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Writer's pictureJennifer Knox

Out and About: Things to Do in Apex this April

It's finally Spring again and all the things going on around town are heating up just like the weather! Read on to find out what’s happening in Apex as well as Cary & Holly Springs this April!



Also check out another recent post - 13 Things to Do in Apex this Spring - for a few more fun ideas throughout the entire season!


Saturday, April 1st - Apex Bunny Trail Egg Hunt

  • Where: Apex Community Park at 2200 Laura Duncan Road

  • When: 9:00 - 11:15 AM (4 Different Time Slots)

  • How Much: FREE to Attend!

  • More Details: Registration Required


Saturday, April 1st - SuperFun Saturday

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

  • When: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

  • How Much: FREE!

  • More Details: For ages 4-12 years old


Saturday, April 1st - Breakfast with the Bunny

  • Where: Herbert C. Young Community Center at 101 Wilkinson Ave. in Cary

  • When: 9:00 - 10:00 AM

  • How Much: $5 for Ages 3 and Up; Free for 2 and Under

  • More Details: Advanced ticket purchase required


Saturday, April 1st - Hippity Hop Easter Egg Hunt

  • Where: Two Locations in Cary

    • Alston Ridge Middle School Football Field at 7833 Fussell Ave.

    • WakeMed Soccer Park Cross Country Field at 101 Soccer Park Dr.

  • When: Check-in at 9:15 AM, Egg Hunt begins at 10:00 AM

  • How Much: FREE

  • More Details: Ages 3-12; Registration required; Bring your own basket


Saturday, April 1st - Easter Egg Hunt

  • Where: Parkside Town Commons at 7129 O’Kelly Chapel Road in Cary

  • When: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

  • How Much: FREE

  • More Details: Children 10 and Under; Rain date is April 2nd


Saturday, April 1st - Tacos ‘n Taps Festival

  • Where: Koka Booth Amphitheatre at 8003 Regency Parkway in Cary

  • When: 12:00 - 5:00 PM

  • How Much: General Admission $39, Tacos Only $25, VIP $75


Tuesday, April 4th - Easter Eggstravaganza

  • Where: Marla Dorrel Park at 111 Thurston Drive in Cary

  • When: Two Egg Hunts - 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM

  • How Much: FREE

  • More Details: Individuals with intellectual and/or physical disabilities; Ages 4 and Up; Registration Not Required


Wednesday, April 5th - Free Wednesday Night Movie

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

  • When: 7:30 - 9:30 PM (Doors open at 7 PM)

  • How Much: FREE!

  • More Details: Movie geared towards teens and adults


Saturday, April 8th - Introduction to Beekeeping

  • Where: Garden Supply Company at 1421 Old Apex Road in Cary

  • When: 9:30 AM

  • How Much: FREE to Attend!

  • More Details: Register ahead of time; Class designed to help you decide if beekeeping is for you


Saturday, April 8th - Easter Egg Hunt

  • Where: Crossroads Plaza at 401 Crossroads Boulevard in Cary

  • When: 11:00 - 2:00 PM

  • How Much: FREE to Attend!


Saturday, April 8th - Makers Market

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

  • When: 11:00 - 4:00 PM

  • How Much: FREE to Attend!


Saturday, April 8th - Art-n-Soul Makers Market

  • Where: Waverly Place at 302 Colonades Way in Cary

  • When: 12:00 - 4:00 PM

  • How Much: FREE to Attend!


Sunday, April 9th - Downtown Cary Food & Flea

  • Where: Fidelity Bank Plaza at 100 W. Chatham Street in Cary

  • When: 12:00 - 4:00 PM

  • How Much: FREE to Attend!

  • More Details: Pet-Friendly Event


  • Where: Fortnight Brewing at 1006 SW Maynard Road in Cary

  • When: 12:00 - 5:00 PM

  • How Much: FREE to Attend!

  • More Details: Must reserve a free ticket for each child participating in the egg hunt (Ages 1-4 at 12:00, Ages 5-7 at 1:00, and Ages 7-12 at 2:00)


Friday and Saturday, April 14-15th - Peak City Pig Fest

  • Where: 112 Saunders Street in Apex

  • When: Friday 5:00 - 11:00 PM and Saturday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

  • How Much: FREE to Attend!

  • More Details: Kids area will be open Saturday from 11-8:00 PM


Saturday, April 15th - Apex Farmers Market (Opening Day!)

  • Where: Beaver Creek Crossings at 1517 Beaver Creek Commons Drive in Apex

  • When: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  • How Much: FREE to Attend!

  • More Details: Farmer’s Market will then continue weekly on Saturday mornings from 9-12:00


Saturday, April 15th - She Farms Apex Tour

  • Where: Begin at any of the 7 Women-Run Farms

    • Jean’s Neighborhood Market at 38 Lewter Shop Road

    • Cloer Family Vineyards at 8624 Castleberry Road

    • Apex Flower Farm at 805 Wasdell Way

    • Farrells Creek Farm at 1970 Marthas Chapel Road

    • Jordan Lake Christmas Tree Farm at 2170 Marthas Chapel Road

    • Pack House Farm at 1896 Marthas Chapel Road

    • Sun Star Farm School at 2092 Marthas Chapel Road

  • When: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Tours begin the top and bottom of each hour)

  • How Much: $20 per Car Load before April 1st; $25 after April 1st


Saturday, April 15th - SuperFun Saturday

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

  • When: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

  • How Much: FREE!

  • More Details: For ages 4-12 years old


Wednesday, April 19th - Free Wednesday Morning Movie

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

  • When: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  • How Much: FREE!


Friday, April 21st - Cary Night Market

  • Where: 310 S. Academy Street in Cary

  • When: 5:00 - 9:00 PM

  • How Much: FREE to Attend!

  • More Details: Dogs Welcome


Saturday, April 22nd - Apex EarthFest

  • Where: Town Hall Campus at 73 Hunter Street in Apex

  • When: 4:00-8:00 PM

  • How Much: FREE to Attend!

  • More Details: Booths, Food Trucks, KidZone, Earth Expo, and More


Saturday, April 22nd - Landfill Tour

  • Where: South Wake Landfill at 6025 Old Smithfield Road in Apex

  • When: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM and 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

  • How Much: FREE to Attend!

  • More Details: Reserve a spot ahead of time; Children must be 8 years or older to attend


Saturday, April 22nd - Chalk of the Town

  • Where: Holly Springs Cultural Center at 300 W. Ballentine Street

  • When: 5:00 - 8:00 PM

  • How Much: FREE to Attend!


Saturday & Sunday, April 22nd-23rd - Festival of Legends

  • Where: Optimist Farm at 2908 Optimist Farm Road in Apex

  • When: Saturday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

  • How Much: Day Pass is $15, Children 12 & Under are Admitted Free

  • More Details: Additional Ticket Types available on their website


Monday, April 24th - Apex Sculpture Walk Begins

  • Where: In and Around Downtown Apex

  • When: Available to View Anytime

  • How Much: FREE to Attend!

  • More Details: Download the Otocast App to hear the artists narrate the story behind each piece


Thursday, April 27th - “Love Your Local” Market

  • Where: Beaver Creek Crossings at 1517 Beaver Creek Commons Drive in Apex

  • When: 6:00 - 9:00 PM

  • How Much: FREE to Attend!


Thursday, April 27th - Wine and Brew Walk

  • Where: Waverly Place at 302 Colonades Way in Cary

  • When: 5:00 - 8:00 PM

  • How Much: $25 Ticket Donation (100% goes to Kay Yow Cancer Fund)


Friday, April 28th - “Love Your Local” Market

  • Where: The Block on Main at 300 S Main Street in Holly Springs

  • When: 6:00 - 9:00 PM

  • How Much: FREE to Attend!


Saturday, April 29th - Think Apex Day

  • Where: Multiple Locations

  • When: Activities range between 9:00 AM -12:00 PM

  • How Much: FREE to Attend!

  • More Details: Pre-Register for an activity or donate to the cause


Saturday, April 29th - Spring Daze Arts & Crafts Festival

  • Where: Bond Park at 801 High House Road in Cary

  • When: 9:00 AM -5:00 PM

  • How Much: FREE to Attend!


Saturday, April 29th - Holly Springs Springsfest

  • Where: Downtown Holly Springs on Ballentine Street

  • When: 11:00 AM -4:00 PM

  • How Much: FREE to Attend!

  • More Details: Park at Ting Park for access to a free shuttle to/from the event


Every Wednesday - Free Children’s Movies

  • Where: Holly Springs Cultural Center at 300 W. Ballentine Street

  • When: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  • How Much: FREE to Attend!

  • More Details: 4/5 - Minions; 4/12 - Rio, 4/19 - Lego Movie, 4/26 - Kung Fu Panda


  • Where: 200 E. Chatham Street in Cary

  • When: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  • How Much: FREE to Attend!

  • More Details: Dogs Welcome


  • Where: Holly Springs Cultural Center at 300 W. Ballentine Street

  • When: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  • How Much: FREE to Attend!


I hope to see you and out and about this month!

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