Things to do in Hillsborough, NC
Upcoming events in Hillsborough, NC: concerts, festivals, classes, family outings and more, gathered daily from dozens of local calendars.
Sunday, October 11
- Chakras Yoga Class Sunday, October 11 · 9:15 AM–10:45 AM
- FlushFest 2026 Sunday, October 11 · 1 PM–9 PM
- Spooky Skulls Needle Felting — a Sunday afternoon workshop with Beth Hoffman Sunday, October 11 · 2 PM–4 PM
- Art Club- Little House Expressive Arts & Studio Sunday, October 11 · 2 PM–4 PM
- Hillsborough Classic Film Society: Singing in the Rain Sunday, October 11 · 2 PM
- A Touch of Grey, Liquid Dyed Fabric Art by Arthur Haskell Sunday, October 11
Monday, October 12
- A Touch of Grey, Liquid Dyed Fabric Art by Arthur Haskell Monday, October 12
Tuesday, October 13
- FREE LINE DANCING Tuesday, October 13 · 6 PM–7 PM
- Open Mic at Yonder Tuesday, October 13 · 7:30 PM–11 PM
- A Touch of Grey, Liquid Dyed Fabric Art by Arthur Haskell Tuesday, October 13
Wednesday, October 14
- A Touch of Grey, Liquid Dyed Fabric Art by Arthur Haskell Wednesday, October 14
Thursday, October 15
- Inktober Drop-in Sessions (Free!) Thursday, October 15 · 4 PM–6 PM
- Practical Magic: Apothocary After Hours Thursday, October 15 · 6 PM–9 PM
- “Haints Misbehaving” Ghost Tour Thursday, October 15 · 7:30 PM–9:30 PM
- Thursday Jazz at Yonder Thursday, October 15 · 8 PM–10 PM
- A Touch of Grey, Liquid Dyed Fabric Art by Arthur Haskell Thursday, October 15
Friday, October 16
- The Witch’s Haunted Barn & Pumpkin Patch – No Actor Fridays Friday, October 16 · 12 PM–5 PM
- A Touch of Grey, Liquid Dyed Fabric Art by Arthur Haskell Friday, October 16
Saturday, October 17
- BikeFest 2026 Saturday, October 17 · 7:30 AM–4 PM
- WHUP Presents: “Rip Roaring Revenge” Saturday, October 17 · 8 AM–5 PM
- Hikes With Hounds Saturday, October 17 · 10 AM–12 PM
- Historic Hillsborough Guided Tours 2026 Saturday, October 17 · 10:30 AM–12:30 PM
- HES Fall Fest 2026: A 30th Anniversary Homecoming Saturday, October 17 · 11 AM–2 PM
- The Witch’s Haunted Barn & Pumpkin Patch Saturday, October 17 · 12 PM–7 PM
- Fall Nature Fun Day on the Eno! Saturday, October 17 · 12 PM–4 PM
- Music at Thornfield Heritage Farm Saturday, October 17 · 2 PM–5 PM
- ‘Rip-Roaring Revenge’ Interactive Mystery Dinner Presented by WHUP Saturday, October 17 · 5:30 PM–9 PM
- In the Clouds: Free screening and artist talk about Francesca Talenti Saturday, October 17 · 7 PM
- A Touch of Grey, Liquid Dyed Fabric Art by Arthur Haskell Saturday, October 17
Sunday, October 18
- In the Clouds: Free screening and artist talk about Francesca Talenti Sunday, October 18 · 7 PM
- A Touch of Grey, Liquid Dyed Fabric Art by Arthur Haskell Sunday, October 18
Tuesday, October 20
- FREE LINE DANCING Tuesday, October 20 · 6 PM–7 PM
- Open Mic at Yonder Tuesday, October 20 · 7:30 PM–11 PM
Wednesday, October 21
- Songwriters in The Round Wednesday, October 21 · 7 PM–9 PM
Thursday, October 22
- Hikes With Hounds Thursday, October 22 · 10 AM–12 PM
- Inktober Drop-in Sessions (Free!) Thursday, October 22 · 4 PM–6 PM
- Thursday Jazz at Yonder Thursday, October 22 · 8 PM–10 PM
Friday, October 23
- The Witch’s Haunted Barn & Pumpkin Patch – No Actor Fridays Friday, October 23 · 12 PM–5 PM
- Art Club- Little House: Expressive Arts Therapy & Studio Friday, October 23 · 1 PM–2:30 PM
- True Story: Live Storytelling Showcase Friday, October 23 · 7 PM–8:30 PM
Saturday, October 24
- Historic Hillsborough Guided Tours 2026 Saturday, October 24 · 10:30 AM–12:30 PM
- The Witch’s Haunted Barn & Pumpkin Patch Saturday, October 24 · 12 PM–7 PM
- River Park Concert 2026 Saturday, October 24 · 12 PM–8 PM
- Hillsborough River Park Concert Saturday, October 24 · 12 PM–8 PM
- Fall Is In The Air, Needle Felting Workshop For Youth With Connie Swindoll Saturday, October 24 · 1 PM–3 PM
- West Hillsborough Seated Tour Saturday, October 24 · 1 PM–2 PM
- Music at Thornfield Heritage Farm Saturday, October 24 · 2 PM–5 PM
- Snow Approach Foundation Annual Celebration Gala Saturday, October 24 · 5 PM–9 PM
Thursday, October 29
- Inktober Drop-in Sessions (Free!) Thursday, October 29 · 4 PM–6 PM
Friday, October 30
- The Witch’s Haunted Barn & Pumpkin Patch – No Actor Fridays Friday, October 30 · 12 PM–5 PM
- Downtown Hillsborough Merchants’ Trick-or-Treat Friday, October 30 · 3 PM–5 PM
- The Haunting Hour Friday, October 30 · 5 PM–9 PM
- The Haunted Forest Friday, October 30 · 5 PM–9 PM
- Last Fridays & the Art Walk Friday, October 30 · 5:30 PM–9 PM
Saturday, October 31
- Historic Hillsborough Guided Tours 2026 Saturday, October 31 · 10:30 AM–12:30 PM
- The Witch’s Haunted Barn & Pumpkin Patch Saturday, October 31 · 12 PM–7 PM
Sunday, November 1
- Hillsborough Classic Film Society: The Producers Sunday, November 1 · 2 PM
- Home for the Holidays: Registration Opens Sunday, November 1 (through Monday, November 2)
Saturday, November 7
- Historic Hillsborough Guided Tours 2026 Saturday, November 7 · 10:30 AM–12:30 PM
- Hillsborough Harvest Festival Saturday, November 7 · 12 PM–4 PM
Sunday, November 8
- Home for the Holidays: Registration Opens Sunday, November 8 (through Monday, November 9)
Saturday, November 14
- Historic Hillsborough Guided Tours 2026 Saturday, November 14 · 10:30 AM–12:30 PM
- An Afternoon of Vaudeville Art: A Unique Drawing Event Saturday, November 14 · 10:30 AM–1 PM
Sunday, November 15
- Home for the Holidays: Registration Opens Sunday, November 15 (through Monday, November 16)
Wednesday, November 18
- Songwriters in The Round Wednesday, November 18 · 7 PM–9 PM
Sunday, November 22
- Home for the Holidays: Registration Opens Sunday, November 22 (through Monday, November 23)
Saturday, November 28
- Christmas Wreath Workshops at Firefly Farm Saturday, November 28 · 1 PM–4 PM
Saturday, December 5
- Christmas Wreath Workshops at Firefly Farm Saturday, December 5 · 1 PM–4 PM
Sunday, December 6
- Hillsborough Classic Film Society: Duck Soup Sunday, December 6 · 2 PM