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SUMMARY:The Witch's Haunted Barn & Pumpkin Patch - No Actor Fridays
DESCRIPTION:Starting Friday\, October 9\, the Witch’s Haunted barn is offering a no-actor option.  Same great barn\, but considered by some to be less scary as there are no live actors.  Same ticket as for the Saturday version\, and you can go through as many times as you like.  Please note: the Witch is also not present at this version of the barn and there are no vendors.  Pumpkins will be available for sale and you are welcome to bring a picnic and wander the farm.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/the-witchs-haunted-barn-pumpkin-patch-no-actor-fridays/2026-10-16/
LOCATION:Firefly Farm\, 4911 Hunt Rd\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agritourism,Family,Kids,Outdoor
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ORGANIZER;CN="Firefly Farm":MAILTO:fireflyfarm2015@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:HES Fall Fest 2026: A 30th Anniversary Homecoming
DESCRIPTION:HES Fall Fest 2026: A 30th Anniversary Homecoming \nCome home to HES! Hillsborough Elementary School is celebrating 30 years\, and this year’s Fall Fest is our homecoming celebration. Join us Saturday\, October 17 from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. for inflatables\, field-day games\, crafts\, food trucks\, local vendors\, pumpkins\, music and more. Whether you’re a current Dolphin\, former student or neighbor\, come celebrate fall\, reconnect and help us mark 30 years of HES. Free and open to the community. All are welcome!
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/hes-fall-fest-2026-a-30th-anniversary-homecoming/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Elementary School\, 402 N Nash Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Festival,Free,Kids
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hillsborough Elementary School":MAILTO:social@hesdolphinspta.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T120000
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SUMMARY:Fall Nature Fun Day on the Eno!
DESCRIPTION:Help the Eno River Association celebrate the sights\, smells\, and sounds of fall on the Eno River! Join us for a FREE\, family-friendly day of hands-on fun at the Confluence Natural Area. \nGet your hands and feet wet while searching the creek for aquatic macroinvertebrates\, make a festive fall-inspired craft\, and learn about some of the Eno’s most fascinating “spooky” species. \nThis event is FREE and registration is NOT required. Drop by anytime between noon and 4pm. Geared toward families with kids\, but nature lovers of all ages are welcome.  \nRestrooms are available on-site. Two accessible parking spaces connect the paved sidewalk to the pavilion. At least one activity will take place in the paved pavilion.  \nQuestions? Email education@enoriver.org for more information about this event.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/fall-nature-fun-day-on-the-eno/
LOCATION:Confluence Natural Area\, 4214 Highland Farm Road\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environment,Family,Free,Hiking,Kids,Outdoor,Recreation
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SUMMARY:The Witch's Haunted Barn & Pumpkin Patch
DESCRIPTION:Step into the Witch’s Haunted Barn for a whimsical Halloween adventure – just spooky enough to thrill\, but not too scary for little ones. Stroll through vibrant flower gardens\, wander scenic trails\, and meet friendly farm animals. Shop from local vendors and pick the perfect pumpkin from our patch. A festive\, memory-making day awaits the whole family. Open all Saturdays in October\, noon till 7 pm\, rain or shine. Tickets available online at https://fire-fly-farm-nc.square.site/ or at the farm the day of the event.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/the-witchs-haunted-barn-pumpkin-patch-3/2026-10-17/
LOCATION:Firefly Farm\, 4911 Hunt Rd\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agritourism,Family,Festival,Food/Drink,Gardens/Gardening,Kids,Outdoor,Shopping
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ORGANIZER;CN="Firefly Farm":MAILTO:fireflyfarm2015@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T170000
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SUMMARY:Music at Thornfield Heritage Farm
DESCRIPTION:Unwind and join us for our last event before we close for July and August when the real heat sets in. Chris Cole will entertain us with his amazing voice and guitar. We will have a hay ride and lots of animals for you to visit\, including Valais sheep and lambs\, kunekune pigs\, Nigerian Dwarf goats\, Great Pyrenees livestock guardian dogs\, Endangered Breeds of waterfowl\, and our most popular\, giant breeds of rabbits and babies that live freely in our orchard. You are welcome to bring your own snacks\, but for your convenience\, we offer inexpensive snacks at our farm store\, including ice-cold beverages\, chilled applesauce pouches\, favorite pre-packaged snacks\, and of course\, Hillsborough’s own Whitt’s ice cream sandwiches!! Gates open at 1:30 pm. \nAfter our hot-weather break\, we will reopen on September 12th with Casey Clark!! Future 2026 events are: 9/19 with Chris Cole\, 10/03 with Casey Clark\, 10/17 with Chris Cole\, and 10/24 with Caleb McArthur & Whiskey Ridge Outlaws.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/music-at-thornfield-heritage-farm-featuring-musician-chris-cole/2026-10-17/
LOCATION:Thronfield Heritage Farm\, 3601 Old Vine Trail\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agritourism,Kids,Live Music,Outdoor,Recreation,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T120000
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SUMMARY:The Witch's Haunted Barn & Pumpkin Patch - No Actor Fridays
DESCRIPTION:Starting Friday\, October 9\, the Witch’s Haunted barn is offering a no-actor option.  Same great barn\, but considered by some to be less scary as there are no live actors.  Same ticket as for the Saturday version\, and you can go through as many times as you like.  Please note: the Witch is also not present at this version of the barn and there are no vendors.  Pumpkins will be available for sale and you are welcome to bring a picnic and wander the farm.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/the-witchs-haunted-barn-pumpkin-patch-no-actor-fridays/2026-10-23/
LOCATION:Firefly Farm\, 4911 Hunt Rd\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agritourism,Family,Kids,Outdoor
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ORGANIZER;CN="Firefly Farm":MAILTO:fireflyfarm2015@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T130000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T190000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T181859Z
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SUMMARY:The Witch's Haunted Barn & Pumpkin Patch
DESCRIPTION:Step into the Witch’s Haunted Barn for a whimsical Halloween adventure – just spooky enough to thrill\, but not too scary for little ones. Stroll through vibrant flower gardens\, wander scenic trails\, and meet friendly farm animals. Shop from local vendors and pick the perfect pumpkin from our patch. A festive\, memory-making day awaits the whole family. Open all Saturdays in October\, noon till 7 pm\, rain or shine. Tickets available online at https://fire-fly-farm-nc.square.site/ or at the farm the day of the event.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/the-witchs-haunted-barn-pumpkin-patch-3/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:Firefly Farm\, 4911 Hunt Rd\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agritourism,Family,Festival,Food/Drink,Gardens/Gardening,Kids,Outdoor,Shopping
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ORGANIZER;CN="Firefly Farm":MAILTO:fireflyfarm2015@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T170000
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SUMMARY:Music at Thornfield Heritage Farm
DESCRIPTION:Unwind and join us for our last event before we close for July and August when the real heat sets in. Chris Cole will entertain us with his amazing voice and guitar. We will have a hay ride and lots of animals for you to visit\, including Valais sheep and lambs\, kunekune pigs\, Nigerian Dwarf goats\, Great Pyrenees livestock guardian dogs\, Endangered Breeds of waterfowl\, and our most popular\, giant breeds of rabbits and babies that live freely in our orchard. You are welcome to bring your own snacks\, but for your convenience\, we offer inexpensive snacks at our farm store\, including ice-cold beverages\, chilled applesauce pouches\, favorite pre-packaged snacks\, and of course\, Hillsborough’s own Whitt’s ice cream sandwiches!! Gates open at 1:30 pm. \nAfter our hot-weather break\, we will reopen on September 12th with Casey Clark!! Future 2026 events are: 9/19 with Chris Cole\, 10/03 with Casey Clark\, 10/17 with Chris Cole\, and 10/24 with Caleb McArthur & Whiskey Ridge Outlaws.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/music-at-thornfield-heritage-farm-featuring-musician-chris-cole/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:Thronfield Heritage Farm\, 3601 Old Vine Trail\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agritourism,Kids,Live Music,Outdoor,Recreation,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T120000
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SUMMARY:The Witch's Haunted Barn & Pumpkin Patch - No Actor Fridays
DESCRIPTION:Starting Friday\, October 9\, the Witch’s Haunted barn is offering a no-actor option.  Same great barn\, but considered by some to be less scary as there are no live actors.  Same ticket as for the Saturday version\, and you can go through as many times as you like.  Please note: the Witch is also not present at this version of the barn and there are no vendors.  Pumpkins will be available for sale and you are welcome to bring a picnic and wander the farm.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/the-witchs-haunted-barn-pumpkin-patch-no-actor-fridays/2026-10-30/
LOCATION:Firefly Farm\, 4911 Hunt Rd\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agritourism,Family,Kids,Outdoor
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ORGANIZER;CN="Firefly Farm":MAILTO:fireflyfarm2015@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T170000
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SUMMARY:Downtown Hillsborough Merchants' Trick-or-Treat
DESCRIPTION:Take a tour of the downtown Hillsborough business district and stop along at businesses for trick-or-treating. All ages welcome!
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/downtown-hillsborough-merchants-trick-or-treat/
LOCATION:Downtown Historic Hillsborough\, 101 S Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278
CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Holidays,Kids,Outdoor
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hillsborough Merchants Association":MAILTO:scott@hillsboroughchamber.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T210000
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SUMMARY:The Haunted Forest
DESCRIPTION:For all who dare enter\, THE HAUNTED FOREST will be full of games of chance\, spooky characters and the challenge to find 3 gold coins before you can leave… FREE FUN for kids of all ages\, 3-93!
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/the-haunted-forest/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Wills and Trusts\, 128 W Margaret Ln\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Holidays,Kids
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hillsborough Wills and Trusts":MAILTO:Info@hillsboroughwills.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T190000
DTSTAMP:20261026T212210
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SUMMARY:The Witch's Haunted Barn & Pumpkin Patch
DESCRIPTION:Step into the Witch’s Haunted Barn for a whimsical Halloween adventure – just spooky enough to thrill\, but not too scary for little ones. Stroll through vibrant flower gardens\, wander scenic trails\, and meet friendly farm animals. Shop from local vendors and pick the perfect pumpkin from our patch. A festive\, memory-making day awaits the whole family. Open all Saturdays in October\, noon till 7 pm\, rain or shine. Tickets available online at https://fire-fly-farm-nc.square.site/ or at the farm the day of the event.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/the-witchs-haunted-barn-pumpkin-patch-3/2026-10-31/
LOCATION:Firefly Farm\, 4911 Hunt Rd\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agritourism,Family,Festival,Food/Drink,Gardens/Gardening,Kids,Outdoor,Shopping
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ORGANIZER;CN="Firefly Farm":MAILTO:fireflyfarm2015@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T120000
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SUMMARY:17th Annual Trail Run/Walk at Chestnut Ridge
DESCRIPTION:Location: Camp Chestnut Ridge. Efland\, NC \nDate: Nov 21\, 2026           \nRace Start Times: \n9:30am – 1 mile Fun Run/Walk \n10:00am – 5k run or walk \n10:15am – 8 mile run  \nRace Route: The race will be run entirely on trails and camp roads (dirt and gravel). The course will feature rolling hills through old hardwood forests and go around a 10 acre lake. Water stations will be provided. \nProceeds from the race will benefit ministries at camp such as the Chestnut Ridge Campership Fund which helps provide scholarships for children and youth in financial need\, so that they can have positive camp experiences at Chestnut Ridge. By running in the race\, you can help send a kid to camp this summer!
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/17th-annual-trail-run-walk-at-chestnut-ridge/
LOCATION:Camp Chestnut Ridge\, 4300 Camp Chestnut Ridge Rd\, Efland\, NC\, 27243\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Fundraiser,Health and wellness,Hiking,Kids,Outdoor,Recreation,Wellness
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chestnut Ridge Camp and Retreat Center":MAILTO:info@campchestnutridge.org
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