Visit Hillsborough, NC

FREE LINE DANCING
2026-09-22 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-09-29 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-10-06 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-10-13 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-10-20 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-10-27 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-11-03 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-11-10 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) and 5 more dates | Snow Approach Foundation, 133 East King Street, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
Join in the FREE FUN with KatMoves Travelling Studio! Line Dancing for all skill levels. We introduce easy-to-follow footwork, practice patterns and dance, dance, dance!
Kat is Dance Masters of America and Carolina Dance Masters tested and certified since 1980. Your feet are in good hands!
Dancing is one of the most popular ways to maintain balance, coordination, range of motion and cognitive capabilities.
Come STAY YOUNG with us and have some “fun with benefits” while you are at it!
*(tip jar for those who wish to contribute but not required! A portion of intake benefits Snow Approach Foundation community fundraising.)

Outlandish Hillsborough - Friday Night Ceilidh
2026-09-25 17:30 - 20:30 | Hillsborough Visitors Center, 150 E King Street, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
Description:

Join us for a FREE Friday Night Ceilidh! Hosted by The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough in conjunction with the Hillsborough Arts Council Last Fridays & the Art Walk.
Join the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough for a delightful evening of Scottish tradition and celebration at our Friday Night Ceilidh on September 25th from 5:00 to 8:30 PM in the heart of Downtown Hillsborough! This free event promises an enchanting night filled with cultural immersion and lively entertainment, a perfect kick off to our Outlandish Weekend!
Highlights of the Evening:

Live Music: Enjoy the enchanting sounds of traditional bagpipes as played by Andrew Prioli.
Enjoy a fiddle demonstration at the Courthouse Lawn from 6 to 7pm led by Colin MacLeod!
Ceilidh Dance Lessons: From 7 to 8 PM on the Historic Courthouse lawn, step into the rhythm of Scotland with our engaging ceilidh dance lessons with Kendra Monroe of the Monroe School of Highland Dance. No experience is needed—just come ready to dance and have fun!
Vendors, Corn Husk Dolls, and Irn Bru Tastings: From 5:30 to 7:30 PM, shop Scottish wares, create your own corn husk dolls, and sample Scotland’s favorite soda! All located on the Visitor Center Grounds
Scottish Art Gallery: Explore the artistry of Scotland’s landscapes presented by Saltire Gallerie. Admire the beauty of Scottish art in the Enlightenment and find inspiration in its rich heritage.

Bring your family and friends for an evening full of fun, music, and cultural discovery. We look forward to celebrating Scottish heritage with you at this memorable event! Check out our local restaurants and be sure to make a reservation as space fills up fast!
The Friday Night Ceilidh kicks off our Outlandish Hillsborough weekend. For details and tickets for our Outlandish Hillsborough Scottish Festival click HERE:

Ticket Cost: FREE!

Outlandish Hillsborough Scottish Festival 2026
2026-09-26 10:00 - 16:00 | Ayr Mount Historic Site, 376 St. Mary's Rd, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
Attention Outlander fans, Scottish fanatics, and Hillsborough lovers! The wait is over and tickets are on sale now for the September 2026 Outlandish Hillsborough Scottish Festival. We’re excited to welcome you back for another full day of Scottish culture with live music, bagpipes, traditional dancing, and interactive activities for all ages. One major update, ALL activities will be on the grounds of Ayr Mount including Hillsborough’s own Craigh Na Dun, fairy dancers, broadsword lessons, and (of course) of whiskey tasting table.
We have a lot of returning fan favorites as well as new vendors, activites, and musicians who we know will make this year’s festival unforgettable. Be sure to check out our website for additional details about the festival, weekend events, and important logistics like parking and places to stay in town!

Purchase tickets here: zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/outlandish-hillsborough-scottish-festival

Learn more about the event on our website: historichillsborough.org/outlandish-hillsborough

Embrace the spirit of fun and festivity at this unique event—there’s something for everyone!
