shelter by bringing donations. Each store will be collecting much-needed items, including:
✨ Hygiene products (toothpaste, soap, etc.)
✨ Feminine hygiene products
✨ Depends and new underwear (men’s and women’s)
✨ Gently used bras
✨ Insect repellent
✨ Garbage bags
✨ Paper products (plates, towels, etc.)
✨ Baby wipes/personal wipes
✨ Body powder (like Gold Bond)
✨ Rain gear (ponchos, etc.)
Let’s come together to spread joy, support our community, and make lasting memories! Enjoy exclusive discounts, special promotions, and a festive atmosphere. Don’t miss this chance to shop local and make a difference!
We can’t wait to celebrate the season of giving with you!

Backyard Wetland Gardening: Creating and Maintaining a Miniature Ecosystem
2024-11-14 18:00 - 19:00 | The Swamp School, 315 S Salem St Suite 310, Apex, 27502, United States
Transform your garden into a thriving natural habitat…
In collaboration with The Swamp School:
This hands-on session will show you the essentials of designing, building, and maintaining a beautiful, functional wetland in your own backyard. Taking place on November 14, 2024, at 6 PM at The Swamp School in Apex, NC, this one-hour workshop is perfect for gardening enthusiasts, nature lovers, and homeowners looking to enhance their outdoor space.
Our experts will guide you through the ecological importance of wetlands, how to assess your space, choose native plants, and create a low-maintenance water feature that attracts wildlife and promotes biodiversity. You’ll leave inspired with the knowledge to start your own environmentally-friendly backyard wetland.
After the workshop, we invite you to continue the conversation at The Tap Station. Enjoy a drink and the opportunity to informally discuss your backyard projects with fellow participants and our instructors. This is a great chance to ask questions, share ideas, and gain further insights into creating your miniature ecosystem.
Don’t miss this opportunity to enrich your garden and contribute positively to the environment. Reserve your spot today and embark on a journey toward sustainable and eco-friendly gardening!
Please bring a notebook, questions, and your enthusiasm for gardening.

Witches Night Out
2024-10-25 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 25th 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!
Current Participating Businesses: Adventures In Bloom Alleyway Bookstore: 10% off all books Bear Hands | Gifts, Workshop & Studio Cotton Wood Cottage French Bleue Gail and Grace: Giveaway with purchase Monroe Boutique The Perky Lady Rose & Lee Co Sawdust and Clay Stylish Living: 10% off The Tulip Magnolia
…and more to come!
Join us for a bewitching night you won’t forget!

3rd Annual Pawsitively Spooky Pet Fest
2024-10-19 13:30 - 16:00 | Beaver Creek Crossings, 1571 Beaver Creek Commons Dr, Apex, N, 27502, United States
Presented once again by Positively Apex, Peak City Veterinary Hospital, and K9 Resorts of Apex!
Festival is FREE to attend for people and dogs.
All dogs should be on a leash, and acceptable for social setting.
As always, the free festival will have food, activities, trick or treating for people and pets, and costume contests for all ages and pets!
We will have a bunch of vendors from local businesses that would love to meet you, and give out candy and dog treats. You can get a ziploc bag to collect dog treats at check-in table, and a bag for candy while supplies last!
Sign in for the costume contest before 2:30pm!
3:00-3:30pm: Costume contests- special guest judge!
We will have some rescues involved that will have fundraising efforts!
Vendor spots still open! Limited spots available. Spaces will be $75 for non- partners of Positively Apex. No more than 2 per category allowed. Vendors do not have to be pet-related but we aim to have many of those too.
Questions? Email positivelyapex@gmail.com

Tour of Frights
2024-10-18 - 2024-10-31
The Tour of Frights is an annual program that features Apex homes and business with some of the very best Halloween or fall-themed decorations.
How it works: Every year in September, residents and businesses sign up for the Tour to showcase their homes or businesses. After registration closes, we create a Tour of Frights map to share with the community! Participants must have their display ready to go live by mid-October.

Indigenous Peoples' Day
2024-10-14 08:00 - 17:00
This is a Town-Organized event.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a holiday that honors and celebrates the histories and cultures of indigenous peoples in the United States. It is celebrated on the second Monday of October.
Check back for more information on this event.

Explore S'more
2024-10-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Apex Nature Park Amphitheater, 2600 Evans Road, Apex, NC, 27502, United States
Enjoy an evening of exploring nature and connecting with your Apex neighbors! This is a free annual community event held the last Thursday in September during Take a Child Outside Week. Take a Child Outside is an international program that encourages children and adults to spend time outdoors doing fun things and learning about nature together.
Explore S’more is hosted by the Apex Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources staff and features nature education information, interactive games, and, of course, roasting s’mores!

Apex "Love Local" Showcase
2024-10-06 11:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Apex, 220 N Salem Street, Apex, NC, 27502, United States
Join Apex Economic Development as we “Love Local” Apex businesses and they “Showcase” why Apex is the “Peak of Good Business!”
At the Apex Love Local Showcase attendees will be able to shop, sample, stroll and experience Apex businesses all in one destination!
For more information, visit: www.apexnc.org/Love-Local-Showcase

Apex Night Out (featuring Touch-a-Truck)
2024-10-01 16:30 - 19:00 | Apex Town Campus, 73 Hunter Street, Apex, NC, 27502, United States
This event combines everything you love about our annual National Night Out event and Touch-a-Truck. Join the Apex Police Department and Apex Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources for an evening of ultimate fun! This is a free event for the community and no registration is required.

Event Details
National Night Out was designed to enhance the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community under positive circumstances. National Night Out events are held in August nationwide, however our event is held in October to beat the summer heat. There will be safety information and displays, as well house games and lots of interactive activities.
Touch-a-Truck allows children to get in the driver’s seat with a free hands-on experience with vehicles of all kinds. We will have local representatives and their vehicles from emergency, construction, landscaping, military, transportation, and delivery all in one place! Children will be allowed to touch, climb on, and ask questions about their favorite trucks and cars in a safe and supervised environment.

Know Before You Go:

Horn free hour is from 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm for those that may be sensitive to loud sounds and sirens.
This is a rain or shine event – be prepared for all weather!
Adult supervision is required.
There are no road closures during this event, but some parking on campus may be closed to vehicle traffic. View the downtown parking map for walkable parking locations.
Town staff may be on site during the event to take photos/videos

Latino Arts Festival
2024-09-28 15:00 - 21:00 | The Depot, 220 N Salem Street, Apex, 27502, United States
The Latino Arts & Culinary Festival invites attendees to celebrate and learn about Latino culture and heritage.
This year’s celebration features:

Live music and entertainment

Colombian band, Abakua Latin Music
Spanish Flamenco Dancing by Eduardo de Rosamaria’s Spanish Guitar and Flamenco Ensemble
Brazilian dancing and drumming by the NC Brazilian Arts Project
Takiri Folclor Latino dance group
DJ Machete

Food Truck Rodeo
Latino-inspired arts and crafts vendors

Know Before You Go:

The Depot parking lot will be closed for the event. View the downtown parking map for walkable parking locations.
Salem Street will be closed from Center Street to Saunders Street during the event.
GoApex Route 1 will operate on an alternative route during the festival and road closures. View the detour map
Town staff will be on site during the festival taking photos/video of festival events and attendees.

Festa Italiana
2024-09-21 11:00 - 19:00 | Apex Town Campus, 73 Hunter Street, Apex, NC, 27502, United States
This is a Community Event organized by Festa Italia North Carolina.
New in 2024! Festa Italiana brings Italian heritage and culture to Apex! For more information on vendors, entertainment, sponsorship opportunities and volunteering, visit the Festa Italiana NC website.
This year’s celebration will feature:

Live entertainment and cooking demonstrations
Kids zone
Food trucks
Street vendors
and more!

Know Before You Go:

Hunter Street will be closed to vehicles between Ambergate Station and Laura Duncan Road
Town staff may be on site during the festival taking photos/video of festival events and attendees

Fall in Stars Hollow
2024-09-21 11:00 - 17:00 | the studio, 106 W Chatham St, Apex, 27502, United States
Join us for a day full of celebrating all things Gilmore Girls by drinking Luke’s coffee, shopping Rory’s Bookshelf, doing Halloween DIYs, snapping photos in our Fall Photobooth and so much more fall fun!
This Stars Hollow themed day will include:
☕️ a pop up coffee shop by WanderBee Coffee Co (whos ready to try the Sookie?!)
🎃 Lauren Likes Jewelry will have a DIY Spooky Earrings Bar
🌸 Golden Flora will have succulent pumpkins and DIY Bouquet Bar
🧶 WanderlustBee will have cozy crochet goods
📚 Rory’s Bookshelf where you can shop mystery books
📺 Gilmore Girls will be playing in our theatre all day
✏️ Gilmore Girls trivia!!
🖊️ Henna by Nadia will be doing Henna from 11-2
🎨 plus 20+ other local handmade artist will have tons of unique gifts and treats to shop!
Bring a friend and spend the day with us relaxing and enjoying the perfect fall weather from 11-5pm in Downtown Apex at The Studio as we settle the debate: Jess, Dean or Logan!
106 W Chatham St Apex NC. Parking is free on the street at the Baptist church across the street.

Apex Farmer's Market
2024-09-21 08:00 - 12:00, 2024-09-14 08:00 - 12:00 | The Depot, 220 N Salem Street, Apex, 27502, United States
The Apex Farmers Market is an outdoor market featuring local vendors. Vendors change weekly, offering produce, meat and seafood, baked goods, prepared items, and handmade crafts, jewelry, and art.
Know Before You Go

View the downtown parking map for walkable parking locations.
The Depot Plaza will be closed for parking at 12:00 am each Saturday and will reopen for parking around 1:00 pm.
GoApex Route1 operates through N. Salem Street, with a stop in front of the Depot Plaza. Learn more about GoApex Route 1.

For more information, visit the Apex Farmers Market website.

Patriot Day Ceremony
2024-09-11 09:30 - 10:30 | Apex Service Memorial, corner of Saunders St. and N Salem St., Apex, NC, 27502, United States
This is a Community Event organized by the Apex American Legion Post 124.
For more information, visit the Apex Legion website.
Patriot Day Ceremony is an event organized by the American Legion Post 124, where members of Apex public safety, Town Council, and other community members share words and reflect on the tragic events of September 11, 2001.

Monday, September 11th from 9:30 to 10:30 am
This event takes place at the Downtown Service Memorial (corner of Salem Street and Saunders Street)
Saunders Street, between Commerce Street and Salem Street, will be closed from 9:00 to 11:00 am.
In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will move to Apex Fire Station 1 (210 N Salem Street)
GoApex Route 1 will operate on its normal route and schedule.
f you would like to plan ahead for parking, this map may help: www.apexnc.org/downtownparking

Peak City Fitness Festival
2024-09-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Apex Town Campus, 73 Hunter Street, Apex, NC, 27502, United States
For more information on vendors, schedule, and more, visit the Facts for Youth website.
Celebrate fitness and wellness with this exercise and healthy living fair! Learn from wellness-based businesses and healthy food vendors about their products and services. The festival features:

Live music and organized exercise sessions
Food truck rodeo
Local health and wellness vendors

Know Before You Go:

All parking lots on Town Hall Campus are available during this event except the arch parking lot between Town Hall and the John M. Brown Community Center, which is closed to vehicular traffic. View the downtown parking map for additional walkable parking locations.
Accessible parking spaces are available at the John M. Brown Community Center and Town Hall.
There are no road closures for this event.
Town staff may be on site during the festival taking photos/video of events and attendees.

Apex Farmers Market
2024-09-07 08:00 - 12:00 | The Depot, 220 N Salem Street, Apex, 27502, United States
