Things to do in Apex

Apex is a Wake County suburb with a preserved historic downtown and nearby Jordan Lake, offering families beaches, boating, and hiking. Browse family events and things to do with kids in Apex, North Carolina.

Thu, Oct 15

Early Voting Begins

Early Voting Begins at 53 Hunter Street, Apex, NC 27502

8:00 AM 53 Hunter Street, Apex, NC 27502, Apex

0–18 yrs

Fri, Oct 16

Drive-In Movie at the Park

Family-friendly outdoor movie screening from your car at an Apex park.

5:45 PM 3400 Pleasant Plains Road, Apex, NC 27502, Apex

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Oct 16

Love Local Fall Into Downtown - Fall Harvest Night

Love Local Fall Into Downtown - Fall Harvest Night at Apex, NC 27502

5:00 PM Apex, NC 27502, Apex

0–18 yrs

Fri, Oct 16

Invasive Plant Removal Workday

Invasive Plant Removal Workday at 1609 Kelly Rd, Apex, NC 27502

5:00 PM 1609 Kelly Rd, Apex, NC 27502, Apex

0–18 yrs

Sat, Oct 17

Peak Resilience: A Community Conversation on Suicide Prevention

Peak Resilience: A Community Conversation on Suicide Prevention at 63 Hunter Street, Apex, NC 27502

2:00 PM 63 Hunter Street, Apex, NC 27502, Apex

0–18 yrs

Sat, Oct 17

Arbor Day Celebration 2026

Morning celebration of trees and nature with hands-on Arbor Day activities for all ages.

9:00 AM 3400 Pleasant Plains Rd, Apex, NC 27502, Apex

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Oct 17

Apex Geek and Grub Market (Halloween Edition)

Apex Geek and Grub Market (Halloween Edition) — collectibles, comics & seasonal fun.

2930 Optimist Farm Rd, Apex

5–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Oct 17

Shred Day

Shred Day at 105 Upchurch St, Apex, NC 27502

8:00 AM 105 Upchurch St, Apex, NC 27502, Apex

0–18 yrs

Sat, Oct 17

SuperFun Saturday

A fun Saturday morning program for children and families in Apex.

10:30 AM 237 N. Salem Street, Apex, NC 27502, Apex

2–12 yrsOutdoor

Tue, Oct 20

Christmas Play & Musical Auditions

Try out for a Christmas play and musical production in Apex.

6:30 PM 237 N. Salem Street, Apex, NC 27502, Apex

6–18 yrsIndoor

Wed, Oct 21

Wednesday Morning Movie

Free community morning movie screening for all ages in Apex.

10:00 AM 237 N. Salem Street, Apex, NC 27502, Apex

0–18 yrsIndoor

Wed, Oct 21

Apex Stands United Against Hate

Family-friendly community gathering with pizza, a mural project, nature trail walk, and local police dialogue.

5:00 PM 2600 Evans Rd, Apex, NC 27502, Apex

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Oct 22

Christmas Play & Musical Callbacks

Christmas Play & Musical Callbacks at 237 N. Salem Street, Apex, NC 27502

6:30 PM 237 N. Salem Street, Apex, NC 27502, Apex

0–18 yrs

Thu, Oct 22

Office Hours w/Councilmember Edward Gray - Public Safety/ALPR Focus

Office Hours w/Councilmember Edward Gray - Public Safety/ALPR Focus at 73 Hunter Street, Apex, NC 27502

5:00 PM 73 Hunter Street, Apex, NC 27502, Apex

0–18 yrs

Thu, Oct 22

Explore S'more

Evening nature exploration and s'mores at Apex parks program.

5:30 PM Apex, NC 27502, Apex

5–18 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Oct 22

Creek Critter Discovery with Haw River Assembly

Evening nature program exploring creek wildlife with Haw River Assembly in Apex.

6:00 PM 2600 Evans Road, Apex, NC 27502, Apex

5–13 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Oct 23

Apex Community Dance

Community social dance event for all ages in downtown Apex.

7:00 PM 237 N. Salem Street, Apex, NC 27502, Apex

0–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Oct 24

PokeFest

Afternoon festival for Pokémon fans and families in Apex.

2:00 PM Apex, NC 27502, Apex

4–16 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Oct 24

Goblin's Groove Family Dance

Family-friendly Halloween dance with festive activities for all ages in downtown Apex.

5:00 PM 237 N. Salem Street, Apex, NC 27502, Apex

0–18 yrsOutdoor