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SUMMARY:Earth in Focus Art Exhibition - FREE Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:“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.\nFriday\, April 4th from 6pm to 8pm with live music and light refreshment!
URL:https://exploreapexnc.com/event-single-post-name/earth-in-focus-art-exhibition-free-opening-reception/
LOCATION:The Halle Cultural Arts Center\, 237 N. Salem Street\, Apex\, N\, 27502\, United States
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SUMMARY:Holi Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Holi\, an festival of colors\, celebrates the beginning of spring. \nThis year’s celebration features: \nLive music and performances\nFood trucks: Bruster’s Ice Cream\, Gul Mohar\, ART Indian Canteen\, Momomandu\nHoli powders (powder in a variety of colors\, while supplies last)\nHum Sub Information booth\nKnow Before You Go:\nHoli powders will be provided at the event. No powders brought to the event will be permitted inside the event boundary. Visit the information booth at the event to pick up your powder packets!\nParking is available at Salem Elementary and Salem Middle School parking lots\nParticipants will be required to sign a Liability Waiver. Attendees can bring a signed copy or sign a copy at the event.\nTossed powders may stain clothing\, hair or skin. Please wear clothing that can get messy.\nThere is a designated area for tossing Holi powders into the air. Attendees will be required to stay within the designated area while tossing powder.\nTown staff may be on site during the festival taking photos/video of festival events and attendees
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LOCATION:Salem Middle School Track\, 6150 Old Jenks Road\, Apex\, NC\, 27523\, United States
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SUMMARY:Geek and Grub Market (Fantasy Edition)
DESCRIPTION:Dress in your fave Fantasy inspired garb and come join us at our first ever event at Optimist Farm in Apex for a FREE day filled with Renn Fest fun ft The Festival of Legends\, The Sword Conservatory\, Inc..\, Piedmont Wildlife Center and The Variant\, 50+ Geektastic Vendors and Hilarious Activities. Get your free tickets at GeekandGrubMarket.com!
URL:https://exploreapexnc.com/event-single-post-name/geek-and-grub-market-fantasy-edition/
LOCATION:The Optimist Farm\, 2908 Optimist Farm Rd\, Apex\, N\, 27539\, United States
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SUMMARY:Peak City Pig Fest
DESCRIPTION:This is a Community Event organized by the Sunrise Rotary Club. \nFriday and Saturday\, April 11 & 12\, 2025\nTown Hall Campus\, 73 Hunter Street\nFriday: 5 pm – 10 pm\nSaturday: 11 am – 9 pm \nFor more information and to view a schedule of events\, bands and competition times\, visit www.peakcitypigfest.com \nThis annual event features food trucks\, kids area\, cooking class\, beer garden\, Police vs Fire rib eating contest Friday night\, live music\, vendors\, and more! \nKnow Before You Go:\nView the downtown parking map for walkable parking locations.\nThere are no road closures during this event.\nTown staff may be on site during the festival taking photos/video of festival events and attendees.
URL:https://exploreapexnc.com/event-single-post-name/peak-city-pig-fest/
LOCATION:Apex Town Campus\, 73 Hunter Street\, Apex\, NC\, 27502\, United States
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SUMMARY:Garden Party: Spring Shopping + DIY
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate The Studio’s 1st Birthday with a Garden Party! Your favorite little local handmade shop is celebrating a year of creativity\, artists\, and community!\nWell have:\n🌸 Build your own bouquet bar\n🌺 Build your own spring earring bar\n🌹 DIY Candle bar\n🫖 Snacks\n🎨 25 local artists to shop with\n🛍️ Vintage vendors to shop from\nAnd so much more!\nJoin us from 10am-3pm at 106 W. Chatham St in downtown Apex.\nParking on the street and at the church is free.
URL:https://exploreapexnc.com/event-single-post-name/garden-party-spring-shopping-diy/
LOCATION:the studio\, 106 W Chatham St\, Apex\, 27502\, United States
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SUMMARY:Peak City Pig Fest
DESCRIPTION:This is a Community Event organized by the Sunrise Rotary Club. \nFriday and Saturday\, April 11 & 12\, 2025\nTown Hall Campus\, 73 Hunter Street\nFriday: 5 pm – 10 pm\nSaturday: 11 am – 9 pm \nFor more information and to view a schedule of events\, bands and competition times\, visit www.peakcitypigfest.com \nThis annual event features food trucks\, kids area\, cooking class\, beer garden\, Police vs Fire rib eating contest Friday night\, live music\, vendors\, and more! \nKnow Before You Go:\nView the downtown parking map for walkable parking locations.\nThere are no road closures during this event.\nTown staff may be on site during the festival taking photos/video of festival events and attendees.
URL:https://exploreapexnc.com/event-single-post-name/peak-city-pig-fest-3/
LOCATION:Apex Town Campus\, 73 Hunter Street\, Apex\, NC\, 27502\, United States
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SUMMARY:Think Apex Day
DESCRIPTION:Think Apex Day is a day dedicated to giving back to the Apex community by volunteering in ways that positively impact the town and the people who live here. \nHow will you give back and #thinkapex? \nFor questions\, please contact Brianne Gill at (919) 249-1122 or Brianne.Gill@apexnc.org \nPlease see website address below in the Details section to register for any of the following activities: \n\nThink Clean: Pleasant Park\, 3400 Pleasant Plains Rd\, 9 am – 11 am Join the Pleasant Park Beautification Project by planting shrubs\, bushes\, and grass to improve the natural beauty of the park. All necessary supplies\, including plants and gardening tools\, will be provided by the Town of Apex. Your efforts will help maintain this community space for future generations. What to Bring: Comfortable clothing you don’t mind getting dirty\nThink Life: Apex United Methodist Church\, 100 S Hughes St\, 9 am – 2 pm. Did you know that every two seconds\, someone in the U.S. needs blood? When a patient receives blood\, it was given in advance by a generous donor—just like you. Hospitals and patients are in constant need of blood donations\, and every day\, blood donations help save lives. Be a part of saving lives! Make a difference by donating blood to support patients in need. Appointments are encouraged! New to Blood Donation? Learn more about what to expect\, how to prepare\, and the truth about blood donation.\nThink Refresh: Apex Community Park\, 2200 Laura Duncan Rd (meet at the back of the park\, near the lake entrance)\,  9 am – 11 am. All necessary supplies\, including painting materials\, will be provided by the Town of Apex. Volunteers will participate in two key activities: Trail Making: Creating or improving trails for safe\, accessible recreational use\, touching up paint\, refreshing park amenities for aesthetic appeal.          What to Bring: Comfortable clothing you don’t mind getting paint on\n\n4. Think Revitalize: Justice Heights Neighborhood\, 9 am – 12 pm. Think Revitalize focuses on revitalizing Apex’s legacy neighborhoods through a day of community-driven beautification. The event brings together            volunteers for a day of fellowship and service that supports our community. Think Revitalize welcomes anyone who is willing to volunteer\, whether as an individual or with a group. Volunteers can expect to: rake              leaves\, spread mulch\, plant flowers\, and make essential home repairs and improvements. This year’s service project is in partnership with Preserving Home\, Inc. What to Bring: Comfortable clothing you don’t mind            getting dirty \n5.  Think Create: John M. Brown Community Center\, 53 Hunter St\, 10 am – 12 pm. Community members are invited to decorate and fill canvas bags with toiletries for incoming residents of Spring Arbor Senior                   Living. This creative project will provide thoughtful gifts and bring joy to new residents. All design materials\, canvas bags\, and toiletries will be provided by the Town of Apex. What to Bring: Comfortable                        clothing you don’t mind getting dirty \n6. Think Golden Games: Cambridge Village Senior Living\, 10000 Cambridge Village Loop\, 10 am – 12 pm. Spring Arbor of Apex\, 901 Spring Arbor Ct\, 10:45 am – 11:15 am. Join the residents of Cambridge Village            Senior Living for a fun time playing table games together. This event provides an opportunity for intergenerational bonding and fun for both residents and volunteers. Games will be provided by the Cambridge Village Senior Living Community. What to Bring: Comfortable clothing \n7. Think ReUse: Apex ReStore\, 826 E. Williams St\, 10 am – 1 pm. ReStore sale proceeds support Habitat for Humanity’s mission and help keep usable materials from going to local landfills each year. Volunteers will            work side-by-side with staff\, including: Taking donations\, preparing donations for the sales floor\, and stocking and organizing the sales floor. Projects for the day such as rearranging departments\, or measuring and              labeling doors\, windows\, carpets\, etc. \n8. Think Unity: Western Wake Crisis Ministry\, 1600 Olive Chapel Rd Suite 408\, 9 am – 12 pm. Join us for “Think Unity” – a painting service project at Western Wake Crisis Ministry (WWCM). Whether you’re an                experienced painter or a first-time volunteer\, your efforts will help revitalize the pantry at a community-driven organization that supports individuals in crisis. WWCM provides essential services like food\, financial            assistance\, and housing support to Apex residents. What to Bring: Comfortable clothing you don’t mind getting paint on \nNote: “Groups” such as businesses\, religious organizations\, non-profits\, schools\, neighborhoods\, civic\, etc. are limited to 10 total people including the registrant. All participants must register individually. No exceptions. Registration for activities will end April 23rd at 5:00pm.
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SUMMARY:Earthfest
DESCRIPTION:New for 2025! \nReimagine your Ride and earn a free treat! The first 50 attendees who take an alternative form of transportation to Earthfest earn a coupon for Everbowl. Alternative types of transportation include riding the GoApex Bus\, biking\, and walking. \nAn organized bike ride to Earthfest is happening from the Bicycle Chain of Apex! Riders under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Click here to register and learn more! \n\nWhat to Expect at Earthfest 2025:\nLive and roving performancesby the Asheville Mountain Boys\, “the Bubble Man”\, Ryan Dial from the Triangle Native American Society\, and Poetry Fox\nTinker Café where attendees watch demonstrations on how to repair common household items\nTree Planting Demonstrationwith Apex Electric’s Phillip Barnes and members of TreeCAP\nClothing Swap with Caroline Gavanbring your unwanted\, laundered clothing to swap with your neighbors and find a new piece for your closet! No money required to participate.\nLow waste food truck rodeooffering BPI-certified product containers: St. Paul’s Baklava Sundaes & more to come!\nVendors Marketplaceshowcasing Apex-based and regional information and resources\nLive animals from Piedmont Wildlife Center\nInteractive art activity hosted by greenway artist\, Autumn Cobeland\n\n  \nFor more details\, visit the EARTHFEST WEBSITE \n  \nPlease feel free to reach out if you have any questions. We hope to see you there!
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LOCATION:Apex Town Campus\, 73 Hunter Street\, Apex\, NC\, 27502\, United States
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SUMMARY:RETRO- Back to the 80’s
DESCRIPTION:RETRO BACK TO THE 80’s!\nWe’re throwing it way back at The Backyard Bar with an epic Live Music Night you won’t want to miss!\nSaturday\, April 26 | 8 PM till 2 AM\nKick off the night with the legendary M80’s\, a high-energy 80’s tribute band bringing all your favorite throwback hits to life!\nThen stick around as we turn up the volume with a DJ dance party indoors until 2 AM\, spinning beats everyone will love! \nFood trucks on-site to keep you fueled\, drinks flowing all night\, and nothing but good vibes. \nCome dressed to impress in your best retro fit!\nLet’s make it a night to remember!
URL:https://exploreapexnc.com/event-single-post-name/retro-back-to-the-80s/
LOCATION:The Backyard Bar\, 2901 US-64\, Apex\, N\, 27523\, United States
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