Events
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Spring Chicken Festival
The NC Spring Chicken Festival is a celebration in historic downtown Siler City on the first Saturday of May, sponsored by Mountaire Farms. The seventh annual festival will feature live musical performances, mechanical and inflatable attractions, and tasty food options. Various vendors will fill the streets with arts and crafts, handmade goods, information booths, and...
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Kenda Kist – Spring 2026 Trunk Show
Dovecote Home and Garden, Nest, and Sprout 250 Market Street, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesFri, May 1-Sat, May 2, 10am-5pm, Dovecote will host designer Kenda Kist as part of their Spring 2026 Trunk Show series - perfect for Mother's Day! Kenda Kist jewelry blends fine materials with thoughtful, artful design to create pieces that feel both modern and meaningful. Each creation emphasizes quality craftsmanship, whether it’s a delicately sculpted necklace, a...
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Fat Cat Artfest
After a 5-year hiatus, the Fat Cat Artfest is back! Located at 758 Ravens Lane, Pittsboro, this 2-day arts festival will take place Sat, May 2, 10am-5pm and Sun, May 3, 12pm-5pm. Fifteen local artists will participate, including seven from the Chatham Artists Guild. Enjoy a weekend of art, food, and fun, and see artwork from members Eva Green, Jane...
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The NoVi Flow
The NoVi Green 175 Parkland Drive, Pittsboro, United StatesFind your rhythm at The NoVi Flow, hosted every first and third Saturday, May-June, 10:15am-11:15am. This community yoga experience is held outdoors on the NoVi Green, just across from the Chatham Park YMCA. Led by Chatham Park YMCA instructors and designed for all levels, this energizing class offers a refreshing way to start the day...
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Tommy Hays, The Marriage Bed
McIntyre's Books 220 Market Street, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesJoin McIntyre's Books for Tommy Hays, The Marriage Bed, in conversation with Elaine Nell Orr on Sat, May 2, 11am-12pm. This free event takes place indoors. Free parking is available on-site. The space is wheelchair accessible. No pets allowed. Fearrington Village is part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail. See more events at...
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Soft Pastels Essentials with the Chatham Artists Guild
Clayworx Studios 136 Fayetteville St., Suite G, Pittsboro, United StatesJoin ClayWorx and the Chatham Artist's Guild for a Soft Pastels Essentials workshop on Sat, May 2, 12pm-2pm. This presentation is for the soft pastel “curious,” whether you are brand new to the art or a seasoned artist in another medium. CAG Artist Jody Nash will demonstrate how to use a photo reference while explaining the steps and...
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Quilting Basics – Beginner
Quilted Needle Fabrics 350 East Street, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesJoin Quilted Needle for this Quilting Basics - Beginner class, hosted every Saturday, May 2-May 30, 12:30pm-4pm. In the quilting basics class, students will learn essential quilting techniques, including cutting, piecing, pressing, quilting, and binding. This class is ideal for confident beginners - you must know how to sew. Class is $145 for all sessions, pattern included. Each...
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Holds Many Secrets. Hides Many Stories: The Robeson Creek Greenway Project
Robeson Creek Greenway S. Small Street, Pittsboro, United StatesJoin the Chatham Arts Council for Holds Many Secrets. Hides Many Stories: The Robeson Creek Greenway Project on Sat, May 2, 1pm-2:30pm at the Robeson Creek Greenway in Pittsboro. What does it feel like to really notice the world around you? This new installation by Felix Obelix (aka Wendy Spitzer) weaves together community voices, field recordings, original music,...
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Free Wine Tastings at The Belted Goat
The Belted Goat Market Street, Pittsboro, North Carolina, United StatesVisit The Belted Goat/Galloway's Bar at Fearrington Village for free wine tastings select Saturdays, 1pm-3pm. Tastings will vary depending on when you visit, so please check their calendar before planning your visit. Fearrington Village is part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail. See more events at Fearrington Village.
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Nora Gaskin, Lammy Loves Cubby
McIntyre's Books 220 Market Street, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesJoin McIntyre's Books for Nora Gaskin, Lammy Loves Cubby, in conversation with Sara Johnson on Sat, May 2, 2pm-3pm. This free event takes place indoors. Free parking is available on-site. The space is wheelchair accessible. No pets allowed. Fearrington Village is part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail. See more events at Fearrington...
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Peony Garden and Vase Workshop
Briar Club 1600 Briar Chapel Parkway, Chapel Hill, United StatesJoin Jeanette of J. White Florals for a Peony Garden and Vase Workshop on Sat, May 2, 2pm-4pm at Briar Club. During this two-hour workshop, you'll learn about how these gorgeous flowers grow in her garden, how to prepare them for life in the vase, and how to arrange them with other seasonal flowers to create a beautiful,...
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Kingston 99 Jamaican Rum Release Party
The Plant 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesJoin The Plant for a Kingston 99 Jamaican Rum Release Party on Sat, May 2, 2pm-6pm. The day will feature tastings and free rum samples, signature cocktails, and live music from Dub Fire Reggae Band from 4pm-7pm! Sip and shop the Chatham Beverage District, part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail, with local...
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Live Music at Galloway’s
The Belted Goat Market Street, Pittsboro, North Carolina, United StatesVisit The Belted Goat/Galloway's Bar at Fearrington Village, for live music, local beer on tap, and wine by the glass Wednesday-Saturday, 5pm-7pm. Check out their events calendar to see who's playing. Fearrington Village is part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail. See more events at Fearrington Village.
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Twilight Tours at Carolina Tiger Rescue
Carolina Tiger Rescue 1940 Hanks Chapel Road, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesCarolina Tiger Rescue's popular Twilight Tours run from March through October (Daylight Saving Time) on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings. Tours are for adults only (guests ages 18 years and older). Twilight tours are a more intimate experience to meet CTR's animals. During these tours, guests are the only visitors in the sanctuary. The day's work is...
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Live Piano Music at The Sycamore
The Sycamore at Chatham Mills 480 Hillsboro Street, Suite 500, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesEvery Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night, 6pm-9pm, The Sycamore at Chatham Mills hosts live Live Piano Music. The series features a rotating list of local musicians. Past and present musicians include Kris Whitenack, Robert Griffin, Lindsey Rosebrook, and Stephanie Schmitt. See the upcoming lineup here. See more events at The Sycamore at Chatham Mills.
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Live Music: Orange County Allstars at City Tap
City Tap 89 Hillsboro Street, Suite B, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesJoin The City Tap for Live Music with Orange County Allstars on Sat, May 2, 7:30pm-9:30pm. On Saturdays, enjoy $3.50 mimosas or a bottle for $12.50, with your choice of orange, pineapple, cranberry, or grapefruit juice. This event takes place at The City Tap. There is no cover charge for this event, but tipping the musicians...
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Veterinarian Open Play
My Little Farmer - Durham 8794 NC-751, Durham, NC, United StatesJoin My Little Farmer for a drop-in Veterinarian Open Play on Sun, May 3, hosted at the following times: 9:30am-11am. 11:30am-1pm. At the farm, they work hard to keep the animals happy, healthy, and safe! Bring your future veterinarians to give the animals a check-up at their special self-paced "Veterinarian Open Play". The cost is $15 per child, and...
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Stories in Blue: A Community Indigo Project
The Arts Center 964 East Street, Suite 105, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesJoin the Chatham Arts Council for Stories in Blue: A Community Indigo Project on Sun, May 3, 10am-3pm at the Chatham County Arts Center. Stories in Blue: A Community Indigo Project with Deena Class brings community members together through the shared wonder of indigo—how this one plant pigment has been worked with by cultures all over the world for...
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First Sunday Sound Bath
Starrlight Mead 130 Lorax Ln, Pittsboro, NC, United States +1 moreAt Starrlight Mead's First Sunday Sound Bath, cathedral-like acoustics in this space bring a sense of reverence and play to these sessions. Think of it like a non-dogmatic sonic church. Events are hosted on the first Sunday of each month from 11:30am-12:30pm. To attend, please RSVP to [email protected]. An admission fee of $20 per person is...
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Veterinarian Open Play
My Little Farmer - Durham 8794 NC-751, Durham, NC, United StatesJoin My Little Farmer for a drop-in Veterinarian Open Play on Sun, May 3, hosted at the following times: 9:30am-11am. 11:30am-1pm. At the farm, they work hard to keep the animals happy, healthy, and safe! Bring your future veterinarians to give the animals a check-up at their special self-paced "Veterinarian Open Play". The cost is $15 per child, and...