Open Farm Day at Firefly Farm
2026-04-04 08:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Firefly Farm, 4911 Hunt Rd, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
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.
Schedule of Events for Open Farm Day at Firefly Farm
No ticket needed – free event, open to the public
8 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.
Special 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!
Vendors 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!
6 pm – Gates close. Thank you for joining us! www.fireflyfarmnc.com

Revolutionary War Living History Day 2026
2026-04-11 10:00 - 16:00 | Hillsborough Visitors Center, 150 E King Street, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
Join the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough as we invite you to immerse yourself in the captivating history of the American Revolution through a day of FREE, family-friendly events! Featuring reenactors, dancers, captivating historic tours, interactive activities, and collaborative events throughout the town, this is a day of enriching experiences for all to enjoy.
>>> REGISTRATION is recommended, not required <<<
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

Hillsborough Visitor Center – 150 E KING

-23rd Regiment Royal Welch Fusiliers of Foot

-Live colonial fiddle music by Shane Watson

-Guilford Courthouse living history interpreters

-Colonial surgeon Mike Williams medical demonstrations

-Author Suzanne Adair book signing and meet and greet

-Colonialfoodways, crafts demos, Hills Academy talks,and -SugarSpun lemonade refreshments

-Revolutionary-Era and Outlander History Walking Tours Available for Purchase

The Burwell School Historic Site – 319 N CHURTON

– Sun Assembly County Dancers perform

-High Point Museum pop up exhibit

-Quill and ink writing station

-Self guided historic site tours

-Historic schoolhouse open house

-A250 children’s comic display

Orange County Historical Museum – 201 N CHURTON

-Special display on Colonial currency

-New exhibit: United We Stand, Divided We Fall

Occaneechi Replica Village – 140 E MARGARET LANE

-Foodways reenactment

-Colonial era trading demonstrations

-Historic structure living history tours

-History table featuring Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation Scholar Lawrence Dunmore III

Open House at Camp Chestnut Ridge
2026-04-19 13:00 - 17:00 | Camp Chestnut Ridge, 4300 Camp Chestnut Ridge Rd, Efland, NC, 27243, United States
Join us for a FREE afternoon of fun for the whole family!
Activities include:​​

Canoes

Zipline

Pony Rides

Campfire and S’mores

Self guided tour of camp

Archery

Meet the Director

Hayride to the Farm

​Come get a small taste of what camp is all about!

PORCH Hillsborough Food Rescue: An Amazing Adventure
2026-05-02 14:00 - 16:30 | Downtown Historic Hillsborough, 101 S Churton Street, Hillsborough, NC, 27278
Oh No! Disaster has struck in Hillsborough…
The food meant for our next PORCH Hillsborough distribution was accidentally scattered all across Historic Downtown Hillsborough!
To help PORCH Hillsborough feed our neighbors facing hunger, we need a team of clever explorers, puzzle-solvers, and community heroes to help us gather it all up.
Welcome to PORCH Hillsborough Food Rescue: An Amazing Adventure, a scavenger hunt meets Amazing Race-style challenge through beautiful downtown Hillsborough.
Teams will complete fun challenges at locations around town, racing to recover the “lost food items” needed for our monthly distribution.
Along the way you’ll:
🏃 Race to locations around downtown
🧩 Complete challenges
🥫 Recover “food” items
❤️ Help fight hunger in Orange County
All proceeds support PORCH Hillsborough, which provides food to over 650 local families each month. That’s over 2,600 people experiencing food insecurity right here in Orange County.
The families we serve are counting on us. And now we’re counting on you.
Gather your friends, family, coworkers, or neighbors and join us for an afternoon of adventure, teamwork, and community impact.
Together, we can rescue the food and help feed our neighbors.
What to Expect:
The scavenger hunt route is approximately 1.5 miles along sidewalk, making it a fun and manageable adventure for most participants.
📍 Starting Location:
Visitor’s Center: 150 E. King Street, Hillsborough
⏰ Time:
Check-in: 2pm
Race Start: 2:30pm
Celebration + Awards: 4:30pm
👥 Team Size:
2–6 participants per team
👧 Recommended Age:
10+ for full participation

Opening Day of U-pick Flower Season at Firefly Farm
2026-05-09 08:00 - 18:00 | Firefly Farm, 4911 Hunt Rd, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
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.

Fireflies on the Farm
2026-06-05 18:00 - 22:00 | Firefly Farm, 4911 Hunt Rd, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
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.

Music at Thornfield Heritage Farm
2026-06-27 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-12 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-19 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-03 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-17 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-24 14:00 - 17:00 | Thronfield Heritage Farm, 3601 Old Vine Trail, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
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.
After 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.

Together We Are America: Hillsborough's July 4th Celebration!
2026-07-04 10:00 - 21:00 | River Park, 140 East Margaret Lane , Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
Join us this July 4th in River Park, downtown Hillsborough, for a celebration of community, history, and culture. Featuring live music, demos, craft and food vendors, kids’ activities, and more! Presented by the Town of Hillsborough in partnership with Orange County.

More event details here: https://artsorange.org/july4/

NO COOLERS | NO PETS/DOGS (Service animals are welcome at the festival in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA))

Saturday Slowdown at RambleRill Farm: Market and Open Farm Day
2026-08-01 10:00 - 14:00 | Ramble Rill Farm, 913 Arthur Minnis Road, Hillsborough, NC, 27516, United States
Join the FAMILY FUN at this weekend’s Saturday Slowdown at RambleRill Farm: Market and Open Farm Day. Shop for local meats, produce, baked goods, and marinades; find art and crafts by community artisans; visit the goats and chickens, walk the woods; stop by the Longleaf Forest School open house; create your own arrangement at the flower bar; find native plants for your home garden; experience energy and spiritual healing mini-sessions. Saturday, Aug 1,10am-2pm, 913 Arthur Minnis Road, Hillsborough. Free Admission!

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!
