Seasonal Best Bets

While any season is a great time to visit, FALL is especially exciting. Outdoor festivities are still happening but the weather is so much nicer. There is plenty to celebrate in the communities of Orange County, NC! We celebrate our artists, our food and our farms. We come together to celebrate our cultural diversity. And we invite you to join us!. Scroll down and plan your visit around these best bets for FALL. For a complete listing, jump to the Events Calendar. 

The Second Friday ArtWalk is a great way to experience the local art scene in Carrboro and Chapel Hill, many venues offer refreshments and live entertainment. Best of all, it's at your leisure and FREE. 

Start your holiday shopping early. Shop downtown specialty and boutique stores on Franklin Street in Chapel Hill, Main Street in Carrboro, and Churton Street in Hillsborough. Check out this digital guide of our unique shops to plan your shopping excursion.

Catch a game in person or at one of our sports bars. Football is winding down with only one game left (that's not sold out) this season in Chapel Hill, but Basketball is heating up!

Stop by any of our Farmers Markets open Saturdays all year and certain weekdays during the spring, summer and fall months. Many of our local farmers have roadside stands and invite visitors to pick your own berries. Visit Things to Do Farm Life & Markets for a list of our farmers and markets (scroll all the way down).

For a unique holiday experience for the whole family, keep your December calendar open for a visit to one of these farms: 1870 Farm, Spring Haven Farm, Maple View Agricultural Educational Center,and Smith Family Fun Farm.

Looking for more things to do - check out our events calendar for current happenings.