Friday, October 6 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
If you’re ready for Halloween, you can start the festivities as early as this weekend! Come out to Spring Haven Farm and carve a pumpkin with goats! The farm has been transformed into a true Halloween fantasyland to get you in the spirit. As well as carving pumpkins, you can take a tractor ride, roast s’mores, and attempt to find gems in the mining sluice. Spring Haven Farm will be offering the pumpkin carving from now until October 31st so you’ll have plenty of time. For more information on the pumpkin carving, click here.
Friday, October 6 – Sunday, October 8 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The Triangle Parade of Homes continues this weekend. The homes will be open starting at noon for self-guided tours of all the new homes. It’s also an excellent opportunity to view the latest trends in home building. For more information about the Parade of Homes, click here.
Friday, October 6 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Fridays on the Front Porch continues at The Carolina Inn this weekend. Sip on some cocktails or North Carolina beer and enjoy some food from a food truck, while taking in a different artist each week. Click here for more information on Fridays on the Front Porch.
Friday, October 6 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
There’s another chance to enjoy some live music this Friday with the School of Rock House Band. They will be playing at the Eno Arts Mill for the First Fridays. For more information on the show, click here.
Saturday, October 7 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Come out to University Place and get some fresh produce from the Chapel Hill Farmers’ Market. Stock up on fresh fruits and vegetables while also shopping for breads, crafts, and more! You can find the market in front of Stoney River and Silverspot. For more information, click here.
Saturday, October 7 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Get some exercise this weekend while also supporting a good cause! The Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk To End Alzheimer is this Saturday. Rally your friends and do your part in helping to put an end to Alzheimer. Click here to register.
Saturday, October 7 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Slow down this weekend at RambleRill Farm for another Saturday Slowdown. Pack a picnic and enjoy it in the outdoors, take a walk around the grounds and visit the chickens and goats, shop local vendors, and enjoy so much more fun at the farm. To check out what else you can enjoy at RambleRill farm, click here.
Saturday, October 7 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
If you’re looking for a crafting project to do, Knitworthy Yarn is having a pop-up shop this weekend. They sell notions for knitting and crocheting, specialty yarns, and project bags. They’ll be able to help you find the perfect yarn for your next project. For more information on Knitworthy Yarn, click here.
Saturday, October 7 12:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The Tar Heels are back in action this weekend looking for their 5th win of the season against Syracuse. Our coverage starts with Inside Carolina Live at 12:30 and continues with Tar Heel Sports Network Pregame Show starting at 2:30. Kickoff is at 3:30 and we’ll have all the action for you on 97.9 The Hill. Coverage will end with the Tar Heel Sports Network Post-Game show after the game ends. Please note that due to NCAA restrictions, the 75 mile rule applies for the Tar Heel Sports Network Shows and the game. If you live more than 75 miles outside of Chapel Hill, go to Varsity Network to access the Tar Heel Sports Network. Click here to start streaming 97.9 The Hill!
Saturday, October 7 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Expand your mind and the way you think about creativity with the School of Living Futures this weekend. Their next lecture is happening this Saturday with artist Claire Alexandre and ecologist and musician Diego Ellis Soto. Click here for more information on the lecture and what’s next in the fall semester.
Saturday, October 7 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
There’s another chance to enjoy some live music this weekend with the Moorefields Bluegrass Festival. The festival features 5 local bluegrass bands playing on the front porch of the historical Moorefields property. Food trucks will be available on site to enjoy. For more information, click here.
Saturday, October 7 7:00 p.m.
Check out some soccer this weekend and head out to Cary to cheer on the Carolina Courage. A portion of ticket sales for this weekend will go to support the foundation in honor of former Tar Heel Ashley Riggs, the Making Difference Foundation. Click here to get your tickets.
Sunday, October 8 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Check out some more live music this weekend with the Dwarf Star On The Green Music Festival at the Southern Village. The festival is free and will feature live bands such as Burns, Dameron, and more! Bring your own lawn chair, pack a picnic, or get some food from some of the Southern Village restaurants and enjoy the music! Click here for the full list of bands.
Sunday, October 8 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Flyleaf Books’ Second Sunday series continues this weekend with two poets reading passages from their new books. Lightsey Darst and Alana Dagenhart will be on-hand to share poems from their books. There will even be time for an open-mic so you can share your own original poems. For more information, click here.
Sunday, October 8 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Join TABLE for the 11th Annual Empty Bowls fundraiser. Enjoy some live music while eating delicious bread, soup, and cookies. Local artists have donated their beautiful hand-crafted bowls for the event for you to select from. Click here to see the list of participating restaurants.
