Pittsboro on the Patio
2026-01-14 08:30 - 10:00, 2026-01-21 08:30 - 10:00, 2026-01-28 08:30 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | 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.
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Open Mic Nights at NC Arts Incubator
2026-01-14 18:00 - 20:00 | NC Arts Incubator, 223 N Chatham Ave, Siler City, NC, 27344, United States
Join the NC Arts Incubator for Open Mic Nights hosted every second Wednesday, 6pm-8pm. Music, poetry, and spoken-word works are encouraged. Sign-up opens at 5:30pm. Next door, The Chatham Rabbit will be open and selling coffee.
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Winter 2026 Homeschool Camp at Clapping Hands Farm
2026-01-15 09:00 - 15:30, 2026-01-22 09:00 - 15:30, 2026-01-29 09:00 - 15:30 | Clapping Hands Farm, 3348 Alston Chapel Road, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join Clapping Hands Farm for their Winter 2026 Homeschool Camp, hosted every Thursday, January 8-February 12, 9am-3:30pm. Clapping Hands is an arts and nature camp and retreat with a special love for community. Our homeschool camp workshops include visual arts, crafts, music, theater, and dance, as well as engineering, building, nature exploration, game creation, and more!
GENERAL SCHEDULE

Camp opens with games, Morning Circle, and morning workshops in focus groups. Each session will have at least two Morning Workshop Focus Groups; campers choose one Focus Group to join for the entire 6-week session.
Lunch.
Anything Goes and all-camp activities in the afternoon. Activities are different each day, are based on campers’ requests, and include opportunities to explore both focus groups. In other words, if you are interested in both Focus Groups, you can sign up for one of them for the morning and still be able to “taste” the others during Anything Goes.
Buddy Group check-in and a Closing Circle before departure.

FOCUS GROUPS
This session’s focus groups will include:

Earth Romp is a playful exploration of all things outdoors. There will be exploring and discovering, finding bugs and encountering animals and plants, and running, hiding, climbing, and playing. You might create new trails, plant or find letterboxes, go on a long hike, and then play games upon arrival at your destination. You might craft using found and natural objects, create Andy Goldsworthy-style outdoor art installations with leaves, rocks, and thorns, and explore ancient technologies like atlatls. You might track animals, study scat, look for the earliest signs of spring, and figure out what bugs are doing when it’s really cold.
Carpentry is limited to a maximum of six campers and to campers ages 12 and older. Many structures around camp, including the games shed, lost-and-found shed, and many picnic tables and benches, were built by campers themselves! In the Carpentry Focus Group, campers will build benches and signs for current and future campers. Campers will learn practical, creative skills such as recognizing quality wood, implementing essential safety measures, measuring and marking lumber for their structure designs, attaching wood pieces with bolts and hex screws, and addressing design considerations to build a structure sturdy enough to withstand weather and the energy of enthusiastic adults and kids!
Table Games is for those who want to try a new game! You will learn many new games and play old favorites. Games will include strategy games, drawing games, writing games, storytelling games, dice games, card games, indoor party games, games from a variety of cultures and countries, puzzle games, mazes, math games, geography games, “getting to know you” games, and a LARGE variety of board games (Louise has quite a collection!) The opportunity to craft traditional games to take home will be included.

DETAILS AND LOGISTICS
Camp is $400 per child, with full and partial scholarships available. Homeschool Camp serves children and teens ages 8-16. They accept older campers who are interested in their Focus Group topics. They also accept younger campers on a case-by-case basis. Parents, adults, and older teens are also needed as Counselors or Volunteers. Parent volunteers at Homeschool camp do so much to make this program fantastic!
Camp at Clapping Hands Farm takes place outdoors for the most part. They generally run camp in all weather conditions unless there are hazardous driving conditions or it is cold AND wet. In other words, if it’s raining and 70 degrees, they will have camp. If it’s 30 degrees and not raining, we will have camp. But if it’s 40 degrees and raining, they will skip camp and use their weather make-up day (either Tue, Feb 19 or Tue, Feb 26). During the winter session, they will have a heated studio available that can accommodate one group.
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Storytime with Johanna Banana
2026-01-15 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-01-22 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-01-29 10:30 - 11:30 | McIntyre’s Books, 220 Market Street, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join McIntyre’s Books for Storytime with Johanna Banana, hosted every Thursday, 10:30am-11:30am. McIntyre’s bookseller Johanna Banana leads this weekly storytime. The books and songs shared are primarily for toddlers and preschoolers, but all ages are welcome!
This free event takes place indoors at McIntyre’s Books. The space is ADA-compliant. Free parking is available on-site. No pets are allowed. Fearrington Village is part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail. See more events at Fearrington Village.

Winter Seed Sowing
2026-01-15 11:30 - 12:30 | Chatham Community Library, 197 NC Hwy 87 N, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join the Chatham Community Library for Winter Seed Sowing on Thu, Jan 15, 11:30am-12:30pm. In this hands-on class, you will learn a simple, low-cost method of starting seeds outdoors using repurposed containers, which plants are suitable, and how to monitor and transplant the seedlings. This class is led by an NC State Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteer and is geared toward adults. No registration is required.
This FREE, family-friendly event is open to the public. No registration is required. The event will take place indoors at the Chatham Community Library in the Holmes Family Meeting Room. The Chatham Community Library is ADA-compliant, including wheelchair-accessible parking, entrances, seating, common spaces, walkways, and restrooms. Pets are not allowed – please leave your furry friends at home.
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It's Elementary: America 250 Fun and Games!
2026-01-15 16:00 - 17:00 | Chatham Community Library, 197 NC Hwy 87 N, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join the Chatham Community Library for It’s Elementary: America 250 Fun and Games hosted on the second Thursday of every month, 4pm-5pm. Elementary-age kids are invited to explore America’s past through a variety of crafts and games.
This FREE, family-friendly event is open to the public. No registration is required. The event will take place indoors in the Chatham Community Library’s Holmes Family Meeting Room. The Chatham Community Library is ADA-compliant, including wheelchair-accessible parking, entrances, seating, common spaces, walkways, and restrooms. The Holmes Family Meeting Room has an automatic door opener. Free parking is available outside the library. Pets are not allowed – please leave your furry friends at home.
This event is part of our Chatham Celebrates America 250 initiative. See more America 250 events. See more events at the Chatham Community Library.

Bynum Byte Night
2026-01-15 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Bynum General Store, 950 Bynum Rd, Bynum, NC, 27228, United States
Bynum’s Byte Night happens every other Thursday, 6pm-8pm. It’s a weekly tech hangout for anyone curious about computers, electronics, or AI – whether you’re fixing a glitchy device, exploring creative and design tools, or just want to talk digital life with neighbors. They’ve even got a virtual reality (VR) headset on hand if you want to step into another world for a bit. No pressure, no jargon—just a space to learn, share, and connect. Bring your questions, your projects, or just come see what others are up to. All skill levels welcome!
Contact Helbragga (John G.) at 919.593.3559 with any questions.
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Pittsboro's Finally Fridays Art Walks
2026-01-16 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.

Mill Town Yarns Storytelling and Live Performances
2026-01-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Bynum General Store, 950 Bynum Rd, Bynum, NC, 27228, United States
Join Bynum Front Porch for monthly Mill Town Yarns Storytelling and Live Performances,hosted on selected Saturdays, September 2025-August 2026. Experience the magic of storytelling and live performance in this charming former mill village. Each month, top storytellers, singer/songwriters, and other performers share their craft within the historic walls of the Bynum General Store. Enjoy intimate one-of-a-kind experiences in a unique venue!
The Bynum Front Porch “Mill Town Yarns” series is recognized by the NC Storytellers Guild as one of the state’s premier storytelling hubs. The 2025-2026 season will feature a mix of professional and local performers. Most shows are free, with a hat passed for donations. For high-demand shows, advanced tickets will be available to reserve seats in advance. Performances are hosted on the following dates:

Sat, Sep 13, 2025, 7pm-8:30pm “Sing Me a Story”
Sat, Oct 11, 2025, 7pm-8:30pm Lipbone Redding (Ticketed – $13 per person).
Sat, Nov 15, 2025, 7pm-8:30pm Regional North Carolina Storytellers Showcase
Sat, Jan 17, 2026, 7pm-8:30pm Chatham County Stories and Songs
Sat, Feb 7, 2026, 7pm-8:30pm Michael Reno Harrell and Josh Goforth (Ticketed – $20 per person).
Sat, Mar 14, 2026, 7pm-8:30pm Bil Lepp (Ticketed – $10 per person).
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 7pm-8:30pm Regional Story Slam with Mysti Mayhem

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Crafternoons at Clapping Hands Farm
2026-01-18 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-25 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-01 13:00 - 17:00 | Clapping Hands Farm, 3348 Alston Chapel Road, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join Clapping Hands Farm for Crafternoons hosted every Sunday, December 2025-February 2026, 1pm5pm. This is a drop-in crafting circle, not a class. Bring a project you’re already working on, or join many of our crafters who are making items to donate to the Camp Store—a fun way to craft with purpose. You’re also welcome to come learn by doing; they’re happy to help folks get started, especially if it supports camp scholarships.
Classes usually take place at Clapping Hands Farm, unless otherwise posted, in their cozy, heated studio space. There is no fee to participate, but donations are welcome. Adults are welcome, and crafty teens may come solo. Children are welcome with a parent who can take full responsibility (the space is small and not ideal for toddlers). The camp store will be open during crafternoon sessions and by appointment through December and early January. All proceeds support camp scholarships. Come craft, connect, and help make camp accessible for more kids. Call 919.542.5599, email clappinghandsfarm@gmail.com, or send a WhatsApp message to RSVP. See more events at Clapping Hands Farm.

Yoga at Bynum Front Porch
2026-01-20 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-27 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-03 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
2026-01-21 07:00 - 10:00, 2026-01-28 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.

Community Potluck Meal
2026-01-23 18:00 - 20:30 | Freedom Family Church Community Center, 421 North Holly Street, Siler City, 27344, United States
Every fourth Friday, 6pm-8:30pm, join Siler City Community Meals for a Community Potluck Meal. Gather for a meal, see old friends, and make new ones. The meal is free, and they are hoping for potluck donations as they get reorganized and understand the community’s needs moving forward. This event is rain or shine.
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Photographing the Haw River
2026-01-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Chatham Community Library, 197 NC Hwy 87 N, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join the Chatham Community Library for Photographing the Haw River on Sat, Jan 24, 10am-11am. Enjoy viewing wildlife from the cozy comfort of indoors with a presentation by award-winning photographer Dr. Kevin Ricker. Marvel at his images of birds, butterflies, insects, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals that make the Haw River their home. This free event is part of the Lower Haw Presents series hosted by Friends of Lower Haw River and co-sponsored by the Chatham Community Library
This FREE, family-friendly event is open to the public. No registration is required. The event will take place indoors at the Chatham Community Library in the Holmes Family Meeting Room. The Chatham Community Library is ADA-compliant, including wheelchair-accessible parking, entrances, seating, common spaces, walkways, and restrooms. Pets are not allowed – please leave your furry friends at home.
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Bynum Bluegrass Jam Circle
2026-01-24 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.

Tree Museum Birthday Gala and Whiskey Release
2026-01-25 14:00 - 17:00 | The Plant, 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join The Plant and Fair Game Beverage Company for a Tree Museum Birthday Gala and Whiskey Release on Sun, Jan 25, 2pm-5pm! 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 to keep you warm! Sip and shop the Chatham Beverage District, part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail, with local beers from bmc brewing, wines and ciders from Starrlight, spirits from Fair Game, and sake from Koshu. Local dining available at Kingston 99 Kitchen and Ta Contento.
There is no cover fee for this free public event, and parking is free. The event takes place indoors and outdoors at The Plant. Leashed, well-behaved pets are allowed outside; pet policies may vary by individual business. 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. See all events at The Plant. Part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail.

Goldston America 250: Film Series
2026-01-27 16:00 - 18:00 | Goldston Library, 9235 Pittsboro-Goldston Road, Goldston, 27252, United States
Join the Chatham Community Library for this Goldston America 250 Film Series, hosted every fourth Tuesday, January-December 2026, 4pm-6pm. America 250’s mission is to honor and commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, marking America’s Semiquincentennial. The Goldston Library will screen the following documentaries and films:

Tue, Jan 27, 4pm-6pm The Congress, Ken Burns.
Tue, Feb 24, 4pm-6pm Becoming Frederick Douglass, Stanley Nelson and Nicole London.
Tue, Mar 24, 4pm-6pm Rachel Carson: The Woman Who Launched the Modern Environmental Movement, Michelle Ferrari.
Tue, Apr 28, 4pm-6pm Thomas Jefferson: A View from the Mountain, Martin Doblmeier.
Tue, May 26, 4pm-6pm The Address, Ken Burns.
Tue, Jun 23, 4pm-6pm The Brooklyn Bridge, Ken Burns.
Tue, Jul 28, 4pm-6pm The Statue of Liberty, Ken Burns.
Tue, Aug 25, 4pm-6pm American Coup: Wilmington 1898, Yoruba Richen and Brad Lichtenstein.
Tue, Sep 22, 4pm-6pm How it Feels to be Free, Yoruba Richen.
Tue, Oct 27, 4pm-6pm 80 Years Later, Celine Parreñas Shimizu.
Tue, Nov 24, 4pm-6pm Gather, Sanjay Rawal.
Tue, Dec 22, 4pm-6pm Women of World War II: The Untold Stories, Eli Brown.

This FREE, family-friendly event is open to the public. No registration is required. The event will take place indoors in the Goldston Library. The Goldston Library is ADA-compliant, including wheelchair-accessible parking, entrances, seating, common spaces, walkways, and restrooms. Free parking is available outside the library. Pets are not allowed – please leave your furry friends at home.
This event is part of our Chatham Celebrates America 250 initiative. See more America 250 events.

The Regulator Movement and the Revolution in the North Carolina Backcountry
2026-02-01 14:00 - 15:30 | Chatham County Historical Museum, 9 Hillsboro St, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join the Chatham County Historical Association for The Regulator Movement and the Revolution in the North Carolina Backcountry on Sun, Feb 1, 2pm-3:30pm. Carole Troxler, Professor Emerita at Elon University, will discuss the years leading up to the American Revolution, in which yeoman farmers in North Carolina’s Piedmont farmland became increasingly angry about the corruption and dishonesty among the colonial officials who collected their taxes and enforced their laws. A wave of popular support for stricter regulation of these laws slowly spread throughout the Piedmont, resulting in years of minor clashes between the farmer ‘Regulators’ and the royal militia. Although the militia finally defeated the Regulators at the Battle of Alamance in 1771, the seeds of revolt were planted. This little-known rebellion in North Carolina highlighted the growing discontent among American colonists with colonial rule and helped set the stage for the American Revolution.
This event takes place indoors. The Chatham County Historic Courthouse and Museum is ADA-accessible. No pets allowed. Please leave your furry friends at home. Free parking is available behind the courthouse and along Hillsboro Street.
This event is part of our Chatham Celebrates America 250 initiative. See more America 250 events. See more events hosted by The Chatham Historical Association.
