Pittsboro-Siler City Convention & Visitors Bureau

Cool Creek Farm Summer Camps
2026-07-21 08:30 - 14:00, 2026-07-22 08:30 - 14:00, 2026-07-23 08:30 - 14:00, 2026-07-27 08:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Cool Creek Farm, 738 Castle Rock Farm Road, Pittsboro, 27312, United States
Join Cool Creek Farm for Summer Camps, hosted during select weeks in June, July, and August 2026. Camp days follow an easy flow that starts with a morning circle and conversation, and reading aloud of quality children’s literature. The bulk of the day is spent with campers choosing their own activities and using their imaginations. Campers can snack whenever they like, but lunch is eaten together, sometimes as a picnic under the Bald Cypress or giant Ash tree, and then they read some more! Camp weeks are enhanced by a special visitor every Wednesday morning. A structured activity or form of entertainment is shared with the whole group. Seasonal free-play options throughout the day include:

Sports, games, and play structures.
Crafts.
Creek and sand play.
Visiting with the goats and collecting eggs.
Fort building and tree climbing.
Slip-n-sliding with a break for homemade popsicles.
Trail walks and campfires.

Camps occur on a 26-acre farm in Pittsboro, NC, run by Camp Director Melissa Frey and her adult daughter, Marinne. Melissa provides structure, safety, and supplies to help campers accomplish their ideas for the day. Melissa is passionate about the benefits of significant free-play time for all ages, away from electronics. She is thrilled to share her farm and watch the kids find their way and feel joy in this setting.
CAMP DATES & DETAILS
Camp is held during the following weeks:

Mon, Jun 15-Thu, Jun 18, 8:30am-2pm.
Mon, Jun 22-Thu, Jun 25, 8:30am-2pm.
Mon, Jun 29-Thu, Jul 2, 8:30am-2pm.
Mon, Jul 13-Thu, Jul 16, 8:30am-2pm.
Mon, Jul 20-Thu, Jul 23, 8:30am-2pm.
Mon, Jul 27-Thu, Jul 30, 8:30am-2pm.
Mon, Aug 10-Thu, Aug 13, 8:30am-2pm.
Mon, Aug 17-Thu, Aug 20, 8:30am-2pm.

Each week is limited to 8-16 campers, ages 6-9 (rising 1st-4th graders), with an adult-to-camper ratio of 1:8 or better. The cost is $225 per week. This event takes place primarily outdoors. See more Cool Cree Farm events.

Summer Camps at Old Mill Farm
2026-07-21 08:30 - 15:00, 2026-07-22 08:30 - 15:00, 2026-07-23 08:30 - 15:00, 2026-07-24 08:30 - 15:00, 2026-07-27 08:30 - 15:00 | Old Mill Farm, 8913 NC-751, Durham, 27713, United States
Join Old Mill Farm for 2026 Summer Camps, hosted select weeks in June, July, and August, 2026, 8:30am-3pm. Each day offers new ideas and activities! Your child will learn how to enjoy the great outdoors in their beautiful 6-acre farm setting. Activities vary day to day, but a bulk of a camper’s day will be spent outdoors tending to, feeding, and caring for the animals, fishing in the pond, collecting eggs for their farm stand, doing farm crafts, gardening, playing outdoor games, and learning about life on a farm. In addition to all the fun activities the farm has to offer, they plan to host guest speakers/activities, a STEAM-based project that campers will work on throughout the week, and a Farm Entrepreneurship focus.
As a farm, they are always on top of the weather and will adjust schedules accordingly. The farm offers its own microclimates and activity spaces, so there’s lots of flexibility for activities. In the event of thunderstorms/adverse weather, they have access to climate-controlled indoor spaces for campers to enjoy. Each week is limited to 40 campers, with a camper-to-staff ratio of 7:1 to provide a safe and special experience for each camper. Camp runs on the following dates:

Mon, Jun 15, 8:30am-3pm Single-Day Session.
Mon, Jun 22, 8:30am-3pm Single-Day Session.
Mon, Jun 29-Fri, Jul 3, 8:30am-3pm.
Mon, Jul 6-Fri, Jul 10, 8:30am-3pm.
Mon, Jul 13-Fri, Jul 17, 8:30am-3pm.
Mon, Jul 20-Fri, Jul 24, 8:30am-3pm.
Mon, Jul 27-Fri, Jul 31, 8:30am-3pm.
Mon, Aug 3-Fri, Aug 7, 8:30am-3pm.
Mon, Aug 10-Fri, Aug 14, 8:30am-3pm.
Mon, Aug 17-Fri, Aug 21, 8:30am-3pm.

A sample schedule can be found below:
SAMPLE SCHEDULE

8:30am-9am Arrival & Ice Breaker.
9am-10am Morning Feed of the Herd & Farm Chores.
10am-10:30am Snack Break and Craft.
10am-11:30am Outdoor Activity, including fishing, water play, field games, and more.
11:30am-12:30pm Lunch and Free Play.
12:30pm-1:30pm STEAM Activity/Project.
1:30pm-2:30pm Afternoon Feeding of the Herd.
2:30pm-3pm Dismissal/Pickup.

Pricing is $450 per week per camper. Early drop-off is available for all camp sessions, beginning at 8am, for $60 per week. Late pick up is available for all camp sessions until 5pm for $120 per week. Single-day camp options are subject to availability and cost $120 per day. Summer camp is intended for those ages 5-12. Please inquire about their counselor-in-training program if you have an older child (13+ preferred) interested in attending. Spaces are limited and, if selected, are $250 per week.
Please see frequently asked questions before registering. Free parking is available onsite. No pets allowed, except for ESA and Service Animals. See more events at Old Mill Farm. See more Summer Camps in Chatham County.

My Little Farmer Summer Camp - Ages 3.5-6
2026-07-21 08:45 - 12:45, 2026-07-22 08:45 - 12:45, 2026-07-23 08:45 - 12:45, 2026-07-24 08:45 - 12:45, 2026-07-27 08:45 - 12:45 | My Little Farmer – Durham, 8794 NC-751, Durham, 27713, United States
Join My Little Farmer in Durham for a Farm Summer Camp hosted for several weeks throughout the summer. Get ready for a fun-filled summer on the farm. Each day includes morning animal feedings and interactions, a daily experiential project, crafts, and games. Campers will have snack time and lunch on the farm. Camp is held the following weeks:

Mon, Jun 8-Fri, Jun 12, 8:45am-12:45pm.
Mon, Jun 15-Fri, Jun 19, 8:45am-12:45pm.
Mon, Jun 22-Fri, Jun 26, 8:45am-12:45pm.
Mon, Jun 29-Fri, Jul 3, 8:45am-12:45pm.
Mon, Jul 6-Fri, Jul 10, 8:45am-12:45pm.
Mon, Jul 20-Fri, Jul 24, 8:45am-12:45pm.
Mon, Jul 27-Fri, Jul 31, 8:45am-12:45pm.
Mon, Aug 3-Fri, Aug 7, 8:45am-12:45pm.
Mon, Aug 10-Fri, Aug 14, 8:45am-12:45pm.

Please note: no camp will take place the week of Mon, Jul 13-Fri, Jul 17.
Each week, the summer camp morning program will have a maximum of 10 children. This camp is for ages 3.5-6, and all children must be potty-trained. Campers should bring the following items:

Water bottle (filled).
Healthy snack and lunch (please note: do not pack anything that needs cooking or reheating).
Sunscreen should be applied before camp each morning. There is sunscreen at camp. Please indicate if your child is allergic to any sunscreens and cannot use the sunscreen provided by the camp if the child forgets theirs.
Bug spray.
Closed-toe shoes and shoes for water play (Crocs or water shoes).
Sun hat.
Change clothes in a Ziplock Bag for accidents or wet clothing.
Towel.
Tall socks (to avoid blisters with boots).

Camp is $395 per camper per week. There is a 25% sibbling discount for a second child and a 35% discount for a third child. See more My Little Farmer events.

My Little Farmer Summer Camp - Ages 6-9
2026-07-21 08:45 - 12:45, 2026-07-22 08:45 - 12:45, 2026-07-23 08:45 - 12:45, 2026-07-24 08:45 - 12:45, 2026-07-27 08:45 - 12:45 | My Little Farmer – Durham, 8794 NC-751, Durham, 27713, United States
Join My Little Farmer in Durham for a Farm Summer Camp hosted for several weeks throughout the summer. Get ready for a fun-filled summer on the farm. Each day includes morning animal feedings and interactions, a daily experiential project, crafts, and games. Campers will have snack time and lunch on the farm. Camp is held the following weeks:

Mon, Jun 8-Fri, Jun 12, 8:45am-12:45pm.
Mon, Jun 15-Fri, Jun 19, 8:45am-12:45pm.
Mon, Jun 22-Fri, Jun 26, 8:45am-12:45pm.
Mon, Jun 29-Fri, Jul 3, 8:45am-12:45pm.
Mon, Jul 6-Fri, Jul 10, 8:45am-12:45pm.
Mon, Jul 20-Fri, Jul 24, 8:45am-12:45pm.
Mon, Jul 27-Fri, Jul 31, 8:45am-12:45pm.
Mon, Aug 3-Fri, Aug 7, 8:45am-12:45pm.
Mon, Aug 10-Fri, Aug 14, 8:45am-12:45pm.

Please note: no camp will take place the week of Mon, Jul 13-Fri, Jul 17.
Each week, the summer camp morning program will have a maximum of 10 children. This camp is for ages 6-9.

Water bottle (filled).
Healthy snack and lunch (please note: do not pack anything that needs cooking or reheating).
Sunscreen should be applied before camp each morning. There is sunscreen at camp. Please indicate if your child is allergic to any sunscreens and cannot use the sunscreen provided by the camp if the child forgets theirs.
Bug spray.
Closed-toe shoes and shoes for water play (Crocs or water shoes).
Sun hat.
Change clothes in a Ziplock Bag for accidents or wet clothing.
Towel.
Tall socks (to avoid blisters with boots).

Camp is $395 per camper per week. There is a 25% sibbling discount for a second child and a 35% discount for a third child. The extended day option is available for a full-day option. See more My Little Farmer events.

Fearrington Farmers Market
2026-07-21 15:00 - 17:00 | Fearrington Village, 2000 Fearrington Village Center, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
The Fearrington Farmers Market is a producers-only market open Mar-Oct, Tuesdays, 4pm-6pm, and Nov-Feb, Tuesdays, 3pm-5pm, year-round in Fearrington Village. Bring reusable tote bags and plan to explore the many local vendors. You also might chat with the farmers, see old friends, or meet new ones! It’s a welcoming, inclusive, and friendly atmosphere that encourages healthy, happy living.
Fearrington Farmers Market has more than 3 dozen members and is now in its 30th season. Not all vendors are there every week, but some vendors are there every week, year-round. Each market features live music. Vendors include Celebrity Dairy, In Good Heart Farm, and bmc brewing. See their full list of vendors.
Come early if you’d like to review what is being offered; sales begin at the scheduled time, signaled by the bell. Bring along small bills ($20 or lower) to pay for your purchase. Some vendors accept credit and debit cards, and most will accept checks. This event takes place outdoors, rain or shine. Entry is free. Leashed, well-behaved pets are welcome. See more events at Fearrington Village.

LEAP Summer Camp
2026-07-22 08:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-23 08:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-24 08:00 - 16:00 | Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge, 7236 US Hwy 87 N, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge is thrilled to offer their first-ever LEAP (Leaders for Ethics, Animals, and the Planet) Summer Camp, held Mon, Jul 20-Thu, Jul 24, 8am-4pm. A compassionate alternative to 4-H, this FREE Summer Camp for incoming 9th-12th graders offers community building, leadership training, hands-on learning, and quality time getting to know their animal residents. Participants will also learn all about the Refuge’s pioneering approach to designing and building animal habitats, which they call Animal-Centered Design. Campers will participate in animal care in a sanctuary setting, practice climate-friendly cooking with a vegan chef, develop leadership skills, engage in therapeutic art practices, and build community with their staff, volunteers, animal residents, and one another.
The cost is FREE, and includes daily vegan snacks and lunches; applications are required. The deadline closes Fri, May 29, with accepted participants notified in early June. All inquiries can be sent to their Education Director, Kate, at kate@piedmontrefuge.org.
Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge (PFAR) is a nonprofit organization that rescues farm animals in need, educates the public about the cruelty of factory farms, and promotes veganism by providing knowledge, support, and community to individuals interested in living cruelty-free lifestyles. See more events at Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge. See more camps.

Growers & Makers Market
2026-07-22 16:00 - 19:00 | Siler City Growers and Makers Market, East 3rd Street, Siler City, North Carolina, 27344, United States
The Growers and Makers Market takes place Wednesdays starting Mar 25-Oct, 4pm-7pm and Nov-Dec, 3pm-6pm at 420 East 3rd Street, Siler City, NC 27344, rain or shine. The market specializes in showcasing local growers, makers, and entrepreneurs.
Can’t get to market until later in the day? Do you want to guarantee you get the products you want before they’re sold out? Contact their vendors directly and pre-order! Visit their website for weekly market updates and vendor information.
Interested in joining them as a vendor? Email Gina at silercitygrowersandmakersmkt@gmail.com for more information or visit their website to download an application.

Pittsboro Farmers Market
2026-07-23 15:00 - 18:00 | Pittsboro Pop-Up Park, West Salisbury Street, Pittsboro, North Carolina, 27312, United States
The Pittsboro Farmers Market is open year-round and features select items from within a 50-mile radius. They are open every Thursday, 3pm-6pm at Pittsboro’s Pop-Up Park. The product-only market features baked goods, eggs, flowers, honey, jams/jellies, soaps, plants, poultry, and other meats. Vendors include Celebrity Dairy, In Good Heart Farm, and Vortex Roasters. Many chefs at restaurants in our area network with Pittsboro Farmers Market vendors, including Kingston 99 Kitchen and West End Kitchen & Catering. You can find a complete, up-to-date list of vendors here.
Special markets are hosted on occasion.
The Pittsboro Farmers Market takes place outdoors, rain or shine. Leashed, well-behaved pets are allowed. Entry is free. Bringing your own bags, cash, and a cooler for perishable items is advised. The market is held on a gravel lot beneath the solar panels, with free parking available nearby. See more farmers markets in our area.

Beer and Banjos at Old Mill Farm
2026-07-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Old Mill Farm, 8913 NC-751, Durham, 27713, United States
Join Old Mill Farm for Beer and Banjos, hosted every Thursday, April-November, 6pm-8pm. This free weekly bluegrass night offers a low-key Thursday evening on the lawn with live music from local and regional acts, a rotating food truck for dinner, and the farm’s full bar pouring local craft beer, cider, wine, and mead. Pet a goat, claim a picnic table, let the kids loose on the playground, and settle in as the string lights come on. The event features a rotating selection of musicians and food trucks – check their website for performers and food trucks.
Free parking is available onsite. Food trucks and beverages are available for purchase. No outside alcohol is allowed. No pets allowed, except for ESA and Service Animals. See more events at Old Mill Farm.

Briar Chapel Farmers Market
2026-07-24 16:00 - 18:00 | Briar Chapel
Briar Chapel Farmers Market is a recent endeavor, established at the beginning of 2023. Come to the Green of Great Meadow Park every Friday, 4pm-6pm, for healthy, wholesome food and farm products! See the complete list of vendors here. On the last Friday of every month, they host an Artisan Market featuring a diverse range of vendors from within and outside the community.
Briar Chapel Community Association (BCCA) is a homeowner-controlled, planned community in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. As an award-winning community, Briar Chapel offers resort-style amenities, thoughtfully designed homes, social events, beautiful trails, and more.

Fridays at The Farm
2026-07-24 16:00 - 21:00 | Old Mill Farm, 8913 NC-751, Durham, 27713, United States
Join Old Mill Farm for Fridays at The Farm, hosted every Friday night, March-November, 4pm-9pm. Enjoy family-friendly live music and activities on their quaint Century Farm. Grab a Season Pass while they are still available to gain access to all 2026 shows! Gates open at 4pm, and live music starts at 9pm. The event features a rotating selection of musicians and food trucks – check their website for performers and food trucks.
Please note that if tickets are not available for a given date, they are SOLD OUT. Drive-ins will not be accommodated on those days. Please plan accordingly. Single-day admission is $22.50 per car if pre-booked online or $30 at the gate. Admission includes parking for one vehicle, admission for all guests in your vehicle, access to petting areas, lawn games, and play areas, and live music. Food trucks and beverages are available for purchase. Free parking is available onsite. No outside alcohol is allowed. No pets allowed, except for ESA and Service Animals. See more events at Old Mill Farm.

Chatham Mills Farmers Market
2026-07-25 08:00 - 12:00 | Chatham Mills, 480 Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Chatham Mills Farmers Market takes place every Sat, Apr-Oct, 8am-12pm and Nov-Jan, 10am-1pm. It’s a growers-only market featuring fresh veggies, fruits, meats, eggs, baked goods, preserved foods, perennial plants and garden starters, handmade crafts, and more. Takes place in the front parking lot and the lawn in front of Chatham Mills.
Vendors include Chatham Oaks Farm. Sponsors include Chatham Marketplace, Country Farm & Home, French Connections, and New Horizons Downtown.
Interested vendors should fill out the applicable form and mail it, along with the application fee, to Chatham Mills Farmers’ Market, PO Box 1571, Pittsboro, NC 27312. If you would like to attend the market as a visiting vendor during one of their special events, contact the Market Manager at cmfmmanager@gmail.com about signing up – no formal application is required.

Stepping Stones Camp at Clapping Hands Farm
2026-07-27 09:00 - 15:00 | Clapping Hands Farm, 3348 Alston Chapel Road, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
The Stepping Stones Camp at Clapping Hands Farm, hosted Mon, Jul 27-Fri, Jul 31, 9am-3pm, is designed to give younger kids a stepping stone towards Clapping Hands Farm’s “big kid camps.” They’ll have gobs of counselor attention, nurturing art teachers, and the parts of a big kid camp, but in a shorter day. Younger campers will get familiar with the farm, the flow of their day camp, and make connections with other campers, all with a ton of gentle support from the staff.
Each morning, Louise Omoto Kessel will work with the five to seven-year-olds with an enormous assortment of art projects, storytelling, and favorite camp games. Seven to nine-year-olds will have their own leader. In the past, this group has played cooperative games, made art – including working together on big collaborative art projects, built forts, and told interactive stories with movement. They are finalizing camp leaders now, so check back for more details on this group’s leader and activities.
In the afternoons, they’ll have “Anything Goes” choice classes with tons of fantastic activities to choose from – art, games, toy making, nature explorations, engineering projects, sensory activities, creative challenges, music, dance, and more. Morning and closing circles, buddy group check-in, and an all-camp activity will round out each day.
The cost is $350 per child. Ages 5-9 are welcome. Chatham County residents receive a $25 discount. Scholarships are available, and no one is turned away. Register here. See more events at Clapping Hands Farm.
