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SUMMARY:EarthFest
DESCRIPTION:Apex EarthFest is an engaging\, interactive festival for our local community\, offering ways to learn about\, participate in\, and celebrate our planet. \nThis year’s celebration is centered around Sustainable Fashion and features: \nLive and roving performances featuring Holler Choir Band \nSustainable Fashion Tips & More:\nFashion show with clothing materials from Dorcas Ministries Thrift Store.\nClothing swap with 416 Clothing Trade where you can bring your gently used\, clean clothing to swap with your neighbors and find a new piece for your own closet! No money required to participate. Any clothing left over will be donated to local non-profits.\nRefabricate documentary showing\nRecycled accessory bar by Note in the Pocket features opportunities for attendees to create accessories like bracelets using recycled materials \nPollinator and Plant Installations:\nArbor Day planting with Town of Apex staff and elected officials\nPollinator garden planting in front of the John M. Brown Community Center \nFood\, Recycling\, and Composting Offerings:\nLow waste food truck rodeo offering BPI-certified product containers including Arepa Culture\, Buoy Bowls\, and Peak City Cocktails (offering mocktails)\nCompost and recycling demonstrations by community partners \nVendors Marketplace showcasing Apex-based and regional information and resources \nTown Information Booths showcasing multiple departments from the Town of Apex – stop by for conversation and fun freebies!
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LOCATION:Apex Town Campus\, 73 Hunter Street\, Apex\, NC\, 27502\, United States
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SUMMARY:Apex Community Dance
DESCRIPTION:Formerly known as the Apex Family Dance! Join us in historic downtown Apex for fun\, family-friendly Community Dances led by local callers and live musicians. Featuring easy dances from Southern American Square dancing\, English Country\, and New England Contra Dance. No experience is needed—dances are taught and walked through. All ages and abilities are welcome! \nTickets: Individual $2(+tax) each on etix https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/63872866/apex-community-dance-apex-halle-cultural-arts-center?gclid= \nPLEASE NOTE: Tickets sold from any outlet outside of The Halle Cultural Arts Center or Etix.com are not valid. \n*****The Halle Cultural Arts Center does not allow refunds or exchanges.*****
URL:https://exploreapexnc.com/event-single-post-name/apex-community-dance-3/
LOCATION:The Halle Cultural Arts Center\, 237 N. Salem Street\, Apex\, N\, 27502\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sushi & Sumo
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an evening of eventful demonstrations and enticing eats! \nJoin us as Raijin Sumo\, a North Carolina based non-profit and recreational sports club that teaches and trains in the art of Japanese Sumo Wrestling\, performs live sumo demonstrations and shares the history behind the sport. Attendees will see real matches that highlight the strength\, skill\, and strategy behind this traditional Japanese sport. \nTombachi Food Truck will be on site serving up hibachi and sushi for purchase.
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LOCATION:Apex Community Park\, 2200 Laura Duncan Road\, Apex\, NC\, 27502\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mahjong Social
DESCRIPTION:Registration is required for this event – https://www.cognitoforms.com/TownOfApex1/MahjongSocialRegistration \nColorful tiles that test strategy\, luck\, and create fun and friendly competition for all! \nJoin us for an evening playing Mahjong in a fun casual environment. This aims to be an intergenerational event\, where people of all ages can come together\, learn\, and share a table.
URL:https://exploreapexnc.com/event-single-post-name/mahjong-social/
LOCATION:Apex Senior Center\, 63 Hunter Street\, Apex\, NC\, 27502\, United States
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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
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