This weekend in Apex, NC

The South Durham Farmers' Market at Hub RTP highlights local agriculture and a sense of community while you shop. Farmers and artisans from the area offer fresh, locally grown foods and unique handmade goods. The market’s mission is to provide access to high quality local produce and to support the preservation of farmland and the local environment through sustainable practices. Meet the people who grow your food, explore one-of-a-kind creations, and find something for both home cooks and supporters of local businesses. Weekly vendor details and special happenings are listed on the market’s website.

Fit + Flow at Fenton brings an inclusive wellness and fitness experience to Cary, created for every body. A community that has been growing in Apex since 2023 now extends its signature festival to a vibrant new home. Expect a blend of movement, yoga, art, and creative expression that turns the neighborhood into a destination for health and play. Fenton offers a lively setting with space for fun, food, and plenty of ways to sweat, stretch, and find your flow. The goal is ambitious, aiming to become the largest fitness and wellness festival in North Carolina. This edition marks the eighth festival in the series, continuing a shared celebration of movement and well-being.

Cars and Coffee Holly Springs happens on the second Saturday of each month. Enjoy a complimentary donut from Bakerz Dozen while checking out the vehicles. Please begin parking in Zone 1, then continue toward Zone 3, and do not use the bank lot. The first 40 cars to arrive will receive a free 2026 sticker.

A community garden work day supports the 2026 growing season at Simple Gifts Community Garden. Spring plantings include cool weather crops such as potatoes, onions, kale, carrots, cabbage and broccoli, with raspberries and strawberries expected to begin flowering and fruiting soon. Most of the harvest is shared with local food banks, and volunteers may take home some produce on days they help in the garden. Annual family membership is $20. Regular workdays take place on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Service hours for adults and youth can be accommodated. No sign up is required, and attendance is flexible.

Build color palettes with confidence in this interactive, hands-on workshop led by Jenn G.B. Learn practical ways to study a standout hero fabric, select supporting hues that complement it, and carry those choices through a cohesive quilt top. Using the Zollie Palette Scout card deck, participants practice reading fabric and assembling combinations that feel intentional and harmonious.

First Responders Day offers a close-up look at emergency services. The Apex Fire Department and Wake County EMS will be present with their equipment, giving visitors the opportunity to board a fire truck, pick up helpful fire safety tips, and check out an ambulance. Meet the first responders.

Apex Underground Market, presented by The MAKRS Society, is a monthly market and concert series at Sweetwater Town Center. Each edition features new bands, more than 30 local vendors, and a selection of food trucks. Browse distinctive goods, enjoy live music, grab a drink or a bite, and create easygoing moments with friends and family.

American Legion Post 116 presents the 4th Annual Bring Your Own Pool Party, a members only celebration where kiddie pools and floats are welcome. Attendees can decorate their pools and compete for a Best Decorated Pool prize. A community potluck is planned, so bringing a dish to share is encouraged. Expect music, cold drinks, and plenty of laughs, rain or shine. Remember to bring chairs, towels, and sunscreen. Whether you plan to lounge in your pool or show off a creative setup, this event offers a fun way to spend time with the Legion community.

Settle into a restorative healing circle series that offers a break from showing up for everyone else. In a supportive setting, participants slow down, connect with others, reflect, and breathe. It is suitable for those managing stress, moving through life changes, or seeking a peaceful moment of self-care. The experience centers on mental well-being, community healing, and personal growth through honest reflection and meaningful connection.

Settle into SATURDAZE at Boxyard RTP, a brunch-friendly live music series where you can pick up food and drinks from on-site vendors and ease into the weekend with eclectic, electric sounds. This installment features Danger Hall, a renegade quartet exploring the boundaries of songwriting and mystical body jazz. Performances take place on the BeatBox stage beneath the covered Pavilion and generally continue in most weather, however shows will be canceled if flooding, ice, or lightning creates unsafe conditions. Check Instagram for any updates to the schedule or cancellations. By attending, guests consent to photo, video, and audio recording for use by Boxyard RTP in any medium. Find the band on Instagram at @dangerhall_band.

Enjoy a drink while spending time indoors with puppies and dogs who are looking for new homes. Your attendance helps support a local taproom and the Pawfect Match dog rescue.

Suited to intermediate quilters, this class builds accuracy in curved piecing by guiding participants through the creation of quarter-circle blocks. Attendees will use cardstock templates and practice three different machine piecing methods for 8½ inch blocks, then compare the advantages and challenges of each approach to refine their technique.

Bingo takes a playful twist with friendly goats as the cutest companions, creating an evening filled with laughter, excitement, and spirited bingo fun. This event is sold out.

Maverick Rose Music, known in the Triangle for creative mash-ups, delivers an acoustic set that spans six decades of favorites. The set features up-tempo takes on pop, rock, and hip hop, reworked with lively flair for an entertaining evening.

Enjoy a night out with live music, great drinks, and good vibes at Southern Peak Brewery. Maverick Rose featuring Jim Spilios will be performing from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM.

A Raleigh tribute act celebrates the music of Chris Cornell, Soundgarden, Audioslave, and other grunge and post-grunge artists from the 1990s and 2000s. Expect commanding, expressive vocals, melodic guitar lines, and a hard-driving rhythm section that brings these anthems to life. Built for fans who love the raw intensity and soaring melodies of this era of rock.

Stephen Wilson Jr. and The Lone Bellow are bringing a country rock and Americana-style night to the Red Hat Amphitheater in Raleigh. The show begins at 7:00 PM, with tickets available through Ticketmaster.

Southern Peak Brewery Taproom & Pizzeria hosts a live performance from Kerry Long. The Durham, North Carolina singer, songwriter, and producer moves between country and pop, with smooth, welcoming vocals and a distinct tone that blend country and R&B influences. His sound reflects an artist whose style continues to evolve through growing experience in the music industry.

Reiki First Degree is an introductory class that offers a ceremonial initiation into universal life force energy and gently awakens your natural capacity to share healing light. Through attunement, participants open energetic channels, deepen intuitive awareness, and reconnect with their inner wisdom. The class explores core Reiki teachings, clear hand placements, and practical methods for self-healing, grounding, and maintaining energetic balance. The atmosphere centers on presence, compassion, and tranquility, nurturing your own healing journey and strengthening your ability to hold supportive space for others. Deposit: $50. Full payment: $165. Location subject to change.

A group of hikers typically explores trails in Umstead, with frequency that shifts based on the season, weather, and the availability of a hike leader. Meeting locations and routes vary and are shared through a WhatsApp group. Most outings cover about four miles, and participants who prefer a slower pace sometimes turn back early. To connect with the group, send a WhatsApp message to John Zeiger at 919/522-4212 or reach out to Susan Nicholas. The coordinator is John Zeiger at johnz@outdoorz.net.

Enjoy a welcoming three-hour Pokémon League session focused on play, trading, and community. The league is organized by Kristine Freeman, a resident Pokémon Professor who also serves as the TCG judge and tournament organizer. All forms of Pokémon play are welcome, including the trading card game, the video game, and Pokémon GO, with primary support for the TCG. League games use a relaxed rule set that allows the Legacy format, meaning cards from any set are fine, and proxies, World Championship cards, and foreign cards are permitted as long as both players understand what the cards do. New to the TCG? Kristine offers beginner-friendly instruction and take-home resources to help you keep practicing. For younger attendees or anyone less interested in gameplay, there are coloring and activity pages that can earn stickers.

Settle into a calming sound bath at Bend & Snap Yoga Studio, where you can rest comfortably and let soothing layers of sound support relaxation, reconnection, and rejuvenation. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat, a water bottle, and a blanket. A sleep mask is optional if you prefer darkness while you rest. Donations are welcome and may be offered in cash or through Venmo.

Paint a portrait of your favorite animal while supporting Triangle Beagle Rescue at a traditional paint your pet class hosted at Wine & Design in Apex. No prior art experience is needed. Bring your own drinks and snacks, and feel free to feature any pet, not just beagles. Space is limited, and registration is required. Canvas options are available at 16x20 for $75, 12x16 for $65, and 8x10 for $55.

Play a Spider-Man family themed Marvel Multiverse RPG session where your goal is to escape The Collector. You can choose from 12 pre-generated characters, and professional narrators will guide the table through a “Timestream Adventure” from the Spider-Verse expansion. The ticket includes a 30-minute introduction plus a one-shot adventure that runs about 3 to 4 hours, with everything needed to get started like a condensed ruleset, tokens, and dice.

Enjoy a cozy, creative afternoon on the farm with the goats as Martha leads an interactive session on making a mini scrapbook. With friendly instruction, you will put together a small keepsake album designed to capture favorite memories, photographs, meaningful quotes, and the little moments of daily life.

Get an up-close night of original music at this songwriter showcase featuring eight North Carolina artists performing “in the round.” Doors open at 5:00 PM, with the show starting at 6:00 PM. Ticket prices range from $17.50 to $130.25, including an advanced option and a VIP table.