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Thanksgiving Day Brunch – Thursday, 11am – 3pm – The Carolina Inn is serving a Thanksgiving Day Brunch filled with traditional holiday fare, artfully prepared by Crossroads Chapel Hill’s talented culinary team. Now accepting reservations for seating’s 11 AM until 3 PM. 

2nd Annual Baxter-Giving – Thursday, 7pm – 2am –  Baxter Arcade is hosting the 2nd Annual Baxter-Giving for all to eat, dance, play games and give thanks from 7 pm to 2 am! Bring a side dish to contribute o the feast.

Santa’s Grand Arrival – Friday, 9:30am – Come to University Place to officially welcome Santa and Mrs. Claus.  Enjoy live entertainment plus free hot cocoa and treats provided by Starbucks (while supplies last).

Last Fridays Art Walk in Hillsborough- Friday, 6pm – 9pm – Last Fridays Art Walk showcases the talents of local artists in participating galleries and businesses throughout downtown. Many galleries host opening receptions and meet and greets with artists offering light d’oeuvres and beverages. Brochures with a map of venues are available at any of the participating galleries.

Smashfest at The Scrap Exchange – Friday, 3pm – 7pmNeed to entertain visiting family and friends the day after Thanksgiving? Stay away from the Black Friday shoppers and come enjoy music, fire, food, festivities, and most of all……. SMASHING STUFF.  Purchase breakables from the store and hurl them at a smashing surface.  This event is FREE and open to the public (smashables and food are for sale).

Black Cat Friday – Friday & Saturday, 2pm -4pmVisit Petco at South Square to meet some  black kittens and adult cats available for adoption through Independent Animal Rescue (IAR), an all-volunteer, nonprofit animal rescue and rehabilitation program headquartered in Durham. Black cats and dogs are unfairly stereotyped and far less likely than other varieties to be adopted. Remember Dori from our Adopt-a-pet this week? This sweet black pup still needs her forever home, find out more about Dori here.

Small Business Saturday in Carrboro – Saturday, 8am – 12pm – Come to the Carrboro Farmer’s Market between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM and get coupons and discounts for businesses all over Carrboro and shop Small Business Saturday!

Perch Studios Holiday Handmade Pop-up Market – Saturday, 9am – 1pm – A local coworking space, Perch Studios is delighted to announce their annual indoor/outdoor Holiday Handmade Pop-up Market. The market will showcase a diverse range of work by local makers including, terrariums, pottery, jewelry, stationary, artisan foods, scarves, toiletries, tailored skirts, and much more.

Pittsboro Holly Days (Small Business Saturday)Saturday, 10am -4pm – Come shop small and support locally-owned and grown businesses! Special events happening throughout town.  Free gift wrapping for items purchased in Downtown Pittsboro.

Chapel Hill’s Downtown Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony – Sunday, 6pm – 7pmGet into the holiday spirit at the Community Tree Lighting Ceremony in the Memorial Garden of University Baptist Church; 100 S. Columbia Street.  Free and open to all! Enjoy caroling with the church choir. Bring your camera – children can meet Santa Claus & Mrs. Claus!