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K-5th Adventures: World Octopus Day

Date: Wed, Oct 7, 2026

Time: 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM

Venue: Middle Creek Community Library, Apex

Price: Free

Category: Family

Read, create, discover and explore through hands-on activities!Space & supplies are limited and reserved for children in kindergarten through 5th grade on a first-come, first-served basis. Please plan to arrive early to pick up your free ticket at the circulation desk, starting at 4 pm!Why did the octopus cross the road? To get to the other tide! We’ll have fun learning about these highly intelligent and unique sea creatures!

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Family · Apex

K-5th Adventures: World Octopus Day

When
Next Wednesday
Wed, Oct 7, 2026
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
Ages
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Price
Free
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Read, create, discover and explore through hands-on activities!Space & supplies are limited and reserved for children in kindergarten through 5th grade on a first-come, first-served basis. Please plan to arrive early to pick up your free ticket at the circulation desk, starting at 4 pm!Why did the octopus cross the road? To get to the other tide! We’ll have fun learning about these highly intelligent and unique sea creatures!

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K-5th Adventures: World Octopus Day runs Wed, Oct 7, 2026, 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM.

Getting There

Middle Creek Community Library is at 111 Middle Creek Park Ave., Apex, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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