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Felines and Fungi Night Market with The Backyard Bar

Date: Sat, Sep 12, 2026

Time: Sat., 6-9pm

Venue: The Backyard Bar, Apex

Price: Free

Category: Family

Join us for a cozy fall night market celebrating cats and all things fungi and mushrooms. Shop from over 20 local artists and makers, explore local plants and fungi from local farmers. Yummy vegan soul food from Soul’s Kitchen and drinks at the bar. We're also hosting a fundraiser for Alley Cats and Angels, a local animal rescue in Apex! Come see their booth and check out their adoptable kitties. We will have special print and tote bag designs for sale, with 100% of proceeds going to them. Feel free to come dressed up as your favorite cat or mushroom for a chance to win some fun prizes. Open to all ages!

Raleigh Mom Club — Raleigh, NC

Family · Apex

Felines and Fungi Night Market with The Backyard Bar

“Have the kids wear their cat or mushroom costumes to enter the prize raffle.”

When
This Saturday
Sat, Sep 12, 2026
Sat., 6-9pm
Where
The Backyard Bar
Apex, NC
Ages
All ages
Price
Free
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Felines and Fungi Night Market with The Backyard Bar
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Schedule

Felines and Fungi Night Market with The Backyard Bar runs Sat, Sep 12, 2026, Sat., 6-9pm.

Getting There

The Backyard Bar is at 2901 US-64, Apex, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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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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