Chatham County Parks and Recreation Events
2023-10-28 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Information. Contact: Mallory Peterson. Upcoming events and programs from Chatham County Parks and Recreation.
Sat, Oct 7, 9am-10am Composting at Home
Location: Chatham Grove Community Center
Age Range: 18+
Registration Deadline: Mon, Oct 2
Cost: Free (preregistration required)
Have you wanted to learn how to compost but felt you did not have enough time, or it was too confusing? In this class, you will explore the hows and whys of composting. Learn how to compost at home, how it benefits your garden, and why it helps the environment.
Sat, Oct 28, 2pm-5pm Trunk or Treat Fall Festival
Location: Southwest District Park
Age Range: All Ages
Registration Deadline: N/A
Cost: Free
Join Chatham County Parks & Recreation for an afternoon full of Halloween activities. This free outdoor event will include pumpkin carving and painting, Halloween-themed games and crafts, a hay hunt, a photo booth, a magician, and Trunk or Treat starting at 4pm.
Fri, Dec 8, 5pm-8pm Holiday in the Park
Location: Northwest District Park
Age Range: All Ages
Registration Deadline: N/A
Cost: Free
This free indoor/outdoor event includes pictures with Santa, a hayride, holiday-themed games and crafts, candy canes, warm drinks, carolers, letters to Santa, and the tree lighting at 5:15pm to kick off the event.
Movies in the park
Join Chatham County Parks & Recreation at The Park at Briar Chapel on Friday nights throughout fall for a free outdoor movie night! They will be showing family-friendly movies that will start at sunset. Bring your chairs, blankets, movie snacks, and friends, and enjoy a movie under the stars.
Fri, Oct 13, 7pm-9pm Hotel Transylvania
Fri, Oct 27, 6:30pm-8:30pm Coco (rescheduled due to rain)

Events at Thirsty Skull Brewing - Siler City
2023-10-31 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-07 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-10 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-14 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Thirsty Skull Brewing, 915 N Second Ave, Siler City, NC, 27344, United States
All events at Thirsty Skull Brewing – Siler City.
Small scale brewery offering game nights, local food trucks, and occasional live music. Stop by for $4 pours on Wednesdays and half-off all 32oz. cans to-go every Sunday.
Check out their Facebook page for updates on new brews and batches, deals, and special events.
Fri, Nov 10, 6pm-9pm Ivan Vest
Weekly Events
Tuesdays, 7pm-9pm: Wii Sports
Be sure to bring your wrist straps! Hosted every Tuesday starting at 7pm, sign-up ends at 6:30pm.
Fridays, 7pm-9pm: Music Bingo
Grab a pint, hang out, and enjoy some music bingo!

House of Hops Events
2023-11-01 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-11-08 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-11-15 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-11-22 18:00 - 20:00 | House of Hops, 112 Russet Run, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
All events at House of Hops in Pittsboro. The Pittsboro location of this local bottle shop hosts a run club, local food trucks, bingo, trivia nights, special releases, and more! Deals include $5 off pints and glasses of wine, and 20% off wine bottles every Monday.
Check out the House of Hops Facebook page for other weekly deals and promotions, new additions to their draft list, and special events. Part of Chatham County’s Craft Beverages and Country Inns Trail.
Sat, Oct 21, 12pm-10pm Halloween Fall Festival
Save the date! Join House of Hops for fall fun, including activities for the kiddos, seasonal beers on tap, live music with GLK, and more. Costumes welcome!
Weekly Events
Tuesdays, 5pm-7pm: Run Club
All skill levels welcome, 3-5 mile routes available. Special deals are available for House of Hops Run Club members, including $5 pints after every run. Visit their website for directions on how to sign up for a membership. The bottle shop also offers 20% off mix-and-match six packs every Tuesday (for everyone, Run Club member or not).
Wednesdays, 6pm-8pm: Music Bingo Show
Enjoy singing and dancing during this family and pet-friendly free game – plus a chance to win fun prizes! Bring your own food or order from nearby local restaurants. Also, save 25% on growlers every Wednesday.
Thursdays, 7pm-9pm: OpinionNation
Test your knowledge and team up with your friends and family for OpinionNation, a survey-based, Family Feud-style game, with winners walking away with House of Hops gift cards.

Events at Dovecote Home and Garden, Nest, and Sprout
2023-11-02 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-17 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-18 10:00 - 17:00 | Dovecote Home and Garden, Nest, and Sprout, 250 Market Street, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
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Find a variety, seasonally, and visit for special trunk shows throughout the year.
upcoming trunk shows
Fri, Oct 13 and Sat, Oct 14, 10am-5pm KMJ Shirts + Rose & Crown
Fri, Oct 20 and Sat, Oct 21, 10am-5pm Save The Duck
Thu, Oct 26, Fri, Oct 27, and Sat, Oct 28, 10am-5pm Ann Lightfoot
Thu, Nov 2, 10am-5pm Sabina Savage
Fri, Nov 17 and Sat, Nov 18, 10am-5pm Grace Chuang
Fri, Dec 15 and Sat, Dec 16, 10am-5pm Oliveve

Tour and Talk at B. Everett Jordan Dam
2023-11-02 14:30 - 16:00 | B. Everett Jordan Dam, 2080 Jordan Dam Rd., Moncure, NC, 27559, United States
Come join Central Pines Regional Council for a Tour and Talk at B. Everett Jordan Dam Thu, Nov 2, 2:30pm-4pm. Explore the fascinating world of dams, including B. Everett Jordan Dam and Lake. This event offers a unique opportunity to go behind the scenes and discover the inner workings of this impressive structure. Their knowledge guides will provide interesting insights and answer all your burning questions about dams, their construction, and their impact on the environment.

Events at Thirsty Skull Brewing - Pittsboro
2023-11-02 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-11-09 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-11-16 16:00 - 18:00 | Thirsty Skull Brewing – Pittsboro, 684 West Street, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
All events at Thirsty Skull Brewing – Pittsboro. Pittsboro taproom and biergarden hosting karaoke nights, run clubs, and more. Special deals include 1/2 price crowlers on Wednesdays and $4 pours all day long on Thirsty Thursdays.
Check out their Facebook Page for updates on new brews and batches, local food trucks, and occasional live music. Part of Chatham County’s Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail.
Sat, Oct 14, 12pm-9pm Fest Yourself Oktoberfest
Come out and celebrate beer in its original fashion! Decorations, live music from 3pm-6pm, traditional German food served up at 4pm, games, Stien holding competition, best costume, and more!
Weekly Events
Thursdays, 5pm-7pm: Run Club
Come out to the running track for 20% off your tab for the night when you walk or run.
First Friday of the Month, 7pm-9pm: Karaoke with JV Jams
Jam out to your favorite songs with friends and family.

First Friday Goblin Market at Davenport's Café Diem
2023-11-03 18:00 - 22:00 | Davenport’s Cafe Diem, 439 Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
All events at Davenport’s Café Diem.
First Fridays, 6pm-10pm, First Friday Goblin Market Oct 6, Nov 3, Dec 1
A spooky and strange popup market of the unknown and supernatural! The Gallows Hill Collective strives to create a safe space for local artists and vendors to show off their creations, wares, and oddities. Come and be a part of the experience! Just behind Davenport’s Café Diem, right across from Chatham Mills in downtown Pittsboro. Interested in vending? It’s currently free! Sign up here.

Triangle Land Conservancy Events
2023-11-04 09:00 - 11:00 | White Pines Nature Preserve, 548 S Rocky River Rd, Sanford, NC, 27330, United States
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Sat, Nov 4, 9am-11am Pines of the Piedmont
Join Triangle Land Conservancy on this gorgeous morning hike to explore White Pines Nature Preserve. Along the way, you will meander through this unique ecosystem and learn about the 5 pines that you can find at the preserve. This preserve contains species not typically found in the North Carolina Piedmont, but still remain here from the last ice age due to the rivers surrounding the area creating a microclimate.
This will be a moderate 3-mile hike over 2 hours. There will be multiple stops along the way to learn about the ecology and history of the preserve. Please make sure you wear good walking shoes and bring a full water bottle along with bug spray and sunscreen if you would like it. This is a free event, but preregistration is required.

Rest & Reclaim Day Retreat
2023-11-05 10:00 - 18:00 | Southwind Retreat Center, 300 Southwind Road, Siler City, NC, 27344, United States
Embrace a journey towards rest, both for yourself and the community, with Rest & Reclaim Day Retreat Sun, Nov 5, 10am-6pm at Southwind Retreat Center. This is a full-day, in-person retreat. Learn more and register here (tickets are on a sliding scale of $200-250 with payment options available). The day opens with a ceremony acknowledging yourselves, the land, and the practices, followed by guided practices, as well as solo and group interactive and reflective spaces. Leave with the tools for embodiment and a home rest. Lunch, snacks, and herbal teas will be provided.

Downtown Pittsboro First Sunday
2023-11-05 12:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Pittsboro, Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
First Sundays, 12pm-4pm, Downtown Pittsboro First Sunday Sep 3, Oct 1, Nov 5, Dec 3
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 Pittsboro First Sunday: Pittsboro Toys, French Connections, The Beagle, Screaming for Vintage, Oakmoss, Carolina Cravings, Circle City Books & Music, Deep River Mercantile, Marigold, Reclamation, New Horizons Downtown, Pittsboro Gallery of Arts, Chatham County Courthouse and Historical Museum, Liquidambar Gallery & Gifts, and Studio 17.
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Holiday Social with Downtown Pittsboro Vintage Shops
2023-11-09 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Pittsboro, Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join the vintage shops of downtown Pittsboro for their Holiday Social Thu, Nov 9, 5pm-8pm. Enjoy an evening of shopping, sipping, and strolling. Attendance is free. Follow each shop on social media for updates on discounts, giveaways, and more. Participating shops:

Finders & Seekers Emporium
Little Boho Valley
Marigold Art & Vintage
Reclamation
Screaming for Vintage
Shimmer NC

Grab a friend for a fun evening while supporting small, local businesses.

Candle Making Workshop at The Parlour at Manns Chapel
2023-11-10 18:00 - 20:00 | The Parlour at Manns Chapel, 175 Poythress Road, Chapel Hill, NC, 27516, United States
Lit Moments Candle Company invites you to join their team for a Candle Making Workshop at The Parlour at Manns Chapel Fri, Nov 10, 6pm-8pm. Bond and work together as a team while learning new skills and creating beautiful hand-made candles. This event is an ideal opportunity to take a break from the daily grind and enjoy a creative and relaxing activity with your friends, family, or colleagues. You’ll have the chance to choose from various fragrances to personalize your candles, and their team of experts will be on hand to guide you through the process. What better way to embrace the spirit of fall than by creating your own fall candles? Make one for you and gift the other to a loved one or special friend.
Learn more about The Parlour at Manns Chapel.

Chatham Outfitters Launch Party
2023-11-11 09:00 - 18:00 | Chatham Outfitters, 674 West Street, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Help Chatham Outfitters celebrate their name change with their official Launch Party Sat, Nov 11, 9am-6pm. Enjoy a 20% off storewide discount all day – plus, beer from Thirsty Skull Brewing – Pittsboro, spin-to-win prizes, and kids games. Enter to win premium raffle prizes and giveaways from Keen, Merrill, Kavu, and more! The schedule of events includes BBQ from BH43 Sauces & Smoke 12pm-3pm (or while supplies last), a cake cutting with Phoenix Bakery at 3pm, and Triangle Face Painting 3pm-5pm.

Events at Milestone Bag Co
2023-11-11 14:00 - 16:00
All events at Milestone Bag Co. Since 2011, Milestone Bag Co has created leather bags and accessories. Leather designer Julia Greenwood offers belts, bags, and wallets, as well as leather goods for your furry friends.
Upcoming Events at Milestone Bag Co
Saturdays, 2pm-4pm, Intro to Leatherwork Sep 23, Oct 14, Nov 11
Register now for this exciting in-person class hosted by Milestone Bag Co, professional leather crafter and business owner, Julia, and her protege Hayden. This in-depth and fun class will be hosted in person at the studio. You will learn the names and uses of the most common leather hand tools, the best techniques, and how to make your own clutch or cardholder from start to finish. You will get to pick your own leather/color, thread color, and the type and color of the fastener. Snacks will be provided.

Holiday Market at Oakland Farm
2023-11-12 14:00 - 17:00 | Oakland Farm, 3355 Rosser Rd, Bear Creek, NC, 27207, United States
Oakland Farm is kicking off the holiday season with their second annual Holiday Market Sun, Nov 12, 2pm-5pm! Ring in the most wonderful time of year by shopping with local artisans as you check off people on your gift list this year. They’ve invited some of their favorite creatives for you to shop their jewelry, signs, clothing boutiques, candles, sweet treats, and more.

Register for your free ticket. They’ll also be offering tours of the venue for those planning weddings and other events.

Vendors Include:

Christmas Minis with Front Porch Photography
The Gifted Posey
Lala’s Signs
Broadway Belles
Millie’s Mama Bakes
Simply Stated Boutique
Shop Fringe Co
Bark & Brine Boards
and more to come soon!

Autumn Brews & Fireside Views
2023-11-15 17:00 - 20:00 | The Bradford, 523 Pea Ridge Road, New Hill, NC, 27562, United States
The Bradford is excited to welcome you into their space for Autumn Brews & Fireside Views Wed, Nov 15, 5pm-8pm. This Fall Open House is in support of A Place at The Table. Experience the charm of The Bradford under the market lights of their dreamy terrace surrounded by cozy fire pit lounges. This is a perfect opportunity to kick off your wedding planning by touring the space and enjoying a special night of festive brews, wine, and food. All proceeds from ticket sales are donated directly to their 2024 charity partner, A Place at The Table.

Pittsboro Homecoming
2023-11-18 12:00 - 15:00 | Downtown Pittsboro, Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
The Town of Pittsboro is excited to share that they are hosting the first annual Pittsboro Homecoming Sat, Nov 18, 12pm-3pm. Enjoy food trucks, local music, crafts, and fun and games for the whole family while you learn about things new and old that Pittsboro has to offer. They’ll also unveil mural installations and preview plans for a pop-up park that will serve as a new central gathering space for all.
The first annual Pittsboro Homecoming will be held in the parking lot located at 50 West Salisbury Street, beside Gunn & Messick Law Office. If you’re an artist, work with a local art gallery/organization, or if you work with a local community organization and would like to have a table at this event, please contact Theresa Thompson at tthompson@pittsboronc.gov or 919.819.0096. There are no vendor fees. Sponsors include Havoc Brewing Company and Pittsboro Print Plus.

Opening Weekend at Jordan Lake Christmas Tree Farm
2023-11-19 10:00 - 15:00 | Jordan Lake Farms, 2170 Marthas Chapel Rd, Apex, NC, 27523, United States
Jordan Lake Christmas Tree Farm is honored to host local artisans, crafters, and farmers for their Opening Weekend Sun, Nov 19, 10am-3pm. Complete your gift shopping with locally farmed and made items. Stay tuned for more information about Jordan Lake Christmas Tree Farm events this season.

Events at the Inn at Celebrity Dairy
2023-11-19 13:30 - 16:00 | Celebrity Dairy, 146 Celebrity Dairy Way, Siler City, NC, 27344, United States
All events at The Inn at Celebrity Dairy.
The Inn at Celebrity Dairy is a unique GreenTravel business and bed & breakfast hosting yoga classes, Third Sunday dinners, and seasonal open barns. Visit their Eventbrite and Facebook Page to keep up-to-date on the latest events and offerings.
Third Sunday Dinners, 1:30pm-4pm Sep 17, Oct 15, Nov 19

Third Sunday dinners are always a fun afternoon featuring a four or five-course meal with hyper-local ingredients prepared by Celebrity Dairy’s in-house chefs. Plus, there will be a lot of Celebrity Dairy cheeses for you to enjoy! Each month features a menu created with a specific theme in mind, focusing on what is available during that season.

The dinners also include a tour of the barns where you will get to meet the Celebrity Dairy goats and learn about them and how they’re raised. They love visitors and will be sure to greet you as you enter the barns! Please feel free to bring a bottle of wine with you to complement the meal.
