Hillsborough Halloween Spirit's Tours 2024
2024-10-18 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-10-19 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Hillsborough Visitors Center, 150 E King Street, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
Join the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough and The Orange Community Players for our annual Spirit‘s Tours. Come face-to-face with our ghostly residents to hear the chilling tales of Hillsborough’s spooky past.
Tours last approximately one hour. The ghost performances are family-friendly, but please be aware that this is a walking tour over several blocks, and may include hills and uneven ground.
Schedule – Tours will begin at 6pm. Tours start every 20 minutes. The last tour begins at 7:40pm.
Tickets 2024: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/b5f692eb-a8c8-4a83-8b20-22d51c941aec
Adult – $20
Children 5-12 – $10

Hillsborough Merchant Trick or Treat 2024
2024-10-25 15:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Historic Hillsborough, 101 S Churton Street, Hillsborough, NC, 27278
Bring the kids and celebrate Halloween by visiting dozens of participating Hillsborough businesses for free candy and goodies! Map of participating businesses here: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?hl=en&ll=36.076161964013814%2C-79.09939674911067&z=18&mid=1BgVMJxqWXLhf_cIvuKM4woYkdueXQxA

2024 Homes for the Holidays Hillsborough Gingerbread Competition Registration Open
2024-11-01 - 2024-11-02, 2024-11-08 - 2024-11-09, 2024-11-15 - 2024-11-16, 2024-11-22 - 2024-11-23, 2024-11-27
The annual walking tour of unconventional gingerbread exhibits returns to Hillsborough’s downtown shop windows this holiday season from December 7 to January 5. The event celebrates artistic sculpture: creations can be made of any material as long as the visible elements are edible. The public is invited to submit creative interpretations of this year’s theme, “Winter Wonderland” within the Adult or Youth & Family categories; registration is open Nov. 1-27. Voting for People’s Choice Awards will take place through Dec 20 and winners will be announced at the town’s Solstice Lantern Walk on Dec 21.

Winter Wonderland with Goats
2024-11-13 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-17 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-20 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-24 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-27 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-01 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-04 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-08 10:00 - 17:00 and 1 more date | Spring Haven Farm, 5306 Homer Ruffin Road, Chapel HIll, NC, 27516, United States
​Welcome to the Winter Wonderland Farm Experience!
November 13th – December 31st, Wednesday – Sunday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day
​This holiday season, step into a magical world where our farm meets festive fun! Our Winter Wonderland Farm is the perfect holiday destination for the entire family, offering a blend of nature, adventure, and seasonal cheer that will leave you feeling merry and bright.
​Feed the Friendly Goats: Our adorable goats are ready to steal your heart! Experience the joy of hand-feeding these curious, gentle creatures, as well as the rest of our animal family. We have both grain and carrots available, both $1/bag, and we ask that you do not bring any outside food to feed the animals (but you are more than welcome to bring outside food for yourselves!). It’s a delightful experience for kids and adults alike, guaranteed to bring out smiles and giggles!
​All Aboard the Tractor Train: Take a ride on our festive tractor train! Decked out in holiday lights and decorations, this is the perfect way to soak in the farm beauty and enjoy the crisp winter air! ​
The Craft Barn: Unleash your holiday spirit with our hands-on seasonal crafts, including ornaments! Our craft barn is a great way to bring home a handmade piece of the farm’s magic.
​Capture the Memories: Snap pictures with our festive photo ops! You’ll leave with keepsakes and memories that will last long after the season ends.
Holiday Treats & Warm Drinks: After all the farm fun, cozy up with a cup of hot cocoa, warm apple cider, or indulge in some s’mores by the fire pit.​
$14.95 per person

A Small Town Family Holiday Event and Tree Lighting!
2024-11-30 15:00 - 18:00 | Hillsborough Visitors Center, 150 E King Street, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
A Small Town Family Holiday – Come make cherished memories with your family and start your holiday shopping with our local merchants!

Join the Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce and Hillsborough Visitors Center for a magical holiday experience! Bring the whole family for an afternoon filled with festive fun:
Photos with Santa – Capture the magic of the season! Reindeer Games – Fun for kids of all ages! Storytime with Mrs. Claus – Enjoy a heartwarming holiday tale. Tree Lighting Ceremony – End the evening with a charming stroll to the historic courthouse for our official tree lighting!

Activities to be hosted at the Hillsborough Visitors Center (150 E King). This event is FREE and open to the public! For questions please reach out to The Hillsborough Visitors Center at 919-732-7741. For more information, visit the Facebook event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1766651927430695/?ref=newsfeed

This event is part of Hillsborough’s Hometown Holidays – Don’t miss our other festive fun with the annual Gingerbread Stroll, Holiday Parade on December 8th, Winter Solstice Lantern Walk on December 21st. Keep an eye on the Visit Hillsborough community calendar for all the fun!

Elf-land Christmas Festival
2024-12-06 18:00 - 22:00, 2024-12-07 18:00 - 22:00 | The Barn at Lloyd’s Dairy Farm, 226 North Lloyd's Dairy Road, Efland, NC, 27243, United States
The Barn at Lloyd’s Dairy and the Efland United Methodist Church have joined together to start our inaugural Elfland Christmas Festival with lots of holiday cheer. To purchase tickets, visit this link: https://oceandrive20075.wixsite.com/christmasfestival
Look below to see what will be offered at the festival!

Santa’s Workshop
Take care of all your Christmas shopping at Santa’s Workshop featuring arts, crafts, toys, baked items and more that this years festival. Join us for this amazing shopping experience while visiting Santa…

Christmas Village
Come enjoy our Elfland Village Decorated in Christmas Decor and featuring interactive displays for amazing one of a kind photo opportunities of some of your favorite holiday scenes from movies to nostalgic fun and get you in the holiday spirit…

Hayride on the Farm
Experience the family fun with a hayride around our farm that has been in our family for 10 generations. Enjoy the authentic fun under the stars before or after our your visit with Santa…

Holiday Entertainment
Come enjoy our various entertainment options from roaming carolers to outdoor holiday movies and special barn video holiday presentation and of course a visit with Santa.

Pony Rides
Pony rides is a new addition to this years event. Come take a ride and enjoy our special friends.

Lifesized Snow Globe and Inflatables
Have you ever been in a lifesized snow globe?? Come take an amazing picture in ours. We will also have inflatable bounces houses.

2024 Homes for the Holidays Hillsborough Gingerbread Creations On Display
2024-12-07 - 2024-12-08, 2024-12-14 - 2024-12-15 | Downtown Historic Hillsborough, 101 S Churton Street, Hillsborough, NC, 27278

2024 Homes for the Holidays: A Hillsborough Gingerbread Tradition
2024-12-07 - 2024-12-08 | Downtown Historic Hillsborough, 101 S Churton Street, Hillsborough, NC, 27278

Hillsborough Gallery of Arts Pop-Up Market
2024-12-07 12:00 - 16:00 | Hillsborough Gallery of Arts, 121 N. Churton St., Hillsborough, 27278
Holiday Pop-up Market You’re sure to find the perfect gift at our second annual Holiday Pop-up! Shop handmade jewelry, ornaments, pottery, blown glass, original paintings, prints and more!
Enter to Win a $50 HGA Gift Card!
December 7th, Noon-4 Participanting Artists: Helen Bower, Ryann Carey, Nell Chandler, Mark Kinsella, Jude Lobe, Pat Merriman, Nancy Smith, Ellie Snow, Pringle Teetor, Evelyn Ward, Lynn Wartski

2024 Hillsborough Holiday Parade
2024-12-08 16:00 - 18:00
The parade will begin with the annual Elf Run at 4:05 pm, and the parade will follow at 4:20 pm. It will feature local marching bands, dancers, gymnasts, floats, classic cars, fire engines and other first-responder vehicles, local personalities, mascots, cheerleaders, Santa and Mrs. Claus, and more! The parade will travel down Churton Street from Corbin Street to Margaret Lane.

Holiday Tours at Burwell
2024-12-09 11:00 - 16:00, 2024-12-10 11:00 - 16:00, 2024-12-11 11:00 - 16:00, 2024-12-12 11:00 - 16:00, 2024-12-13 11:00 - 16:00 | Burwell School Historic Site, 319 North Churton Street, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
Looking to add new traditions to your holiday celebrations? Step back in time at the Burwell School Historic Site with our brand-new holiday themed guided tours! For one week only, you can learn all about the ways the Burwell family, students, and free and enslaved Black laborers celebrated the season. These tours will only be offered Monday, December 9, through Friday, December 13. Our suggested admission fee is $5 per person, with all proceeds benefitting the continued preservation of the site. Perfect for all ages, these tours are the perfect way to embrace the holiday spirit.
