Chatham Pride Alliance is excited to partner with the Chatham Community Library to host a Family-Friendly Back-to-School Bash on Fri, Aug 22, 3pm-5:30pm. Join them for fun, connection, and celebration as they welcome the new school year. Expect a variety of activities, community resources, and a welcoming space for all families. Donations of school supplies for local teachers...
You've driven its roads and heard the headlines. Now, experience the stories behind the growth with the #ThisIsChatham Bus Tour on Thu, Aug 28, 8:30am-5:30pm. This is a one-day, behind-the-scenes journey through the farms, factories, villages, and innovation hubs shaping Chatham's next decade. Your curiosity sets the course; the Chamber's job is to hand you the backstage...
Looking forward to beautiful early fall days at the Annual Hoppin’ John Fiddlers’ Convention Thu, Sep 11-Sat, Sep 13! Planning has begun, and they are working to bring you another great year of the unique blend of old-time fiddlers' conventions and traditional music festival that has become Hoppin’ John. Tickets go on sale Sun, Jun 15,...
The 75th Annual Chatham County Agriculture Fair takes place Thu, Sep 18-Sun Sep 21 at the Chatham County Fairgrounds. This local community event includes rides, food, children's activities, and music. The Chatham County Agricultural & Industrial Fair Association hosts the event every year. For more information, please contact them at 919.542.5511 or [email protected]. Discover the significant history behind this fair.
Dozens of artists, creating in a myriad of media, are represented in this annual Come Out and Play Sculpture Show, now in its 24th year. The event takes place on a 17-acre homestead and is a gift from hosts to guests and artists. Artists do not pay a participation fee and keep all proceeds from...
Join Archangel Raphael and Blessed St. John Coptic Orthodox Church for their third annual Egyptian Festival on Sat, Oct 4, and Sun, Oct 5, 12pm-6pm. This family-friendly event will feature delicious Egyptian food, artwork, jewelry, and children's activities, including a bouncy house and face painting. This event takes place indoors and outdoors, and is wheelchair accessible. Leashed pets are welcome.
The 38th Annual Goldston Old Fashion Day is Sat, Oct 11, 9am-4pm. The one-day street festival, sponsored by the Goldston Lions Club, features local arts, crafts, pottery, jewelry, live music, food vendors, and a petting zoo. There will also be a display of classic cars and tractors. The food court is located in the same...
Join FireClay Cellars for a pop-up Build a Bouquet workshop from Poe Family Farm on Sun, Oct 12, 2pm-4pm. Learn all the tips and tricks needed to create a beautiful, locally grown bouquet to take home - all while enjoying a delicious glass of wine! The cost is $25 per person. Register here. FireClay Cellars is part...
Carolina Tiger Rescue's popular Twilight Tours run from April through October 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 work of the day is done, and...
Join Quiltmaker Cafe at Cafe Root Cellar for a Pay-What-You-Can Lunch on Tue, Oct 14, 11:30am-2pm. Chef Sera Cuni is opening her doors—and her heart—to support a beautiful community mission. Enjoy a delicious lunch at Cafe Root Cellar and pay what you can. All proceeds will benefit The Quiltmaker Cafe, a pay-what-you-can restaurant set to open soon in...
Celebrate 5 years with Pittsboro Gallery of Arts at their Makers Party on Fri, Oct 17, 5pm-8pm. Mingle with artists and watch live demonstrations of pastel, gourd, and oil painting of their mascot sheep, Mr. Big Man! Enjoy sweet and savory treats while local musicians fill their art space with music! This event is free. Pittsboro Gallery of...
Join Protect the Pitties for their 3rd Annual Pitties in the Park, hosted Sat, Oct 18, 11am-1pm. Come out to Northwest District Park for a pawsome day filled with fun and games, activities, contests, and more. Bring your furry friends, meet other pittie lovers, and let your pups socialize in a safe environment. Don't miss out on...
Join Reclamation for Petal and Past, your new favorite summer pop-up series! Reclamation is teaming up with Bradley Blue Vintage and Lion Hearts Homestead to bring you an eclectic, feel-good shopping experience featuring: Vintage housewares from Reclamation, your amazing local host! Mindfully curated clothing and trinkets from Bradley Blue Vintage. Herbal sprays, floral bouquets, and body...
Join Pittsboro Parks & Recreation for Trails and Treats at Knight Farm Community Park on Sat, Oct 18, 2pm-4pm. Children of all ages can wear costumes and trick-or-treat along the decorated, accessible trail, collecting treats from community organizations and local businesses. Families can also enjoy festive crafts and activities under the pavilion, as well as a spooktacular photo...
458 West B&B is excited to announce their Cantino Terlano Wine Dinner on Sat, Oct 18, 6pm-9pm. Cantino Terlano is renowned for its whites, which are textural, age-worthy, and charming, as well as its expressive reds that are ripe yet balanced. The cost is $125 per person, inclusive of tax and gratuity. Consider an overnight stay at 458...
Join Bottom of the Fox Farm for a Halloween Movie Night on Sat, Oct 18, 6:30pm-9:30pm. Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy a showing of Hocus Pocus under the stars. Costumes are encouraged! Showtime starts at 7:30pm for this pay-what-you-can, family-friendly event. Tickets are not necessary, but they are asking guests to RSVP so they can get...
Join Jordan Lake Farms for a Fall Floral and Pumpkin Workshop on Sat, Oct 19, 2pm-5pm at their scenic farm, where creativity blooms! Participants will wander through vibrant fields to hand-pick their own seasonal flowers, crafting a unique autumnal arrangement. Instead of a traditional vase, you'll use a charming pumpkin cookie jar to showcase your...
Join Feed-Well Fridges on Sun, Oct 19, 4:30pm-8pm for a Pay-What-You-Can Community Feast at Chatham Oaks Farm in Goldston. Gather under a fall sunset with friends new and old from the Chatham County community and beyond. Enjoy excellent chef-prepared food, meet your neighbors, and revel in the goodness of beloved community. Net proceeds benefit Feed-Well Fridges and...
Siler City Parks and Recreation treats the community to the Annual Fall-O-Ween Trunk R' Treat on Fri, Oct 24, 6pm-9pm at the Bray Park Sports Complex. This family-friendly event will be sure to get the whole family in the Fall spirit with lots of candy, Trunk r’ Treating, inflatable attractions, music, food, games, and more. Trunk...
Visit the Devil's Tramping Ground in Bear Creek, North Carolina, the oldest haunted site in America, during Vortex Paracon on Oct 25 and Sun, Oct 26. This unforgettable experience brings together top paranormal investigation groups for merchandise, equipment, food, and entertainment. Help them raise funds for the development of the Devil's Tramping Ground and support two...
