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.
Emerson Waldorf School’s 40th Year Celebration
Friday, September 13 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Emerson Waldorf School is celebrating their 40th anniversary this Saturday with a party. There will be crafts, food, music, and more at the party and you can be on hand to watch Emerson Waldorf unveil their new school brand identity. For more information, click here.
Fridays on the Front Porch
Friday, September 13 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Come out to the Carolina Inn this weekend for Fridays on the Front Porch. Food trucks will be on hand serving delicious food for you to enjoy while you sip on specialty cocktails or North Carolina beers while you enjoy music from Popcorn Blue Band. Click here for more information.
Pig Out for the Cure by Coldwell Banker Howard, Perry, and Walston
Friday, September 13 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Get some barbeque this weekend at Coldwell Banker Howard, Perry, and Walston this weekend and support a great cause. Proceeds will benefit the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Mary Jane Long Patient & Family Resource Center. Click here to pre-order a barbeque plate or become a sponsor.
Jessica Webb Paintings Exhibit
Friday, September 13 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
All through the month of September, head over to the Moxy Fox Salon to view art from Jessica Webb. A celebration of the exhibit will be this Friday as part of the Art Walk in Carrboro. For more information, click here.
The Gala
Friday, September 13 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
This weekend, The Carolina Club will be holding The Gala, a black-tie fundraiser to support SECU Family House at UNC Hospital. All funds raised will go toward the house’s mission of providing a safe, affordable, nurturing home for patients and their families who are traveling to get treatment at UNC Hospital. Click here for more information.
Balloon Festival
Friday, September 13 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, September 14 9:00 a.m.; Sunday, September 15 9:00 a.m.
The Balloon Festival is returning to Alamance County this weekend! Come and check out some live music, the classic car and jeep shows, canine demonstration, food and craft vendors, and more! Of course you can’t miss out on booking yourself a balloon flight! For more information, click here.
Crumbs from the Table of Joy by Playmakers’ Repertory Company
Friday, September 13 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.; Saturday, September 14 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Playmakers’ Repertory Company is starting their new season this week! It begins with Crumbs From The Table of Joy. Follow Ernestine Crump as she tells the story of her family’s move to New York in the 1950’s in pursuit of a better life. Click here to get tickets.
Chapel Hill Farmers’ Market
Saturday, September 14 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
This Saturday morning, shop at the Chapel Hill Farmers’ Market. Shop from local vendors and score delicious produce. Click here for more information.
H.E.A.R.T.S. Blessfest Community Day
Saturday, September 14 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Come out this weekend to ReCity Network in Durham for H.E.A.R.T.S. Blessfest Community Day. Blessfest is the opportunity for H.E.A.R.T.S.to give back to the community by sharing their overflow of baby supplies. With the help of Summit Downtown Durham’s help, The Blood Connection Bus will be there for people to give blood. There will also be food available from Mellow Dogs, a fun kids corner, and more. Click here for more information.
World Central Kitchen’s Farm Day Fun
Saturday, September 14 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
This weekend, World Central Kitchen Fundraiser is holding Farm Day Fun at Blue Skies of Mapleview. There will be loads of crafts including a tie-dye station, hay rides, face painting, and so much more. For more information, click here.
WCOM Classic Disc Golf Tournament
Saturday, September 14 10:00 a.m.
This weekend is the 4th Annual WCOM Classic Disc Golf Tournament Fundraiser at Pluck Farm. There will be both casual and competitive singles and team play as well. DJ Jenny Sais Quoi will be on hand as well. Click here for more information.
Lager Daze Beer Fest
Saturday, September 14 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
This Saturday, Pluck Farm at Steel String Brewery are having a Lager Fest. Enjoy some music, tie-dye a shirt or bring your own item to tie-dye, and of course, try the delicious lagers they’ll have available. Click here for more information.
UNC Football vs. NC Central
Saturday, September 14 3:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
The Tar Heels look to start the season 3-0 this weekend when they play NC Central. We’ll have you covered with all the action here on 97.9 The Hill. Our coverage starts with Inside Carolina at 3:00, followed by Tar Heel Sports Network Pre-Game Show at 5:00. Kick-off is at 6:00 and we’ll have you covered with all the action during the game as UNC faces off against NC Central. Immediately following the game, we’ll have the Tar Heel Sports Network Post-Game Show with all the analysis and recap of the game you’ll need. For more information, click here.
Kidzu’s 2024 Fall Benefit
Saturday, September 14 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Support another great cause this weekend with Kidzu’s Annual Fall Benefit. The benefit will include dancing, a silent auction, and a fabulous dinner. Proceeds will go toward Kidzu and their mission to ensure every child has the opportunity to learn through creative, purposeful play. Click here for more information.
Jewish Film Festival at The Chelsea Theater
Sunday, September 15, all day
The Jewish Film Festival starts this Sunday at Chelsea Theater, running through September 24th. They will be airing six critically acclaimed films: The Catskills, Seven Blessings, The Shadow of the Day, All About The Levkovichs, Shttl, and Savoy. For more information, click here.
The Bazaar
Sunday, September 15 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The Bazaar is back this weekend in Carrboro. Shop handmade creations from 30 talented local makers, enjoy some delicious food and drink, get body art and fairy hair, and so much more. Click here for more information.
An Afternoon with Art Chansky
Sunday, September 15 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Come out to the Chapel Hill Public Library this weekend for An Afternoon with our own Art Chansky put together by the Chapel Hill Historical Society. Art is a veteran sportswriter who has been writing and reporting for 50 years in Chapel Hill. For more information, click here.
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