Chatham Mills Farmers Market takes place every Sat, Apr-Oct, 8am-12pm and Nov-Jan, 10am-1pm. It's a growers-only market featuring fresh veggies, fruits, meats, eggs, baked goods, preserved foods, perennial plants and garden starters, handmade crafts, and more. Takes place in the front parking lot and the lawn in front of Chatham Mills. Vendors include Chatham Oaks Farm....
The first Saturday of August is International Mead Day, celebrated by mead makers and meaderies worldwide, including Chatham County's own Starrlight Mead! For the occasion, they've got some fun things in store for you: Mead-making demo at 3pm. Join Ben Starr to see how to make a small batch of mead at home. Tours of...
Join For Garden's Sake for a Carnivorous Bog Container Garden Workshop on Sat, Aug 2, 1pm-2pm. Get up close and personal with some of the most fascinating plants in the world! You’ll build your own miniature bog and learn all about the strange and captivating world of carnivorous plants. In this hands-on workshop with FGS's Morgan Burke, you’ll...
Visit The Belted Goat/Galloway's Bar at Fearrington Village for free wine tastings every Saturday, 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.
Visit the Huckleberry Trail Farm for Sunflower Fest on Sat, Aug 2 & 9, and Sun, Aug 3 & 10, 1pm-5pm. End the summer with a walk through Huckleberry's one-acre sunflower field labyrinth. Bring your clippers to pick a big bouquet of flowers ($1 per stem). Plus: Picnic at one of their tables. Play some badminton, wiffle ball, and...
Visit 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.
Every 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.
At 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]. A suggested admission of $20 per person is...
Join West End for The Wanderer's Market hosted every first Sunday, May-Oct, 12pm-4pm. Markets include a new music guest each month, great food and drink from West End, and shopping at Finders and Seekers Emporium. See more events at West End Kitchen and Catering.
First Sunday Pittsboro takes place the first Sunday, Apr-Dec, 12pm-4pm. 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...
Join The Plant for Live Music with Dub Fire Reggae Band on Sun, Aug 3, 1pm-4pm. Dub Fire Reggae Band ignites stages with a fusion of traditional roots and contemporary rhythms, crafting a sound that’s both timeless and fresh. With infectious beats and soulful melodies, we bring the spirit of reggae to life, captivating audiences worldwide. There...
Visit the Huckleberry Trail Farm for Sunflower Fest on Sat, Aug 2 & 9, and Sun, Aug 3 & 10, 1pm-5pm. End the summer with a walk through Huckleberry's one-acre sunflower field labyrinth. Bring your clippers to pick a big bouquet of flowers ($1 per stem). Plus: Picnic at one of their tables. Play some badminton, wiffle ball, and...
The Plant hosts its second annual Okra Jamboree on Sun, Aug 3, 2pm-6pm. Discover the benefits of the okra plant for your health. There will be family-friendly festivities for all ages, featuring pop-up vendors, food tastings, panel discussions, okra farm tours, live music with Dub Fire Reggae Band, and a book signing with Chris Smith....
Join Yoga Garden PBO for Y12SR Meetings with Jaime Warkonyi hosted on the first Sunday of every month, 4pm-6pm. Y12SR is an innovative addiction relapse prevention program that combines the wisdom of yoga with the practical tools of 12-Step recovery programs. Guided by its theme “The Issues Live In the Tissues,” Y12SR meetings are held across the...
The Anything Goes Camp at Clapping Hands Farm is a glorious sampler of their favorite things: outdoor adventures, building and making, art, games, music, and a good measure of random, crazy, fantastic fun. This session is open to ages 7-13. On Friday, there is a sharing for parents at 4pm, followed by a potluck! CAMP DATES Mon,...
Explore the possibilities of clay at this Clay Hand Building Teen Workshop. Discover the art of creating clay slabs, utilizing stamps for unique textures, and mastering glazing techniques. You will create a mug and a fun bowl. Supplies are included for this three-class session, which is held every Monday, Aug 4-18, 10am-12pm. The Arts Center...
Join a fantastic group of Euchre enthusiasts every Monday, 6pm-8pm, for Euchre Mondays. No experience is needed. Monday is also $5 pint night at bmc brewing. This event is free and takes place indoors. The space is wheelchair accessible. No pets are allowed. Free parking is available on-site. bmc brewing is part of The Plant. See all...
Welcome to the 79°West Monthly Breakfast Club - their laid-back take on the traditional morning networking event, hosted on the first Tuesday of every month, 9am-10:30am. This free event features a new guest speaker every month, plus: Live acoustic music. Tasty breakfast treats. Giveaways and complimentary coworking until 5pm. Local news from Gene Galin of the...
The Anything Goes Camp at Clapping Hands Farm is a glorious sampler of their favorite things: outdoor adventures, building and making, art, games, music, and a good measure of random, crazy, fantastic fun. This session is open to ages 7-13. On Friday, there is a sharing for parents at 4pm, followed by a potluck! CAMP DATES Mon,...
Kitchen Creators Camp with Ms. Tara is an exciting day camp opportunity for ages 11-15 with a focus on cooking. Campers will join FCS Agent Tara Gregory at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center to learn some new skills and delicious recipes in the kitchen. Campers will be making their own lunch during the camp...
