Seasonal Best Bets
Our trees are showing bits of color in pinks and yellows and daffodils are popping up everywhere. So we'll take advantage of these days by biking the greenways and hiking the trails, enjoying the last of the winter produce at the farmers' markets, and meeting friends for a quick bite on the patio of our favorite eatery . Of course, if the weather doesn't cooperate, there are still exciting things to do inside.
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 SPRING. For a complete listing, jump to the Events Calendar.
You'll soon discover we have more green than pavement. Take advantage of warmer days and explore the extensive greenway system in Chapel Hill. Or just 20 minutes north, you'll find the award winning Riverwalk in downtown Hillsborough.
Other Signature Events:
Chapel Hill Spring Garden Tour - virtual
Stop by any of our Farmers Markets open Saturdays all year long. Visit Things to Do Farm Life & Markets for a list of our farmers and markets
Featured Events
View MoreThe Carrboro Farmers’ Market celebrates all things tomato on Saturday, July 9th! Shoppers can enjoy freshly-sliced tomato samples, live
Live Music on the Village Green, music performed by The Whiskey Honeys (50s, 60s, 70s dance music) and Too Much Fun (put on your dancing
Just visiting? A newcomer? A town resident? join us at the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau Welcome Center to "Walk with a Local"
The Burwell house as a refuge during the Civil War - Explore the lives of the family who made the Burwell house and Hillsborough their home
Late Model/Charger/Mini Stock/So. Outlaw FWD/Mod4/Vintage Sportsman. Gates - 5 PM, Qualifying - 5:30 PM, Pre-Race Ceremonies (Incl. 2021
Bring the family and celebrate summer and its glorious tomato harvest! Taste a bounty of tomato varieties and take home seed! BLT's by
Last Fridays & the Art Walk occur on the last Friday of each month, March - November 2022, from 6-9 PM in historic Hillsborough! Activities
Get your weekend off to an awesome start with one of Chapel Hill’s favorite gatherings, Fridays on the Front Porch. Sip on crafted cocktails
Paperhand's 22nd annual giant Summer puppet show is "The Meanwhile Clock and other Impossible Dances," and we can't wait for you to see it!
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