Pittsboro-Siler City Convention & Visitors Bureau

Fearrington Farmers Market
2025-04-01 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-08 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-15 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-22 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-29 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-06 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-13 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-20 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) and 6 more dates | 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.

Monthly Markets at MOSAIC
2025-04-02 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-07 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-04 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-02 18:00 - 20:00 | MOSAIC at Chatham Park, 367 Freedom Parkway, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
MOSAIC at Chatham Park hosts Monthly Markets every first Wednesday, Apr-Oct, 6pm-8pm. The MOSAIC Market aims to bring together a diverse array of handmade goods, artisanal creations, and farm-fresh offerings in one dynamic and engaging space. The event includes local growers and makers, craft beverage vendors, food trucks, and a special live music guest. This event is not just a market; it’s a gathering of like-minded individuals committed to quality, sustainability, and the beauty of artisanal craftsmanship.
Featured Chatham County vendors include bmc brewing, Hops & Berry Pittsboro, Havoc Brewing Company, Tacos Paraiso, and Red Moose Brewing Company. Say hello to 79° West while you’re there! At MOSAIC’s Markets, they will be hosting bands at the Works Yard Stage each night to provide additional marketing efforts and engagement from the community to create high traffic. The musical guest lineup is listed below:

Wed, Apr 2, 6pm-8pm Dorian Devins, Register.
Wed, May 7, 6pm-8pm The Jive Bombers, Register.
Wed, Jun 4, 6pm-8pm Geoff McBride, Register.
Wed, Jul 2, 6pm-8pm Daniel DeLorenzo, Register.
Wed, Aug 6, 6pm-8pm Popcorn Blue Band, Register.
Wed, Sep 3, 6pm-8pm Brown Mountain Lightning Bugs, Register.
Wed, Oct 1, 6pm-8pm Organ Failure, Register.

Monthly markets are held in The Works Yard Paeso. See more events hosted by MOSAIC at Chatham Park.

Spring Celebration at Silk Hope Farm Heritage Park
2025-04-05 13:00 - 15:00 | Silk Hope Farm Heritage Park, 4221 Silk Hope Rd, Siler City, NC, 27344, United States
Join Silk Hope Farm Heritage Park for a Spring Celebration on Sat, Apr 5, 1pm-3pm. This family-friendly event includes an Easter egg hunt, face painting, a kiddie train ride, farm animals, cookie decorating, and more. The egg hunt is for kids up to age 10 and begins at 1:30pm – don’t forget to bring your basket! The Easter Bunny will arrive at 2pm.
See more events at Silk Hope Farm Heritage Park.

Spring Art Party at Clapping Hands Farm
2025-04-06 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Clapping Hands Farm, 3348 Alston Chapel Road, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
The Spring Art Party at Clapping Hands Farm is a joyous family camp for parents and young children to enjoy together! The Art Party staff loves to create big fun for families and considers children and parent campers. Their goal is to create a very special day for both of you. Each day, the Clapping Hands team sets out a spectacular array of visual arts explorations, shares music and dance experiences, and brings their enthusiastic, big-hearted, playful selves to each camp day. Activities include:

Finger painting.
Making colorful slime.
Playing in shaving cream.
Draw with pastels, colored chalk, and other mediums.
Learn to embroider on burlap or sew your own stuffed animals.
Make toys that fly and spin.

And so much more! After the Art Party morning, you’ll enjoy lunch together (bring a picnic lunch for your family). After lunch, their staff will lead a sing-a-long/movement exploration. During “anything goes” in the afternoon, you might build with a collection of 100 boxes, play games, or do more art. Singing games provide a lively morning circle, and your day will end with a closing circle and a story told by Louise. It’s a good time for everyone! Picture doing a dozen fun things with your child/ren without having to set it up or clean it up! This class takes place on the following dates:

Sun, Mar 9, 10am-2pm.
Sat, Mar 22, 10am-2pm.
Sun, Apr 6, 10am-2pm.
Sat, Apr 19, 10am-2pm.

Ages 2-8 are welcome with a parent or caregiver. Session costs are outlined below:

Single Day: $60 for one child and parent. Each additional child is $30 a day. For babies and toddlers under 2, there is a suggested donation of $10 a day. Families new to Clapping Hands Farm must sign up for at least 2 days.
Two & Three Days: $55 per day for one child and parents. Each additional child is $25 per day. For babies and toddlers under two, there is a suggested donation of $10 a day.
Four Days (Whole Series): $45 per day for one child and parents for four days. Each additional child is $20 per day. For babies and toddlers under two, there is a suggested donation of $10 a day.

There are full and partial scholarships available. Please note: During their Summer Art Party Camp, they offer a Parent Workshop each afternoon while counselors have fun with the kids. They are currently not promising a parent workshop for the Fall After Party due to staffing limitations. If you have a child(ren) who are older than 8 and want to come to the Art Party Camp too, please contact Clapping Hands Farm. They may be able to go as a camper, or they can apply to be a Junior Counselor. Have a younger sibling that’s not two yet? They are welcome to come too! See details on their registration page.

2025 Climate Action Fair
2025-04-26 13:00 - 17:00 | The Plant, 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
The Haw River Assembly and The Plant are teaming up to host the 2025 Climate Action Fair on Sat, Apr 26, 1pm-5pm. Connect with climate-related vendors and organizations while exploring climate justice initiatives in our area. Enjoy live bands, interactive demonstrations, fun activities, and a special screening of a new PBS documentary with expert panelists. The eateries and beverage establishments at The Plant will be open for food and drinks. Volunteer information. Vendor information.
The Plant is accessible to guests and will do its best to accommodate any additional requests. Please contact music@theplantnc.com with any accommodation requests or accessibility concerns. There is free parking. Only leashed pets are allowed. This event is free, but registration is encouraged. See all events at The Plant.

Laura Maule of Mellow Marsh Farms: Weeds and Wildflowers Talk
2025-04-27 10:15 - 11:45 | Bynum General Store, 950 Bynum Rd, Bynum, NC, 27228, United States
Join Laura Maule of Mellow Marsh Farms for a Weeds and Wildflowers Talk on Sun, Apr 27, 10:15am-11:45am for an informal gathering to learn more about native plants. This session will cover some basic definitions (such as native, non-native, invasive, local eco-type, and cultivar), as well as share some general maintenance and growing information about some of Laura’s favorite native species. This is a beginner-friendly class, welcoming all ages and backgrounds. Directions.
Year-round events, including a Christmas tree sale and a holiday bazaar. See a feature about geocaching in Bynum, produced by UNC-TV for NC Weekend and sponsored in part by the NC Division of Tourism, Film, and Sports Development.

Vegan Eggs Cooking Class at PFAR
2025-06-01 11:00 - 14:00 | Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge, 7236 US Hwy 87 N, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge for a Vegan Eggs Cooking Class on Sun, Jun 1, 11am-2pm. During PFAR’s first cooking class of the year, you’ll learn how to craft delicious dishes with vegan eggs! Cooking instructor Monika Soria Caruso will walk you through the many different ways to incorporate plant-based egg substitutes into your cooking, and there will even be a tour to meet the rescued chickens! From quiches and omelettes to blueberry meringue muffins, sponge cakes, and gluten-free cupcakes…you’ll be making it all (and more) with healthy, plant-based ingredients!
The class will be at the Refuge Pavilion, and tickets are $20! There will be plenty of food samples to enjoy, as well as a packet of take-home recipes. Plus, everyone who attends will take home a free carton of vegan eggs from JUST Egg! Please email them at info@piedmontrefuge.org or call them at 919.533.4013 if you have any additional questions about this event. See more events at Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge.
Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge (PFAR) is a non-profit organization that rescues farm animals in need, educates people about the cruelties of factory farms, and promotes veganism by offering knowledge, support, and community to people interested in living cruelty-free lifestyles.

Gardenside Chat: Refresh Your Summer Plantings
2025-06-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-06-07 14:00 - 15:00 | For Garden’s Sake, 9197 Hwy 751 S, Durham, NC, 27713, United States
Summer is coming in HOT! Could your annual containers use a refresh? Join For Garden’s Sake for a Gardenside Chat: Refresh Your Summer Plantings on Sat, Jun 7 at the following times:

10am-11am.
2pm-3pm.

Discuss how to care for your plants for the rest of summer, plus personalized suggestions will be given when you bring a picture of your container. There is no fee or sign-up for this event, so make sure you don’t miss out!
To hold your spot, you must pay at the time of registration. Registration without payment will be discarded. This event takes place outdoors under the Garden Center umbrellas. Free parking is available on-site. See more events at For Garden’s Sake.

Philosophy Talk at the Refuge!
2025-06-07 10:00 - 13:00 | Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge, 7236 US Hwy 87 N, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Are you trying to live in accordance with your values? Are you interested in animal ethics, the environment, or activism in general? Are you grappling with how to make an impact in today’s complex world?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then PFAR’s upcoming Philosophy Talk at The Refuge on Sat, Jun 7, 10am-1pm is perfect for you! Titled “Do I Make a Difference?”, sponsored by Carolina Public Humanities, and presented by researcher and UNC Chapel Hill PhD Candidate Zach Ferguson, the talk will go into the philosophical side of the animal rights movement. Everyone is welcome!
In addition to the discussion, there will be a free lunch courtesy of Pure Soul and a mini-tour to meet our rescued residents! Tickets are free, so RSVP and take part in a thought-provoking day at the Refuge! Please email them at info@piedmontrefuge.org or call them at 919.533.4013 if you have any additional questions about this event. See more events at Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge.
Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge (PFAR) is a non-profit organization that rescues farm animals in need, educates people about the cruelties of factory farms, and promotes veganism by offering knowledge, support, and community to people interested in living cruelty-free lifestyles.

Floral Embroidery Workshop at For Garden's Sake
2025-06-07 14:30 - 16:00 | For Garden’s Sake, 9197 Hwy 751 S, Durham, NC, 27713, United States
Join For Garden’s Sake for a Floral Embroidery Workshop on Sat, Jun 7, 2:30pm-4pm. This beginner-friendly floral embroidery class will focus on fabric embellishment. Participants will embroider texture over fabric and learn many of the basic embroidery stitches in the process. Class will begin with a tutorial on the basics and introductory stitches, followed by time for stitching. Participants will also be given information on how to further their interest in embroidery and how to create their own designs. The project will not be fully completed within the class time, but participants will take home all materials to finish later.
Instructor Julie Terry, owner of Nest and Nap, will lead the class. The cost is $40 per person and includes the following:

All necessary materials and supplies: hoop, fabric, needles, and embroidery thread.
Instructional reference sheet with several types of stitches.
Light snack.
Beverage (alcoholic and non-alcoholic options available).

Sign up in advance, as there are limited spots available. To secure your spot, payment must be made at the time of registration. Registration without payment will be discarded. This event takes place indoors at The Robin’s Nest. Free parking is available on-site. See more events at For Garden’s Sake.

Blueberry Bonanza at The Plant
2025-06-15 12:00 - 17:00 | The Plant, 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Get ready to celebrate all things blueberry with a Blueberry Bonanza at The Plant on Sun, Jun 15, 12pm-5pm. This vibrant festival is a tribute to the beloved berry, offering a day filled with delicious treats, refreshing beverages, live music, and all-around community fun! Highlights include:

Fresh Blueberries for Sale: Stock up on locally grown blueberries to enjoy at home or as gifts.
Blueberry Beer: Try a unique blueberry-infused beer!
Blueberry Cocktails: Savor handcrafted cocktails made with Fair Game Beverage Company’s homemade blueberry liqueur, blending sweet and tart flavors perfectly.
Blueberry Pie Baking Competition: Witness or participate in the friendly competition to crown the best blueberry pie baker in the area.

Whether you’re a blueberry enthusiast or simply looking for a fun day out, the Blueberry Bonanza at The Plant offers something for everyone. Don’t miss this opportunity to indulge in blueberry delights and celebrate community spirit.
If you’re interested in participating in the Blueberry Pie Competition, email lisa@theplantnc.com
The Plant is accessible to guests and will do its best to accommodate any additional requests. Please contact music@theplantnc.com with any accommodation requests or accessibility concerns. There is free parking. Only leashed pets are allowed. This event is free, but registration is encouraged. See all events at The Plant.

Kids Container Garden Workshop and Storytime
2025-06-22 10:00 - 11:30 | For Garden’s Sake, 9197 Hwy 751 S, Durham, NC, 27713, United States
Join For Garden’s Sake for a Kids Container Garden Workshop and Storytime on Sun, Jun 22, 10am-11:30am. Get ready for some summer fun where kids can pick their own adventure: a magical fairy garden or a prehistoric dinosaur landscape! They’ll be planting fun containers, followed by an interactive story time featuring enchanted fairies or mighty dinosaurs.
The workshop is designed for ages 4-12. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and those 8 years old or younger will require adult assistance. FGS Plant Coach Debbi Barrett will lead this course. The cost is $40 per child and includes the following:

One garden design of your choice (fairy or dinosaur).
Plants, soil, and containers.
One Sunset Slush and a snack of your choice.
Story time fun.

Sign up in advance, as there are limited spots available. To secure your spot, payment must be made at the time of registration. Registration without payment will be discarded. This event takes place at The Garden Center. Free parking is available on-site. See more events at For Garden’s Sake.
