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Explore the Beautiful Together Cat Cafe, meet playful kittens, get to know their wonderful adult cats, & enjoy cocktails, mocktails, & light apps while taking in the sanctuary. Hoping to adopt, foster, or just looking for a unique & meaningful outing? They'd love to have you! FREE | 7/23 | 6pm-8pm

Chapel Hill is alive with the sound of music-als! 🎶 🎭Opening this weekend is UNC's Playmakers Summer Youth Conservatory production of "Hello, Dolly!" running for 2-weeks through July 26th! 🚢Orange Community Players proudly presents "Anything Goes!" running for 1 week only! Setting sail July 23-26!

Summer hours at Morehead Planetarium & Science Center means more time to explore the universe 💫⭐🔭 Tuesday – Friday | 10am – 4pm Saturday | 10am – 6pm Sunday | 1pm – 6pm Expand your horizons with planetarium shows, engaging exhibits, and science topic discussions. moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/

🍅Tomato Day 2026🍅 is TOMORROW July 11th! It's Carrboro Farmers' Market's biggest celebration of the year! "Recipies, raffle, & a HUGE variety of fresh, locally-grown tomatoes to sample!" You won't want to miss out on the fresh festivities & limited-edition swag! Support local!

OC administrative offices will be closed on Fri, July 3 in observance of the Independence Day holiday. The Visitors' Center will also be closed on Sat, July 4. All county offices will reopen with their normal hours of operation on Mon, July 6. Stay hydrated & have a safe holiday weekend! 🗽⭐

Returning to Chapel Hill & Carrboro, NC for its 2nd year! Dex Fest is a music and art festival dedicated to honoring the spirit and legacy of the late Dexter Romweber. 🗓️Thurs, 6/25 - Sun, 6/28 4 days packed full of live performances you don't want to miss! For more info visit www.dexfestnc.com

Consider honoring a veteran in your life with a memorial brick paver at the Orange County Veterans Memorial site. Learn more about the pavers, Memorial Site, & our Memorial Day event on our website ocveteransmemorial.com

Join the Orange County Veterans & community at the OC Veterans Memorial in Chapel Hill to honor those of the United States Armed Forces The Memorial Day Address will be given by Secretary Jocelyn Mitnaul Mallette of the US Air Force & the NC Department of Military & Veteran Affairs 📆May 25 🕣8:45am

Now on display and the Orange County Historical Museum! The Chapel Hill Historical Society's new exhibit "Dining Out in Chapel Hill" explores restaurants in Chapel Hill & Carrboro both past and present! What's your favorite? 😋

🛍️Small Business Week continues in Chapel Hill! Whether you’re grabbing a sweet treat, looking for a new book, or seeking a stylist, there are so many businesses to explore here in town. Let's all continue to celebrate and uplift small businesses that help our community thrive! 💙

May is truly the start of U-Pick season in Orange County! Gather friends or family & set off for a day of fresh strawberry gathering & flower picking! These picturesque farms are waiting for you! 🍓McAdams Farm in Efland | April 28 - June 5 💐 Firefly Farms in Hillsborough | May 13 - Sept 12

The Carrboro Bluegrass Festival returns Sat, May 23rd to the Cat’s Cradle Back Yard bringing together nationally celebrated artists & rising regional voices for a full day of world-class bluegrass. "-we’re celebrating the full spectrum of bluegrass—from its deepest roots to where it’s headed next.”

The Artistic Palate 2026 FRANK Gallery & Snappea Creative Dinning are bringing you an experience for ALL of your senses! 👁️SEE art from feat. artists 👃SMELL & TASTE delicious creative plates 👂HEAR Poetry from Carrboro Poet Laureate 🫴TOUCH the art 📍 FRANK Gallery | 370 E. Main St. Carrboro 📆 June 7

Trying to figure out parking for gameday? Let Chapel Hill Transit keep you from going bananas! The Tar Heel Express will be running to Kenan Stadium all day from 3 convenient locations in CH for only $10! Check out our parking & transportation guide for more! www.visitchapelhill.org/bananas-take...

If you haven't heard, Banana Ball is coming to Kenan Stadium this weekend! No Ticket? You Can Still Be Part of It! Visit us at the Welcome Center on Sat & Sun for selfies, banana-themed candy, and fun giveaways! Local shops & restaurants will be streaming the games, so no one misses out on the fun!

Orange County Administrative Offices, including the Chapel Hill & Orange County Welcome Center, will be CLOSED tomorrow, April 3rd, in observance of Easter! The Welcome Center will re-open on Saturday from 10am - 3pm 🐰Happy Holidays!🐣

#BananaBall is hiring Chapel Hill-area residents to help staff its sold-out shows at Kenan Stadium on April 11-12, 2026! Seeking "cool peeps" for merchandise sales, ticket scanning, & event support starting at $15 an hour! Another great way to be a part of the fun! bananaball.com/world-tour-l...

📣Job seekers & Employers! It's time for Orange County's 2026 Spring Job Fair! -Employment seekers register at NCworks.gov before 04/13 -Employers looking to recruit register at orangecountync.gov/Employers 📆April 13, 2026 🕙10am - 1pm 📍Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill

Grab your boards, skates, scooters & bikes to celebrate the Homestead Skate Park grand re-opening! Join our community & The Nike Skateboard Demo Team in this Grand Opening ceremony of our newly renovated park with demonstrations, prizes, & giveaways! 📆April 6, 2026 🕔5:30pm - 7:30pm

Join the Ackland Film Forum this spring for "Growing Up, Looking Back," a series that accompanies the Ackland exhibition "Bill Bamberger: Boys Will Be Men." 02/23 | Aftersun (2022) | Chelsea Theatre 03/09 | Boyhood (2014) | The Lumina Theatre 03/24 | Crooklyn (1994) | The Varsity Theatre

We are excited to announce the return of the 5th annual Carrboro Django Reinhardt Festival! World class performances & hands-on workshops! This year's festival is featuring artists from The Netherlands, Spain, Suisse & the USA. 📆| March 20-22, 2026, 📍| Cat's Cradle Back Room in Carrboro, NC

WHO SAID NOTHING GOOD COMES AFTER DARK? Chapel Hill's Chelsea Theater’s popular PJ PARTY series is back! Catch fan favorite movies that put the "CULT" in Cult Classic, "FAN" in Fantasy, & "THRILL" in Thriller! Select Saturdays starting at 10pm. #ChapelHillNC #cultclassic #chelseatheatre #UNC

The Eno River Farmers' Market will be closed this Saturday, January 31st due to extreme cold, winds, & possible snow. (Fun Fact: The last time the ERFM closed due to weather was 10 years ago!) "Let's hope we get another 10 years before this happens again!" Bundle up & stay warm out there, y'all! 🧣⛄

It's here! 63 pages of things to see & do, dining options, events + more! Pick up your complimentary copy of our 2026 Chapel Hill/Orange County Official Visitors Guide at our Welcome Center, 308 W. Franklin St., downtown Chapel Hill. Or, order online at www.visitchapelhill.org/visitors-gui...

Everyone in Chapel Hill knows the infamous Mama Dip's Kitchen & it's legacy. Well, Spring Council is bringing that legacy to your kitchen! "Southern Roots is more than just a cookbook; it's a heartfelt journey through life's celebrations & quiet moments, all told through the lens of food & family."

It's December, which means it's... Moravian Sugar Cake season! Orange High School is running a local Dewey's Bakery pop-up to raise funds for the Orange High School Band! Grab your Moravian cookies, cakes & more before it's too late! Pop-up runs through 12/24! 200 N. Churton St, Hillsborough,

OPEN CALL FOR ART! It's peel Gallery's annual End-of-the-year Group Show "a*peeling!" & the 5 year anniversary of peel! Submit "peel" themed artwork by 12/7 to be a part of the upcoming celebration! The exhibit will be displayed 12/10 - 1/4 Opening reception on 12/12 during the 2nd Friday art walk

Donate a toy & get a free picture with Santa! The Orange County Department of Social Services is hosting a toy drive for their annual toy distribution event "The Toy Chest." Together, we build a stronger, more connected community. Nov 22, 2025 | 10am - 3pm | 501 Hampton Pointe, Hillsborough, NC

Celebrate the winter solstice with community & excitement for a better tomorrow. Together, we light our collective path toward warmer, brighter days ahead. Registration opens today for Hillsborough's Annual Solstice Lantern Walk on Dec. 20, 2025 www.hillsboroughartscouncil.org/solstice