While you're here...
SO. MUCH. TO. DO.
Are you a live music fan? Outdoors enthusiast? Foodie? Sports fanatic? History buff? We've got you covered in Orange County.
Our communities offer something for everyone! For additional ideas of how you can make memories in Orange County, check out these fantastic resources:
Weekend of August 1
Fri, August 1
Ackland Tour: A Closer Look at "Radical Clay"
1pm
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1:30pm
Ackland Art Museum
Fri, August 1
Ackland Tour: A Closer Look at "Radical Clay"
Join Ackland educators for a lively half-hour look at small handful of artworks in Radical Clay: Contemporary Women Artists from Japan. Thes...
1pm
-
1:30pm
Ackland Art Museum
Fri, August 1
Family Movie at Chapel Hill Library: Paddington in Peru
2pm
-
4pm
Chapel Hill Public Library
Fri, August 1
Family Movie at Chapel Hill Library: Paddington in Peru
Escape the heat with a free movie screening at the library.
100 Library Dr.
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
2pm
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4pm
Chapel Hill Public Library
Fri, August 1
Uproar Kickoff Party
6pm
-
9pm
Eno River Brewing
Fri, August 1
Uproar Kickoff Party
Presented by Eno River Mill, this is a celebration for the whole community! Celebrate with us as we mark the start of Uproar 2025! Free and ...
6pm
-
9pm
Eno River Brewing
Fri, August 1
TGIF Dance Party
10pm - 2am
Baxter Bar & Arcade
Fri, August 1
TGIF Dance Party
Every Friday, the Baxter is a destination for dancing in a safe, accepting, and open environment. LGBTQA+ friendly, and open to all who are ...
10pm - 2am
Baxter Bar & Arcade
Sat, August 2
Historic Hillsborough Guided Walking Tours
10:30am - 12pm
Hillsborough Visitor Center
Sat, August 2
Historic Hillsborough Guided Walking Tours
Experience American history through the unique perspective of one of North Carolina’s oldest and most historically significant towns, with...
10:30am - 12pm
Hillsborough Visitor Center
Weekend of August 8
Fri, August 8 - Sun, August 10
Paperhand Puppet presents: The Gift
Times vary
Forest Theatre
Fri, August 8 - Sun, August 10
Paperhand Puppet presents: The Gift
Come and experience the magic of giant puppets, masks, stilts, painted cardboard and cloth, illuminated puppets, and shadows – all set to or...
Times vary
Forest Theatre
Fri, August 8
We Are Stars Planetarium Show
12pm
-
1pm
Morehead Planetarium
Fri, August 8
We Are Stars Planetarium Show
In this planetarium show, explore the secrets of our cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins. Connect life on Earth to the evolution of t...
12pm
-
1pm
Morehead Planetarium
Fri, August 8
Ackland Tour: A Closer Look at “Radical Clay”
1pm
-
1:30pm
Ackland Art Museum
Fri, August 8
Ackland Tour: A Closer Look at “Radical Clay”
Join Ackland educators for a lively half-hour look at small handful of artworks in Radical Clay: Contemporary Women Artists from Japan. Thes...
1pm
-
1:30pm
Ackland Art Museum
Fri, August 8
Family Fun Friday
6pm
-
8pm
Chapel Hill Public Library
Fri, August 8
Family Fun Friday
Bring blankets and chairs, and join in front of the library for live music, yard games, food trucks, and fun for the whole family.
6pm
-
8pm
Chapel Hill Public Library
Fri, August 8
Second Friday Artwalk
6pm - 9pm
Downtown Chapel Hill and Carrboro
Fri, August 8
Second Friday Artwalk
Stroll the downtown area and enjoy live music outside of shops/eateries, exhibition openings, workshops, and more! Get details.
Downtown Chap...
6pm - 9pm
Downtown Chapel Hill and Carrboro
Weekend of August 15
Fri, August 15 - Sun, August 17
Paperhand Puppet presents: The Gift
Times vary
Forest Theatre
Fri, August 15 - Sun, August 17
Paperhand Puppet presents: The Gift
Come and experience the magic of giant puppets, masks, stilts, painted cardboard and cloth, illuminated puppets, and shadows – all set to or...
Times vary
Forest Theatre
Fri, August 15
Ackland Tour: A Closer Look at “Radical Clay”
1pm
-
1:30pm
Ackland Art Museum
Fri, August 15
Ackland Tour: A Closer Look at “Radical Clay”
Join Ackland educators for a lively half-hour look at small handful of artworks in Radical Clay: Contemporary Women Artists from Japan. Thes...
1pm
-
1:30pm
Ackland Art Museum
Fri, August 15
Family Movie at Chapel Hill Library: A Minecraft Movie
2pm
-
4pm
Chapel Hill Library
Fri, August 15
Family Movie at Chapel Hill Library: A Minecraft Movie
Escape the heat with a free movie screening at the library.
100 Library Dr.
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
2pm
-
4pm
Chapel Hill Library
Fri, August 15
TGIF Dance Party
10pm - 2am
Baxter Bar & Arcade
Fri, August 15
TGIF Dance Party
Every Friday, the Baxter is a destination for dancing in a safe, accepting, and open environment. LGBTQA+ friendly, and open to all who are ...
10pm - 2am
Baxter Bar & Arcade
Sat, August 16
Breathe, Meditate, Realize: The Vihangam Yoga Way
11am
-
12pm
Chapel Hill Public Library
Sat, August 16
Breathe, Meditate, Realize: The Vihangam Yoga Way
Discover inner peace and rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul with Vihangam Yoga Meditation. Registration is required for this holistic 1-ho...
11am
-
12pm
Chapel Hill Public Library
Weekend of August 22
Fri, August 22 - Sun, August 24
Paperhand Puppet presents: The Gift
Times vary
Forest Theatre
Fri, August 22 - Sun, August 24
Paperhand Puppet presents: The Gift
Come and experience the magic of giant puppets, masks, stilts, painted cardboard and cloth, illuminated puppets, and shadows – all set to or...
Times vary
Forest Theatre
Fri, August 22
Ackland Tour: A Closer Look at “Radical Clay”
1pm
-
1:30pm
Ackland Art Museum
Fri, August 22
Ackland Tour: A Closer Look at “Radical Clay”
Join Ackland educators for a lively half-hour look at small handful of artworks in Radical Clay: Contemporary Women Artists from Japan. Thes...
1pm
-
1:30pm
Ackland Art Museum
Fri, August 22
Fridays on the Front Porch
5pm
-
8pm
The Carolina Inn
Fri, August 22
Fridays on the Front Porch
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...
5pm
-
8pm
The Carolina Inn
Fri, August 22
TGIF Dance Party
10pm - 2am
Baxter Bar & Arcade
Fri, August 22
TGIF Dance Party
Every Friday, the Baxter is a destination for dancing in a safe, accepting, and open environment. LGBTQA+ friendly, and open to all who are ...
10pm - 2am
Baxter Bar & Arcade
Sat, August 23
Historic Hillsborough Guided Walking Tours
10:30am
-
12pm
Hillsborough Visitor Center
Sat, August 23
Historic Hillsborough Guided Walking Tours
Experience American history through the unique perspective of one of North Carolina’s oldest and most historically significant towns, with a...
10:30am
-
12pm
Hillsborough Visitor Center
There's more!
For more on live events, family activities, local restaurants, sports, and more, visit our local tourism websites to discover all there is to do in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough.
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