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SUMMARY:Art Club- Little House Expressive Arts & Studio
DESCRIPTION:Art Club: Middle and High School \nCome make a collage shadow box! We’ll layer paper\, images\, and found objects to create a tiny world\, scene\, or story.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/art-club-little-house-expressive-arts-studio/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Art,Class,Kids,Maker
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SUMMARY:Spooky Skulls Needle Felting -- a Sunday afternoon workshop with Beth Hoffman
DESCRIPTION:Do you celebrate Fall with spooky skulls or sweet sugar skulls? Create your own skull ornament! \nWe will cover basic needle felting technique by decorating and adding details to a skull form. Learn or refresh basic shaping by making a fun skull ornament\, and best of all- you will have fun relaxing with other crafty folks. \nYou’ll walk away with a 3D skull ornament you’ll be proud to display! Good for beginners and a nice refresher for those who have felted before. \nAll supplies for making an ornament are included. If you finish early and wish to make a second one\, kits will be available for purchase for $5. We will also have needle felting supplies\, including needles and mats\, available if you wish to continue needle felting after the workshop. \nThis is the first workshop in a monthly\, 2nd Sunday\, needle felting workshop offering. \nSunday\, October 11\, 2 pm to 4 pm \nMargaret Lane Gallery Annex/F-Stop 2\, 302 W Corbin Street\, Hillsborough\, NC \n$40\, all supplies included \nAdults and mature teens; younger children with participating/supervising adult \nClass size: min 6/max 15 \nRegistration link: www.margaretlanegallery.com/workshop-registration \n 
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/spooky-skulls-needle-felting-a-sunday-afternoon-workshop-with-beth-hoffman/
LOCATION:Margaret Lane Gallery Annex/ F-Stop 2\, 302 W Corbin\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Class
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SUMMARY:Inktober Drop-in Sessions (Free!)
DESCRIPTION:Come by Anne & Arthur during Inktober 2026! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInktober is a month long art challenge created by artist Jake Parker that is focused on improving skill and developing positive drawing habits. Every day for the month of October anyone participating in the Inktober challenge creates an ink drawing and posts it online. Remember to use the hashtags #inktober and #inktober2026 if you want your art to be seen by everyone. \nDrop-in sessions hosted at Anne & Arthur to encourage this month-long practice. Daily prompts will be provided\, as well as a selection of supplies everyday (Feel free to bring your own as well!). All ages welcome\, 10 and under must have an adult present. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvery Tuesday-Friday in October: 4-6pm \nEvery Saturday-Sunday in October: 12-4pm \n\nSessions hosted at Anne & Arthur Fine Arts Supply\, 117 W King Street.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/inktober-drop-in-sessions-free/2026-10-15/
LOCATION:Anne and Arthur Fine Arts Supply\, 117 W King St\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278-2685\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:WHUP Presents: "Rip Roaring Revenge" A Mystery Dinner Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Join us Saturday\, October 17 at the historic Colonial Inn in downtown Hillsborough for Rip-Roaring Revenge\, an interactive mystery dinner where you and your fellow sleuths will work together to uncover clues and solve the crime. \n🥂 Doors & cocktails: 5:30 PM\n🍽️ Dinner begins at: 6:00 PM\n🍷 Three-course dinner + beer & wine included with your ticket\n🥃 Full cash bar available\n🎩 Roaring ’20s attire encouraged! \nCome dressed to impress\, grab your table of fellow detectives\, and prepare for an evening of twists\, surprises\, and suspicious characters. You never know who might be the culprit! \n📍 The Colonial Inn | Downtown Hillsborough \nPublic parking is available in the downtown Hillsborough parking garage\, just a short walk from the Inn. \n🎟️ TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!\nYour ticket supports WHUP 104.7 FM and helps keep local\, independent community radio on the air. \nCome for the mystery. Stay for the dinner. Support WHUP! \n👉 Get your tickets now and join us at the scene of the crime!
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/whup-presents-rip-roaring-revenge-a-mystery-dinner-fundraiser/
LOCATION:The Colonial Inn\, 153 W King St.\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Food/Drink,Fundraiser,Theater
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SUMMARY:Inktober Drop-in Sessions (Free!)
DESCRIPTION:Come by Anne & Arthur during Inktober 2026! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInktober is a month long art challenge created by artist Jake Parker that is focused on improving skill and developing positive drawing habits. Every day for the month of October anyone participating in the Inktober challenge creates an ink drawing and posts it online. Remember to use the hashtags #inktober and #inktober2026 if you want your art to be seen by everyone. \nDrop-in sessions hosted at Anne & Arthur to encourage this month-long practice. Daily prompts will be provided\, as well as a selection of supplies everyday (Feel free to bring your own as well!). All ages welcome\, 10 and under must have an adult present. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvery Tuesday-Friday in October: 4-6pm \nEvery Saturday-Sunday in October: 12-4pm \n\nSessions hosted at Anne & Arthur Fine Arts Supply\, 117 W King Street.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/inktober-drop-in-sessions-free/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:Anne and Arthur Fine Arts Supply\, 117 W King St\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278-2685\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:Art Club- Little House: Expressive Arts Therapy & Studio
DESCRIPTION:Art Club k-5th  \nSchool’s Out\, Art Club’s In! Come decorate a canvas bag with paint\, stamps\, thread\, and whatever else you can dream up!
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/art-club-little-house-expressive-arts-therapy-studio/
LOCATION:Little House\, 133 E King St.\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Class,Kids
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SUMMARY:Fall Is In The Air\, Needle Felting Workshop For Youth With Connie Swindoll
DESCRIPTION:Let’s have fun getting ready for fall making these needle felting pumpkins! Connie will guide youth ages 6 to 12 in creating this 3D needle felting project. Participants will leave with their own unique needle felted pumpkins! \nOur small\, intimate group setting allows for individualized attention from an experienced needle felting teacher who looks forward to sharing her joy in this enjoyable\, stress-reducing artform. \nSaturday\, October 24\, 1 to 3 pm \nMargaret Lane Gallery Annex/F-Stop 2\, 302 W Corbin Street\, Hillsborough\, NC \n$35\, all supplies included \nYouth 6 to 12; Parents can stay to supervise child or can leave if sign waiver for using a sharp needle \nRegistration link: www.margaretlanegallery.com/workshop-registration
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/fall-is-in-the-air-needle-felting-workshop-for-youth-with-connie-swindoll/
LOCATION:Margaret Lane Gallery Annex/ F-Stop 2\, 302 W Corbin\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Class
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SUMMARY:Inktober Drop-in Sessions (Free!)
DESCRIPTION:Come by Anne & Arthur during Inktober 2026! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInktober is a month long art challenge created by artist Jake Parker that is focused on improving skill and developing positive drawing habits. Every day for the month of October anyone participating in the Inktober challenge creates an ink drawing and posts it online. Remember to use the hashtags #inktober and #inktober2026 if you want your art to be seen by everyone. \nDrop-in sessions hosted at Anne & Arthur to encourage this month-long practice. Daily prompts will be provided\, as well as a selection of supplies everyday (Feel free to bring your own as well!). All ages welcome\, 10 and under must have an adult present. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvery Tuesday-Friday in October: 4-6pm \nEvery Saturday-Sunday in October: 12-4pm \n\nSessions hosted at Anne & Arthur Fine Arts Supply\, 117 W King Street.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/inktober-drop-in-sessions-free/2026-10-29/
LOCATION:Anne and Arthur Fine Arts Supply\, 117 W King St\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278-2685\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:The Haunting Hour
DESCRIPTION:Step into the shadows of Hillsborough’s past at The Haunting Hour\, our brand-new take on the dearly departed Spirits Tours! We’ve buried the old format\, now join us for an immersive evening of storytelling\, where ghostly tales and eerie legends unfold around you in a spine-tingling performance at the historic Hughes Academy. A partnership between the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough and the Orange Community Players. With haunting histories brought to life before your eyes\, every twist and turn will keep you on edge. \nFor those brave enough\, add on Tales from the Grave—a moonlit mini walking tour through St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church graveyard\, where stories of the departed echo among the stones. \nAnd don’t miss our FREE paint-your-own-pumpkin at the Last Fridays craft table! \nStep into the story… if you dare. \nDate: October 30th\, 2026\nTimes:\n– During the Hillsborough Art’s Council’s Last Fridays\n– Haunting Hour Performances: 5pm\, 6pm\, 7pm\, 8pm\, 9pm\n– Tales From the Grave: 5pm to 8:30pm \nPrice: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-haunting-hour–2026\n– The Haunting Hour: $20/person and $10/ child\n– Tales from the grave (Add-on): $10
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/hillsborough-halloween-fall-fest-and-spirits-tours-copy/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Visitors Center\, 150 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Family,Festival,History,Holidays,Outdoor,Theater
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SUMMARY:Last Fridays & the Art Walk
DESCRIPTION:FREE monthly events celebrating ART\, CULTURE\, and COMMUNITY in Hillsborough\, NC\, featuring: \n⭐ The Art Walk (Year-Round) – 19 participating venues offer monthly artist receptions\, demonstrations\, free crafts\, live music\, and more. \n⭐ Last Fridays Makers Markets (May – October) – Local artists\, community groups\, and family-friendly activities at the Old Orange County Courthouse North Lawn. \n⭐ Live on the Lawn Performance Series (April-October) – Live performances ranging from dance to drums\, fashion\, puppets\, singer-songwriters\, local bands\, and more on the Old Orange County Courthouse South Lawn. \n  \nApplications to become an Approved Vendor for 2026 Last Fridays Makers Markets are NOW OPEN. Local artists are encouraged to apply. \nLearn about each monthly lineup\, download the itinerary\, and CHOOSE YOUR LAST FRIDAYS ADVENTURE at www.lastfridays.org*! \n*Details on this page are generally finalized the week before each Last Friday event. \n  \nOperating support provided by the North Carolina Arts Council\, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources\, and the Orange County Arts Commission. Additional support provided by the Tourism Board and the Town of Hillsborough.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/last-fridays-the-art-walk/2026-10-30/
LOCATION:Historic County Courthouse Lawn\, 104 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Family,Festival,Live Music,Outdoor
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