Pittsboro-Siler City Convention & Visitors Bureau

Bynum Bluegrass Jam Circle
2025-07-26 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-09 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Beginners Standup Paddleboarding
2025-07-26 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Farrington Point Boat Ramp, 605 Farrington Point Road, Chapel Hill, NC, 27517, United States
Join Chatham County Parks & Recreation for an exciting Beginners Standup Paddleboarding Trip around Jordan Lake State Recreation Area. Perfect for all skill levels, this trip offers a scenic and peaceful experience on the water. All supplies are provided. Participants meet at Farrington Point Boat Ramp. Ages 10+ are welcome. The cost is $15 per person. Classes are hosted on the following dates:

Sat, Jul 26, 10am-12pm.
Wed, Aug 6, 6pm-8pm.

This event is held outdoors by Chatham County Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources (CCPRCR). See more CCPRCR events.

Older Adult Guided Hikes
2025-07-29 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-31 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Chatham County, Chatham County, NC, United States
Older Adult Guided Hikes are designed for you to enjoy nature, improve fitness, and connect with others in a welcoming, social environment. Dates and locations are listed below:

Thu, Jul 24, 10am-12pm Northeast District Park.
Tue, Jul 29, 10am-12pm B. Everett Jordan Lake Dam, Tailrace, and Visitor Assistance Center.
Thu, Jul 31, 10am-12pm Northwest District Park.
Tue, Aug 5, 10am-12pm Rock Ridge Park.

This event is held outdoors by Chatham County Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources (CCPRCR). Registration is FREE. Ages 50+ are welcome. See more CCPRCR events.

Yoga at Bynum Front Porch
2025-07-29 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-05 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
2025-07-30 07:00 - 10:00, 2025-08-06 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
2025-07-30 08:30 - 10:00, 2025-08-06 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.

Creative Writing for Young Audiences
2025-08-02 09:00 - 14:00 | The Arts Center, 964 East Street, Suite 105, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join Chatham County Parks & Recreation for Creative Writing for Young Audiences on Sat, Aug 2, 9am-2pm at their Arts Center. During this interactive workshop, you will focus on both the creative and the business side of writing books for young audiences. You will discuss audience and the market, writing well, how to decide which path to publication is right for you, how to search for agents and publishers, practice writing a synopsis and query, and some easy ways to market your work. This workshop is instructed by author Dolly Sickles.
Ages 18+ are welcome. The cost is $40 per person. This event is held by Chatham County Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources (CCPRCR). See more CCPRCR events.

Sunflower Fest at Huckleberry Trail Farm
2025-08-02 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-03 13:00 - 17:00 | Huckleberry Trail Farm, 143 Pleasant Hill Church Rd, Siler City, NC, 27344, United States
Visit the Huckleberry Trail Farm for Sunflower Fest on Sat, Aug 2 & 9, and Sun, Aug 3 & 10, 1pm-5pm. End the summer with a walk through Huckleberry’s one-acre sunflower field labyrinth. Bring your clippers to pick a big bouquet of flowers ($1 per stem). Plus:

Picnic at one of their tables.
Play some badminton, wiffle ball, and tether ball.
Run through the sprinklers and play with water shooters.

Everything is in the shade, except for the sunflowers, of course! General admission is $4 per person. Twilight semi-private photo sessions are available following the festival for $75 per person.
Huckleberry Trail Farm is conveniently located on Hwy 64 right between Pittsboro and Siler City, just 30 minutes from Cary, Apex, Chapel Hill, Durham, and Greensboro. It’s an easy drive over a shining lake and rushing river, through the beautiful rolling country, and past farmland complete with horses, cows, and red barns.

The Wanderer's Market
2025-08-03 12:00 - 16:00 | West End Kitchen and Catering, Pittsboro, North Carolina, 27312, United States
Join West End for The Wanderer’s Market hosted every first Sunday, May-Oct, 12pm-4pm. Markets include a new music guest each month, great food and drink from West End, and shopping at Finders and Seekers Emporium.
See more events at West End Kitchen and Catering.

First Sunday Pittsboro
2025-08-03 12:00 - 16:00 | Pittsboro Pop-Up Park, West Salisbury Street, Pittsboro, North Carolina, 27312, United States
First Sunday Pittsboro takes place the first Sunday, Apr-Dec, 12pm-4pm.
Come out and enjoy a bit of Pittsboro’s downtown charm. This family-friendly event is free to attend. Artisans, non-profits, and local businesses will be out and about as you enjoy some sweet treats, food trucks, and vendors selling art, jewelry, textiles, woodwork, soaps, pottery, and more.
Just a few businesses open for First Sunday Pittsboro: Pittsboro Toys, French Connections, The Beagle, Screaming for Vintage, Carolina Cravings, Circle City Books & Music, Deep River Mercantile, Marigold, Reclamation, New Horizons Downtown, Pittsboro Gallery of Arts, Chatham Outfitters, and Studio 17.
CHECK OUT THESE SPECIAL FIRST SUNDAY EVENTS

Mondo Guitaro will play live music in the Vino!! Wine Shop tasting room during August’s First Sunday Celebration, 2pm-4pm. “Lonesome Tones for High Plains Drifters,” Mondo Guitaro performs spaghetti western, surf, and 1960s style instrumentals arranged for two guitars.
The Chatham County Historical Association will be at Pittsboro’s First Sunday Celebrations from 12pm-4pm at the Pop-Up Park at 50 W. Salisbury St. in downtown Pittsboro. There will be live music, food trucks, and lots of artisans selling jewelry, textiles, art, woodwork, and more. It’s free! So stop by their table to say hi, and bring your memories and stories about Chatham County to share with them. First Sunday is sponsored by the Pittsboro Business Association, and CCHA is proud to participate.
Show of Hands Gallery holds a reception featuring new artists, live music, and light refreshments.
Join West End for The Wanderer’s Market hosted every first Sunday, May-Oct, (except July) 12pm-4pm. Markets include a new music guest each month, great food and drink from West End, and shopping at Finders and Seekers Emporium. See more events at West End Kitchen and Catering.
Over at The Plant, discover First Sunday Sound Baths with Starrlight Mead, hosted 11:30am-12:30pm. It’s the perfect way to kick off your First Sunday festivities. More events at The Plant.

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Okra Jamboree
2025-08-03 14:00 - 18:00 | The Plant, 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
The Plant hosts its second annual Okra Jamboree on Sun, Aug 3, 2pm-6pm. Discover the benefits of the okra plant for your health. There will be family-friendly festivities for all ages, featuring pop-up vendors, food tastings, panel discussions, okra farm tours, live music with Dub Fire Reggae Band, and a book signing with Chris Smith.
Sponsored by Kingston 99 Kitchen. Participating businesses at The Plant include Fair Game Beverage Company, bmc brewing, Starrlight Mead, Chatham Cider Works, Metal Brixx Cafe, Rachel’s Native Plants, and Hempsmith Clothing Company. Outside vendors and booths will be coming to help deliver a fabulous day! If you’re interested in joining the Slime Squad, please send an email to tami.schwerin@gmail.com.
This event takes place outdoors. 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. Leashed pets are allowed.

Anything Goes Camp at Clapping Hands Farm
2025-08-04 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-05 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-06 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-07 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-08 09:00 - 17:00 | Clapping Hands Farm, Alston Chapel Road, Pittsboro, North Carolina, 27312, United States
The Anything Goes Camp at Clapping Hands Farm is a glorious sampler of their favorite things: outdoor adventures, building and making, art, games, music, and a good measure of random, crazy, fantastic fun. This session is open to ages 7-13. On Friday, there is a sharing for parents at 4pm, followed by a potluck!
CAMP DATES

Mon, Mar 31-Fri, Apr 4, 9am-5pm Spring Break Camp.
Mon, Aug 4-Fri, Aug 8, 9am-5pm Summer Break Camp.

The cost is $350 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. Day-by-day sign-up is available to returning campers – $70 per day or $60 per day for Chatham County residents. Register here.

Clay Hand Building Teen Workshop
2025-08-04 10:00 - 12:00 | The Arts Center, 964 East Street, Suite 105, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Explore the possibilities of clay at this Clay Hand Building Teen Workshop. Discover the art of creating clay slabs, utilizing stamps for unique textures, and mastering glazing techniques. You will create a mug and a fun bowl. Supplies are included for this three-class session, which is held every Monday, Aug 4-18, 10am-12pm.
The Arts Center is located at 964 East Street, Pittsboro, NC 27312, on the backside of the building. To access the studio, drive straight through the open gate and look for the sign on the door that reads “Arts Center.”
This event is held indoors by Chatham County Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources (CCPRCR). Registration is $60 per person. Ages 12-16 are welcome. See more CCPRCR events.

Kitchen Creators Camp with Ms. Tara
2025-08-05 09:30 - 15:30, 2025-08-07 09:30 - 15:30 | Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center, 1192 US-64 W, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Kitchen Creators Camp with Ms. Tara is an exciting day camp opportunity for ages 11-15 with a focus on cooking. Campers will join FCS Agent Tara Gregory at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center to learn some new skills and delicious recipes in the kitchen. Campers will be making their own lunch during the camp sessions, so lunch and snacks will be taken care of for each day. Campers should bring their own water bottle or cup if they have one. Enrollment space is limited to 8 youths per session. Program dates and topics are outlined below:

Tue, Jul 15, 9:30am-3:30pm: Fruits, Veggies, and Meatballs.
Thu, Jul 17, 9:30am-3:30pm: Biscuits and Bread.
Tue, Aug 5, 9:30am-3:30pm: Cooking and Knife Skills.
Thu, Aug 7, 9:30am-3:30pm: Pies and Muffins.
Tue, Aug 12, 9:30am-3:30pm: Southern American Classics.
Thu, Aug 14, 9:30am-3:30pm: Baking.

Each session varies with content and recipes, so youth attending multiple sessions will have the opportunity to try out new recipes. Please note: No arrivals will be accepted before 9:20am. Campers must be dropped off and picked up on time – a fee will be assessed for late pick-ups. The cost is $35 per session. A limited number of need-based scholarships are available – please inquire with the Cooperative Extension/4-H office for more information on how to apply. Any dietary restrictions should be relayed to FCS Agent Tara Gregory at tara_gregory@ncsu.edu at least one month prior to ensure accommodations. Accommodation requests can be made to Tara Gregory up to one week before the workshop. Contact her at 919-542-8247 or tara_gregory@ncsu.edu.

Wake Up with The Chamber
2025-08-06 08:30 - 10:30 | Cowboy Cafe & Catering, North Dogwood Avenue, Siler City, North Carolina, 27344, United States
Make valuable connections for your business at Wake Up with The Chamber, hosted on the first Wednesday of each month, 8:30am-10:30am at Cowboy Cafe and Catering. Enjoy breakfast and networking with the Siler Area Chamber of Commerce. This event is $7 cash at the door or $8 online.

Monthly Markets at MOSAIC
2025-08-06 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.

Moonlight Movie Series at MOSAIC
2025-08-08 20:30 - 22:30 | Philip H. Kohl MOSAIC Family Commons, 457 Freedom Parkway, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Roll out the popcorn for the 2025 Moonlight Movie Series at MOSAIC, powered by Brightspeed! Join MOSAIC at Chatham Park for a night of cinematic magic under the stars. Relax with your favorite crew and enjoy classic flicks in an inviting outdoor setting. In the fall, experience their nostalgic Drive-In Movie Nights—where you can sip soda and munch popcorn from the confines of your car! Grab your lawn chairs and blankets and make some unforgettable memories.
The lawn opens an hour early, and the movie begins at the time indicated below. 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, Aug 8, 8:30pm-10:30pm Oppenheimer (Rated R), Register.
Fri, Sep 5, 8:30pm-10:30pm Avatar: The Way of Water, Register.
Fri, Sep 19, 7:30pm-9:30pm Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, Register.
Fri, Oct 3, 7:30pm-9:30pm Drive-In Movie: Wicked + Car Sing-a-long, Register.
Fri, Oct 17, 7pm-9pm Drive-In Movie: Moana, Register.
Fri, Oct 31, 7pm-9pm Drive-In Movie: Hocus Pocus 2 + Trunk-or-Treat, 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.
