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Canes Hockey Night in Apex — Love Local Fall Into Downtown Sept. 18

Date: Fri, Sep 18, 2026

Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Venue: Various Locations in Apex, Apex

Price: Free

Category: Community

Canes Hockey Night — Love Local Fall Into Downtown is a FREE event on Friday, September 18, 2026, from 5 to 8 p.m., at The Depot parking lot, 220 N Salem Street, Apex, North Carolina. This is the kick-off to Apex's Fall Love Local series. This event features: Kick off the Fall Love Local series with the Carolina Hurricanes! Head to downtown and stop by the shops and make plans to enjoy some of the best eats Apex has to offer. This event features: Meet & greet with Canes mascot Stormy! Street hockey games (all skill levels, no gear needed) Inflatables for the kids Live DJ spinning music all evening Supporting local shops & restaurants Look for updates on the Facebook event. Future events in the Love Local Fall series are: Fall Harvest Night on October 16, 2026 Jazz & Jive Night on November 20, 2026

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Community · Apex

Canes Hockey Night in Apex — Love Local Fall Into Downtown Sept. 18

“Arrive by 5 PM to secure downtown parking and avoid the longest lines for Stormy”

When
This Friday
Fri, Sep 18, 2026
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where
Apex
Apex, NC
Ages
Check ages with the venue
Price
Free
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Canes Hockey Night in Apex is a free community street festival in downtown Apex that kicks off the town's autumn event series with youth hockey games, music, and kids' activities. On Friday, September 18, the Carolina Hurricanes take over the Depot parking lot to host street hockey games for children of all skill levels, with no equipment required. What to Know: The event runs from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at 220 North Salem Street. It is entirely free to attend, including the street hockey games, inflatables, and the meet-and-greet with Stormy, the Hurricanes mascot. Street parking is available throughout downtown Apex, but spots fill quickly, so plan to arrive early if you want to park close to the Depot. This is an easy, low-stress Friday night outing. You can let the kids play on the inflatables, try their hand at street hockey, and then walk to one of the nearby Salem Street restaurants for dinner.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do kids need to bring their own hockey gear to participate?
No, all equipment is provided for the street hockey games, and children of all skill levels are welcome to play.
Where is the best place to park for the event?
Parking is available in the public lots and along the streets in downtown Apex, though the Depot lot itself will be closed for the event activities.

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Canes Hockey Night in Apex — Love Local Fall Into Downtown Sept. 18 runs Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM.

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What to Bring

  • Sunscreen and water bottles — this one's outdoors
  • A blanket or low chairs for staking out a spot

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