Kindergarten-3rd Grade Weekly Cooking Classes
2025-05-15 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-21 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-22 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Chatham Grove Community Center, 1301 Andrews Store Road, Pittsboro, 27312, United States
The Children’s Culinary Institute, led by Chef Arlena, and in partnership with Chatham County Parks & Recreation, presents Kindergarten-3rd Grade Weekly Cooking Classes. Please note that you must register your child for each one-month session you are interested in – themes change each month, and registration costs only cover one month of courses. You can see this month’s theme here. Two sessions are available for this class – your child can attend either every Thursday, 4pm-5pm, or every Wednesday, 4pm-5pm.
This event takes place at the Chatham Grove Community Center.

4th-6th Grade Weekly Cooking Classes
2025-05-15 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-05-22 17:30 - 18:30 | Chatham Grove Community Center, 1301 Andrews Store Road, Pittsboro, 27312, United States
The Children’s Culinary Institute, led by Chef Arlena, and in partnership with Chatham County Parks & Recreation, presents 4th-6th Grade Weekly Cooking Classes every Thursday, 5:30pm-6:30pm. Please note that you must register your child for each one-month session you are interested in – themes change each month, and registration costs only cover one month of courses. You can see this month’s theme here.
This event takes place at the Chatham Grove Community Center.

National Strawberry Month!
2025-05-16 09:00 - 15:00 | Chatham Grove Community Center, 1301 Andrews Store Road, Pittsboro, 27312, United States
The Children’s Culinary Institute, led by Chef Arlena, and in partnership with Chatham County Parks & Recreation, presents National Strawberry Month on Fri, May 16, 9am-3pm. Come celebrate strawberry season in so many tasty ways! You can join for one two-hour session or stay all day and create strawberry recipes until you turn pink! The class schedule is as follows:

9am-11am: Strawberry Protein Pancakes and Homemade Strawberry Granola Parfait.
11am-1pm: Strawberry Feta Flatbread and Strawberry Pesto Pasta.
1pm-3pm: Strawberry Fruit Salsa with Shortbread Chips.

This event takes place at the Chatham Grove Community Center.

Artful Life Camp at Clapping Hands Farm
2025-05-16 09:00 - 17:00 | Clapping Hands Farm, Alston Chapel Road, Pittsboro, North Carolina, 27312, United States
The Artful Life Camp at Clapping Hands Farm hosted Mon, May 12-Fri, May 16, 9am-5pm brings together Clapping Hands Farm alums and brand new people who share the experience of being young adults who value living intentionally and creatively in a community. You do not have to identify as an artist to come to this camp, but you will explore the artistic process both for the joy of creating and seeing what these creative endeavors can show and teach you about how to live. Activities will include:

Getting messy with visual arts.
Moving and grooving with music and dance.
Diving deep into your journals, stories, and conversations.
Getting silly with random activities.
Protecting space for some “serious” relaxation.
Playing hard with some big all-camp games.

The day will include a variety of workshops in the morning and afternoon:

Drumming, songwriting, and music jams.
Book and printmaking.
Finger painting and body art.
Foraging and nature mandalas.
Archery and ultimate frisbee.
Nap time with Kora music.

The camp day will also include morning and closing circles, a check-in with a small group, and an invitation to begin the day with meditation, movement, or art. Guest artists will share about their Artful Life, with a chance to reflect on your own journey after hearing their story. On Friday, the camp day is extended for a Burrito Bash potluck.
Louise Omoto Kessel will be your guide for this week, along with an excellent selection of guest artists. Louise is a storyteller and a printmaker, and she loves to felt, collage, and make all manner of things. She is also the founder and director of Clapping Hands Farm and the mother of two young adults.
The cost is $325 per person. Ages 19-30 are welcome. Scholarships are available, and no one is turned away. Chatham County residents receive a $50 discount. There is a $25 early bird discount if you register and pay (or submit a payment plan) before January 30, 2025. Register here.

Chatham Teacher Work Day Sewing
2025-05-16 09:30 - 12:00 | Checkered Tulip, 35 West Chatham Street, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
At Chatham Teacher Work Day Sewing, your child will learn to sew on a real machine, design their own project, and walk away with a project they made themselves! Bring your kids to Checkered Tulip while you shop, eat, and enjoy a libation in lovely downtown Pittsboro. Chatham Teacher Work Day Sewing events are held on the following dates:

Fri, Mar 14, 9:30am-12pm.
Mon, Apr 21, 9:30am-12pm.
Fri, May 16, 9:30am-12pm.

All materials are provided. The cost is $39 per participant. Please check their calendar for the most up-to-date information. See all events at Checkered Tulip.

Pittsboro's Finally Fridays Art Walks
2025-05-16 17:00 - 20:00 | Pittsboro, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Pittsboro’s Finally Fridays Art Walks are held every Third Friday, 5pm-8pm, in downtown Pittsboro (Hillsboro Street and Pittsboro’s Social District). This FREE, family-friendly monthly event highlights Pittsboro’s vibrant downtown and artistic community. Shops spill onto the sidewalks, creating a festive atmosphere. Community artists form Art Pods with a boho vibe. Experience Pittsboro Finally Fridays Arts Walk through the eyes of its beloved sheep mascot, who is small in stature but full of personality.
This event is free to the public and participating artists. Events for 2025 will be held on the following dates:

Fri, Aug 15, 5pm-8pm.
Fri, Sep 19, 5pm-8pm.
Fri, Oct 17, 5pm-8pm.
Fri, Nov 21, 5pm-8pm.
Fri, Dec 19, 5pm-8pm.

Downtown Pittsboro celebrates the ”Spirit of the Holly Days” during its December Finally Fridays Arts Walk. Holly’s sharp leaves stand for strength, and its red berries signify warmth. Streets are decorated with holly and festive garlands, welcoming everyone to enjoy local art and seasonal togetherness. The holly days spirit in Downtown Pittsboro is more than just festive décor—it’s a celebration of generosity, gratitude, and togetherness that fills the area with light, laughter, and connection during its Finally Fridays Arts Walk.
This FREE, family-friendly event takes place outdoors along the streets and sidewalks of downtown Pittsboro. There are no fees to participate. Downtown Pittsboro and its businesses have typical ADA accommodations. Parking is free and available within walking distance to the event. Leashed pets are encouraged, and costumes are encouraged for people and pets! Select Downtown Pittsboro shops will remain open until 8pm for this event. See more Downtown Pittsboro events.

Siler City Downtown Music Series
2025-05-16 18:00 - 21:00 | NC Arts Incubator, 223 N Chatham Ave, Siler City, NC, 27344, United States
Join the NC Arts Incubator, Chatham Rabbit, and Second Bloom for their Siler City Downtown Music Series every third Fri, Apr-Oct, 6pm-9pm. Their free downtown outdoor concert series features a broad range of local musicians who showcase various genres representative of North Carolina. Bring the entire family! Enjoy kids’ activities hosted by local non-profits, grab a bite to eat from one of their many rotating food vendors, and step into a few of the downtown stores that stay open late. Thirsty Skull Brewing usually stops by to serve some pints to listeners. Siler City Downtown Music Series has featured performances from The Radio, Impulse Machine, Whoop, The Magnolia Klezmer Band, and more.

96.1 BBB Summer Jam Music Series at MOSAIC
2025-05-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Philip H. Kohl MOSAIC Family Commons, 457 Freedom Parkway, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Shag the night away at the 96.1 BBB Summer Jam Music Series at MOSAIC, powered by Brightspeed! Join MOSAIC at Chatham Park at the Tommy Edwards Stage for the ultimate beach music bash, courtesy of 96.1 BBB “Your Life. Your Music.” So grab your dancing shoes, join the shaggers on the dance floor, and dance like nobody’s watching! MOSAIC’s new dance floor is sponsored by the Sara Donaldson State Farm Insurance Agency.
The lawn opens at 6pm and the concert begins at 7pm. This event is FREE and open to the public, but registration is required. See the full schedule below and find your link to register:

Fri, Apr 18, 7pm-9pm Too Much Sylvia, Register.
Fri, May 2, 7pm-9pm The Entertainers, Register.
Fri, May 16, 7pm-9pm Band of Oz, Register.
Fri, May 30, 7pm-9pm Liquid Pleasure, Register.
Fri, Jun 13, 7pm-9pm The Castaways, Register.
Fri, Jun 27, 7pm-9pm The Embers, Register.
Fri, Aug 22, 7pm-9pm Back To School Bash: Chairmen of the Board, Register.

Anticipate bag checks and security screenings upon entry. Food or beverages purchased outside MOSAIC, weapons, and illegal substances are prohibited. Food and beverages will be available onsite for purchase – be prepared to present your receipt to event security. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket. Pets are welcome. This event is held outdoors on the Philip H. Kohl MOSAIC Family Commons. See more events hosted by MOSAIC at Chatham Park.

Spring 2025 Session
2025-05-20 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-05-27 17:00 - 18:00 | Community House, Thompson Street, Pittsboro, North Carolina, 27312, United States
During Spring 2025 Session, Kim McCullough, the Artist and Founder of ArtzHub, will guide young art enthusiasts step-by-step through the process of drawing in black permanent marker on acid-free white art paper. With Kim’s skilled, compassionate guidance, your children will learn to draw animals, people, food, flowers, insects, landmarks, architecture, mythical/magical creatures, and more. When the drawing is complete, students will enjoy learning how to use different media to finish their drawings: marker, colored pencil, watercolor paint, oil pastel, and chalk pastel, as well as fun ways to combine different media.
Classes occur every Tuesday, Apr 8-May 27, 5pm-6pm. The fee for this class is $162 per person. Ages 5-11 and 11 months are welcome.

Yoga at Bynum Front Porch
2025-05-20 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-05-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Bynum General Store, 950 Bynum Rd, Bynum, NC, 27228, United States
Unwind and recharge with Yoga at Bynum Front Porch, hosted every Tuesday, 6pm-7pm. This all-levels class offers a welcoming space to stretch, breathe, and connect with the community – bring your mat and a positive spirit. This event is free to attend, with a suggested donation of $15. 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.

Coffee Klatch at Bynum Front Porch
2025-05-21 07:00 - 10:00, 2025-05-28 07:00 - 10:00 | Bynum General Store, 950 Bynum Rd, Bynum, NC, 27228, United States
Start your day with good coffee or tea and great conversation at Weekly Coffee Klatch with Bynum Front Porch Music, hosted every Wednesday, 7am-10am. Drop in for a warm cup, friendly faces, and casual community chats – everyone is welcome! 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.

Pittsboro on the Patio
2025-05-21 08:30 - 10:00 | West End Kitchen and Catering, Pittsboro, North Carolina, 27312, United States
Join West End for Pittsboro on the Patio hosted every Wednesday, 8:30am-10am. During this community mixer event, enjoy complimentary fresh coffee from Pittsboro’s own Aromatic Roasters on the West End patio while meeting and creating great conversations with community members and leaders.
See more events at West End Kitchen and Catering.

Preschool Cook and Books
2025-05-21 14:30 - 15:15, 2025-05-22 10:00 - 10:45 | Chatham Grove Community Center, 1301 Andrews Store Road, Pittsboro, 27312, United States
The Children’s Culinary Institute, led by Chef Arlena, and in partnership with Chatham County Parks & Recreation, presents Preschool Cook and Books. Please note that you must register your child for each one-month session you are interested in – themes change each month, and registration costs only cover one month of courses. You can see this month’s theme here. Two sessions are available each week for your child – every Wednesday, 2:30pm-3:15pm or every Thursday, 10am-10:45am.
This event takes place at the Chatham Grove Community Center.

Thales Sewing Camp
2025-05-21 15:30 - 16:30 | Checkered Tulip, 35 West Chatham Street, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
At Thales Sewing Camp, hosted by Checkered Tulip, your child will learn to use a sewing machine, and then design and stitch up their own unique creations to include handbags, garments, stuffed animals, and more! This class takes place every Wednesday, Apr 9-May 21, 3:30pm-4:30pm. The cost is $245 per child.
See more events at Checkered Tulip. Events are subject to change based on the number of registrants. Please check here to see if the class is still being offered before planning your visit, and make sure to register in advance to save your spot.

Middle and High School Weekly Cooking Classes
2025-05-21 17:30 - 18:30 | Chatham Grove Community Center, 1301 Andrews Store Road, Pittsboro, 27312, United States
The Children’s Culinary Institute, led by Chef Arlena, and in partnership with Chatham County Parks & Recreation, presents Middle and High School Weekly Cooking Classes every Wednesday, 5:30pm-6:30pm. Please note that you must register your child for each one-month session you are interested in – themes change each month, and registration costs only cover one month of courses. You can see this month’s theme here.
This event takes place at the Chatham Grove Community Center.

Water Bath Canning Workshop: Zucchini-Pineapple
2025-05-22 11:00 - 12:30 | Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center, 1192 US-64 W, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join Chatham County Cooperative Extension for Water Bath Canning Workshop: Zucchini-Pineapple on Thu, May 22, 11am-12:30pm for a fun and informative workshop on water bath canning with a twist. Learn how to preserve the unique and delicious combination of zucchini and pineapple so you can enjoy it year-round. Foodies – don’t miss out on this hands-on workshop, where you’ll learn all the tips and tricks for successful canning.
This event is held indoors and is $10 per person. Free, park on the left-side entrance to enter the Cooperative Extension office (red rocking chairs are outside the entrance). Sorry – no pets allowed. More cooperative extension events.

Homeschool Weekly Cooking Classes
2025-05-22 14:30 - 15:30 | Chatham Grove Community Center, 1301 Andrews Store Road, Pittsboro, 27312, United States
The Children’s Culinary Institute, led by Chef Arlena, and in partnership with Chatham County Parks & Recreation, presents Homeschool Weekly Cooking Classes every Thursday, 2:30pm-3:30pm. Please note that you must register your child for each one-month session you are interested in – themes change each month, and registration costs only cover one month of courses. You can see this month’s theme here. This event takes place at the Chatham Grove Community Center.

Women's Week Camp at Clapping Hands Farm
2025-05-24 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-25 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-26 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-27 09:00 - 16:00 | Clapping Hands Farm, Alston Chapel Road, Pittsboro, North Carolina, 27312, United States
The Women’s Week Camp at Clapping Hands Farm hosted Sat, May 24-Wed, May 28, 9am-4pm is about creativity, relaxation, and sisterhood in equal measure. You’ll feel rested, nurtured, befriended, and inspired. Camp days will include movement, thanksgiving, play, a selection of different workshops, leisurely lunches, a check-in with a small group, and circles to begin and end the day. Along with lots of permission to do what you are called to do, including a lot of beautiful “nothing” if that is what you choose, Clapping Hands Farm invites you to bring home a new commitment to yourself and the things that make you happy. On Friday, the camp day is extended for a Burrito Bash potluck.
Louise Omoto Kessel will be your guide for this week, along with an excellent selection of guest artists. Louise is a storyteller and a printmaker, and she loves to felt, collage, and make all manner of things. She is also the founder and director of Clapping Hands Farm and the mother of two young adults.
Trans, non-binary, gender fluid, and gender creative humans who want to participate in Women’s Week Camp are welcome! Ages 18+ are welcome. The cost is $325 per person. Scholarships are available, and no one is turned away. Chatham County residents receive a $50 discount. There is a $25 early bird discount if you register and pay (or submit a payment plan) before January 30, 2025. You may sign up by the day— It’s ideal for everyone to come on Saturday and to come for at least 2 days, but they will work with your schedule. The cost is $65 per day. Register here.

Bynum Bluegrass Jam Circle
2025-05-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Bynum General Store, 950 Bynum Rd, Bynum, NC, 27228, United States
Join Bynum Front Porch for a Bynum Bluegrass Jam Circle hosted every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 10am-12pm. This open jam welcomes musicians of all skill levels and ages playing acoustic instruments only. So, if you pick, bring your instrument; if you sing, bring your voice! Come enjoy great music and community at this FREE, public event. 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.

Strawberry Social at The Plant
2025-05-25 12:00 - 17:00 | The Plant, 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Come out and celebrate strawberry season with a Strawberry Social at The Plant on Sun, May 25, 12pm-5pm. There will be a craft market, festive food and drink from The Plant’s eateries and craft beverage establishments, and live music by Waking Up Moe from 1pm-4pm.
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.
