Check out the events happening around our community this weekend. 

Friday, December 15 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Experience a Winter Wonderland with Goats at Spring Haven Farm. Pick out a fresh tree, take a ride on the Polar Express Tractor, enjoy some s’mores, and of course the beauty of nature and the farm animals! Click here for more information.

Friday, December 15 12:00 p.m. – 12:03 p.m.

Come out to Hillsborough this Friday to celebrate the 232nd anniversary of the Bill of Rights. The public is invited to bring and ring bells for 232 seconds of continuous bell ringing in front of the historic Hillsborough Courthouse. Click here for more information.

Friday, December 15 6:30 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.

This Friday, come out to Lanza’s for a wine and tapas pairing event. Lanza’s is partnering with FireClay Cellars for a night of delicious wine and Italian food. To get your tickets, click here.

Friday, December 15 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Support a great cause and your Tar Heels this Friday! Family Reading Partners and the UNC Women’s Basketball team have partnered together for book drive. Bring a children’s board or picture and get a free ticket to see the Tar Heels face off against Western Carolina. All the books collected will go to Orange County children. To learn more about Family Reading Partners and the book drive, click here.

 

Saturday, December 16 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

This Saturday, the Chapel Hill Farmers Market is having a Craft Market along with their regular scheduled market. Crafts will be on sale along with fresh produce available. There’s also live music at the market every Saturday. Click here for more information.

Saturday, December 16 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

This weekend, join members of Binkley Baptist Church and stand together in honor of victims of Police Brutality. This is not a protest, it’s a chance to stand with members of our community to honor victims. For more information, click here.

Saturday, December 16 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Finish up your holiday shopping this weekend at The Hartley at Blue Hill. They are holding a Holiday market, featuring local artists and businesses. While you’re shopping, enjoy some food and drinks as well. Click here for more information.

Saturday, December 16 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

There’s another Bad Art Club class this weekend at the Eno Arts Mill. The class will focus on crafting Cyanotypes, sun-powered photographic prints. No experience is required, just come to the class, learn, and create. For more information, click here.

Saturday, December 16 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Enjoy some fresh air this weekend with the Piedmont Wildlife Center. Reflect on the year and your goals for next year, walk around the grounds, enjoy a cozy fire, and of course, roast some s’mores. Click here for more information.

Saturday, December 16 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.; Sunday, December 17 2:00 p.m.

Celebrate Christmas with Playmakers this weekend. They will be showing a special adaption of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. There are only 2 showings so get your tickets to one of the shows quickly! To get your tickets, click here.

Sunday, December 17 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. CANCELLED.

The Bazaar is back this weekend for a special holiday themed one. Shop handmade crafts and creations. After finishing your shopping, you can get your face painted, get fairy hair, and enjoy goodies from the food and drink trucks available. For more information click here.

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