Check out the events happening around our community this weekend.
You can view the Chapelboro Local Events Calendar here. To submit your own event, click here.
Lights of Love Community Celebration & Holiday Market
Thursday, December 4 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Ronald McDonald House will be supporting seriously ill children with a holiday market. Santa and his elves will be on hand to take pictures and collect donations for the Ronald McDonald House while you shop from vendors such as Parker and Otis, Kendra Scott, and more. For more information, click here.
An Evening with Jones Angell, The Voice of Tar Heels, at the Carolina Club Supporting UNC Wesley Campus Ministry
Thursday, December 4 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
This Thursday at the Carolina Club have dinner and enjoy a night with “The Voice of the Tar Heels” Jones Angell. There will be a special guest from UNC Athletics and a silent auction. All funds benefit UNC Wesley Campus Ministry. Click here for more information.
A Southern Christmas Carol: A Reframing of the Classic Tale Set in the American South
Thursday, December 4 and Friday, December 5 7:00 p.m.
Come see Enigma Theatre Company’s showing of A Christmas Carol with a twist! This adaption of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol will explore the connection of Dickens’ England and the South. Click here fore more information.
Banned Book Club Hosted by Abe Storey and Sara Hunt
Thursday, December 4 7:00 p.m.
Golden Fig Books is holding a Banned Book Club this Thursday. The book they will be reading and discussing this week is Esperanza Rising. To sign up, click here.
Taylor Mac’s Holiday Sauce
Thursday, December 4 and Friday, December 5 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Taylor Mac’s Holiday Sauce will be this weekend at the Reynold Industries Theater. Celebrate the season in all its dysfunction. This play reminds the viewer of the collective power of chosen family. Click here for more information.
Friends of Chapel Hill Library Big Book Sale
Friday, December 5 2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, December 6 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Sunday, December 7 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Shop from great used books and puzzles at the Friends of the Chapel Hill Library Big Book Sale. Members are invited to the sip and shop at 7:00 on Friday where you can enjoy wine and light food and desserts while you browse the selection. For more information, click here.
Center Theater Company’s Production of A Christmas Carol
Friday, December 5 and Saturday, December 6 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
View Center Theater Company’s Production of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol now through the 21st. Watch as Scrooge is visited by the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future to find the joy around him. Click here for more information.
The Anniversary of Abolition Day
Friday, December 5 and Saturday, December 6 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Carolina Public Humanities is marking the 160th anniversary of the 13th amendment with a symposium. There will be a lineup of speakers that will emphasize the generations of work and sacrifice that enslaved Black people endured in fighting for freedom. For more information, click here.
Winter Craft Market at the Chapel Hill Farmers’ Market
Saturday, December 6 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
This weekend, the Chapel Hill Farmers’ Market is having their winter craft market. While you shop delicious food and produce, you can also shop from local craft vendors. Click here for more information.
Christmas Holiday Shoppe Craft Show
Saturday, December 6 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
St. Thomas More is having their annual Christmas Holiday Shoppe Craft Show. Shop from 60 artisans and crafters from all over North Carolina selling the perfect Holiday gifts for you friends and family. For more information, click here.
Sancar Second Annual Craft Fair
Saturday, December 6 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The Sancar Turkish Cultural and Community Center is having their second annual craft fair this Saturday. Get your holiday shopping done by shopping for unique handmade gifts and local artisan products. Click here for more information.
Inclusive Business Holiday Gift Market
Saturday, December 6 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Get your holiday shopping done this weekend at Blue Hill Event Center’s Inclusive Business Market. Shop a wide-range of handcrafted gifts, including knitted items, wreaths, candles, and more. All featured vendors are disability owned small businesses or disability-inclusive employers. For more information, click here.
Saturday Slowdown at RambleRill Farm: Holiday Market and Open Farm Day
Saturday, December 6 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Slow down this weekend with the RambleRill Farm. Enjoy farm-fresh food and live music while shopping for gifts. Enjoy the day by having a picnic, hanging out with the goats, and taking a walk through nature. Click here for more information.
Big Spoon Roasters Holiday Market
Saturday, December 6 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Create a delicious custom gift set this weekend at Big Spoon Roasters Holiday Market. Sample their entire lineup of nut butters and bars, including limited edition releases and find the perfect stocking stuffers for the family. For more information, click here.
The Farm Holiday Craft Market
Saturday, December 6 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Come to The Farm for their craft market this weekend. Shop handcrafted goods such as jewelry, wood work, baked goods, and much more. Click here for more information.
A First Look at Beautiful Together Animal Sanctuary
Saturday, December 6 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Beautiful Together Animal Sanctuary is opening their door to the public for a sneak peek of their facilities. Enjoy warm cocoa and cider from their cat cafe while exploring their growing spaces and of course, meeting some animals. For more information, click here.
Holiday Celebration Arts & Vintage Market at Dingo Dog Brewing Company
Saturday, December 6 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Dingo Dog Brewing is having their arts and vintage market this weekend. Enjoy a winter beer lineup while shopping the various arts and crafts vendors who will be there. Don’t forget to get your picture with Santa too. Click here for more information.
Brightspeed’s Merry Bright Christmas Drone Light Show
Saturday, December 6 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Come out to Mosaic at Chatham Park for their Merry Bright Christmas drone show. Shop local makers at their gift market, take a picture with Santa and then enjoy the drone show. The drones will twinkle with festive holiday characters and colors. For more information, click here.
Holiday Market and Christmas Party
Sunday, December 7 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Get into the holiday season this weekend at Botanist and Barrel. Shop handmade gifts from local makers, and enjoy some live music and pizza. Click here for more information.
The Bazaar
Sunday, December 7 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Come to the last Bazaar of the season this weekend at the Carrboro Town Commons. 30 talented local makers will be selling their unique, handmade gifts. There will be food and drinks available, face painting, and fairy hair. For more information, click here.
Apple Brandy Opening Day @ The Plant!
Sunday, December 7 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
The Plant is holding their 2nd annual Apple Brandy opening day this weekend. There will be a holiday market, festive food, live music, apple cider, and of course apple brandy. You can enter to take part in a cocktail competition. Click here for more information.
The Ivy Hill Foundation Mix and Mingle Event
Sunday, December 7 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
The Ivy Hill Foundation will be having a mix and mingle event this Sunday. There will be hot chocolate bar, a market of local vendors, arts and craft activities, and of course, Santa will be there to take pictures. For more information, click here.
Handel’s Messiah with the North Carolina Symphony and NC Master Chorale
Sunday, December 7 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The NC Symphony and NC Master Chorale will be performing Handel’s Messiah to celebrate the season with soloists along with the symphony. Click here for more information.
Christmas Vespers: A Service of Lessons and Carols
Sunday, December 7 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Binkley Baptist is having a service of lessons and carols this weekend.There will be traditional readings, holiday music, and reflections on the Christmas season. For more information, click here.
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