Apex Tree Lighting Ceremony
Community members and the Apex Town Council gather for the annual lighting of the tree. Visitors can meet Santa and Mrs. Claus for seasonal photos, stop by interactive craft stations, and browse goods from local holiday vendors. Entertainment throughout the evening includes performances by local school choruses, a dance team, carolers, a DJ, and the Poetry Fox.
What to Expect
Tree lighting ceremony featuring Santa, live youth performances, and holiday vendors.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown Apex
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Town of Apex
Food & Drink
Local food vendors will be present, and Be Easy Coffee will offer specialty beverage items.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and local community members
Vibe
Festive and community-minded
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm.
Tips & Advice
- Use the published lineup to arrive before the performance you want; scheduled school and dance performances run from 4:30 to 6:25 pm.
- Bring the family for the free photo and ornament with Southbound Santa, a seasonal keepsake included in this year's program.
- Allow time to browse the listed holiday vendors, since the event includes local craft, food, and gift sellers across the evening.
- Dress in warm layers for the evening ceremony, as the event is held at Town Hall Campus and outdoor conditions can feel chilly.
- Head to Town Hall Campus at 73 Hunter Street and use the 4:30–7:00 pm event window to catch activities beyond the tree lighting.
Special Events & Promotions
- Free photo and ornament with Southbound Santa this year
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who performs during the evening?
Poetry Fox, the American Caroler Company and a DJ entertain all evening. There are also performances by a middle school group, the Apex High School Dance Team, the Pleasant Plains Elementary Chorus, the Apex Friendship Elementary Chorus, the Academy of the Performing Arts and the Scotts Ridge Elementary Chorus.
Can kids meet Santa?
Yes. Santa and Mrs. Claus come for the season's first photos, and Southbound Santa gives out a free photo and ornament.
Is there food and drink?
Be Easy Coffee serves specialty drinks. Food vendors include Playa Bowls, Little Blue Bakehouse, Zulia Bakery, Kilwins and Salem St Pub.
What is there for kids to do besides seeing Santa?
Kids can make something at the craft stations. They can also watch the school choruses and the dance team perform.
Which holiday vendors will be there?
The vendors are Openwall Cabinet and Closet, Charley Madelyn LLC, Joyfully House, Playa Bowls, Little Blue Bakehouse, North Left | A Modern Mercantile, The Design Corner, The Studio Girls, Zulia Bakery, Rose & Lee Co, The Tulip Magnolia, Salem St Pub, Groovy Duck and Kilwins.
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