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SUMMARY:FOREST BATHING at BLACKWOOD FARM PARK
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Orange County NC Parks and Recreation\, please join Aimee Vandemark as she guides you on a Forest Bathing Walk. Forest Bathing (also known as Shinrin-Yoku) broadly means taking in the forest atmosphere with all of one’s senses.    Not simply a walk in the woods; it is the conscious and contemplative  practice of being immersed in the sights\, sounds\, and smells of  the forest. During your walk\, Aimee Vandemark will guide you through  invitations to awaken your senses\, slow down\, be present\, and reconnect  with the nature and rhythm of your surroundings. (Cost: $40/per person)
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/forest-bathing-at-blackwood-farm-park/2025-11-08/
LOCATION:Blackwood Farm Park\, 4215 NC 86\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor
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SUMMARY:Last Fridays and the Art Walk!
DESCRIPTION:FREE monthly events celebrating ART\, CULTURE\, and COMMUNITY in Hillsborough\, NC\, featuring: \n⭐ The Art Walk (Year-Round) – 28+ participating venues offer monthly artist receptions\, demonstrations\, mini markets\, live music\, and more. \n⭐ 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. \n⭐ 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. \nApplications to become an Approved Vendor for 2025 Last Fridays Makers Markets are NOW OPEN. Local artists and organizations/community groups are encouraged to apply. \nLearn about each monthly lineup\, download the itinerary\, and CHOOSE YOUR LAST FRIDAYS ADVENTURE at www.lastfridays.org*! \n*Details on this page are generally finalized the week before each Last Friday event. \nThis 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.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/last-fridays-and-the-art-walk/2025-10-31/
LOCATION:Downtown Historic Hillsborough\, 101 S Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278
CATEGORIES:Art,Dance,Festival,Free,Live Music,Maker,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:Broom Flash mob Dance Class Sidetrack Bar and Lounge
DESCRIPTION:Learn the Flash Mob Broom Dance  at Sidetrack Bar and Lounge 5:30-6:30pm on Oct 26 outside $20 \nOptional Broom Flash mob performance Oct 31_ 7pm on the Hillsborough Courthouse lawn. FREE
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/broom-flash-mob-dance-class-sidetrack-bar-and-lounge-530-630pm/
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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-2/2025-10-25/
LOCATION:Firefly Farm\, 4911 Hunt Rd\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agritourism,Family,Festival,Food/Drink,Gardens/Gardening,Kids,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:The Haunting Hour
DESCRIPTION:Step into the shadows of Hillsborough’s past at The Haunting Hour\, our brand-new take on the dearly departed Spirits Tours! We’ve buried the old format\, now join us for an immersive evening of storytelling\, where ghostly tales and eerie legends unfold around you in a spine-tingling performance at the historic Hughes Academy. A partnership between the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough and the Orange Community Players. With haunting histories brought to life before your eyes\, every twist and turn will keep you on edge. \nFor those brave enough\, add on Tales from the Grave—a moonlit mini walking tour through St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church graveyard\, where stories of the departed echo among the stones. \nAnd don’t miss our FREE mini Fall Celebration at the Hillsborough Visitor Center\, filled with seasonal fun and shopping for all ages before or after your haunting adventure. \nStep into the story… if you dare. \nDate: October 18th\, 2025\nTimes:\n– Fall Celebration: 1pm to 8pm\n– Haunting Hour Performances: 2pm\, 3:30pm\, 5pm\, 6:30pm\, 8pm\n– Tales From the Grave: 5pm to 8:30pm \nPrice: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-haunting-hour\n– The Haunting Hour: $20/person and $10/ child\n– Tales from the grave (Add-on): $10
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/hillsborough-halloween-fall-fest-and-spirits-tours/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Visitors Center\, 150 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Family,Festival,History,Holidays,Outdoor,Theater
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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-2/2025-10-18/
LOCATION:Firefly Farm\, 4911 Hunt Rd\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agritourism,Family,Festival,Food/Drink,Gardens/Gardening,Kids,Outdoor
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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-2/2025-10-11/
LOCATION:Firefly Farm\, 4911 Hunt Rd\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agritourism,Family,Festival,Food/Drink,Gardens/Gardening,Kids,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:Historic Hillsborough Guided Tours
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nThis 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)! \nFor 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. \nTickets: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/3277bebb-5a4c-48ec-9a1e-0c4e287138b5
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/historic-hillsborough-guided-tours/2025-10-11/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Visitors Center\, 150 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
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SUMMARY:FOREST BATHING at BLACKWOOD FARM PARK
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Orange County NC Parks and Recreation\, please join Aimee Vandemark as she guides you on a Forest Bathing Walk. Forest Bathing (also known as Shinrin-Yoku) broadly means taking in the forest atmosphere with all of one’s senses.    Not simply a walk in the woods; it is the conscious and contemplative  practice of being immersed in the sights\, sounds\, and smells of  the forest. During your walk\, Aimee Vandemark will guide you through  invitations to awaken your senses\, slow down\, be present\, and reconnect  with the nature and rhythm of your surroundings. (Cost: $40/per person)
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/forest-bathing-at-blackwood-farm-park/2025-10-04/
LOCATION:Blackwood Farm Park\, 4215 NC 86\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor
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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-2/2025-10-04/
LOCATION:Firefly Farm\, 4911 Hunt Rd\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agritourism,Family,Festival,Food/Drink,Gardens/Gardening,Kids,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:Historic Hillsborough Guided Tours
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nThis 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)! \nFor 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. \nTickets: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/3277bebb-5a4c-48ec-9a1e-0c4e287138b5
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/historic-hillsborough-guided-tours/2025-10-04/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Visitors Center\, 150 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
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SUMMARY:Historic Hillsborough Guided Tours
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nThis 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)! \nFor 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. \nTickets: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/3277bebb-5a4c-48ec-9a1e-0c4e287138b5
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/historic-hillsborough-guided-tours/2025-09-27/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Visitors Center\, 150 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
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SUMMARY:Studio 71's Bizarre Bazaar
DESCRIPTION:Its that time of year again where the weather gets cool and things get weird. So\, come get odd with us Saturday\, September 27th from 9am to 6pm for our second annual Bizarre Bazaar. Join us to shop our carefully selected vendors that offer all kinds of wares from vintage to very strange. Come feast upon the food trucks\, or decorate your body in art by Inkognito who will be doing on-site tattoos. This bizarre fair will have something for everyone who walks the line of peculiar to enjoy.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/studio-71s-bizarre-bazaar/
LOCATION:Studio 71\, 243 South Churton St\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Festival,Free,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:FOREST BATHING at BLACKWOOD FARM PARK
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Orange County NC Parks and Recreation\, please join Aimee Vandemark as she guides you on a Forest Bathing Walk. Forest Bathing (also known as Shinrin-Yoku) broadly means taking in the forest atmosphere with all of one’s senses.    Not simply a walk in the woods; it is the conscious and contemplative  practice of being immersed in the sights\, sounds\, and smells of  the forest. During your walk\, Aimee Vandemark will guide you through  invitations to awaken your senses\, slow down\, be present\, and reconnect  with the nature and rhythm of your surroundings. (Cost: $40/per person)
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/forest-bathing-at-blackwood-farm-park/2025-09-27/
LOCATION:Blackwood Farm Park\, 4215 NC 86\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor
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SUMMARY:Last Fridays and the Art Walk!
DESCRIPTION:FREE monthly events celebrating ART\, CULTURE\, and COMMUNITY in Hillsborough\, NC\, featuring: \n⭐ The Art Walk (Year-Round) – 28+ participating venues offer monthly artist receptions\, demonstrations\, mini markets\, live music\, and more. \n⭐ 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. \n⭐ 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. \nApplications to become an Approved Vendor for 2025 Last Fridays Makers Markets are NOW OPEN. Local artists and organizations/community groups are encouraged to apply. \nLearn about each monthly lineup\, download the itinerary\, and CHOOSE YOUR LAST FRIDAYS ADVENTURE at www.lastfridays.org*! \n*Details on this page are generally finalized the week before each Last Friday event. \nThis 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.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/last-fridays-and-the-art-walk/2025-09-26/
LOCATION:Downtown Historic Hillsborough\, 101 S Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278
CATEGORIES:Art,Dance,Festival,Free,Live Music,Maker,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:Historic Hillsborough Guided Tours
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nThis 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)! \nFor 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. \nTickets: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/3277bebb-5a4c-48ec-9a1e-0c4e287138b5
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/historic-hillsborough-guided-tours/2025-09-20/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Visitors Center\, 150 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,History,Outdoor,Tour
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SUMMARY:Historic Hillsborough Guided Tours
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nThis 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)! \nFor 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. \nTickets: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/3277bebb-5a4c-48ec-9a1e-0c4e287138b5
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/historic-hillsborough-guided-tours/2025-09-13/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Visitors Center\, 150 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,History,Outdoor,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T160000
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SUMMARY:Outlandish Hillsborough Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Beginning in the 4th book of the Outlander series and the 5th season of the hit TV show\, Jamie and Claire Fraser settle in a fictional Scottish community in North Carolina. The story intertwines with that of the Regulator Uprising that took place in and around Hillsborough in the 1770s\, making Hillsborough a natural location for this event.\n\nThe tour will begin at the Hillsborough Visitor Center and will take you along the Frasers’ footsteps to see many of the sites featured within the Outlander series relating to Hillsborough and the Regulator uprising prior to the Revolutionary War.\n\nThis 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). \nTickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/outlandish-walking-tour–2026
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/outlandish-hillsborough-walking-tour/2025-09-06/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Visitors Center\, 150 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Outdoor,Tour
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T123000
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SUMMARY:Historic Hillsborough Guided Tours
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nThis 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)! \nFor 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. \nTickets: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/3277bebb-5a4c-48ec-9a1e-0c4e287138b5
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/historic-hillsborough-guided-tours/2025-09-06/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Visitors Center\, 150 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,History,Outdoor,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T123853
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T192749Z
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SUMMARY:West Hillsborough Walk and Talk
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun and informative stroll through the charming streets of West Hillsborough. Discover the rich history\, historic mills\, and hidden gems of this beautiful community. \nEmbark on a captivating Stroll of West Hillsborough\, where the echoes of its industrial past still resonate today. See the historic Eno Cotton Mill and Bellevue Manufacturing Company\, learning about the techniques that powered them and the different owners. Delve into the stories of the local mill villages\, once bustling with the energy of hardworking communities. Experience the vibrant spirit of modern-day West Hillsborough\, where local businesses continue to thrive. Join us for an unforgettable journey through time and tradition in this picturesque corner of North Carolina. \nBuy tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/west-hillsborough-walk-and-talk \n* 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)!
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/west-hillsborough-walk-and-talk/2025-08-30/
LOCATION:West Hillsborough Parking Lot\, West Hillsborough Parking Lot\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,History,Outdoor,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T223000
DTSTAMP:20260423T123853
CREATED:20250724T183335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T191235Z
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SUMMARY:Star Party
DESCRIPTION:After enjoying Last Friday activities in Hillsborough\, join us at the Burwell School Historic Site for a relaxing night of stargazing and celestial discovery. Members of the Chapel Hill Astronomical and Observing Society (CHAOS) will be on hand to share their telescopes and their “far-out” knowledge of the night sky. Bring a blanket\, your curiosity\, and enjoy the wonders above in a historic setting.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/star-party/
LOCATION:Burwell School Historic Site\, 319 North Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T123853
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T140448Z
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SUMMARY:Last Fridays and the Art Walk!
DESCRIPTION:FREE monthly events celebrating ART\, CULTURE\, and COMMUNITY in Hillsborough\, NC\, featuring: \n⭐ The Art Walk (Year-Round) – 28+ participating venues offer monthly artist receptions\, demonstrations\, mini markets\, live music\, and more. \n⭐ 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. \n⭐ 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. \nApplications to become an Approved Vendor for 2025 Last Fridays Makers Markets are NOW OPEN. Local artists and organizations/community groups are encouraged to apply. \nLearn about each monthly lineup\, download the itinerary\, and CHOOSE YOUR LAST FRIDAYS ADVENTURE at www.lastfridays.org*! \n*Details on this page are generally finalized the week before each Last Friday event. \nThis 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.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/last-fridays-and-the-art-walk/2025-08-29/
LOCATION:Downtown Historic Hillsborough\, 101 S Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278
CATEGORIES:Art,Dance,Festival,Free,Live Music,Maker,Outdoor
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250825
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250827
DTSTAMP:20260423T123854
CREATED:20250623T194034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T145722Z
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SUMMARY:Uproar Festival of Public Art
DESCRIPTION: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.\nThink of Uproar as a big\, artsy scavenger hunt. Uproar will provide a free and accessible arts experience for visitors of all abilities. \nJoin for a free kickoff party at Eno Arts Mill in Hillsborough on Aug. 1 at 6 pm\, featuring a performance from Liquid Pleasure. \nGet more details about the artists and the art locations at uproarfestnc.com.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/uproar-festival-of-public-art-2/2025-08-25/
LOCATION:Downtown Historic Hillsborough\, 101 S Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278
CATEGORIES:Art,Family,Free,Kids,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T123854
CREATED:20250224T181332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T161158Z
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SUMMARY:Historic Hillsborough Guided Tours
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nThis 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)! \nFor 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. \nTickets: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/3277bebb-5a4c-48ec-9a1e-0c4e287138b5
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/historic-hillsborough-guided-tours/2025-08-23/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Visitors Center\, 150 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,History,Outdoor,Tour
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250822
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250824
DTSTAMP:20260423T123854
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SUMMARY:Uproar Festival of Public Art
DESCRIPTION: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.\nThink of Uproar as a big\, artsy scavenger hunt. Uproar will provide a free and accessible arts experience for visitors of all abilities. \nJoin for a free kickoff party at Eno Arts Mill in Hillsborough on Aug. 1 at 6 pm\, featuring a performance from Liquid Pleasure. \nGet more details about the artists and the art locations at uproarfestnc.com.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/uproar-festival-of-public-art-2/2025-08-22/
LOCATION:Downtown Historic Hillsborough\, 101 S Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278
CATEGORIES:Art,Family,Free,Kids,Outdoor
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250820
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250822
DTSTAMP:20260423T123854
CREATED:20250623T194034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T145722Z
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SUMMARY:Uproar Festival of Public Art
DESCRIPTION: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.\nThink of Uproar as a big\, artsy scavenger hunt. Uproar will provide a free and accessible arts experience for visitors of all abilities. \nJoin for a free kickoff party at Eno Arts Mill in Hillsborough on Aug. 1 at 6 pm\, featuring a performance from Liquid Pleasure. \nGet more details about the artists and the art locations at uproarfestnc.com.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/uproar-festival-of-public-art-2/2025-08-20/
LOCATION:Downtown Historic Hillsborough\, 101 S Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278
CATEGORIES:Art,Family,Free,Kids,Outdoor
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250818
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250820
DTSTAMP:20260423T123854
CREATED:20250623T194034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T145722Z
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SUMMARY:Uproar Festival of Public Art
DESCRIPTION: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.\nThink of Uproar as a big\, artsy scavenger hunt. Uproar will provide a free and accessible arts experience for visitors of all abilities. \nJoin for a free kickoff party at Eno Arts Mill in Hillsborough on Aug. 1 at 6 pm\, featuring a performance from Liquid Pleasure. \nGet more details about the artists and the art locations at uproarfestnc.com.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/uproar-festival-of-public-art-2/2025-08-18/
LOCATION:Downtown Historic Hillsborough\, 101 S Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278
CATEGORIES:Art,Family,Free,Kids,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T123854
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SUMMARY:Historic Hillsborough Guided Tours
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nThis 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)! \nFor 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. \nTickets: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/3277bebb-5a4c-48ec-9a1e-0c4e287138b5
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/historic-hillsborough-guided-tours/2025-08-16/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Visitors Center\, 150 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,History,Outdoor,Tour
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250817
DTSTAMP:20260423T123854
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SUMMARY:Uproar Festival of Public Art
DESCRIPTION: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.\nThink of Uproar as a big\, artsy scavenger hunt. Uproar will provide a free and accessible arts experience for visitors of all abilities. \nJoin for a free kickoff party at Eno Arts Mill in Hillsborough on Aug. 1 at 6 pm\, featuring a performance from Liquid Pleasure. \nGet more details about the artists and the art locations at uproarfestnc.com.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/uproar-festival-of-public-art-2/2025-08-15/
LOCATION:Downtown Historic Hillsborough\, 101 S Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278
CATEGORIES:Art,Family,Free,Kids,Outdoor
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250813
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250815
DTSTAMP:20260423T123854
CREATED:20250623T194034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T145722Z
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SUMMARY:Uproar Festival of Public Art
DESCRIPTION: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.\nThink of Uproar as a big\, artsy scavenger hunt. Uproar will provide a free and accessible arts experience for visitors of all abilities. \nJoin for a free kickoff party at Eno Arts Mill in Hillsborough on Aug. 1 at 6 pm\, featuring a performance from Liquid Pleasure. \nGet more details about the artists and the art locations at uproarfestnc.com.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/uproar-festival-of-public-art-2/2025-08-13/
LOCATION:Downtown Historic Hillsborough\, 101 S Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278
CATEGORIES:Art,Family,Free,Kids,Outdoor
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