BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Visit Hillsborough, NC - ECPv6.15.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Visit Hillsborough, NC X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Visit Hillsborough, NC REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143904 CREATED:20260317T132402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T132402Z UID:10016568-1775221200-1775226600@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:Hillsborough Climate Challenge Invasive Plant Removal Workday DESCRIPTION:Invasive Plant Removal\nTips and techniques followed by hands-on work.\nAll gear provided! URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/hillsborough-climate-challenge-invasive-plant-removal-workday/ LOCATION:Gold Park\, 415 Dimmocks Mill Road\, Hillsborough \, NC\, 27278\, United States CATEGORIES:Free,Gardens/Gardening,Outdoor ORGANIZER;CN="Hillsborough Climate Challenge Green Team":MAILTO:cvinski@yahoo.com GEO:36.0709326;-79.1103703 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Gold Park 415 Dimmocks Mill Road Hillsborough NC 27278 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=415 Dimmocks Mill Road:geo:-79.1103703,36.0709326 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143904 CREATED:20260106T151710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T151710Z UID:10014649-1775289600-1775325600@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:Open Farm Day at Firefly Farm DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the Open Farm Day at Firefly Farm . Saturday\, April 4\, 2026\, 8 am till 6 pm. This free event is the perfect opportunity to see what we are growing. We are a U-pick flower farm growing many varieties of flowers. Come out and wander the farm and pet the animals. \nSchedule of Events for Open Farm Day at Firefly Farm \nNo ticket needed – free event\, open to the public \n8 am – Gates open. Farmer Cindy and staff will be available to answer any questions you may have. Wander the farm – be our guest! While the wildflowers are not ready for the U-pick season yet\, this is a great time to see what the farm has to offer. Select flowers will be available for purchase and we may have a special opportunity for U-pick tulips. Park at the barn or in the overflow lot (follow the yellow signs). Check in at the barn to begin your adventure (map available). Walk the labyrinth. Say hello to the farm animals and the unicorn. Swing on the farm swing. Touch a tractor. Find a hammock and take a nap while the kids make a craft. Enjoy the fresh air and run around outside. Make it your day. \nSpecial activity: Farm tours will occur at 10 am\, noon\, 2 pm and 4 pm. Meet Farmer Cindy at the barn and she will lead you around some of the flower gardens and discuss what is happening on the farm. Feel free to ask questions. During the 10 am and 4 pm tours\, we will feed the animals! \nVendors will be on site. Plan on buying some delicious food and sweets\, finding your favorite spot on the farm\, and having a picnic on a beautiful Spring day! \n6 pm – Gates close. Thank you for joining us! www.fireflyfarmnc.com URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/open-farm-day-at-firefly-farm/ LOCATION:Firefly Farm\, 4911 Hunt Rd\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States CATEGORIES:Agritourism,Family,Food/Drink,Free,Gardens/Gardening,Hiking,Kids,Outdoor ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/springfireflyfarm.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Firefly Farm":MAILTO:fireflyfarm2015@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143904 CREATED:20260305T161042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T161042Z UID:10015756-1775898000-1775908800@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:CLIMATE CHALLENGE: ODIE ST. MAINTENANCE | DESAFÍO CLIMÁTICO: MANTENIMIENTO DE ODIE ST. DESCRIPTION:🌸🌿Join us in Fairview for workshops and community service days as we celebrate Creek Week\, the Climate Challenge\, and Pollinator Week\, all aimed at improving Fairview’s environment! Families and children are welcome! \n📍Odie St\, Hillsborough\, NC 27278 \n🌸🌿¡Únase a nosotros para mejorar el medio ambiente de Fairview! Participe en talleres y actividades de servicio comunitario dirigidas a la Semana del Arroyo\, el Desafío Climático y la Semana de los Polinizadores. ¡Las familias y los niños son bienvenidos! \n📍Odie St\, Hillsborough\, NC 27278 URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/climate-challenge-odie-st-maintenance-desafio-climatico-mantenimiento-de-odie-st/ CATEGORIES:Gardens/Gardening,Outdoor ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/COTM-Spring-Flyer-Eng-2.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143904 CREATED:20260305T161134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T161134Z UID:10015758-1776504600-1776515400@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:CLIMATE CHALLENGE: COMMUNITY CENTER PLANTING | DESAFÍO CLIMÁTICO: SEMBRADO EN EL CENTRO COMUNITARIO DESCRIPTION:🌸🌿Join us in Fairview for workshops and community service days as we celebrate Creek Week\, the Climate Challenge\, and Pollinator Week\, all aimed at improving Fairview’s environment! Families and children are welcome! \n🌸🌿¡Únase a nosotros para mejorar el medio ambiente de Fairview! Participe en talleres y actividades de servicio comunitario dirigidas a la Semana del Arroyo\, el Desafío Climático y la Semana de los Polinizadores. ¡Las familias y los niños son bienvenidos! URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/climate-challenge-community-center-planting-desafio-climatico-sembrado-en-el-centro-comunitario/ LOCATION:Dorothy N Johnson Community Center\, 501 Rainey Avenue\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States CATEGORIES:Gardens/Gardening,Outdoor ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/COTM-Spring-Flyer-Eng-3.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143904 CREATED:20260217T205619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T205619Z UID:10015339-1777107600-1777125600@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:Hillsborough Garden Club Plant Sale DESCRIPTION:Let’s Grow!  The HGC Plant Sale on April 25th will offer over 2000 plants including native and pollinator plants\, vegetable and herb starts\, annuals and cut flowers.  There will also be local vendors selling cut flowers\, peonies\, worm castings and more.  As well as free seed giveaways\, bake sale and more. URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/hillsborough-garden-club-plant-sale/ LOCATION:Hillsborough Exchange Club\, 331 Exchange Park Lane\, Hillsborough \, 27278 CATEGORIES:Gardens/Gardening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMG_4927.png ORGANIZER;CN="Hillsborough Garden Club":MAILTO:info@hillsboroughgardenclubnc.org GEO:36.0676468;-79.1003584 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hillsborough Exchange Club 331 Exchange Park Lane Hillsborough 27278;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=331 Exchange Park Lane:geo:-79.1003584,36.0676468 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143904 CREATED:20260324T151025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T151025Z UID:10016963-1777125600-1777140000@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:2026 Piedmont Farm Tour DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendar and buy your tour pass today: the 2026 Piedmont Farm Tour is happening Saturday\, April 25th and Sunday\, April 26th! \nEvent Website: https://www.carolinafarmstewards.org/piedmont-farm-tour/  \nHosted by the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association and Weaver Street Market for 29 years and counting\, the Piedmont Farm Tour is a self-designed\, family-friendly tour event inviting the public to experience and enjoy local\, sustainable agriculture firsthand. This year\, 30 small-scale farms\, scattered across the beautiful landscape of Alamance\, Chatham\, Orange\, Durham\, and Person counties\, will open their farm gates to visitors on April 25th & 26th for this beloved celebration of local food and farming. \n\nShow some local love and get a little mud on the tires: fruit orchards\, native plant gardens\, milking parlors\, u-pick berries\, greenhouses\, pasture-raised livestock\, flower fields\, beehives\, and so much more are waiting to be discovered\, just off the beaten path. The Piedmont Farm Tour is the perfect springtime outing for families\, foodies\, home gardeners\, and locavores alike – just $35 buys a carload pass for the entire tour! Tour Details: \n\n\nSaturday\, April 25th & Sunday\, April 26th; 2-6pm (select farms open at 12pm!); rain or shine!\n$35/carload pass to visit as many farms as you like on both Saturday and Sunday! Discounts available for CFSA members and Weaver Street Market co-op owners.\nYour Piedmont Farm Tour attendance directly supports CFSA’s capacity to provide education\, technical assistance\, and advocacy work for small-scale farms across the Carolinas.\n\n\nLocal Food. Local Farms. Local Fun. Something for everyone!\nBuy your tour pass: https://www.carolinafarmstewards.org/piedmont-farm-tour/ URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/2026-piedmont-farm-tour/2026-04-25/ CATEGORIES:Agritourism,Environment,Family,Food/Drink,Fundraiser,Gardens/Gardening,Outdoor,Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PFT2026-Wordpress-Header.png ORGANIZER;CN="Carolina Farm Stewardship Association":MAILTO:info@carolinafarmstewards.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143904 CREATED:20260324T151025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T151025Z UID:10016965-1777212000-1777226400@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:2026 Piedmont Farm Tour DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendar and buy your tour pass today: the 2026 Piedmont Farm Tour is happening Saturday\, April 25th and Sunday\, April 26th! \nEvent Website: https://www.carolinafarmstewards.org/piedmont-farm-tour/  \nHosted by the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association and Weaver Street Market for 29 years and counting\, the Piedmont Farm Tour is a self-designed\, family-friendly tour event inviting the public to experience and enjoy local\, sustainable agriculture firsthand. This year\, 30 small-scale farms\, scattered across the beautiful landscape of Alamance\, Chatham\, Orange\, Durham\, and Person counties\, will open their farm gates to visitors on April 25th & 26th for this beloved celebration of local food and farming. \n\nShow some local love and get a little mud on the tires: fruit orchards\, native plant gardens\, milking parlors\, u-pick berries\, greenhouses\, pasture-raised livestock\, flower fields\, beehives\, and so much more are waiting to be discovered\, just off the beaten path. The Piedmont Farm Tour is the perfect springtime outing for families\, foodies\, home gardeners\, and locavores alike – just $35 buys a carload pass for the entire tour! Tour Details: \n\n\nSaturday\, April 25th & Sunday\, April 26th; 2-6pm (select farms open at 12pm!); rain or shine!\n$35/carload pass to visit as many farms as you like on both Saturday and Sunday! Discounts available for CFSA members and Weaver Street Market co-op owners.\nYour Piedmont Farm Tour attendance directly supports CFSA’s capacity to provide education\, technical assistance\, and advocacy work for small-scale farms across the Carolinas.\n\n\nLocal Food. Local Farms. Local Fun. Something for everyone!\nBuy your tour pass: https://www.carolinafarmstewards.org/piedmont-farm-tour/ URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/2026-piedmont-farm-tour/2026-04-26/ CATEGORIES:Agritourism,Environment,Family,Food/Drink,Fundraiser,Gardens/Gardening,Outdoor,Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PFT2026-Wordpress-Header.png ORGANIZER;CN="Carolina Farm Stewardship Association":MAILTO:info@carolinafarmstewards.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143904 CREATED:20260106T151843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T151843Z UID:10014650-1778313600-1778349600@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:Opening Day of U-pick Flower Season at Firefly Farm DESCRIPTION:Let’s celebrate! Flowers\, flowers and flowers – opening day of Firefly Farm’s U-pick flower season occurs the Saturday before Mother’s day. Bring your family and pick flowers for (and with) Mom. Timed tickets for flower harvesting are available online here or at the farm the day of the event.  We recommend that you reserve your spot as sessions are limited based on harvesting supplies. Before or after you pick flowers\, wander the farm\, pet the animals (donkeys\, horses\, goats and chickens)\, swing from the big oak trees and spend the day relaxing. Bring a picnic or buy lunch from vendors on site. Celebrate Mom with flowers\, family and friends on Firefly Farm. URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/opening-day-of-u-pick-flower-season-at-firefly-farm/ LOCATION:Firefly Farm\, 4911 Hunt Rd\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States CATEGORIES:Agritourism,Family,Food/Drink,Gardens/Gardening,Kids,Outdoor,Recreation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/flowers.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Firefly Farm":MAILTO:fireflyfarm2015@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143904 CREATED:20260106T151822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T151822Z UID:10014651-1780682400-1780696800@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:Fireflies on the Farm DESCRIPTION:Our Friday series returns each Friday in June as we gather to watch the magical lights of the fireflies.  Buy one ticket for your carload of friends and family\, pick flowers and then settle in with a picnic or snacks that you bring to watch the fireworks provided by the lightning bugs as they emerge. URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/fireflies-on-the-farm/2026-06-05/ LOCATION:Firefly Farm\, 4911 Hunt Rd\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States CATEGORIES:Agritourism,Family,Gardens/Gardening,Kids,Outdoor,Recreation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Fireflyfarmsign.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Firefly Farm":MAILTO:fireflyfarm2015@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR