Friday, October 14 all day
Are you excited for Halloween? Start your celebration early with Halloween self-guided tours. Download the Built Story app and get started finding the tours offered around our community, including Halloween Homes in South Durham, UNC’s most terrifying tales, and more. For more information about the Halloween Tours, click here.
Friday, October 14 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Ackland is hosting Acktober Fest this Friday. Acktober will feature exhibit tours, still life drawing stations, a celebration of their current exhibit Drawn to Life, art-inspired beer and cheese pairings, and more. Admission is free, food and beverage will be available for purchase. For more information about Acktober, click here.
Friday, October 14 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
There’s another chance for art lovers to enjoy some art this weekend. Pittsboro Gallery of Arts will be holding their Bal Masque to celebrate its newly curated fall show. 30 artists’ works in a variety of mediums will be featured Appetizers and drinks will be available and admission is free. Click here for more information on the Bal Masque.
Friday, October 14 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Come out to Durham Central Park and enjoy Audio Under The Stars. Bring a comfortable chair and settle down to enjoy stories of the human experience, about resilience and community and connection. For more information on what you can expect at Audio Under The Stars, click here.
Friday, October 14 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Lanza’s Cafe will be holding a poetry jam this Friday. Share your poetry and enjoy the poetry of others. All ages are welcome. Poetry Jams will be held every 2nd Friday of the month at Lanza. For more information, click here.
Friday, October 14 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Enjoy some live music while you enjoy what downtown Chapel Hill has to offer. You can catch various local artists performing along Franklin Street. Friday’s lineup will include Jason Bales at Epilogue Books, Wake Moody at The Purple Bowl, and Emma Jane near Talulla’s. For more information, click here.
Saturday, October 15 9:00 a.m.
Celebrate the diamond year of the NAACP with the UNC Health Freedom Journey. Community members will walk or bike ride of the town’s Black historical sites from Lincoln Center to Hargraves Community Center. The walk will include storytelling and singing to celebrate the occasion. For more information about the Freedom Journey and other events the NAACP will be holding to celebrate their 75th anniversary, click here.
Saturday, October 15 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Mooresfield will be holding a Bluegrass Festival. Enjoy some good music along with the beautiful scenery of Mooresfield in Downtown Hillsborough. Food trucks, wine, beer, and more will be available. To get your tickets, click here.
Saturday, October 15 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Festifall is back for its second week. 20-30 local artists will be sharing their art with the community. Enjoy local art as well as dance groups, poetry, and more! Food and drink vendors will be on hand. Celebrate downtown Chapel Hill in a special way by celebrating the diverse talent our community has to offer. Click here for more information on Festifall.
Saturday, October 15 4:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Celebrate 15 years of Transplanting Traditions with cultural food, drink, and music. Meet the new leadership of the farm, enjoy spirits from Fullsteam Brewery, and more. A raffle and silent auction will be held at the party that you can take part in. For more information, click here.
Saturday, October 15 5:00 p.m. – Sunday, October 16 12:30 a.m.
It’s the battle of the blue this weekend! Don’t miss any of the action this Saturday as the Tar Heels face off against Duke. Coverage starts at 5:00 p.m. with Inside Carolina, followed by the Tar Heel Sports Network pre-game show an hour before kick off. Kick off is at 8 and we’ll have every second the action for you. Stay tuned with us after the game for an hour and a half of post-game analysis with Tar Heel sports network. Click here to tune into 97.9 The Hill.
Saturday, October 15 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Enjoy some live music while you enjoy all that Downtown Chapel Hill has to offer. You can catch various local artists performing along Franklin Street. Saturday’s lineup will include Ali Alrabeah at Epilogue books and Cary Moskovitz at Talulla’s. For more information, click here.
Saturday, October 15 8:00 p.m.
Come out to Africa Fest 2022 for more live music! Meklit will be performing ethno-jazz songs at Memorial Hall. Get your tickets for some fun, cultural music. Click here to get your tickets.
Sunday, October 16 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The Bazaar is back this fall! Shop crafts and creations from a variety of local artists. There will be fun for the whole family with food and drink available, and the chance for body art and get some fairy hair. Leashed dogs are welcome and the event is free and open to the public. Click here for more information on what you’ll find at the Bazaar.
Sunday, October 16 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Food lovers, learn about the art of cooking in our area! The Orange County Historical Museum will be holding a meet and greet tour of their new exhibit What’s Your Flavor as well as three food tastings and two guest speakers. You’ll get a chance to meet many of the artists whose work is on display as well as several prominent local figures. For more information, click here.
Sunday, October 16 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The Chapel Hill Historical Society will be holding a virtual event this Sunday. Local historian John Schelp will be sharing local history through his collection of vintage Durham postcards and linking the connections of those to Chapel Hill. Click here for more information on this virtual event.
Sunday, October 16 5:00 p.m.
There’s another chance for you to enjoy some more great food this weekend with the first-ever Pay-What-You-Can Community Feast by the Quiltmaker Cafe at The Plant. Meet and speak with other members of our community over a delicious meal. A meal will be available for anyone who walks through the door and guests can donate money, time, or produce. Register here for the Pay-What-You-Can Community Feast.
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