Join McIntyre's Books for the biennial return of the CrimeScene Killer Cocktail and Mystery Bookfest during the weekend of Fri, Feb 6-Sat, Feb 7, 2026. The Killer Cocktail will take place on Friday evening, 6pm-9pm. McIntyre’s Mystery Guru Pete Mock is the emcee and creator of the weekend. Pete reads something on the order of 200+ mysteries a year, and he’s the sole...
Join McIntyre's Books for the biennial return of the CrimeScene Killer Cocktail and Mystery Bookfest during the weekend of Fri, Feb 6-Sat, Feb 7, 2026. The Mystery Bookfest takes place all day Saturday. McIntyre’s Mystery Guru Pete...
You do not want to miss The Inn at Celebrity Dairy's annual Open Barn hosted every Saturday, Feb 14-Apr 18, 12pm-5pm. Explore the barn, scratch a mama goat behind the ears, and cuddle with some adorable baby goats. This is a great opportunity to learn more about small farm life, with plenty of fun for the...
Get ready to celebrate Mardi Gras at The Plant on Sat, Feb 14, 12pm-6pm. Enjoy a full day of Mardi Gras magic, including jester entertainment, live music, and a high-energy costume-and-music parade led by the Boom Unit Brass Band. Come dressed to impress, bring your friends, and celebrate New Orleans–style at The Plant! ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE 12:30pm-3:30pm: Funk Band Jandr....
Let the good times roll with Chatham Pride Alliance at their Family-Friendly Mardi Gras Celebration hosted on Sun, Feb 15, 3pm-6pm at Camp Royall in Moncure, NC. Get ready for a vibrant afternoon filled with Mardi Gras magic and fun for the whole family, including: Games to delight all ages. Delicious food inspired by Mardi Gras flavors. Crafts...
Join Doherty's Irish Pub & Restaurant for a St. Patrick's Day Celebration on Sat, Mar 14, 12pm-11pm and Tue, Mar 17, 11am-11pm in downtown Pittsboro. Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at your favorite neighborhood Irish pub with a two-day-long outdoor party, live Irish music, Irish food, Irish dancers, and live bagpipes that the whole family will love! The...
The Fearrington Folk Art Show has attracted art lovers and collectors from around the state for over twenty years. The show has earned a reputation for bringing together an eclectic group of self-taught artists whose work is among the most captivating in the folk art world. Whimsical works in many mediums—paintings, sculptures, pottery—exemplify the spirit...
You do not want to miss The Inn at Celebrity Dairy's annual Open Barn hosted every Saturday, Feb 14-Apr 18, 12pm-5pm. Explore the barn, scratch a mama goat behind the ears, and cuddle with some adorable baby goats. This is a great opportunity to learn more about small farm life, with plenty of fun for the...
Join Lilly Den Farms and JDub's PoBoys at Thirsty Skull Brewing - Pittsboro for Pigs, Pearls, and Pints on Sun, Feb 22, 2pm-4pm. Enjoy an old-school oyster roast paired with a farm-raised feast while listening to live music from The Radio. Tickets are $100 cash and $110 by credit card. MENU Locally-raised pulled pork. Chicken quarters. Brussels...
You do not want to miss The Inn at Celebrity Dairy's annual Open Barn hosted every Saturday, Feb 14-Apr 18, 12pm-5pm. Explore the barn, scratch a mama goat behind the ears, and cuddle with some adorable baby goats. This is a great opportunity to learn more about small farm life, with plenty of fun for the...
Join House of Hops for their Annual Chili Cook Off on Sat, Feb 28, 1pm-5pm. Any type of chili is eligible and will be judged on the following criteria: Aroma: Does it smell appetizing? Appearance: Is the color rich and appealing? Does it look appetizing and reflect its ingredients? Consistency: Is it a smooth, balanced blend of ingredients?...
CORA's Empty Bowls 2026 is its signature annual fundraising event, held this year on Sat, Feb 28, 5pm-7pm. At Empty Bowls, guests enjoy a delicious dinner featuring soup tastings from many local restaurants, spend a fun evening in fellowship with other supporters, and go home with a beautiful piece of handmade local pottery as a reminder of...
You do not want to miss The Inn at Celebrity Dairy's annual Open Barn hosted every Saturday, Feb 14-Apr 18, 12pm-5pm. Explore the barn, scratch a mama goat behind the ears, and cuddle with some adorable baby goats. This is a great opportunity to learn more about small farm life, with plenty of fun for the...
Join The Plant and Fair Game Beverage Company for a Tree Museum Birthday Gala and Whiskey Release on Sun, Mar 8, 2pm-6pm! They will celebrate one year since planting the trees in their Tree Museum with a Fair Game Black Walnut Whiskey release, live music by the Daniel DeLorenzo Trio, hot drinks, and burn barrels...
The Annual Chatham YMCA Leprechaun Dash 5K/10K is a fun and challenging course. Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Chatham County during this event on Sat, Mar 14, 8:30am-11:30am. Whether you're tuning up for a spring half-marathon or the Tobacco Road Marathon, participation is a great way to help the children of Chatham County. Prizes will...
Join Clean Up Jordan Lake for their 2026 Annual Spring Cleanup on Sat, Mar 14, 8:30am-12pm. Clean Jordan Lake is joining a group of local organizations hosting cleanup events as part of Creek Week activities, including the Chatham County, Orange County, and Keep Durham Beautiful. Assignments include: Walkers: You will be divided into groups at registration. Boaters: Boaters...
Aqua Mania 2026 on Sat, Mar 14, 10am-3pm is a one-of-a-kind aquatic show focused on family-friendly fun for the community. This exciting event will exhibit amazing premier freshwater and marine aquarium vendors, contests, educational presentations, music, food trucks, an aquascaping contest, and so much more. Bring the entire family to this one-day show at the Chatham County...
You do not want to miss The Inn at Celebrity Dairy's annual Open Barn hosted every Saturday, Feb 14-Apr 18, 12pm-5pm. Explore the barn, scratch a mama goat behind the ears, and cuddle with some adorable baby goats. This is a great opportunity to learn more about small farm life, with plenty of fun for the...
Join Doherty's Irish Pub & Restaurant for a St. Patrick's Day Celebration on Sat, Mar 14, 12pm-11pm and Tue, Mar 17, 11am-11pm in downtown Pittsboro. Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at your favorite neighborhood Irish pub with a two-day-long outdoor party, live Irish music, Irish food, Irish dancers, and live bagpipes that the whole family will love! The...
The Tobacco Road Marathon and Half-Marathon feature over 20 miles of the American Tobacco Trail (including 4 miles of Chatham County, NC). Up to twenty percent of their runners qualify for the Legendary Boston Marathon. Less experienced runners benefit, too, as the fast and flat energy-absorbing course and ideal spring temperatures make it an excellent...
