Tinkering School NC at Sun Star Farm is a small group of 12 campers led by 2 counselors and a 3rd counselor during peak building times. Once they cover skills and safety, campers collaborate to create an awesome large-scale project based on a theme chosen late Monday/Tuesday morning, depending on skill level, interest, and weather...
New Beginnings Farm offers Summer Camps specializing in teaching basic balanced positions and horsemanship, and in providing fun outdoor activities. This camp is perfect for horse lovers of all ages and levels who want a hands-on experience with horses. They have beginner school horses perfect for the most beginner and timid of riders, as well as...
Join My Little Farmer for Mini Rider Academy: Riding Camp, hosted select weeks in June, July, and August. Get ready for a full day of horsemanship! This riding camp is...
Join Carolina Tiger Rescue for an Expedition Camp on Mon, Jul 13-Fri, Jul 17, 9am-4pm. This weeklong camp, designed for rising 6th-8th graders, allows your child to experience the sanctuary's incredible world. They will visit the animals daily, learn about the essential role carnivores play in their natural habitats, find out what it takes to be a wildcat...
In the Intermediate Opti Camp, hosted by the Carolina Sailing Foundation, children ages 9-11 participate in small group, on-the-water, week-long sessions to learn intermediate sailing skills. Participants review all skills learned in the Beginner class, learn upwind and downwind techniques, and receive an introduction to racing. Suitable for children who have some sailing experience and are...
In the Beginner 420 Camp, hosted by the Carolina Sailing Foundation, children ages 12-16 participate in small group, on-the-water, week-long sessions to learn beginner sailing skills. Participants learn the parts of a sailboat, how it works, and how to rig it and begin to sail properly. Suitable for complete novices. Camps emphasize safety, building confidence,...
The Teen Everything Camp at Clapping Hands Farm, hosted Mon, Jul 13-Fri, Jul 17, 9am-5pm, is all about teens spending the week outside playing, exploring, getting artsy, and connecting with peers and Clapping Hands' outstanding staff. Every morning and afternoon, they will have featured guest artists and choice classes to pick from. You'll get to a little of everything they...
Briar Chapel Farmers Market is a recent endeavor, established at the beginning of 2023. Come to the Green of Great Meadow Park every Friday, Mar-Dec, 4pm-6pm! Shoppers will find fresh seasonal produce, pasture-raised meats, native plants, local honey, baked goods, and prepared foods, much of which is harvested or made in the surrounding region. Familiar...
Join Old Mill Farm for Fridays at The Farm, hosted every Friday night, March-November, 4pm-9pm. Enjoy family-friendly live music and activities on their quaint Century Farm. Grab a Season Pass while they are still available to gain access to all 2026 shows! Gates open at 4pm, and live music starts at 9pm. The event features a rotating selection...
Pittsboro's Finally Fridays Art Walks are held every Third Friday, 5pm-8pm, in downtown Pittsboro (Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro's Social District, and surrounding areas). This FREE, family-friendly monthly event highlights Pittsboro's vibrant downtown and...
Join the NC Arts Incubator and The Chatham Rabbit for their Siler City Downtown Music Series every third Fri, Apr-Oct, 6pm-9pm. Their free downtown outdoor concert series features a broad range...
As part of Chatham County's year-long celebration of America's 250th birthday, the Chatham County Historical Association (CCHA) is hosting an NC History Book Club: Between the Lines, held on the...
Join The Plant for a Saturday Morning Market hosted every third Saturday, May-Aug, 10am-2pm. Sell your vintage, antiques, and secondhand goods, share items you’re ready to pass along, or simply come hunt for a good find. Shop, wander, and enjoy food and drinks from The Plant businesses throughout the day - grab coffee from Metal Brixx and Brunch...
Come out for a night of baseball and watch Chatham Yardbirds vs Danville Dairy Daddies at Paul Braxton Park on the following dates: Fri, Jul 3, 7pm-10pm. Sun, Jul 5, 6pm-9pm. Sat,...
Chatham County Parks and Recreation's Summer Camp is a traditional-style camp featuring activities such as swimming, boating, fishing, archery, crafts, outdoor and indoor games, and more. The week four series takes place Mon, Jul 20-Fri, Jul 24, 7am-6pm at Northwest District Park. More details are outlined below: Drop-off takes place between 7am and 8:30am. Pick-up is between 4:30pm and 6pm....
Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge is thrilled to offer their first-ever LEAP (Leaders for Ethics, Animals, and the Planet) Summer Camp, held Mon, Jul 20-Thu, Jul 24, 8am-4pm. A compassionate alternative to 4-H, this FREE Summer Camp for incoming 9th-12th graders offers community building, leadership training, hands-on learning, and quality time getting to know their animal residents. Participants will...
Join Sun Star Farm for Summer Sprout Camps, hosted during select weeks in June, July, and August 2026. Step back in time, slow the pace of hurried modern lifestyles, and let your children unplug and unwind in an environment that nurtures curiosity and a love of nature. Camps heavily focus on play, allowing children space...
Join Cool Creek Farm for Summer Camps, hosted during select weeks in June, July, and August 2026. Camp days follow an easy flow that starts with a morning circle and conversation,...
Join Old Mill Farm for 2026 Summer Camps, hosted select weeks in June, July, and August, 2026, 8:30am-3pm. Each day offers new ideas and activities! Your child will learn how to enjoy the great outdoors in their beautiful 6-acre farm setting. Activities vary day to day, but a bulk of a camper's day will be spent outdoors tending...
Join Sun Star Farm for Summer Day Camps, hosted during select weeks in June, July, and August 2026. Step back in time, slow the pace of hurried modern lifestyles, and...
