Events in Apex today

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.

Get ready for a week of focused basketball training at the Nike Boys Basketball Camp at Dribble and Swish in Apex. Campers will work on fundamentals, shooting, and team play, with daily instruction sessions, indoor court time, and competitive 3-on-3 Cut Throat Tournaments. Camp includes a Nike basketball camp t-shirt and prizes, plus basketballs are provided for instruction. Families should plan to pack a lunch each day.

Kids spend a creative week immersed in colorful, hands-on projects, from pottery painting to canvas art and other unique crafts designed to spark imagination. Participants learn new techniques, express themselves, make friends, and head home with artwork they can be proud of. A mix of pottery and canvas activities fills the week, wrapping up with a popular session in the Mad Splatter Room on Friday. Activities may shift slightly from the posted plan. Please send a snack and a drink each day, or select a snack option for the week at checkout for added convenience. Share any allergy details so a safe and enjoyable experience can be ensured for everyone.

Now in its ninth year, the Drive Out Hunger golf outing brings players to Prestonwood Country Club in Cary for a day on the course with a shotgun start in a captain’s choice format. Boxed lunches will be available during play, followed by a reception. Hosted by Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh, participation supports efforts that provide more than five million pounds of food to families in need through seven food pantries serving communities across Central and Eastern North Carolina.

A charm pack and a yard of fabric can come together to form a colorful, roomy Mondo bag. While the finished piece looks complex, the method is straightforward once the technique clicks. After finishing one, many people are inspired to make more.

Artapalooza is an afternoon art camp for kids ages 5 to 12, with an emphasis on trying new techniques and coming up with fun, imaginative creative ideas. Campers will collaborate on a team drawing project, learning how to combine different styles into one big artwork, which will be featured during an end-of-week showcase.

In Holly Springs, this blended training centers on essential CPR and AED skills. Using a combination of lectures, videos and guided hands-on practice, it is designed to build confidence when responding to emergencies. Participants learn techniques for adults, children and infants, how to use an automated external defibrillator safely and effectively, and ways to address choking for all age groups, along with other key topics. The cost is $105.

This American Poolplayers Association pool event offers friendly matches and a fun, social atmosphere. Teams consist of 6 to 8 players, and anyone arriving solo can be matched with a team.

Connect with local professionals over lunch at IHOP in Apex, NC during this Incredible Business Networking event. The format includes open networking before and after the main program, with the option to order food and drinks. The program focuses on sharing what you do, promoting your business, and building referral relationships. Attendance is free with no dues, membership, or category restrictions, and there are no attendance requirements. Everyone is welcome. Bring a generous stack of business cards or flyers to exchange, and feel free to contribute a door prize if you wish. The meeting is led by Keat Perkins and Kyle Perkins of Big Frog Custom T-shirts & More of Raleigh. Sponsorships are available for businesses that want to reach other professionals and entrepreneurs and help make events like this possible.

Simple Gifts Community Garden hosts a work day dedicated to tending beds and nurturing cool season plantings such as potatoes, onions, kale, carrots, cabbage, broccoli and more. Raspberries and strawberries are expected to begin flowering and fruiting soon, adding to the seasonal bounty. Membership is $20 per family for the year. Participants may take home some produce on days they contribute, and the majority of the harvest is donated to local food banks. No advance sign-up is needed, and service hours for students or others can be arranged. For more information, contact Anne Harrison.

Falls Lake Academy’s Boys JV soccer team takes on Triangle Math and Science Academy in a non-conference away match. The game is scheduled for Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 6:00 PM EDT.

Docents offer a brief guided look at the Ivey-Ellington House, inside and out, during public hours in the Downtown Cary Historic District. The tour introduces the home’s Gothic Revival architecture, shares stories of those who lived there, and explains the preservation work that safeguarded the property, including an interesting historical find uncovered during restoration. Admission is free and no tickets or appointments are required. Recognized as a Local Historic Landmark, this late nineteenth-century cottage is one of the few Gothic Revival dwellings in Wake County, where the style is more commonly associated with religious buildings. Situated near the former Raleigh and Chatham Railroad, the house illustrates how architectural ideas spread from cities to rural communities and reflects the influence of housing reform and widely circulated architectural pattern books of the era. After a careful two-year restoration by the Town of Cary, ongoing stewardship helps ensure this piece of North Carolina’s architectural heritage endures.

NC Burger will be serving dinner at Southern Peak Brewery. This evening visit features burgers from NC Burger in the brewery setting.

Zest celebrates its anniversary with a festive party filled with specials and surprises. Guests can look forward to $1 oysters, half-priced bottles of wine, and a $10 featured anniversary roll, plus giveaways and complimentary goodies.

An easygoing evening for singles takes place at Hearsay, the lounge inside The Matthews House in Cary. Expect a calm setting with no loud music, no required sign-up, and no photos, creating space to connect over drinks and appetizers. Signing up in advance is optional, and many choose not to so there is a bit of mystery about who will attend. There is no attendance limit, and singles beyond the immediate group are welcome. The venue is upscale, so dressing up is perfectly appropriate without feeling overdressed.

Learn the QPR method, which stands for Question, Persuade, Refer, a simple three-step approach that empowers people to recognize the signs of a suicide crisis and take action. Like CPR prepares bystanders to respond in a medical emergency, this training shows participants how to ask direct questions, encourage someone to accept help, and connect them to care. It is designed for anyone, including parents, friends, neighbors, teachers, doctors, ministers, coworkers, and firefighters, who want practical skills to identify risk, offer hope, and help save a life. RSVP is required to reserve a spot. If capacity is reached, those who register will be contacted about placement on a waiting list and will be notified first about upcoming sessions. This session takes place at Wake County Southern Regional Center.

Air hockey takes center stage at Cleveland Draft House with a competitive yet welcoming tournament that uses a single stage, double elimination format. Entry is two coins per player for each match, and prizes are awarded to first and second place. Seasoned players and newcomers are both encouraged, with plenty of arcade energy and bragging rights on the line. Sponsored by NCAHP.

Get moving with energizing Zumba classes at Curate Studio + Events. Welcoming to all experience levels, each session pairs upbeat music with easy to follow choreography in a friendly, supportive setting. Attend in person on Mondays and Fridays, with a midweek option that also offers virtual participation on Wednesdays. Come solo or bring a friend, no experience required. Drop in admission is $10 per class.

The Philharmonik performs live at Kings in Raleigh. The show starts at 7:00 PM.

Practice tai chi at Apex Retreat in a 30-minute class led by Lijing Liu, a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine. This session is open to participants of any age and experience level. Each class is $10. To register, text or call (954) 464-4814 or email liulijing@hotmail.com.

Head to Fenton Square for a dinosaur-themed celebration filled with interactive fun for families. Diggery Digger’s Dino Adventure brings fossils, magic, music, and towering dinosaur characters to the stage in an energetic, hands-on show. After the performance, children can explore creative dinosaur crafts and activities that spark curiosity. This free event is designed for kids of all ages, and registration is requested so there are enough supplies for everyone. During the festivities, school supplies will be collected to benefit local schools in Wake County. When playtime winds down, nearby restaurants offer easy options for lunch.

Created for homeschoolers, this field trip at the Fuquay location offers a friendly setting to connect with others and learn more about the sport of ninja, with an emphasis on ninja play and community.

Raleighwood Heat brings a full weekend of pinball competition to Triangle Pinball Collective, presented as the venue’s largest tournament to date. The main event features hybrid best game qualifying that feeds into head-to-head finals, with qualifying held across multiple days and the top 24 advancing. Cash payouts are set for the top 16, and substantial WPPR points are up for grabs. Three charity side tournaments round out the schedule, including a Pace Matchplay, a Women’s event using a 5 Strike Fair format, and a High Score Challenge focused on achieving the highest score on a single machine. Proceeds from the charity competitions support Project Pinball, a 501(c)(3) organization that places pinball machines in children’s hospitals, Ronald McDonald Houses, and assisted living facilities. Further details on rules, format, prizes, and giveaways will be shared as the event approaches.

Turn a game idea into something you can actually play in a multi week, hands on experience that blends AI driven development with human creativity. Across four guided sessions, participants use agentic coding tools to move from concept to a working game while discovering the skills AI does not replace, including taste, judgment, and a sense of fun. This workshop welcomes anyone with a game idea. You will work extensively with code using AI, and no prior coding experience is required. The first week focuses on transforming a simple concept into a playable prototype. The second week introduces structured AI workflows to help you build larger, more polished features. The third week shifts to core game design principles that make play engaging. The fourth week takes your project online and puts it to the test in a mini Game Jam. The journey concludes with a showcase where finished games are demoed, feedback is shared, and the work is celebrated at the Frontier RTP Out of Office event. Please bring a laptop and set up Claude Code, which has a monthly fee of 20 dollars. Advance signup through Eventbrite is required. This program takes place at Frontier RTP.

This unlimited pani puri night at Bharath Cafe in Cary offers endless servings for $11.99. Enjoy the classic balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors in a lively street-food setting. It works well for a friendly head to head with a pani puri partner or a relaxed session of as many bites as you like.

Boxyard RTP offers a calmer way to close out the workday with live acoustic sets on the BeatBox stage each Thursday. The lineup and genre rotate monthly, creating space to grab a meal, enjoy the fresh air, and take a moment to recharge. This week features The Forryst Bruthers, showcasing the Americana side of multi-instrumentalists and producers Mark Simonsen and James Wallace, known for work with The Old Ceremony and The Dead Tongues, as part of an August residency. Performances take place under the covered pavilion at the BeatBox stage, with plans adjusted for safety onstage. In cases of extreme weather such as flooding, ice, or lightning, shows are canceled and updates are shared on Instagram. By attending, participants consent to photo, video, and audio recording, and Boxyard RTP may use those materials in any medium. For questions, email hello@boxyardrtp.com. Artists interested in performing can email music@boxyardrtp.com.

Esteamed Coffee is hosting a free TeachAbility Art Night led by baker and Esteamed floor supervisor Serenity Barstow, centered on learning how to decorate cupcakes. All decorating materials are provided, and each participant receives a complimentary specialty drink and a snack of their choice. No prior experience is required. This event welcomes adults with disabilities and is presented with support from Cary Art Daze. Space is limited and advance registration is required.

This weekly NCRC social run and walk keeps the focus on community. The route is level and shaded. It starts on the outdoor deck at Bottle Theory, a beer and wine shop, then follows the White Oak Creek Greenway toward the American Tobacco Trail, with participants choosing the distance that suits them. Walking instead of running is welcome, especially in hot weather. After the outing, options include beer, wine, or nonalcoholic beverages. Trivia Night is offered and a food truck is always on site. Open to all.