Date: Sat, Sep 26, 2026
Time: Sat., 3-7pm
Venue: Downtown Apex, Apex
Price: Free
Category: Family
Celebrate Latino culture and heritage at the Latino Arts & Culinary Festival with live music, cultural performances, country exhibits highlighting traditions from across Central and South America, hands-on arts and crafts, and community organizations. This family-friendly event offers a vibrant celebration of culture, art, and community.
Family · Apex
“Bring a stroller for tired toddlers, as the festival footprint spans several blo”
The Latino Arts Festival is an outdoor community celebration in downtown Apex showcasing Central and South American heritage through live performances, art, and food. If you are heading out with kids, expect plenty of hands-on craft stations to keep little hands busy and interactive cultural displays that make for easy learning. Admission is free, but you will want to bring wallet-ready payment for the food trucks. Street parking is available throughout downtown Apex, though arriving right at 3:00 PM will give you the best chance at a spot close to the main stage. This is an ideal Saturday afternoon outing because it combines educational cultural exhibits with a lively, festival atmosphere that keeps toddlers and grade-schoolers active and fed.
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Latino Arts Festival runs Sat, Sep 26, 2026, Sat., 3-7pm.
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