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Earth in Focus Art Exhibition - FREE Opening Reception
2025-04-04 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | The Halle Cultural Arts Center, 237 N. Salem Street, Apex, N, 27502, United States
“Earth in Focus: A Dialogue Between Art and Environment” invites viewers to explore the diverse perspectives through which we perceive our world, whether through lens or brush. Featuring the captivating works of Dain Kim, Irena Cepulyte, and the Cary Photographic Artists, this exhibit highlights the unique interpretations of our surroundings, encouraging a deeper understanding of how individual experiences shape our connection to the planet.
Friday, April 4th from 6pm to 8pm with live music and light refreshment!

LITE Theatre
2025-03-23 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-03-22 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-03-21 19:00 - 20:30 | The Halle Cultural Arts Center, 237 N. Salem Street, Apex, N, 27502, United States
Join us at LITE Theatre for an unforgettable evening of laughter and inspiration! Experience a captivating collection of one-act plays, produced by Jack J. Berry. Each performance is designed to provoke thought, spark joy, and uplift your spirit. Doors open half an hour before showtime, so arrive early to soak in the atmosphere. Don’t miss this chance to Laugh, Inspire, Think, and Encourage with us!
Tickets: $10 each and available at The Halle box office in person, over the phone, or online at etix.com!
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.*****

Gamemakers Showcase
2025-03-22 12:00 - 14:00 | Apex Senior Center, 63 Hunter Street, Apex, NC, 27502, United States
Join us for an afternoon celebrating women in gaming featuring Heather Chandler, owner of Whole Brain Escape in Apex. Heather is a video game producer who has lead teams at Epic Games, Electronic Arts, Ubisoft, and Activision. She was also the Senior Producer on Fortnite. She will be joined by other game designers, artists, programmers to hear your game pitch.
Janie Hughes (Co-Founder of BingoBard, Women in Games Ambassador & Chair of IGDA NC Triangle), Amber Murray Johnson (Professor at Wake Tech), Jayden Sansom (NCSU Grad and Future Tools Programmer), and Meg Hughes (Video Game Producer).
Middle schoolers will pitch game concepts and High schoolers will submit a developed game to showcase to receive feedback and compete for cool prizes. (More info in Vendor Applications)
Meet and greet with the panelists and all game submissions then the pitch contest.
Prizes: BEATS headphone, steam GC, funkopops, Whole Brain GC
Snack and refreshments provided.

Learning Lunch: Women in Politics
2025-03-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Apex Senior Center, 63 Hunter Street, Apex, NC, 27502, United States
Bring your lunch and join us for an engaging conversation with local politicians! The speakers (Apex Councilmember Audra Killingsworth, Wake County Commissioner Cheryl Stallings, and North Carolina State Representative Julie Von Haefen) discuss their backgrounds, why they ran for office, and what comes next!
Themed-snacks are a bonus for this free event!

Adventures in Bloom: Earring-Making Workshop!
2025-03-16 10:00 - 11:30
Unleash your creativity and learn how to craft a unique pair of earrings at Adventures in Bloom!
This hands-on workshop is perfect for all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned crafters, and provides everything you need to create a personalized jewelry piece. Whether you’re looking to make a fun statement, a gift, or simply add something special to your collection, this workshop will guide you through the process of selecting materials, learning design techniques, and assembling your one-of-a-kind earrings.
Your expert instructor Laura will provide step-by-step guidance on how to create your earrings, offering tips and tricks along the way. You’ll have access to a variety of beads, charms, and findings, and you’ll leave with a completed set of earrings that reflect your personal style. Plus, enjoy the cozy and creative atmosphere of Adventures in Bloom—perfect for exploring your artistic side!
About Adventures in Bloom:
In a search for something to call her own, Laura Gerenser created Adventures in Bloom in the Spring of 2017. Evolving from a mobile craft workshop to a full brick-and-mortar location, it is now a local handmade gift shop and craft space in the heart of Downtown Apex, North Carolina. Laura’s ultimate goal was to create a “communal space for the creative adventurer.” Adventures in Bloom offers a variety of different workshops, such as metal stamping, and features curated goods from over 30 local makers.

Run The Peak
2025-03-08 07:30 - 21:30 | Apex Town Campus, 73 Hunter Street, Apex, NC, 27502, United States
Join us for a fantastic day of community, physical activity, and springtime celebration in Apex! Hosted by the Apex Chamber of Commerce, the Run the Peak 5K and 10K event on March 8, 2025, is an opportunity you won’t want to miss. Whether you’re an experienced runner or seeking a fun family event, this is the perfect way to spend your day.
Event Highlights:
Choose between the 5K or 10K race, catering to your fitness level and preference.
Run through the picturesque Historic Apex District and surrounding neighborhoods, offering a beautiful backdrop for your journey.
More than just a race, it’s a community celebration! Enjoy live music, a children’s SUPER HERO THEMED fun run, and a health fair to explore local health and wellness resources.
Adult participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt (must register by 1/31/25) AND medal to cherish your achievement.
Go to https://runthepeak.itsyourrace.com/event to register.

Black History Month: Hip Hop Workshop
2025-02-22 12:00 - 14:00 | Apex Senior Center, 63 Hunter Street, Apex, NC, 27502, United States
Hip Hop Workshop
Saturday, February 22, 2025 | 12 – 2 pm
Apex Senior Center (63 Hunter St) – Seaboard, Hughes, and Hunter Rooms
Join us for an interactive workshop featuring Nick Courmon, an acclaimed spoken word performer, who cultivates critical thinking and positive change one poem, one performance, or one person at a time. After his performance, Nikki Turner, an award winning dance teacher, accompanied by multi-instrumentalist Alex Weiss, will host an all ages, all skill level Hip Hop Dance class. Alexander Flowers, founder of BrainSTEMology, will have an exhibit highlighting how STEM concepts can be taught through hip hop music.
Food and beverages will be provided.
Sign-up for the Hip Hop Workshop here.

A Day At The Office: Cats, Pretzels, Trivia
2025-02-22 10:00 - 15:00 | the studio, 106 W Chatham St, Apex, 27502, United States
Who’s the biggest Office fan in the Triangle?! Let’s find out! Join us for an Office themed event at The Studio! Grab your stapler in jello and join us for:
🛍️ Office themed handmade goodies
🥨 Pretzel Day! Get freshly made soft pretzels!
🐈 Angela’s cat adoption with Facilitate Rescue from 11-3pm
🙋‍♀️ Office Trivia at 2pm (free to join!) with prizes!
❤️ 25+ local artists to shop with
🧥 7 vintage vendors to shop from
🐈 Facilitate Rescue will be accepting donations of kitty litter and food.
Come shop and celebrate our beloved Office characters from 10am-3pm at 106 W Chatham St in downtown Apex.
Parking is free on the street and at the church.

enV's Galentines Party
2025-02-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Salem Middle School Track, 6150 Old Jenks Road, Apex, NC, 27523, United States
enV Salon is collaborating with other Apex small businesses to celebrate Galentines Day! This is an event that is open to the public, specifically women to celebrate friendship, and women in business. We will have a DJ, Mimosa bar, light refreshments, vendor tables, and stylists available for consultations. The event is no charge, vendors will be selling their product at each table. Our collaborators are: Charley Madelyn, A Shore Think Spray Tan Bar, Adventures In Bloom, and Madelyn Tattoo and Piercing, and DJ Red Vixon.

Learning Lunch Series: Chinese New Year
2025-02-12 12:00 - 13:00 | 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.
