Visit Hillsborough, NC

Thursday Jazz at Yonder
2024-05-30 20:00 - 22:00, 2024-06-06 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew, 114 W King St, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
Each Thursday from 8-10 Yonder presents live jazz with some amazing local, and traveling jazz musicians.
Les Trois Chats
Katharine Whalen’s JazzSquad
Crystal Bright and Griffanzo
Taz Halloween with Griffanzo
New Morning Jazz

KÜF KNOTZ & CHRISTINE ELISE

Ayr Mount Tours
2024-05-31 14:30 - 16:00, 2024-06-01 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-06-06 13:00 - 14:30, 2024-06-07 14:30 - 16:00, 2024-06-08 11:00 - 12:30 | Ayr Mount Historic Site, 376 St. Mary's Rd, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
Located in Hillsborough, North Carolina, Ayr Mount strikes a startling figure in the historical town. The 1815 federal, masonry edifice was the first of its kind in this once bustling trade town, and thanks to the preservation efforts of our founder Richard Jenrette, remains well preserved with several original family objects on display.
CAHPT invites you to explore the site to learn about the design, construction, and maintenance of the estate as well as the lives of those, enslaved and free, who crafted and occupied the extravagant home and landscape from 1820 to 2018.
Visitors are welcome to explore the site select Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays April through November. Guided tours will be offered Thursday & Friday at 1:00pm and 2:30pm. Tour times for Saturday take place at 11:00am, 1:00pm, and 2:30pm. All guests must purchase tickets in advance.
Tickets can be purchased here: https://secure.classicalamericanhomes.org/nx/portal/neonevents/events#/events/
This is a potentially strenuous tour which includes climbing stairs, traversing uneven terrain, and enduring uncomfortable weather conditions and the presence of bugs or other wildlife. We regret that we cannot be responsible for those needing assistance and encourage all guests to dress accordingly. No food or beverages are allowed in the houses with the exception of a closed bottle of water.

2024 Last Fridays & the Art Walk!
2024-05-31 17:30 - 21:00 | Downtown Historic Hillsborough, 101 S Churton Street, Hillsborough, NC, 27278
March – November, Last Fridays & the Art Walk are FREE monthly events celebrating art, culture, & community in Hillsborough, NC, featuring:

The Art Walk (Year-round) – 20+ venues offering exciting exhibitions, live music, family-friendly activities, and more.
Roaming Poets (March-November) – A lineup of local poets, storytellers, and spoken word artists stopping at multiple Art Walk venues throughout the evening.
Living Arts (March-November) – Drumming, dance, and other interactive opportunities to connect with nature and community with the Living Arts Collective in River Park.
Makers Markets (May-October) – Local artists, community groups, live music, special programming, family activities, and crafts on the Old Courthouse Lawn.

Learn more about each monthly event lineup at www.lastfridays.org! *Details on this page are generally finalized the week before each Last Friday event.

Handmade Parade & the Weekend of Art 2024
2024-05-31 17:30 - 21:00, 2024-06-01 12:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Historic Hillsborough, 101 S Churton Street, Hillsborough, NC, 27278
Combining efforts between Last Fridays & the Art Walk; Handmade Market; and Hillsborough’s legendary spectacle of creativity and imagination, the 2024 Handmade Parade, the Hillsborough Arts Councils brings you a destination Weekend of Art in Hillsborough, North Carolina, on Friday, May 31 – Saturday, June 1, 2024!

*Both WALKERS & WATCHERS are required to register to participate in the 2024 Handmade Parade. To register and learn more, please visit www.hillsboroughartscouncil.org/handmade-parade.

Friday, May 31, 2024, 5:30-9 PM – Last Friday & the Art Walk –

The Art Walk – 22+ venues offering artist exhibitions, demonstrations, live music, wine tastings, activities/crafts, and more.
Roaming Poets – A lineup of local poets, storytellers, and spoken word artists stopping by multiple Art Walk venues throughout the evening.
Living Arts in River Park – Drumming, dance, and interactive opportunities to connect with yourself, your environment, and your community with the Living Arts Collective at River Park!
Last Fridays Makers Markets – Local artists, community groups, live music, special performances, family activities/crafts, and more on the Old Courthouse Lawn.

Learn more about each monthly event lineup at www.lastfridays.org! *Details on this page are generally finalized the week before each Last Friday event.

Saturday, June 1, 2024, 12-6 PM – Handmade Market –

The Hillsborough Arts Council is excited to announce our 13th annual art show in downtown Hillsborough. Handmade Market (previously Art in the Heart of Hillsborough) features original, handmade work by up to 50 local artists. You’ll find artists, food & beverage, exciting experiences, and music in Hillsborough’s River Park (228 S Churton St.) from 12-6 PM on June 1, 2024.

This curated, community art show and sale takes place alongside Hillsborough’s legendary Handmade Parade! The parade will end back in River Park around 5 PM to join with the Handmade Market for end-of-parade celebrations, meet-the-artist opportunities, and puppet petting zoo.

Local artists, experience, and food/beverage vendors are invited to apply. Accepting applications now through April 15, 2024.

Learn more at www.hillsboroughartscouncil.org/handmade-market.

Saturday, June 1, 2024, 4 PM – Handmade Parade –

HAC is thrilled to announce the return of the Handmade Parade on Saturday, June 1, 2024. This event, held every other year, promises to be a vibrant celebration of community, creativity, and fun!

The parade will kick off with staging at 3 PM at Burwell School Historic Site, followed by the procession starting at 4 PM along Churton Street.

Participants and spectators alike can expect to be swept away by the sights and sounds of this grassroots, Mardi Gras-style walking parade, featuring music, colorful costumes, painted faces, giant puppets, stilt walkers, dancers, and more!

HAC will also be hosting workshops and make-and-take activities leading up to the parade, providing opportunities for visitors and neighbors to get involved by creating their own additions to the show. Whether you craft a puppet or help carry one of ours, we need your participation to make this parade a success!

*Registration is required for both watchers and walkers. By registering, participants help us to collect important information for safety, crowd management, and grant reporting purposes. This data helps ensure future access to arts programming in Hillsborough. While the event is free, a suggested donation of $5.00 per person is encouraged to help cover our costs.

To register and learn more, please visit www.hillsboroughartscouncil.org/handmade-parade

Events with Anne & Arthur
2024-05-31 18:00 - 19:30 | Anne and Arthur Fine Arts Supply, 220 S Churton st, Hillsborough, NC, 27278-2685, United States
We are thrilled to be hosting Artist Demonstrations during Hillsborough’s Last Friday Art Walk this 2024 season. On the last friday of the month between March and November, we will offer a look into the making process of art, as so much of the Art Walk showcases the final results. Artists will be demonstrating their craft, live, in the store. Bring your curiosity and questions!

We will be hosting one artist each month
There will be a wide range of art forms to observe
Such as Painting, Printmaking, Charcoal Drawing, Stippling, Watercolor, Collage/Mixed Media, Pastels, Illustration and more!

Alexandra Gaal

of The Gaallery, Stippling Artist
March 29, 2024
5-6:30pm

Alexandra Gaal is an artist who sees creation as a way to process emotions, finding solace in the act itself. While she draws a range of subjects, from people to wildlife, her true passion lies in depicting outer space. Using stippling, she delves into the dimensions of space, exploring perspective and scale through a dialogue of dots that can represent stars, planets, or entire galaxies.

Wendy Aldwyn
Charcoal Artist
April 26, 2024
5-6:30pm

Wendy Aldwyn is a versatile multi-media artist known for her expertise in charcoal drawing techniques and products. You can find her regularly at the Eno River Farmers’ Market, where she showcases her captivating artworks. Additionally, Wendy will be sharing her skills and passion with young artists through art classes tailored for 8-10 year olds this summer.

Jillian Lea

of Jillian Lea Makery, Printmaker
May 31, 2024
5-6:30pm

Jillian is a compulsively creative artist and arts educator newly living again in Graham after years in Durham, NC. She works in multiple media, primarily printmaking and fiber arts. She pulls inspiration from folk art, heirlooms, ancestry, magic, nature and whimsy. Jillian is the lower school art instructor at Camelot Academy and a regular instructor at the Durham Arts Council. She believes that creativity is a sacred birthright and helping folks discover and nurture their own creativity brings her great joy.

Quintessence - opening reception
2024-05-31 18:00 - 21:00 | Hillsborough Gallery of Arts, 121 N. Churton St., Hillsborough, 27278
Botanical oil paintings by Chris Graebner, abstract metal sculpture by Jason Smith, scratchboard paintings by Sally Terrell. In the gallery May 28th through June 23rd. Opening reception during Hillsborough’s Last Friday Art Walk, May 31st, 6-9pm. The Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is owned by 21 local artists featuring painting, sculpture, photography, digital art, photomontage, glass arts, jewelry, handcrafted furniture, pottery, and mixed media. 121 N. Churton Street, Hillsborough NC. Hours: Monday through Saturday 10-6, Sunday 12-4. For more information about the show visit www.HillsboroughGallery.com

Saturday Skills Training (The Snow Approach Foundation)
2024-06-01 09:00 - 12:00 | Snow Approach Foundation, 133 East King Street, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
Come train in Positive Approach® to Care, educator Teepa Snow’s renowned course on dementia care, in English and Spanish!
Register Below
https://snowapproach.org/news-events/event-calendar.html/event-form/registration-form/99582/tickets

Eno River Farmers Market
2024-06-01 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Eno River Farmers Market Pavillion, 144 E. Margaret Ln, Hillsborough, NC, United States
Eno River Farmers Market in downtown Hillsborough offers farm fresh vegetables and fruit, cheese, pasture raised meat and eggs, wood fire baked goods, prepared foods and crafts from local growers and producers. Our vendors are selected with great care based on the quality and diversity of their offerings; vendors must be local (within 60 miles of Hillsborough for traditional foods; within NC for specialty items such as peaches and apples) and the original producers of their products. We have live music, master gardeners, arts and crafts activities, chef demonstrations, and more!
The market is open on Saturdays year round! April-November: 8am-12pm, December-March: 10am-12pm
For More information visit our website: https://www.enoriverfarmersmarket.com/?fbclid=IwAR3Mfp4vM2d3wnvffaELfzGfLbEtFPLwJBEmDU5BDVmsUa-71Opb2qvpITw#home

Saturday Slowdown at RambleRill Farm: Kids and Families Day
2024-06-01 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! Don’t miss Alex’s Petting Zoo of Musical Instruments, Kids’ Crafts, Flower Bar, Chair Massage, and Greet the Goats. With special guests Longleaf Forest School, Callie and Calvin’s Lemonade Stand, and Cedar Ridge High School Woodworking. Shop local makers and growers, enjoy a picnic lunch, wander the woods. Slow Down with us! Free admission.

Remembering Lisbon Berry
2024-06-01 13:30 | Orange County Main Library, 137 W. Margaret Ln, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
An Informative Talk with James Williams, J.D. at the Orange County Public Library, Hillsborough.
JUNE 1ST
1:30-2:30
FREE TO ATTEND
Explore the remarkable life of Lisbon Payne Berry, Orange County’s pioneering first Black attorney.
Discover his inspiring journey from enslavement to education and success in law.
About Your Speaker – James E. Williams, Jr. received a B.A. in Political Science and J.D. from Duke University. He was Chief Public Defender for Orange and Chatham Counties from 1990-2017. He was previously the Felony Chief of the Mecklenburg County Public Defender’s Office.

Orange High School Band Corn Hole Tournament at Botanist and the Barrel
2024-06-02 12:00 - 16:00 | Botanist & Barrel, 105 Persimmon Hill Lane, Hillsborough, 27278, United States
Corn Hole Tournament to support the OHS Band at Botanist and the Barrel with Burger Bistro Food Truck! Register your team today to win prizes and support the OHS Band!
Located in Hillsborough, North Carolina, the Orange High School Band Program offers students the opportunity to excel in a diverse offering of ensembles, including the award winning Panther Regiment Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Percussion Ensemble, Jazz Band, and our two newest activities: Winter Percussion Ensemble and Winter Guard.

Drop-in Life Studio
2024-06-04 18:30 - 20:00 | Eno Arts Mill, 437 Dimmocks Mill Road, Suite 17, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
Join us for Life Drawing sessions facilitated by Tom Stevens. Each session offers multiple rounds of gesture and pose drawings with a live nude model. Artists provide their own materials. We must have 5 pre-registrations to run the studio, so please pre-register if possible. Absolutely no photography or video allowed in the sessions. Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/drop-in-life-drawing-with-tom-stevens

Gem Mining With Goats
2024-06-05 10:00 - 18:00 | Spring Haven Farm, 5306 Homer Ruffin Road, Chapel HIll, NC, 27516, United States
Uncover nature’s colorful treasures at our gem mine with the help of our friendly goats, while also exploring a variety of other activities and games on the farm!
Entry to the farm includes unlimited time with all of our friendly animals, scenic tractor train rides, and a variety of crafts and games! Gem mining can be purchased for an additional cost!

First Fridays at the Mill: Pastel Society of NC 2024 Statewide Art Exhibition
2024-06-07 18:00 - 21:00 | Eno Arts Mill, 437 Dimmocks Mill Road, Suite 17, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
Pastel Society of NC
2024 Statewide Art Exhibition
OPENING FRIDAY, JUNE 7
FIRST FRIDAYS AT THE MILL | 6-9PM
Open artist studios with the Eno Arts Mill Studio Artists
Live Music: Triangle Jazz Orchestra
Local food truck: TBA
Beer from Red Oak, Ponysaurus Brewing, wine, and NA beer selections
Art Activity: Free gelli prints with Eno Mill Studio Artist Freddie Bell
Kids Activities
ABOUT THE SHOW
Artists from the three pastel societies in NC will compete in the On Common Ground: From the Mountain to the Sea statewide juried exhibition. Finalists’ work will be on display and for sale at the Orange County Arts Commission Eno Arts Mill Gallery – a vibrant artistic hub located in historic West Hillsborough, NC, from June 7- June 29, 2024.
The exhibition is a collaboration between The Pastel Society of North Carolina (PSNC), The Appalachian Pastel Society, and the Piedmont Pastel Society. According to PSNC president, Daphne Boder, the goal of the statewide competition is to collaborate with the other regional societies in promoting the beauty of the soft pastel medium. Artwork on display will showcase the talents of these member artists some of whom have earned “master “status both nationally and internationally. Winners are awarded cash and art prizes sponsored by North Carolina merchants and member groups.
Soft pastel is a loved medium used by many modern artists such as Zaria Foreman and Deborah Stewart and classical greats including Vermeer, Degas and Renoir. Prized for its brilliant color, pastel was first used in the sixteenth century, notably by Leonardo da Vinci. It flourished in the eighteenth century, again in the late nineteenth century, and remains popular today.
About Pastel Society of North Carolina:
Founded in 1996, the goal of the society is to provide fellowship and encouragement, promote standards of excellence in the use of the medium and further the education of the general community to the intrinsic beauty and permanency of art created from soft pastels.

About the Live Music: Triangle Jazz Orchestra
The Triangle Jazz Orchestra is a big band composed of enthusiastic musicians from across the Triangle area of North Carolina. We perform the great American music of the jazz masters of the Swing Era, including Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, and Benny Carter as well as more recent jazz and blues tunes. Our 20 musicians including a vocalist play in the traditional big band format with a full horn section for rich harmonies and a complete rhythm section for a driving, danceable beat.

Hillsborough Fire Station #1 Open House
2024-06-08 09:00 - 17:00 | Hillsborough Fire Station, 206 S Churton st, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
The Orange County Rural Fire Department will be showing off its equipment, answering questions, and providing games for the kids. The Fire Station is located at 206 S. Churton Street. Parking is in the free garage behind Weaver Street Market. A food truck may stop by around noon.

Sound in the Gallery
2024-06-08 09:30 - 10:30 | Eno Arts Mill, 437 Dimmocks Mill Road, Suite 17, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
Join us for a unique sound experience at the Eno Arts Mill and Gallery the Second Saturday of each month. With each new exhibition of art in the gallery space, we will explore concepts that are shared between the mediums of visual art and sound. Please bring a yoga mat, cushion, and comfort items for extended shavasana. We gather in the gallery space at 9:30. Attendees can choose one piece as a focus, or bring the effect of the overall show to their mats and into meditation. There will be an opportunity for sharing and discussion before we end at 10:30. Space is limited to 10 attendees. To inquire, and to register, please email Jenn at liodhruna@gmail.com.

Historic Hillsborough Guided Walking Tours 2024
2024-06-08 10:30 - 12:30 | 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 are $10. Kids age 10 and under are free. Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/historic-hillsborough-guided-walking-tour-tickets-314636485197

Breaking Loose Together
2024-06-08 16:00 - 19:30 | The Colonial Inn, 153 W King St., Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the first annual “Breaking Loose Together” event, celebrating the rebellious spirit of the North Carolina Regulators who ignited the American Revolution at the Battle of Alamance. This exciting gathering is the second installment of our Carolina Supper Series, building on the incredible success of our inaugural event at Angus Barn.
Event Details:

Date: Saturday, June 8th
Time: 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: The Colonial Inn, 153 West King Street, Hillsborough, North Carolina

What to Expect:

Cocktails: Enjoy crafted Cooks Mill Whiskey cocktails.
Food: Enjoy hors d’oeuvres prepared by The Colonial Inn.
Live Music: Listen to live music by a surprise band.
Historical Reenactment: Witness a live reenactment of the Battle of Alamance.

Support a Great Cause:
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Preservation North Carolina, a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to preserving North Carolina’s diverse heritage.
Tickets:
Limited seating is available, so be sure to secure your spot now!

First Annual "Breaking Loose Together" Regulator event
2024-06-08 16:00 - 19:30 | The Colonial Inn, 153 W King St., Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
Celebrate the Spirit of Rebellion at the First Annual “Breaking Loose Together” Event!
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the first annual “Breaking Loose Together” event, celebrating the rebellious spirit of the North Carolina Regulators who ignited the American Revolution at the Battle of Alamance. This exciting gathering is the second installment of our Carolina Supper Series, building on the incredible success of our inaugural event at Angus Barn.
Event Details:

Date: Saturday, June 8th
Time: 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: The Colonial Inn, 153 West King Street, Hillsborough, North Carolina

What to Expect:

Cocktails: Enjoy crafted Cooks Mill Whiskey cocktails.
Food: Enjoy hors d’oeuvres prepared by The Colonial Inn.
Live Music: Listen to live music by a surprise band.
Historical Reenactment: Witness a live reenactment of the Battle of Alamance.

Support a Great Cause:
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Preservation North Carolina, a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to preserving North Carolina’s diverse heritage.
Tickets:
Limited seating is available, so be sure to secure your spot now!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/breaking-loose-together-tickets-911382328077?aff=erelexpmlt

Movies With Goats
2024-06-08 20:00 - 23:00 | Spring Haven Farm, 5306 Homer Ruffin Road, Chapel HIll, NC, 27516, United States
Goat Snuggles + Outdoor Movies Under the Stars = The Perfect Summer Night. Plenty of memories to be made with goats adding to the fun and antics – roaming around looking for goodies, snuggles, and head scratches throughout the entire movie. Details: Please note that in order to comply with licensing requirements, we are unable to announce what movie will be playing., BYOC – We suggest you bring folding chairs over blankets to sit on. This is a goat pasture, goats poop: enough said. We ask that you not bring outside food for the animals; however, for humans it is just fine. We have treats for the animals available at the concession stand.

"The Road To Brown" film screening
2024-06-09 15:00 - 17:00 | Passmore Center, 103 Meadowlands Dr. , Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
A Film screening in honor of the 70th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Brown v. Board of Education
“The Road to Brown” depicts the brilliant legal strategy that led to the Court’s decision and launched the Civil Rights Movement. It is also a moving and long overdue tribute to a visionary but little known black lawyer, Charles Hamilton Houston, “the man who killed Jim Crow.”

The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with presentations about the history of desegregation in Orange County and the challenges facing us today.
Audience members will have an opportunity to share their experiences and insights.
Free and open to all. Refreshments will be served.

Rudimentary Arts Techniques Studio for Ages 8 to 10, Week 1: Shape It!
2024-06-10 09:30 - 12:00, 2024-06-11 09:30 - 12:00 | Margaret Lane Gallery Annex/ F-Stop 2, 302 W Corbin, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
First week in a summer of practical, imaginative, week-long morning workshops to facilitate a basic, but critical, understanding of traditional art techniques. Each week we’ll review and warm up with basic shapes and shading techniques. We’ll also learn how to use basic color theory in fun, creative ways, while creating drawings to grow your art portfolio.
Each week has a particular emphasis — this week’s emphasis is SHAPE IT! Play with how basic shapes form creatures and people.
Monday thru Friday, June 10 thru 14 9:30 am to noon
Instructor: Wendy Aldwyn
$ 220 for 1-week session *
Location: Margaret Lane Gallery Annex/F-Stop 2, 302 W Corbin Street, Hillsborough, NC
* please contact Gallery for multiple week and family discounts
