Join us for a FREE Friday Night Ceilidh! Hosted by The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough in conjunction with the Hillsborough Arts Council Last Fridays & the Art Walk.
FREE monthly events celebrating ART, CULTURE, and COMMUNITY in Hillsborough, NC, featuring art, a makers market, and live on the lawn performance series! | Last Fridays 5:30pm | FREE!
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.
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. | Saturdays 10:30am-12:30pm | $10
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 … Continued
An Evening at the Hogg House: Scottish Cultural Event 245th Anniversary Celebration & Scottish Cultural Gathering! Join us for a fun-filled evening of Scottish games, dance, art, food and the … Continued
Join in the FREE FUN with KatMoves Travelling Studio! Line Dancing for all skill levels. We introduce easy-to-follow footwork, practice patterns and dance, dance, dance! Kat is Dance Masters of … Continued
Orange County's BEST ACOUSTIC Open Mic! 🎤 Yonder Open Mic NightEvery Tuesday, Hillsborough’s coziest living room turns into a showcase of local talent—and you're invited! Whether you're a seasoned performer … Continued