Out & About: Things to Do in Apex in November {2024}

Kick off the winter holiday season with tons of fun holiday markets and more things to do this November all around Apex, Cary, & Holly Springs!

Keep reading for a list of everything that’s happening this month:

• Saturday, November 2nd - Apex UMC’s Art & Gift Market

  • Where: Apex UMC at 100 S. Hughes Street

  • When: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

• Saturday, November 2nd - SuperFun Saturday

  • Where: Halle Cultural Arts Center at 237 N. Salem Street

  • When: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

  • Good to Know: Ages 4-12; parent/guardian must accompany children

• Saturday, November 2nd - Apex Has Talent!

  • Where: Halle Cultural Arts Center at 237 N. Salem Street

  • When: 6:30 - 9:00 PM

  • Cost: $15/ticket

• Saturday, November 2nd - Taste of China

  • Where: Downtown Cary Park

  • When: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

• Saturday, November 2nd - Art-n-Soul Market

  • Where: Waverly Place in Cary

  • When: 12:00 - 4:00 PM

• Wednesday, November 6th - Wednesday Night Movie

  • Where: Halle Cultural Arts Center at 237 N. Salem Street

  • When: 7:30 - 10:00 PM (Doors open at 7:00 PM)

  • Good to Know: Geared toward teens and adults; call 919-249-1120 for the movie title up to one week in advance

• Saturday, November 9th - Cary Vintage Market

  • Where: 510 Old Apex Road in Cary

  • When: 12:00 - 5:00 PM

• Monday, November 11th - Veterans Day Ceremony

  • Where: Downtown Apex

  • When: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

  • Good to Know: Parade begins at 9:00 AM at Apex Baptist Church and will travel north along Salem Street to the memorial at Saunders Street 

• Friday, November 15th - Salem Preschool Holiday Market

  • Where: Salem Baptist Preschool at 1821 N. Salem Street in Apex

  • When: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

• Friday, November 15th - Cary Night Market

  • Where: Downtown Cary Park at 327 S. Academy Street

  • When: 5:00 - 9:00 PM

• Saturday, November 16th - Salem Preschool Holiday Market

  • Where: Salem Baptist Preschool at 1821 N. Salem Street in Apex

  • When: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

• Saturday, November 16th - Holiday Arts & Craft Fair

  • Where: Cary Senior Center

  • When: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

• Saturday, November 16th - Harvest Fest

  • Where: Good Hope Farm in Cary

  • When: 12:00 - 4:00 PM

• Beginning Saturday, November 16th - Chinese Lantern Festival

  • Where: Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary

  • When: 6:00 - 10:00 PM

  • Cost: Between $11-36 per ticket (kids 2 & under are free)

  • Good to Know: Runs through January 12, 2025

• Saturday, November 16th - SuperFun Saturday

  • Where: Halle Cultural Arts Center at 237 N. Salem Street

  • When: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

  • Good to Know: Ages 4-12; parent/guardian must accompany children

• Saturday, November 16th - Downtown Cary Park’s 1st Birthday

  • Where: Downtown Cary Park

  • When: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

  • Good to Know: Visit link for full schedule of events

• Saturday, November 16th - Fenton Holiday Maker’s Market

  • Where: Fenton Square at 21 Fenton Main Street in Cary

  • When: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

• Saturday, November 16th - Sparkle Night

  • Where: Parkside Town Commons in Cary

  • When: 4:00 - 7:00 PM

• Wednesday, November 20th - Free Morning Movie

  • Where: Halle Cultural Arts Center at 237 N. Salem Street

  • When: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Doors open at 9:30 AM)

  • Good to Know: Call 919-249-1120 one week prior for the movie title

• Saturday, November 23rd - Turkey Trot 5K

  • Where: Apex Community Park

  • When: 10:00 AM

  • Cost: Competitive = $30, Recreational = $25

• Saturday, November 23rd - Kids Holiday Craft Fair

  • Where: Halle Cultural Arts Center at 237 N. Salem Street

  • When: 3:00 - 5:00 PM

• Saturday, November 23rd - Holly Jolly Jamboree

  • Where: Crossroads Plaza in Cary

  • When: 3:00 - 6:00 PM

• Saturday, November 23rd - Light the Square

  • Where: Fenton Square at 21 Fenton Main Street in Cary

  • When: 3:00 - 7:00 PM

• Saturday, November 30th - Small Business Saturday Vendor Market

  • Where: Fortnight Brewing Company in Cary

  • When: 12:00 - 5:00 PM

Recurring Events

• Every Saturday - Apex Farmers Market

  • Where: The Depot in Downtown Apex

  • When: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

• Every Saturday - Cary Downtown Farmers Market

  • Where: 160 E. Park Street near Downtown Cary Park

  • When: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

• Every Saturday - Holly Springs Farmers Market

  • Where: Ballentine Street outside Holly Springs Cultural Center

  • When: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM