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SUMMARY:Fireworks Frenzy
DESCRIPTION:Kick off your Fourth of July celebrations with an evening of food\, games\, a uniquely-Apex drone show\, and a spectacular fireworks display! \nThis year’s event features: \nNew for 2026! Parade of Wheels\, a beloved tradition from Olde Fashioned Fourth of July\, will kick off the festivities. Parade riders will start on Hunter Street and roll down toward Mason Street to reach the Apex Fire Department’s Splashdown along Mason Street.\nExpanded drone light show that’s unique to Apex\nFood Trucks\nKids Zone with inflatables and games\nFireworks display\nSchedule of Events\nPlease note that this is tentative schedule\, based on perfect weather conditions. If weather conditions change\, the drone and fireworks shows may start as early as 8:30 pm. \n4:00 pm: Parade of Wheels participants should begin lining bikes up along Hunter Street. Kids are invited to decorate bikes\, wagons\, tricycles\, or other non-motorized vehicles in red\, white\, and blue.\n4:30 pm: The Apex Fire Department will host their Splashdown immediately follow the Parade! Bring a towel to dry off after.\n5:00 pm until around 8:45 pm: Food trucks and inflatables fun\n8:45 pm (tentatively\, based on weather conditions): Drone light show begins\n9:00 pm: Break in programming to allow attendees with sensory sensitivities to exit the event or visit our sensory-friendly space at the Apex Senior Center\n9:30 pm (tentatively\, based on weather conditions): Fireworks show begins\nSensory-Friendly Room\nA sensory-friendly space will be in the Salem Room in the Senior Center from 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM\nSensory Bags will be available for check out from the Senior Center front desk starting at 5:00 PM\nParents/Guardians should plan to stay with the sensory-friendly attendee. The room is not intended to be a drop off area\nAll sensory bags need to be returned at the end of the event\nGuests/Families can enjoy a quiet space during the fireworks show in the room or they can take the sensory bag and enjoy watching the show from the Senior Center Porch and Town Hall Courtyard area
URL:https://exploreapexnc.com/event-single-post-name/fireworks-frenzy-2/
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SUMMARY:Apex Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://exploreapexnc.com/event-single-post-name/apex-farmers-market-5/2026-07-04/
LOCATION:NC
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260704T220000
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SUMMARY:The Local Spot Passport
DESCRIPTION:The Local Spot Passport returns June 19th through September 7th\, 2026! Grab your Local Spot Passport and discover all of the great places where you’re welcome to sip\, shop\, stroll\, and experience the Downtown Apex. Participating businesses within the social district boundaries have been divided into two different types of stops: Shop Stops\, which are retail-based\, and Sip Stops\, where you can purchase a Local Spot beverage. \nHow to Participate:\n1. Grab your passport! You can pick up a Local Spot Passport at any participating Sip Stop\, The Depot (220 N Salem Street)\, or download a PDF and print it at home! \n2. Sip\, shop\, and collect signatures! Grab a drink or just stop into Sip Stops and Shop Stops and ask for a signature in your passport. No purchases are required at either stops to collect a signature\, but supporting local businesses is highly encouraged. \n3. Submit your completed passport at The Depot\, open weekdays from 8 am to 5 pm\, to be entered to receive a Local Spot Summer Prize Pack! Participants may submit their completed passport after business hours by dropping it off in The Depot mail slot. \nThe Local Spot is a designated Social District in downtown Apex where visitors can enjoy alcoholic beverages from participating businesses while walking around downtown\, eating at restaurants\, stopping in participating retail shops\, and exploring public areas! Learn more at apexnc.org/localspot.
URL:https://exploreapexnc.com/event-single-post-name/the-local-spot-downtown-apex-social-district-summer-passport/2026-07-04/
LOCATION:Downtown Apex\, 220 N Salem Street\, Apex\, NC\, 27502\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Apex Economic Development":MAILTO:Colleen.Merays@apexnc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260711T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260711T120000
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SUMMARY:Apex Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://exploreapexnc.com/event-single-post-name/apex-farmers-market-5/2026-07-11/
LOCATION:NC
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SUMMARY:The Local Spot Passport
DESCRIPTION:The Local Spot Passport returns June 19th through September 7th\, 2026! Grab your Local Spot Passport and discover all of the great places where you’re welcome to sip\, shop\, stroll\, and experience the Downtown Apex. Participating businesses within the social district boundaries have been divided into two different types of stops: Shop Stops\, which are retail-based\, and Sip Stops\, where you can purchase a Local Spot beverage. \nHow to Participate:\n1. Grab your passport! You can pick up a Local Spot Passport at any participating Sip Stop\, The Depot (220 N Salem Street)\, or download a PDF and print it at home! \n2. Sip\, shop\, and collect signatures! Grab a drink or just stop into Sip Stops and Shop Stops and ask for a signature in your passport. No purchases are required at either stops to collect a signature\, but supporting local businesses is highly encouraged. \n3. Submit your completed passport at The Depot\, open weekdays from 8 am to 5 pm\, to be entered to receive a Local Spot Summer Prize Pack! Participants may submit their completed passport after business hours by dropping it off in The Depot mail slot. \nThe Local Spot is a designated Social District in downtown Apex where visitors can enjoy alcoholic beverages from participating businesses while walking around downtown\, eating at restaurants\, stopping in participating retail shops\, and exploring public areas! Learn more at apexnc.org/localspot.
URL:https://exploreapexnc.com/event-single-post-name/the-local-spot-downtown-apex-social-district-summer-passport/2026-07-11/
LOCATION:Downtown Apex\, 220 N Salem Street\, Apex\, NC\, 27502\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Apex Economic Development":MAILTO:Colleen.Merays@apexnc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260718T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260718T120000
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SUMMARY:Apex Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://exploreapexnc.com/event-single-post-name/apex-farmers-market-5/2026-07-18/
LOCATION:NC
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260718T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260718T220000
DTSTAMP:20260607T231942
CREATED:20250718T202818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T202530Z
UID:10001610-1784372400-1784412000@exploreapexnc.com
SUMMARY:The Local Spot Passport
DESCRIPTION:The Local Spot Passport returns June 19th through September 7th\, 2026! Grab your Local Spot Passport and discover all of the great places where you’re welcome to sip\, shop\, stroll\, and experience the Downtown Apex. Participating businesses within the social district boundaries have been divided into two different types of stops: Shop Stops\, which are retail-based\, and Sip Stops\, where you can purchase a Local Spot beverage. \nHow to Participate:\n1. Grab your passport! You can pick up a Local Spot Passport at any participating Sip Stop\, The Depot (220 N Salem Street)\, or download a PDF and print it at home! \n2. Sip\, shop\, and collect signatures! Grab a drink or just stop into Sip Stops and Shop Stops and ask for a signature in your passport. No purchases are required at either stops to collect a signature\, but supporting local businesses is highly encouraged. \n3. Submit your completed passport at The Depot\, open weekdays from 8 am to 5 pm\, to be entered to receive a Local Spot Summer Prize Pack! Participants may submit their completed passport after business hours by dropping it off in The Depot mail slot. \nThe Local Spot is a designated Social District in downtown Apex where visitors can enjoy alcoholic beverages from participating businesses while walking around downtown\, eating at restaurants\, stopping in participating retail shops\, and exploring public areas! Learn more at apexnc.org/localspot.
URL:https://exploreapexnc.com/event-single-post-name/the-local-spot-downtown-apex-social-district-summer-passport/2026-07-18/
LOCATION:Downtown Apex\, 220 N Salem Street\, Apex\, NC\, 27502\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Apex Economic Development":MAILTO:Colleen.Merays@apexnc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T200000
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CREATED:20260528T132751Z
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SUMMARY:July Book Club - 'Mad Mabel' - 7/21/26
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our July Book Club! \nWe will be reading ‘Mad Mabel’ by Sally Hepworth. \nFrom New York Times bestselling author Sally Hepworth comes a twisty tale of justice\, redemption\, and one irrepressible woman who’s not done breaking the rules just yet. \nBook Club will be capped at 16 participants\, and you can bring snacks and drinks (wine and beer are okay!) \nYou will receive $5 Store Credit towards any purchase in the shop the evening of the book club. Store credit must be used during the same visit.
URL:https://exploreapexnc.com/event-single-post-name/july-book-club-mad-mabel-7-21-26/
LOCATION:Adventures in Bloom\, 110 N Salem Street\, Apex\, 27502\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adventures in Bloom":MAILTO:adventuresinbloom@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260725T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260725T120000
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CREATED:20260414T171018Z
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SUMMARY:Apex Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://exploreapexnc.com/event-single-post-name/apex-farmers-market-5/2026-07-25/
LOCATION:NC
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260725T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260725T220000
DTSTAMP:20260607T231942
CREATED:20250718T202818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T202530Z
UID:10001611-1784977200-1785016800@exploreapexnc.com
SUMMARY:The Local Spot Passport
DESCRIPTION:The Local Spot Passport returns June 19th through September 7th\, 2026! Grab your Local Spot Passport and discover all of the great places where you’re welcome to sip\, shop\, stroll\, and experience the Downtown Apex. Participating businesses within the social district boundaries have been divided into two different types of stops: Shop Stops\, which are retail-based\, and Sip Stops\, where you can purchase a Local Spot beverage. \nHow to Participate:\n1. Grab your passport! You can pick up a Local Spot Passport at any participating Sip Stop\, The Depot (220 N Salem Street)\, or download a PDF and print it at home! \n2. Sip\, shop\, and collect signatures! Grab a drink or just stop into Sip Stops and Shop Stops and ask for a signature in your passport. No purchases are required at either stops to collect a signature\, but supporting local businesses is highly encouraged. \n3. Submit your completed passport at The Depot\, open weekdays from 8 am to 5 pm\, to be entered to receive a Local Spot Summer Prize Pack! Participants may submit their completed passport after business hours by dropping it off in The Depot mail slot. \nThe Local Spot is a designated Social District in downtown Apex where visitors can enjoy alcoholic beverages from participating businesses while walking around downtown\, eating at restaurants\, stopping in participating retail shops\, and exploring public areas! Learn more at apexnc.org/localspot.
URL:https://exploreapexnc.com/event-single-post-name/the-local-spot-downtown-apex-social-district-summer-passport/2026-07-25/
LOCATION:Downtown Apex\, 220 N Salem Street\, Apex\, NC\, 27502\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Apex Economic Development":MAILTO:Colleen.Merays@apexnc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260725T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260725T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T231942
CREATED:20260114T153946Z
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SUMMARY:Crafter-noon @ Bottle Theory!
DESCRIPTION:Bottle Theory presents… Crafter-noon! ✂🎨 \nThe 4th Saturday of every month we will open our space to those looking to get creative\, meet fellow crafters\, and sip on great beverages! Please note\, we are not leading the craft session. However if you are interested in leading a craft for one of the afternoons\, please reach out to us and we would love to acommodate! \nPlease bring some supplies (such as coloring\, knitting\,\nwatercolor\, etc)\, and we will provide items like corks\,\nbottles\, and cardboard. 🍾 \nLet the creative juices (and the good drinks) flow\, and\nlet’s create something beautiful!! 🖌
URL:https://exploreapexnc.com/event-single-post-name/crafter-noon-bottle-theory/2026-07-25/
LOCATION:Bottle Theory\, 3675 W Green Level Rd\, Apex\, NC\, 27523\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bottle Theory":MAILTO:events@apexbottletheory.com
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