Check out the events happening around our community this weekend.

You can view the full Chapelboro Local Events Calendar here.  And click here to submit your own event.

The Festival for the Eno
Thursday, July 4 and Saturday, July 6th 

The Festival for the Eno returns! Immerse yourself with live music, a juried craft show, food, and fun on the river. And don’t forget to get your raffle tickets on Eventbrite for a chance to win amazing prizes and experiences! Tickets are $5 each or $20 for five. You can’t win if you don’t play!

Town of Carrboro July 4th Celebration
Thursday, July 4 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Start the weekend fun early with some 4th of July celebrations! The Town of Carrboro’s celebration begins at 9:30 and will include a pie eating contest, a costume contest, a parade, a reading of Frederick Douglass’ essay, crafting booths, and more! Click here for more information.

School of Rock Chapel Hill’s July 4th Jam!
Thursday, July 4 12:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Kick Off your Holiday with LIVE MUSIC!  See the hardest working young musicians in the area as the student House Bands from School of Rock Chapel Hill, Raleigh, and Main Line (PA) take the stage of Motorco Music Hall! Feed your ears – and your bellies – with plenty of time to catch some fireworks later that night! Free and open to the public!

Old Fashioned Fourth of July
Thursday, July 4 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Preservation Chapel Hill and The Village Band invite you to join us for an Old Fashioned Fourth of July. Music by The Village Band will begin at 1:30pm. Free ice cream sandwiches, lemonade and flags (while supplies last) immediately following the concert! Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets. NOTE: No parking on E. Rosemary St. Parking is available at the HWH and at the Arts & Sciences Foundation lot (AKA the old public library).

Chapel Hill July 4th Fireworks
Thursday, July 4 9:00 p.m.

End the 4th of July celebrations at Southern Community Park with the fireworks show. Parking will start at 7:00 with the fireworks show beginning at 9:00. To learn more about parking and shuttle options, click here.

First Fridays at the Mill: July 2024 – BASEMENT
Friday, July 5 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Come out to the Eno Arts Mill for their new exhibit Body Politic. The exhibit explores the human body as evidence of colonialism, politics, and more. The opening reception is this Friday as part of the first Fridays at the mill with live music from Skylar Gudasz. Click here for more information.

Chapel Hill Farmers’ Market at University Place
Saturday, July 6 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Pick out some fresh produce at the Chapel Hill Farmers Market. You can find flowers, vegetables, fruit, and more. For more information, click here.

Coffee with FRANK
Saturday, July 6 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

FRANK Art Gallery is holding another installment of their Coffee with FRANK series. Head curator Luna Lee Ray will be talking with artists Donna Stubbs and Theresa P-Tan. They will be discussing their artistic journeys and inspirations. For more information, click here.

Saturday Slowdown at RambleRill Farm: Holiday Market and Open Farm Day
Saturday, July 6 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Come out to RambleRill Farm this weekend for their Saturday slowdown and Holiday market. Enjoy a walk through woods, have a picnic, make your own bouquet and other crafts, shop goods from local makers, and of course, enjoy a day with animals! Click here for more information.

School of Rock Chapel Hill Summer Tour Kickoff Show!
Sunday, July 7 5:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Come out to the Local 506 for more live music on Sunday with School of Rock Chapel Hill’s summer tour kickoff show. The Chapel Hill House Band will be joined by the touring House Bands of Princeton, Doylestown, and even Perth! For more information, click here.

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