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Vibrant, colorful, inventive, and fun place to be. Official visitor info from the communities of Chapel Hill, Carrboro & Hillsborough in Orange County, NC.
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“She helped give us the confidence to not only survive those four years, but to move to LA and chase our dreams.”
CHCCS teacher Hope Hynes Love taught the Duffer Brothers in high school. Now, she’s featured in the latest season of Stranger Things:
CHCCS teacher Hope Hynes Love taught the Duffer Brothers in high school. Now, she’s featured in the latest season of Stranger Things:
CHCCS Teacher Featured In 'Stranger Things' Final Season - Chapelboro.com
The fifth and final season of the Netflix drama Stranger Things features a familiar face from the Chapel Hill Carrboro community.
chapelboro.com
December 5, 2025 at 10:07 PM
“She helped give us the confidence to not only survive those four years, but to move to LA and chase our dreams.”
CHCCS teacher Hope Hynes Love taught the Duffer Brothers in high school. Now, she’s featured in the latest season of Stranger Things:
CHCCS teacher Hope Hynes Love taught the Duffer Brothers in high school. Now, she’s featured in the latest season of Stranger Things:
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From our community partners: A fun-filled day of creativity, shopping, and community returns on Saturday, December 6, with the Sancar Second Annual Craft Fair.
It's an opportunity to support small businesses and local artists! Learn more here:
It's an opportunity to support small businesses and local artists! Learn more here:
Sancar Second Annual Craft Fair Happening this Saturday - Chapelboro.com
A fun-filled day of creativity, shopping, and community returns on Saturday, December 6, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with the Sancar Second Annual Craft Fair.
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December 4, 2025 at 6:04 PM
From our community partners: A fun-filled day of creativity, shopping, and community returns on Saturday, December 6, with the Sancar Second Annual Craft Fair.
It's an opportunity to support small businesses and local artists! Learn more here:
It's an opportunity to support small businesses and local artists! Learn more here:
It's December, which means it's... Moravian Sugar Cake season!
Orange High School is running a local Dewey's Bakery pop-up to raise funds for the Orange High School Band!
Grab your Moravian cookies, cakes & more before it's too late!
Pop-up runs through 12/24!
200 N. Churton St, Hillsborough,
Orange High School is running a local Dewey's Bakery pop-up to raise funds for the Orange High School Band!
Grab your Moravian cookies, cakes & more before it's too late!
Pop-up runs through 12/24!
200 N. Churton St, Hillsborough,
December 2, 2025 at 9:49 PM
It's December, which means it's... Moravian Sugar Cake season!
Orange High School is running a local Dewey's Bakery pop-up to raise funds for the Orange High School Band!
Grab your Moravian cookies, cakes & more before it's too late!
Pop-up runs through 12/24!
200 N. Churton St, Hillsborough,
Orange High School is running a local Dewey's Bakery pop-up to raise funds for the Orange High School Band!
Grab your Moravian cookies, cakes & more before it's too late!
Pop-up runs through 12/24!
200 N. Churton St, Hillsborough,
Stumped on Holiday Gifts? Look no further than our official Orange County, NC Gift Guide!
This season shop Fa La-la-la-Local with our amazing community shops & vendors. Everyone is sure to have a very merry holiday season!
This season shop Fa La-la-la-Local with our amazing community shops & vendors. Everyone is sure to have a very merry holiday season!
A Very Orange County, NC Gift Guide
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November 26, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Stumped on Holiday Gifts? Look no further than our official Orange County, NC Gift Guide!
This season shop Fa La-la-la-Local with our amazing community shops & vendors. Everyone is sure to have a very merry holiday season!
This season shop Fa La-la-la-Local with our amazing community shops & vendors. Everyone is sure to have a very merry holiday season!
OPEN CALL FOR ART!
It's peel Gallery's annual End-of-the-year Group Show "a*peeling!" & the 5 year anniversary of peel!
Submit "peel" themed artwork by 12/7 to be a part of the upcoming celebration!
The exhibit will be displayed 12/10 - 1/4
Opening reception on 12/12 during the 2nd Friday art walk
It's peel Gallery's annual End-of-the-year Group Show "a*peeling!" & the 5 year anniversary of peel!
Submit "peel" themed artwork by 12/7 to be a part of the upcoming celebration!
The exhibit will be displayed 12/10 - 1/4
Opening reception on 12/12 during the 2nd Friday art walk
November 25, 2025 at 2:16 PM
OPEN CALL FOR ART!
It's peel Gallery's annual End-of-the-year Group Show "a*peeling!" & the 5 year anniversary of peel!
Submit "peel" themed artwork by 12/7 to be a part of the upcoming celebration!
The exhibit will be displayed 12/10 - 1/4
Opening reception on 12/12 during the 2nd Friday art walk
It's peel Gallery's annual End-of-the-year Group Show "a*peeling!" & the 5 year anniversary of peel!
Submit "peel" themed artwork by 12/7 to be a part of the upcoming celebration!
The exhibit will be displayed 12/10 - 1/4
Opening reception on 12/12 during the 2nd Friday art walk
Donate a toy & get a free picture with Santa!
The Orange County Department of Social Services is hosting a toy drive for their annual toy distribution event "The Toy Chest."
Together, we build a stronger, more connected community.
Nov 22, 2025 | 10am - 3pm | 501 Hampton Pointe, Hillsborough, NC
The Orange County Department of Social Services is hosting a toy drive for their annual toy distribution event "The Toy Chest."
Together, we build a stronger, more connected community.
Nov 22, 2025 | 10am - 3pm | 501 Hampton Pointe, Hillsborough, NC
November 14, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Donate a toy & get a free picture with Santa!
The Orange County Department of Social Services is hosting a toy drive for their annual toy distribution event "The Toy Chest."
Together, we build a stronger, more connected community.
Nov 22, 2025 | 10am - 3pm | 501 Hampton Pointe, Hillsborough, NC
The Orange County Department of Social Services is hosting a toy drive for their annual toy distribution event "The Toy Chest."
Together, we build a stronger, more connected community.
Nov 22, 2025 | 10am - 3pm | 501 Hampton Pointe, Hillsborough, NC
Celebrate the winter solstice with community & excitement for a better tomorrow. Together, we light our collective path toward warmer, brighter days ahead.
Registration opens today for Hillsborough's Annual Solstice Lantern Walk on Dec. 20, 2025
www.hillsboroughartscouncil.org/solstice
Registration opens today for Hillsborough's Annual Solstice Lantern Walk on Dec. 20, 2025
www.hillsboroughartscouncil.org/solstice
November 5, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Celebrate the winter solstice with community & excitement for a better tomorrow. Together, we light our collective path toward warmer, brighter days ahead.
Registration opens today for Hillsborough's Annual Solstice Lantern Walk on Dec. 20, 2025
www.hillsboroughartscouncil.org/solstice
Registration opens today for Hillsborough's Annual Solstice Lantern Walk on Dec. 20, 2025
www.hillsboroughartscouncil.org/solstice
🍌ATTENTION BANANA BALL FANS!!🍌
Today is the LAST day to sign up for the Banana Ball lottery! Make sure to get your names in for a chance to snag some tickets for their 2026 season!
Today is the LAST day to sign up for the Banana Ball lottery! Make sure to get your names in for a chance to snag some tickets for their 2026 season!
October 31, 2025 at 3:25 PM
🍌ATTENTION BANANA BALL FANS!!🍌
Today is the LAST day to sign up for the Banana Ball lottery! Make sure to get your names in for a chance to snag some tickets for their 2026 season!
Today is the LAST day to sign up for the Banana Ball lottery! Make sure to get your names in for a chance to snag some tickets for their 2026 season!
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We're just 3 days away from the start of the 2025-2026 regular season!
October 31, 2025 at 12:45 PM
We're just 3 days away from the start of the 2025-2026 regular season!
"Unhinged & unmissable" | “One of the most frenetically uproarious shows you will ever experience.”
Four Performers on Four Treadmills… A Delusional and Physical Celebration of our Struggle to Establish Boundaries in Life.
Catch Pony Cam's enthusiasm at The Carolina Performing Arts 10/28 & 10/29!
Four Performers on Four Treadmills… A Delusional and Physical Celebration of our Struggle to Establish Boundaries in Life.
Catch Pony Cam's enthusiasm at The Carolina Performing Arts 10/28 & 10/29!
October 27, 2025 at 4:43 PM
"Unhinged & unmissable" | “One of the most frenetically uproarious shows you will ever experience.”
Four Performers on Four Treadmills… A Delusional and Physical Celebration of our Struggle to Establish Boundaries in Life.
Catch Pony Cam's enthusiasm at The Carolina Performing Arts 10/28 & 10/29!
Four Performers on Four Treadmills… A Delusional and Physical Celebration of our Struggle to Establish Boundaries in Life.
Catch Pony Cam's enthusiasm at The Carolina Performing Arts 10/28 & 10/29!
Homes for the Holidays returns!
This annual Gingerbread display & contest event is held at participating businesses throughout Hillsborough, to celebrate the creative arts & bring joy to our community!
Registration for the competition opens Nov 1 - 27 & houses will be on display from 12/7 - 1/5.
This annual Gingerbread display & contest event is held at participating businesses throughout Hillsborough, to celebrate the creative arts & bring joy to our community!
Registration for the competition opens Nov 1 - 27 & houses will be on display from 12/7 - 1/5.
October 23, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Homes for the Holidays returns!
This annual Gingerbread display & contest event is held at participating businesses throughout Hillsborough, to celebrate the creative arts & bring joy to our community!
Registration for the competition opens Nov 1 - 27 & houses will be on display from 12/7 - 1/5.
This annual Gingerbread display & contest event is held at participating businesses throughout Hillsborough, to celebrate the creative arts & bring joy to our community!
Registration for the competition opens Nov 1 - 27 & houses will be on display from 12/7 - 1/5.
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SPONSORED: Morehead Planetarium and Science Center is presenting I AM - The Sound of Light Experience. Join grammy-nominated artist Radhika Vekaria for an unforgettable evening under the stars in Morehead’s full-dome theater October 24th.
More info at moreheadplanetarium.org
More info at moreheadplanetarium.org
October 22, 2025 at 5:25 PM
SPONSORED: Morehead Planetarium and Science Center is presenting I AM - The Sound of Light Experience. Join grammy-nominated artist Radhika Vekaria for an unforgettable evening under the stars in Morehead’s full-dome theater October 24th.
More info at moreheadplanetarium.org
More info at moreheadplanetarium.org
The S&S&S Festival energized our local park with hundreds here to dance & cheer to top-tier musicians. Smoky bbq, savory chowder, & plenty of local beer flowed to the tune of this celebration!
Thank you, Sonark, Acme, Orange County & all who came out to enjoy a beautiful day at Blackwood Farm Park!
Thank you, Sonark, Acme, Orange County & all who came out to enjoy a beautiful day at Blackwood Farm Park!
October 21, 2025 at 6:26 PM
The S&S&S Festival energized our local park with hundreds here to dance & cheer to top-tier musicians. Smoky bbq, savory chowder, & plenty of local beer flowed to the tune of this celebration!
Thank you, Sonark, Acme, Orange County & all who came out to enjoy a beautiful day at Blackwood Farm Park!
Thank you, Sonark, Acme, Orange County & all who came out to enjoy a beautiful day at Blackwood Farm Park!
Join us at 6 pm on October 18 for our 15th Gala supporting FRANK Gallery’s mission to enrich our community through art.
The silent auction is up & running! This signature fundraising event is well-known for its excitement, spectacular selection of art, and community roots.
new.biddingowl.com/frank
The silent auction is up & running! This signature fundraising event is well-known for its excitement, spectacular selection of art, and community roots.
new.biddingowl.com/frank
October 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Join us at 6 pm on October 18 for our 15th Gala supporting FRANK Gallery’s mission to enrich our community through art.
The silent auction is up & running! This signature fundraising event is well-known for its excitement, spectacular selection of art, and community roots.
new.biddingowl.com/frank
The silent auction is up & running! This signature fundraising event is well-known for its excitement, spectacular selection of art, and community roots.
new.biddingowl.com/frank
SALT & SMOKE & SOUND FESTIVAL is a full-day outdoor celebration of NC's best music & most amazing food, Oct 18.
Enjoy mouthwatering eats from Acme's Kevin Callaghan and other top chefs, plus performances from standout regional artists in the relaxed, family-friendly setting of Blackwood Farm Park!
Enjoy mouthwatering eats from Acme's Kevin Callaghan and other top chefs, plus performances from standout regional artists in the relaxed, family-friendly setting of Blackwood Farm Park!
October 13, 2025 at 5:08 PM
SALT & SMOKE & SOUND FESTIVAL is a full-day outdoor celebration of NC's best music & most amazing food, Oct 18.
Enjoy mouthwatering eats from Acme's Kevin Callaghan and other top chefs, plus performances from standout regional artists in the relaxed, family-friendly setting of Blackwood Farm Park!
Enjoy mouthwatering eats from Acme's Kevin Callaghan and other top chefs, plus performances from standout regional artists in the relaxed, family-friendly setting of Blackwood Farm Park!
April is about to be BANANAS!
That's right! The @thesavbananas.bsky.social are coming to Chapel Hill April 11 & 12, 2026!
UNC's Kenan Stadium has been chosen to be a part of the Banana Ball World Tour; the Bananas will be facing off against the Texas Tailgaters in this high energy game!
That's right! The @thesavbananas.bsky.social are coming to Chapel Hill April 11 & 12, 2026!
UNC's Kenan Stadium has been chosen to be a part of the Banana Ball World Tour; the Bananas will be facing off against the Texas Tailgaters in this high energy game!
October 10, 2025 at 1:36 PM
April is about to be BANANAS!
That's right! The @thesavbananas.bsky.social are coming to Chapel Hill April 11 & 12, 2026!
UNC's Kenan Stadium has been chosen to be a part of the Banana Ball World Tour; the Bananas will be facing off against the Texas Tailgaters in this high energy game!
That's right! The @thesavbananas.bsky.social are coming to Chapel Hill April 11 & 12, 2026!
UNC's Kenan Stadium has been chosen to be a part of the Banana Ball World Tour; the Bananas will be facing off against the Texas Tailgaters in this high energy game!
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Nabarun Dasgupta, an epidemiologist and researcher with UNC’s Gillings School of Public Health, is the latest Chapel Hill faculty member earn a MacArthur Foundation fellowship.
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UNC Researcher Earns MacArthur 'Genius' Grant to Support Work Preventing Drug Overdoses - Chapelboro.com
Nabarun Dasgupta, an acclaimed UNC epidemiologist and researcher, is part of the MacArthur Foundation Fellows Class of 2025.
chapelboro.com
October 9, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Nabarun Dasgupta, an epidemiologist and researcher with UNC’s Gillings School of Public Health, is the latest Chapel Hill faculty member earn a MacArthur Foundation fellowship.
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That's right! Orange County's beloved Tarheel Antique Festival is THIS WEEKEND! 2 excellent days of antiques, vendors, appraisals, auctions, entertainment, activities & more!
October 10th & 11th | 9am - 5pm | 226 N Lloyd's Dairy Rd, Efland NC
www.tarheelantiquesfestival.com
October 10th & 11th | 9am - 5pm | 226 N Lloyd's Dairy Rd, Efland NC
www.tarheelantiquesfestival.com
October 7, 2025 at 4:49 PM
That's right! Orange County's beloved Tarheel Antique Festival is THIS WEEKEND! 2 excellent days of antiques, vendors, appraisals, auctions, entertainment, activities & more!
October 10th & 11th | 9am - 5pm | 226 N Lloyd's Dairy Rd, Efland NC
www.tarheelantiquesfestival.com
October 10th & 11th | 9am - 5pm | 226 N Lloyd's Dairy Rd, Efland NC
www.tarheelantiquesfestival.com
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Over two months after Chantal, our community is still rebuilding and returning to normalcy. That includes your hometown radio station.
We're still looking for help replacing our destroyed AM broadcasting equipment. Please consider donating below. Thank you!
We're still looking for help replacing our destroyed AM broadcasting equipment. Please consider donating below. Thank you!
Donate to Help Restore WCHL's AM Site, Damaged by Chantal, organized by Aubrey Williams
97.9 The Hill WCHL has been broadcasting continually since 1953 and is… Aubrey Williams needs your support for Help Restore WCHL's AM Site, Damaged by Chantal
www.gofundme.com
September 18, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Over two months after Chantal, our community is still rebuilding and returning to normalcy. That includes your hometown radio station.
We're still looking for help replacing our destroyed AM broadcasting equipment. Please consider donating below. Thank you!
We're still looking for help replacing our destroyed AM broadcasting equipment. Please consider donating below. Thank you!
Brunches, Franklin Streets' newest brunch spot, is hosting a GRAND OPENING BLOCK PARTY! 🎉
Come hungry because they're serving FREE FOOD ALL DAY LONG!! Don't miss out on this celebration & their delicious plates!
Wednesday 10/01 | 7:30am - 3pm
Come hungry because they're serving FREE FOOD ALL DAY LONG!! Don't miss out on this celebration & their delicious plates!
Wednesday 10/01 | 7:30am - 3pm
September 29, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Brunches, Franklin Streets' newest brunch spot, is hosting a GRAND OPENING BLOCK PARTY! 🎉
Come hungry because they're serving FREE FOOD ALL DAY LONG!! Don't miss out on this celebration & their delicious plates!
Wednesday 10/01 | 7:30am - 3pm
Come hungry because they're serving FREE FOOD ALL DAY LONG!! Don't miss out on this celebration & their delicious plates!
Wednesday 10/01 | 7:30am - 3pm
Save the Date! Saturday October 4th. Shop UNC student handmade items at Perennial Cafe, 401 W Franklin St 11 am - 2pm.
September 26, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Save the Date! Saturday October 4th. Shop UNC student handmade items at Perennial Cafe, 401 W Franklin St 11 am - 2pm.
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Grammy-winning rapper Ludacris will perform as part of UNC’s Chapel Thrill concert series prior to the UNC vs. Clemson football game in Chapel Hill on October 4.
UNC has now confirmed the performance time to be 10 a.m.
UNC has now confirmed the performance time to be 10 a.m.
Rapper Ludacris to Perform Morning Concert Before UNC vs. Clemson Football Game - Chapelboro.com
Grammy-award winning rapper Ludacris will perform as part of UNC's Chapel Thrill concert series prior to the UNC vs. Clemson football game.
chapelboro.com
September 22, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Grammy-winning rapper Ludacris will perform as part of UNC’s Chapel Thrill concert series prior to the UNC vs. Clemson football game in Chapel Hill on October 4.
UNC has now confirmed the performance time to be 10 a.m.
UNC has now confirmed the performance time to be 10 a.m.
Only 1 week left to put your bids in for the "Common Good Mutual Aid Auction!" Support Orange County's local artists!
The Orange County Arts Commission (OCAC) presents the "Common Good Mutual Aid Auction"
From 8/15 - 9/22 a gallery of donated works will be on display & up for auction at the ArtsCenter in Carrboro. 80% of proceeds go to benefiting displaced artists of Orange County after Tropical Storm Chantal.
From 8/15 - 9/22 a gallery of donated works will be on display & up for auction at the ArtsCenter in Carrboro. 80% of proceeds go to benefiting displaced artists of Orange County after Tropical Storm Chantal.
September 15, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Only 1 week left to put your bids in for the "Common Good Mutual Aid Auction!" Support Orange County's local artists!
It's back!
The 9th Annual Paint It Orange Plein Air Paint-Out & Wet Paint Sale!
Join us 10/1-3 in scenic Orange County, NC, to capture the beauty of our towns! Participating artists will paint at sites of their choosing throughout OC & will submit one of their favorite paintings for jurying on 10/3
The 9th Annual Paint It Orange Plein Air Paint-Out & Wet Paint Sale!
Join us 10/1-3 in scenic Orange County, NC, to capture the beauty of our towns! Participating artists will paint at sites of their choosing throughout OC & will submit one of their favorite paintings for jurying on 10/3
September 12, 2025 at 6:50 PM
It's back!
The 9th Annual Paint It Orange Plein Air Paint-Out & Wet Paint Sale!
Join us 10/1-3 in scenic Orange County, NC, to capture the beauty of our towns! Participating artists will paint at sites of their choosing throughout OC & will submit one of their favorite paintings for jurying on 10/3
The 9th Annual Paint It Orange Plein Air Paint-Out & Wet Paint Sale!
Join us 10/1-3 in scenic Orange County, NC, to capture the beauty of our towns! Participating artists will paint at sites of their choosing throughout OC & will submit one of their favorite paintings for jurying on 10/3
Congratulations to the winners of 2025's UPROAR!!
$10,000 Juror 1st place award:
"Swimming in an Ocean of Air" by Mike Roig
$10,000 People Choice Winner:
"Tiny Houses in the Big Woods" by Damien Hoffman
$10,000 Juror 1st place award:
"Swimming in an Ocean of Air" by Mike Roig
$10,000 People Choice Winner:
"Tiny Houses in the Big Woods" by Damien Hoffman
August 28, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Congratulations to the winners of 2025's UPROAR!!
$10,000 Juror 1st place award:
"Swimming in an Ocean of Air" by Mike Roig
$10,000 People Choice Winner:
"Tiny Houses in the Big Woods" by Damien Hoffman
$10,000 Juror 1st place award:
"Swimming in an Ocean of Air" by Mike Roig
$10,000 People Choice Winner:
"Tiny Houses in the Big Woods" by Damien Hoffman