Check out the events happening around our community this weekend.
You can view the full Chapelboro Local Events Calendar here. To submit your own event, click here.
A Window Into Waldorf Tours at Emerson Waldorf Schools
Thursday, October 30 8:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
This Thursday, Emerson Waldorf is holding their monthly tour. Learn more about their holistic approach to education and see if it’s the right place for your child. Click here for more information.
Chatham Literacy’s Fall For Literacy Luncheon
Thursday, October 30 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Chatham Literacy is hosting its annual “Fall For Literacy Luncheon” this Thursday, raising money for its yearlong efforts to promote literacy in our community. This year’s event will be from 11-2 at the Chatham Agriculture & Conference Center, with local authors Steven Petrow and Jill McCorkle discussing Petrow’s new book “The Joy You Make.” To get your tickets, click here.
2025 Harold & Carol Kohn Distinguished Alumni Lecture Featuring Rick Graham, PhD ’06
Thursday, October 30 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
This Thursday at Kerr Hall, the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy their 2025 Harold and Carol Kohn Distinguished Alumni Lecture. Dr. Rick Graham, biotechnology executive and entrepreneur will take you through his journey of launching successful startups and lessons he’s learned along the way. For more information, click here.
Neighbor’s Helping Neighbors: Grata Give Back
Thursday, October 30 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Habitat for Humanity Orange County will be holding a fundraiser at Grata Cafe on Thursday bringing together all those who have been involved in their Tropical Storm Chantal recovery work in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro area. This is a give-what-you-can fundraiser to gather as a community and raise funds for the remaining supplies to complete 12 houses receiving repair. Click here for more information.
El Futuro Panel on Substance Use Prevention for Parents
Thursday, October 30 6:00 p.m.
Orange Partnership for Alcohol and Drug Free Youth are having an online panel for parents. Learn more about the signs and how to help prevent substance abuse in kids. For more information, click here.
Kidnapped to Gaza
Thursday, October 30 6:00 p.m.
Hear the first hand story of Moran Stela Yanai, a female survivor of the Nova Festival who was captured by Hamas. She will be sharing her story at Chabad at Duke University & Durham Chapel Hill. For more information, click here.
Film Screening at Chapel Hill Downtown – “State Organs”
Thursday, October 30 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Come out this weekend to Varsity Theater for a showing of “State Organs,” a story about transplant abuse in China. It’s directed by Peabody award winner Raymond Zhang. The film exposes China’s state-run, billion dollar transplant industry built on forced organ harvesting and the persecution of Falun Gong believers. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the director. Click here for more information.
Thanksgiving Food Drive sponsored by Restoration 1
Friday, October 31 5:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Give back this Thanksgiving with Olmaz Jewelers, Restoration 1 of Raleigh/Durham, and Deluxe Cleaners or Carrboro and Durham. They are holding a food drive to support the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina. Now through November 24, bring canned, non-expired, and non-perishable goods to the above locations. Click here to see requested items.
Spooktacular Bike Sale
Friday, October 31 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.; Saturday, November 1 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Sunday, November 2 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Come out to The Bicycle Chain in Chapel Hill and Durham for a sale! This weekend only, you can get 10% off everything at The Bicycle Chain, including e-bikes and bikes for every occasion, plus accessories. Wear a costume and you’ll get a free helmet or bike lock with your purchase of a new bike. Click here for more information.
Book or Treat with Book Harvest
Friday, October 31 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Celebrate Halloween with Book Harvest. Come dressed in costume for family activities, seasonal treats, surprises, and free books for all ages. For more information, click here.
UNC Football vs Syracuse on 97.9 The Hill
Friday, October 31 4:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
The Tar Heels look to bounce back after a tough loss to Virginia this Friday against Syracuse. Our coverage will start at 4:30 with Inside Carolina Live. Listen to the Tar Heel Sports Network Pre-Game Show at 6:30 and stick around as we’ll have all the action for you as the game kicks off at 7:30. Following the game, we’ll have the Tar Heel Sports Network Post-Game Show for you to recap all the action of what will hopefully be a Carolina victory! For more information, click here.
Orange County Artists Guild Open Studio Tour Preview Show
Friday, October 31 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Orange County Artists Guild Open Studio Tour has returned for its 31st year. There will be an opening reception and preview show at Hillsborough Gallery of Arts for you to decide which studios you’d like to visit. Click here for more information.
Halloween Square Dance Party
Friday, October 31 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Come out to Binkley Baptist Church for their Halloween Square Dance Party. There will be plus level dancing for experienced dancers and no partner is needed. For more information, click here.
Chapel Hill Farmers’ Market at University Place
Saturday, November 1 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
This Saturday morning, shop at the Chapel Hill Farmers’ Market. Shop from local vendors and score delicious produce. Chapel Hill Farmers’ Market is now operating in their summer hours. Click here for more information.
Root Fest at the Carrboro Farmers’ Market
Saturday, November 1 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
It’s Root Fest at the Carrboro Farmers’ Market this weekend. Shop around for regional root vegetables that will be perfect for your fall and thanksgiving recipes, including sweet potatoes, beets, carrots, and more. For more information, click here.
Sculpture in the Park
Saturday, November 1 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
There will be a free exhibit of Zimbabwe sculptures along an easy path at Carolina Meadows. Walk the path and view the art. There will be staff present from 12-4 on the weekend. Click here for more information.
Día de Muertos en Spring Haven Farm
Saturday, November 1 and Sunday, November 2 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Gather at Spring Haven Farm in honor of Día De Muertos this weekend. They are holding a gathering for the Latino Community, their friends, and neighbors to gather, remember, and celebrate together. A community altar will be available for anyone who wishes to add photos, items, and other items in honor of those who have passed. Guests are invited to bring their own food, but there will also be food trucks offering traditional foods. The farm will remain open for candlelight and remembrance in the evening. For more information, click here.
Bouncing Bulldogs 36th Annual Rope Skipping Workshop & International Jump Rope Spectacular
Saturday, November 1 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
This weekend, the Bouncing Bulldogs are holding their North Carolina Rope Skipping Workshop at Carrboro High School. That evening, there will be an international Jump Rope Spectacular featuring elite jumpers from the US, Germany, South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, and more. For more information, click here.
Saturday Slowdown at RambleRill Farm: Market and Open Farm Day
Saturday, November 1 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Celebrate fall at RambleRill Farm this weekend with their Saturday Slowdown. Shop from local makers, enjoy live music, visit the goats, and more! Click here for more information.
Festifall Arts Market: Día de los Muertos
Saturday, November 1 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The second installment of FestiFall is back this weekend with their Dia De Los Muertos Market. The Market will feature art vendors, live music, and more. For more information, click here.
Pumpkin Smash Party At Pluck Farm
Sunday, November 2 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Bring your pumpkins to Pluck Farm for their pumpkin smashing party. Smash the pumpkin and help them turn it into compost. Local farmers are invited to bring a bucket and take free pumpkin scraps back to their animals. The rest will be turned into compost and nutritious soil to be used around Pluck Farm. For more information, click here.
Pumpkin Smashing Party with The Drowning Lovers
Sunday, November 2 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Bring your leftover pumpkins to Botanist and Barrel for a pumpkin smashing party. They’ll be turning all leftover pumpkins into compost. There will be pizza and live music. For more information, click here.
My Secret Places
Sunday, November 2 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
North Carolina Botanical Garden is showing a new exhibition, My Secret Places. While they usually show plants and natural landscapes from the Southeastern US, they will be showing self-taught Ukrainian artist Viktor Kramarenko’s work. His paper scenes of places he visited and the places he liked to come back to will be showing until December 21st. For more information, click here.
Tour de France Wine 7 Cheese Walkaround Tasting (40 Wines & Cheeses!)
Sunday, November 2 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Rocks & Acid are having a walk around Tour De France cheese and wine tasting. Try out multiple different wines, including ones that aren’t usually available on their by-the-glass list. Their importer and distributor partners will be there answering any questions you have. Click here for more information.
Science for All: A Sensory-Friendly Science Night
Sunday, November 2 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
This Sunday, Morehead Planetarium is holding a sensory friendly science night. It’s a special night of interactive activities, fulldome theater shows, captivating exhibits, and dynamic science performances. For more information, click here.
Castalian String Quartet
Sunday, November 2 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
This weekend at Baldwin Auditorium, Duke Arts will be featuring a performance by Castalian String Quartet The London based quartet will be performing several different well known pieces. Click here for more information.
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