Historic Hillsborough Guided Tours
2025-04-12 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-04-19 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-04-26 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-05-03 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-05-17 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-05-24 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-06-07 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-06-14 10:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) and 7 more dates | Hillsborough Visitors Center, 150 E King Street, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
Experience American history through the unique perspective of one of North Carolina’s oldest and most historically significant towns, with a guided walking tour of downtown Hillsborough. Established in 1754 as the seat of government for Orange County, Hillsborough’s colonial legacy and signs of its importance in North Carolina and American history can be seen everywhere.
The tour begins at the Hillsborough Visitors Center, located in the eighteenth century Alexander Dickson Farm House, and guides visitors to a variety of historic places from the site of a 1790s African American-owned distillery to the 1840s Orange County Courthouse and the grave of one of North Carolina’s signers of the Declaration of Independence.
This is an in-person walking tour that sometimes crosses uneven terrain. Please plan to be walking or standing for the duration of the event, wear comfortable walking shoes, and bring a water bottle (plus your curiosity)!
For groups that are concerned about the length, duration, or terrain of the tour. Please, contact The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough for other options, including bus tours.
Tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/3277bebb-5a4c-48ec-9a1e-0c4e287138b5

Saturday Slowdown at RambleRill Farm: Market and Open Farm Day
2025-05-03 10:00 - 14:00 | Ramble Rill Farm, 913 Arthur Minnis Road, Hillsborough, NC, 27516, United States
Join us for the first Saturday Slowdown of 2025. Shop local makers and growers, wander the farm and trails, visit the goats and chickens, bring your lunch, relax and slowdown with us! Family friendly. Saturday, 5.3.25, 10am-2pm. 913 Arthur Minnis Road Hillsborough, NC. Free Admission.

Hillsborough Garden Tour 2025
2025-05-03 10:00 - 16:00 | Hillsborough Visitors Center, 150 E King Street, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
The Hillsborough Garden Club, founded in 1925, is celebrating with a centennial garden tour showcasing 10 private gardens. Six of the gardens are attached to 100-year-old or older homes. The other gardens evoke a sense of history with their plants and garden designs. There are three public gardens on the tour that are maintained with the help of garden club members.
Here is a preview of what awaits you on the tour:

In the backyard, a serene water feature is surrounded by a diverse collection of perennials…
Remnants of the original beds along the 180 foot flagstone walkway in the front yard, making some of the flowering peonies over 130 years old…
A haven for family heirlooms, native and nativar perennials, self seeded annuals, thousands of bulbs, woody shrubs and trees…
Mixture of perennial, woodland and cottage garden plantings along with a kitchen garden, pergola and arbor…
The garden is alive with birds, bees, butterflies, the occasional rabbit, shy lizards and noisy frogs (plus some surprising nocturnal visitors)…
Look for the wattle fence, aged storage shed and the Taj mahal chicken coop…
The greenhouse, made with old windows, is a working space to house citrus in the winter and seed starting which supports the cutting garden.

Buy tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/hillsborough-garden-tour–2025
Eleven of the properties are within a 3 mile radius in Downtown Hillsborough. The remaining two properties are a short drive from downtown just off of St. Marys Rd.

Outdoor Yoga & Sound Bath
2025-05-10 17:30 - 18:30 | Cedar Walk Wellness, 147 West King Street, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
Join us for an evening of gentle movement and deep relaxation on the back lawn of Cedar Walk Wellness Center. Rebekah Davis will guide a 40 minute yoga class to ground and open the body, and Elizabeth Cash will offer a 20 minute sound bath during Savasana to soothe the nervous system and invite inner stillness.
This event is donation based (cash or Venmo) and open to all who want to nurture themselves and soak in a little peace.
Bring a yoga mat, water, any props you like and a friend. Let’s unwind together under the open sky!

High Tea Fundraiser for PORCH Hillsborough
2025-05-18 14:00 - 16:00 | NC
Join us for a very special High Tea Fundraiser to support PORCH Hillsborough! Enjoy a charming afternoon filled with tea, classic treats, and community, all set in one of the most magical home gardens in Historic Hillsborough. Our gracious hosts are Val Blettner and Tim Werrell.
Amy Beros, CEO of the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina, will speak on food insecurity, community activism, and the enduring power of neighbors helping neighbors.
Your ticket purchase helps support PORCH Hillsborough’s core programs, which provide food assistance to at-risk families in northern Orange County. Can’t attend in person? Please consider an online donation to our cause and share this page with your family and friends; your personal recommendation is the best publicity we can generate!
COMING SOON: Online Silent Auction, a fabulous collection of artwork, furniture, travel, tours, private lessons, and more! We will alert you when the auction goes live. Check back often to bid on these one-of-a-kind offerings.
Thank you in advance for your generosity! We look forward to a delightful afternoon in your company. No rain date: If the weather does not cooperate, all ticket holders will receive a very special gift bag!.

Last Fridays and the Art Walk!
2025-05-30 17:30 - 21:00, 2025-06-27 17:30 - 21:00, 2025-07-25 17:30 - 21:00 | Downtown Historic Hillsborough, 101 S Churton Street, Hillsborough, NC, 27278
FREE monthly events celebrating ART, CULTURE, and COMMUNITY in Hillsborough, NC, featuring:
⭐ The Art Walk (Year-Round) – 28+ participating venues offer monthly artist receptions, demonstrations, mini markets, live music, and more.
⭐ Living Arts in River Park (April – October) – Community drumming, dance, and interactive opportunities with the Living Arts Collective in Hillsborough’s River Park. No matter your experience or comfort level with drumming or dance, these gatherings are an opportunity to expand. All are welcome.
⭐ Last Fridays Makers Markets & *NEW* Live on the Lawn Performance Series (May – October) – Local artists, community groups, community arts & crafts, and live performances at the Old Orange County Courthouse Lawn.
Applications to become an Approved Vendor for 2025 Last Fridays Makers Markets are NOW OPEN. Local artists and organizations/community groups are encouraged to apply.
Learn about each monthly lineup, download the itinerary, and CHOOSE YOUR LAST FRIDAYS ADVENTURE at www.lastfridays.org*!
*Details on this page are generally finalized the week before each Last Friday event.
This program was supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. Additional support is provided by the Tourism Board of the Town of Hillsborough.

Saturday Slowdown at RambleRill Farm: Kids and Families Day
2025-06-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Ramble Rill Farm, 913 Arthur Minnis Road, Hillsborough, NC, 27516, United States
It’s Kids and Families Day at Saturday Slowdown this weekend! Don’t miss Alex’s Menagerie of Musical Instruments, Kids’ Crafts, Scavenger Hunt, Flower Bar, Longleaf Forest School Play Date, and Greet the Goats. Plenty of prizes to win and free ice cream scoops to eat! Shop local makers and growers, bring a picnic lunch, wander the woods. Slow Down with us. Saturday, June 7, 10am-2pm, 913 Arthur Minnis Road, Hillsborough

Big Spoon Roasters' Second Annual Birthday Bash
2025-06-14 13:00 - 16:00 | Big Spoon Roasters, 500 Meadowlands Dr, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
The festival-like celebration will include shopping from an incredible lineup of food, beverage, and craft vendors (think beer, cocktail syrups, coffee, macarons, jams, a build-your-own bouquet station, ceramics, candles, and more!), with proceeds benefiting Paws4Ever Animal Rescue! We’ll also have meet-and-greets with some sweet (adoptable) furry friends, and a shopping/sample station for Big Spoon’s entire lineup of nut butters and snack bars.
The event is free to attend, open to the public—dogs included! (outdoors)—and fun for the whole family. We can’t wait to see you there.
Participating vendors (in addition to Big Spoon Roasters) include: Alley Twenty-Six, Bright Black Candles, Eno River Brewing, Fillaree, Firefly Farm, J’Ellen Jam, Le Petit Amour Macarons, Locopops, Paws4Ever, and Ware Ware Ceramics.
Please note there is no parking available on-site, but free parking is provided nearby at Joe Van Gogh (505 Meadowlands Dr), Grace Hill Church (515 Meadowlands Dr), and Barlow Scientific (504 Meadowlands Dr).

Summer Solstice Party @ Eno River Farm
2025-06-20 11:00 - 20:00 | Eno River Farm, 2127 St Marys Road, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
We’re excited to be celebrating the start of summer with a summer solstice party on June 20th! We’ll have three bands playing throughout the day starting at 11am. La República Taco Truck will be here from noon until 8pm. So mark your calendars to come out and celebrate summer with us!

Outdoor Yoga and Sound Bath
2025-07-05 18:30 - 19:45 | Cedar Walk Wellness, 147 West King Street, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
Join us for an evening of gentle movement and deep relaxation on the back lawn of Cedar Walk Wellness Center. Rebekah Davis will guide a 50 minute yoga class to ground and open the body, and Elizabeth Cash will offer a 25 minute sound bath during Savasana to soothe the nervous system and invite inner stillness.
This event is donation based (cash or Venmo) and open to all who want to nurture themselves and soak in a little peace.
Let’s unwind together under the open sky!
REGISTER HERE

Live Music and Food Truck at Spring Haven Farm
2025-07-18 18:00 - 21:00 | Spring Haven Farm, 5306 Homer Ruffin Road, Chapel HIll, NC, 27516, United States
Triangle Pride Band Live at Spring Haven Farm!
Thursday, July 18th 6:00 PM Spring Haven Farm, Chapel Hill

Join us for an unforgettable summer evening at the farm! The Triangle Pride Band will be filling the air with incredible live music while you relax and enjoy the peaceful charm of Spring Haven.

What to Expect:
Amazing live music in a beautiful farm setting Delicious eats from a food truck Friendly farm animals (our goats love the music too!)
A perfect way to spend a summer evening with family and friends

Bring some friends, grab some food, and soak in the sounds of this talented community band. And don’t be surprised if our goats and other animals come by to enjoy the tunes—they’re big fans too!

Murder Mystery Night
2025-07-26 20:00 - 23:00 | Spring Haven Farm, 5306 Homer Ruffin Road, Chapel HIll, NC, 27516, United States
July 26 – Claim your spot before they are gone!
Step into the intrigue of Spring Haven Farm’s Murder Mystery Night with goats!
Introducing our exclusive Murder Mystery on the Farm – an immersive experience that combines the charm of Goats and other animals with the thrill of solving a gripping mystery. Gather your friends and family for an evening of suspense, laughter, and detective work in the heart of our scenic farm!
As the sun sets and the stars emerge, Spring Haven transforms into a stage for a captivating whodunit. You and your fellow detectives will be transported into a world of suspense, where each corner of the farm holds clues, and every character has a story to tell.
While uncovering the mystery, you can socialize with our friendly animal detectives or feed the goats, cows, and other animals a tasty treat! Enjoy roasting s’mores at our firepits, warm up with fresh hot chocolate, sip on a delicious beverage from Durty Bull Brewing Company to help fuel your fire for mystery-solving!
Reserve your spot for a Murder Mystery at Spring Haven Farm! This event will be for ages 18+, as the mystery will not be easy to solve. So bring your sharpest detective skills and join us for Murder Mystery Night With Goats on Saturday, July 26!
Tickets for this event are non refundable.

Uproar Festival of Public Art
2025-08-01 - 2025-08-02, 2025-08-04 - 2025-08-05 | Downtown Historic Hillsborough, 101 S Churton Street, Hillsborough, NC, 27278
Uproar Festival of Public Art is coming to Orange County, North Carolina, Aug. 1-23, 2025. Sixty bold, high-impact, outdoor works of art will be showcased throughout the downtown communities of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough, and cash prizes will be awarded based on public voting and a jury panel of experts. Be sure to vote to help select the $10,000 People’s Choice Winner! Uproar artists represent six states – North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama.
Think of Uproar as a big, artsy scavenger hunt. Uproar will provide a free and accessible arts experience for visitors of all abilities.
Join for a free kickoff party at Eno Arts Mill in Hillsborough on Aug. 1 at 6 pm, featuring a performance from Liquid Pleasure.
Get more details about the artists and the art locations at uproarfestnc.com.
