Here’s your guide to all the things to do in Apex, Cary, and Holly Springs this May!
Check out 13 Things to Do in Apex this Spring for even more fun ideas all season long.
Friday, May 5th - Holly Springs International Food Festival
Where: Holly Springs Cultural Center at 300 W. Ballentine Street
When: 5:00 - 9:00 PM
How Much: FREE to Attend!
Friday, May 5th - Band, Bites, and Boats at Bond Park
Where: Bond Park Boathouse at 801 High House Road in Cary
When: 5:30 - 7:30 PM
How Much: FREE to Attend!
Friday, May 5th to Sunday, May 7th - 2023 Battle of the Badges Tournament
Where: Ting Park at 101 Sportsmanship Way in Holly Springs
When: Friday Games at 6:00 & 7:30 PM, Saturday Games from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Sunday Games from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
How Much: $5 per Person per Day, Children 10 and Under are Free
More Details: All ticket sales go to support Gigi’s Playhouse in Raleigh
Friday, May 5th to Sunday, May 7th - Cary Players presents Fiddler on the Roof
Where: Cary Arts Center at 101 Dry Avenue in Cary
When: Friday and Saturday at 7:30 PM, Sunday at 3:00 PM
How Much: $22 for Students & Seniors, $24 for Adults
Saturday, May 6th - Apex PeakFest
Where: Salem Street in Downtown Apex
When: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
How Much: FREE!
More Details: Free Outdoor Concert on Friday the 5th from 7-9:00 at The Depot Stage (220 N. Salem Street)
Saturday, May 6th - Fest in the West
Where: Thomas Brooks Park at 200 Brooks Park Lane in Cary
When: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
How Much: FREE
Saturday, May 6th - Cary Dog Days & Pet Expo
Where: Cary Police Department at 120 Wilkinson Avenue
When: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
How Much: FREE
More Details: Well-behaved Pets Welcome!
Sunday, May 7th - Herbfest
Where: Page-Walker Arts & History Center at 119 Ambassador Loop in Cary
When: 12:00 - 4:00 PM
How Much: FREE
Friday, May 12th & Saturday, May 13th - Pitbull Performs
Where: Koka Booth Amphitheatre at 8003 Regency Parkway in Cary
When: 8:00 PM (Doors open 6:30 PM)
How Much: Lawn Tickets $60, Pit Area $115, Ages 2 and Under Free on the Lawn
Saturday, May 13th - Apex Historical Society’s Annual Spring Plant Sale
Where: Maynard-Pearson House at 1101 Olive Chapel Road
When: 8:00 - 12:00 PM
How Much: FREE to Attend!
More Details: All proceeds go toward the operation and maintenance of the Maynard-Pearson House
Saturday, May 13th - Charity Distance Festival
Where: WakeMed Soccer Park at 201 Soccer Park Drive in Cary
When: Various Events from 6:30 - 10:30 AM
How Much: Events from $25-$50
More Details: Includes a Doggie Dash, Fun Run, 5K, 8K, and Virtual Options
Saturday, May 13th - Makers Market
Where: Fenton Square at 21 Fenton Main Street in Cary
When: 11:00 - 4:00 PM
How Much: FREE to Attend!
Saturday, May 13th - Wild About Nature
Where: Sugg Farm Park at 2401 Grigsby Avenue in Holly Springs
When: 1:00 - 4:00 PM
How Much: FREE to Attend!
Sunday, May 14th - 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
Wednesday, May 17th - Landfill Tour
Where: South Wake Landfill at 6025 Old Smithfield Road in Apex
When: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
How Much: FREE to Attend!
More Details: Reserve a spot ahead of time; Children must be 8 years or older to attend
Wednesday, May 17th - Free Wednesday Morning Movie
Where: Halle Cultural Arts Center at 237 N. Salem Street in Apex
When: 10:00 - 12:00 PM (Doors open at 9:30 AM)
How Much: FREE!
More Details: Movie is Peter Pan and Wendy
Friday, May 19th - 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
Beginning May 19th (Multiple Dates) - Summer Play at The Halle: Baggage
Where: Halle Cultural Arts Center at 237 N. Salem Street in Apex
When: Dates include May 19, 20, 26 & 27th at 7:30 PM, May 21 & 28th at 3:00 PM
How Much: Adults $18, Seniors $12, Students 16 and Under $10
Saturday, May 20th - 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, May 20th - 10th Annual Wheels on Academy Car Show
Where: Old Library Site at 310 South Academy Street in Cary
When: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
How Much: FREE to Attend!
Thursday, May 25th - “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!
Friday, May 26th - “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!
Saturdays - Apex Farmers Market
Where: Beaver Creek Crossings at 1517 Beaver Creek Commons Drive in Apex
When: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
How Much: FREE to Attend!
Saturdays - Cary Downtown Farmers Market
Where: 200 E. Chatham Street in Cary
When: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
How Much: FREE to Attend!
More Details: Dogs Welcome
Saturdays - Holly Springs Farmers Market
Where: Holly Springs Cultural Center at 300 W. Ballentine Street
When: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
How Much: FREE to Attend!
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