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SUMMARY:Homes for the Holidays: A Hillsborough Gingerbread Tradition
DESCRIPTION:Not Your Mother’s Gingerbread Competition\nHomes for the Holidays is an annual event held at participating businesses throughout Hillsborough\, NC to celebrate the creative arts and bring joy to our community this holiday season. Although it’s a contest\, the goal is to spread joy\, create a festive atmosphere…and add to your shopping experience as you explore gift options for friends and family. \nAll aspiring gingerbread artists and architects are invited to participate and have fun showcasing your creative streak and holiday spirit! \nView the Houses December 7\, 2025 – January 5\, 2026\nVoting open through December 20th\nPeople’s Choice award winners will be announced December 20th at the Solstice Lantern Walk
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SUMMARY:Holiday Cheer Market at the Hillsborough Farmer's Market
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the season with local flavor at the Holiday Cheer Market! From handmade gifts and artisan crafts to fresh produce\, meats\, and baked goods\, the Eno River Farmers Market has everything you need for festive feasts and thoughtful presents. Shoppers can browse stalls filled with holiday treats while sipping hot cider and listening to live music.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/holiday-cheer-market-at-the-hillsborough-farmers-market/
LOCATION:Eno River Farmers Market Pavillion\, 144 E. Margaret Ln\, Hillsborough\, NC\, United States
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SUMMARY:Holiday Open House at Sunshine Lavender Farm
DESCRIPTION:☕Fresh baked goodies popping out of the oven for you to nibble with our nearly famous Lavender Hot Chocolate. Win a DOOR PRIZE! \n🎁 SHOP LOCAL. Grown here. Lovingly made. The Lavender Love Shop & Farm Market will be twinkling and sparkling with possibilities. From hostess gifts to stocking stuffers\, for foodies and for all who need to just breathe and relax\, find the farm’s unique collection of soul-soothing\, sweetly scented handcrafted lavender goods for the body\, garden\, gifts\, home and weddings. Discover lots of new and one-of-a-kind items exclusive to the Holiday Open House. Many items are below $20. \n🐓 BREATHE. RELAX. It’s magical here. For 25 years we’ve grown lavender and lovingly made and curated gifts for our Holiday Open House. Many exclaim how much they enjoy the scenic drive to the country. Little traffic! \n🌲 An annual tradition for many. Fun for your girlfriends or a day trip with your partner. Maybe bring your garden or book club pals. \n💜 Did you know that Santa lives here? Bring Fido! Farmer Dale IS SANTA and will be on the farm ready for you and yours to snap outdoor pet photos together. With proceeds benefiting the Animal Protection Society of Caswell County\, well behaved pets on leashes are welcomed to visit the farm for our annual Holiday Open House on Saturday\, December 13 from 10 am – 2 pm. You sure can take your pet for a stroll about the property! Due to Health Department rules\, pets are not permitted in the Farm Market. \n🐶 Bring your pet and a friend to take turns holding the leash so that ya’ll can check out the Lavender Love Shop & Farm Market. Santa will be outside near the Farm Market so nab your camera or phone. First-come\, first served. When you RSVP you’ll decide on the donation level that works best for you. Funds benefit adoptable pooches and kitties in APS Caswell County’s care. The rural animal shelter is just up the road from the farm. \nIf you’d like to relax and stay a while\, there’s some farm seating available. You may wish to bring whatever you need to be comfortable. Wear your farm attire that you won’t mind getting dirty to include closed shoes. Restroom on site. \nSign up for the seasonal Lavender Letters at www.sunshinelavenderfarm.com and be the first to receive event updates and farm news. \nCome to breathe in the lavender and relax. Thanks for considering stopping by! ☀️💜🌲 \nThe Baggett Family \nDale\, Annie\, Abigail\, Sylvie + our crew of enthusiastic lavender ambassadors!
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/holiday-open-house-at-sunshine-lavender-farm/
LOCATION:Sunshine Lavender Farm\, 4104 Millstone Rd\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Art of Giving
DESCRIPTION:Members of the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts present their annual holiday show\, The Art of Giving\, from November 11th through December 31st with an Opening Reception on November 28th from 6 – 9pm. \nEach holiday season the members of the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts transform the gallery to showcase original holiday ornaments and hand-made gifts. The gallery’s 21 members work in a variety of media\, providing a wide array of fine art and fine craft for holiday shoppers. The glass art includes hand-blown and kiln-formed vessels\, ornaments\, hummingbird feeders and paperweights. The jewelry in the show covers a variety of styles and techniques\, from copper and bronze to sterling and fine silver necklaces\, earrings\, bracelets and rings\, some with gold accents and stones. Visitors will also find metal sculpture\, figurative sculpture\, turned wood\, pottery\, and hand-made furniture. Oil\, watercolor\, and acrylic paintings\, scratchboard\, collage and mixed media work festively surround the three-dimensional pieces on pedestals. \nHoliday ornaments and other decorations are an annual specialty. \n\nArtist Lynn Wartski has created one-of-a-kind felted wool ornaments made with quilt batting and colored wool which she needle-felts to achieve the desired shape and fullness.\nFurniture maker Pete Rodrigues made ornaments by cutting thin slices of hardwood\, filling voids in the wood with transparent colored epoxy.\nPainter Chris Graebner creates small scratchboard ornaments. Each ornament is different\, and each is an original piece of art.\nPotter Evelyn Ward has created hand-built\, raku-fired bird ornaments in many sizes and colors. She also has adorable ceramic ladybugs.\nArtist Jude Lobe has created more of her southwestern themed shaman ornaments as thoughtful holiday gifts.\nPainter Ellie Reinhold has returned with her unique lotus pod ornaments for the holiday season.\nArtist Sally Terrell has created framed mini scratchboards\, which can hang either on the wall or a tree.\nAs always\, glassblower Pringle Teetor has made beautiful blown-glass balls in many colors\, patterns and textures. Her new design this year is a Sugar Plum!\nGlass artist Mark Kinsella has created snowflakes\, stars\, icicles\, glass Christmas trees and glass stockings.\n\nCome in and explore all the original art on display at the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts and find a perfect gift for that special person. \nThe Art of Giving runs from November 11th through December 31st with a reception during Hillsborough’s Last Fridays Art Walk on Friday\, November 28th from 6-9pm. \nAbout the Gallery\nThe Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is owned and operated by 21 local artists and represents these established artists exhibiting contemporary fine art and fine craft. The gallery’s offerings include watercolor\, oil and acrylic paintings\, metal and figurative sculpture\, photography\, ceramics\, scratchboard\, turned wood\, jewelry\, glass arts\, metals\, encaustic\, enamel\, and handcrafted furniture. 121 N. Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC 27278. Phone: (919) 732-5001. The gallery’s hours are 10am-6pm Monday – Saturday\, 12-4pm on Sunday. More information can be found on the HGA website: http://www.HillsboroughGallery.com
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/the-art-of-giving/2025-12-13/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Gallery of Arts\, 121 N. Churton St.\, Hillsborough\, 27278
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SUMMARY:Gathering Community\, a group show featuring local artists
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate community with work from 16 local artists depicting what draws us together and binds us\, and the strength that community brings. \nParticipating artists are Ruth Ananda\, Therese Desjardins\, Ari Ferro\, Deborah Hoch\, Beth Hoffman\, Jeannette Johnson\, David Knox\, Kylie Mangal\, Jeff McEntire\, Jennifer Niemiroski\, Michael Pohlman\, Jacqueline Rimmler\, Leslie Sinn\, Ann Spragens\, Bernard Thomas\, and Darlene Wells. \nShow runs November 26 through January 25\, with a opening reception during the Last Friday Art Walk November 28 from 6-9 pm.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/gathering-community-a-group-show-featuring-local-artists/2025-12-13/
LOCATION:Margaret Lane Gallery\, 121 West Margaret Lane\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
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SUMMARY:Dewey's Bakery Holiday Store benefiting the Orange High School Band
DESCRIPTION:🎶 Support the Orange High School Band! 🎶 \nThe OHS Band Dewey’s Fundraising Store is now open! 🥁🍪 \nStop by and stock up on your favorite Moravian Cookies\, Sugar Cakes\, and more — all while supporting our amazing Orange High School Band students. Every purchase helps fund instruments\, uniforms\, competitions\, and travel opportunities for our talented musicians! 🎺🎷 \n✨ Treat yourself AND support the arts — it’s a win-win! ✨ \n📍 Location: 200 North Churton Street\, Hillsborough (Located above the Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce)🕒 Hours: Open Daily through December 24th: Weekdays 1-7PM\, Saturday 10-7PM\, Sunday 11-5PM \nThank you for helping us keep the music playing at Orange High! 🧡
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/deweys-bakery-holiday-store-benefiting-the-orange-high-school-band/2025-12-13/
LOCATION:Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce\, 200 N. Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
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SUMMARY:Community Christmas Carol Sing
DESCRIPTION:St. Mary’s Chapel\, 7508 Schley Road\, Hillsborough\, NC 27278 \nDecember 13\, 2025\, Saturday\, 4:00 pm \nMary Rocap and Megan Whitted\, The Travelin’ Mercies\, will lead the 4th Annual Community Christmas Carol Sing. Song sheets are provided — you just show up and sing. Mary and Megan will also sing a few carols to get everyone in the spirit. St. Mary’s Chapel is sweet in its simplicity and grace\, especially during the holiday season. \nCost: Free. Donations accepted. \n 
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/community-christmas-carol-sing/
LOCATION:St. Mary’s Chapel\, St. Mary's Chapel\, 7508 Schley Road\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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