Free things to do in Chapel Hill, NC
Free events in Chapel Hill, NC, from concerts and festivals to library programs and nature walks.
Monday, October 12
- Homeschool Hangout Monday, October 12 · 1 PM–2 PM
- CWS Fall 2026: Drop-In Tech Help Monday, October 12 · 3 PM–4 PM
- Kids Chess Club Monday, October 12 · 4 PM–5 PM
- Medicare Basics Monday, October 12 · 5:30 PM–7 PM
- Douglass Speaks Series: 175 years of Frederick Douglass Monday, October 12 · 6 PM–8 PM
Tuesday, October 13
- Preschool Story Time Tuesday, October 13 · 10:15 AM–10:45 AM
- Queer Comics Club Tuesday, October 13 · 5 PM–6 PM
- Board Game Night Tuesday, October 13 · 6 PM–9 PM
Wednesday, October 14
- Let's Get Moving : Chair-Based Exercise Class Wednesday, October 14 · 10 AM–11 AM
- Toddler Time Wednesday, October 14 · 10:15 AM–10:45 AM
- Books and Belonging Wednesday, October 14 · 2:15 PM–3 PM
- Winnie-the-Pooh Crafternoon Wednesday, October 14 · 4 PM–4:45 PM
- Storytime for Adults Wednesday, October 14 · 6:30 PM–7:30 PM
Thursday, October 15
- Pop Up Library @ The Seymour Senior Center Thursday, October 15 · 10 AM–12 PM
- Family Story Time Thursday, October 15 · 10:15 AM–10:45 AM
- Lock O'Clock Thursday, October 15 · 4 PM–6 PM
- Oh Deer! Understanding White-tailed Deer in the Triangle Thursday, October 15 · 6:30 PM–8 PM
Friday, October 16
- Baby Time Friday, October 16 · 10:15 AM–10:45 AM
Saturday, October 17
- Volunteer Workday in Pritchard Park Saturday, October 17 · 9:30 AM–12 PM
- Cozy Cups: A Fall Tea Workshop Saturday, October 17 · 11 AM–11:45 AM
- NATUREFEST Saturday, October 17 · 1 PM–4 PM
Monday, October 19
- CWS Fall 2026: AI Basics Monday, October 19 · 3 PM–4 PM
Tuesday, October 20
- Preschool Story Time Tuesday, October 20 · 10:15 AM–10:45 AM
- Tech Topics: iPhone Accessibility Tuesday, October 20 · 11 AM–12 PM
- Frankenphysics!: Science Meets Books Tuesday, October 20 · 6:30 PM–7:30 PM
Wednesday, October 21
- Let's Get Moving : Chair-Based Exercise Class Wednesday, October 21 · 10 AM–11 AM
- Toddler Time Wednesday, October 21 · 10:15 AM–10:45 AM
- Teen Craft: Chaotic Paint Night Wednesday, October 21 · 5 PM–6 PM
Thursday, October 22
- Family Story Time Thursday, October 22 · 10:15 AM–10:45 AM
- Lock O'Clock Thursday, October 22 · 4 PM–6 PM
- Movie Night for Adults Thursday, October 22 · 6 PM–8 PM
Friday, October 23
- Baby Time Friday, October 23 · 10:15 AM–10:45 AM
Sunday, October 25
- Chapel Hill Día de Muertos Sunday, October 25 · 12 PM–4 PM
- Sunday STEAM Sunday, October 25 · 3 PM–3:45 PM
Monday, October 26
- CWS Fall 2026: Drop-In Tech Help Monday, October 26 · 3 PM–4 PM
- Kids Chess Club Monday, October 26 · 4 PM–5 PM
Tuesday, October 27
- Halloween Story Time Tuesday, October 27 · 10:15 AM–10:45 AM
Wednesday, October 28
- Halloween Toddler Time Wednesday, October 28 · 10:15 AM–10:45 AM
- Spooky Bingo Wednesday, October 28 · 4 PM–4:45 PM
- Craft Night Wednesday, October 28 · 6 PM–8 PM
Thursday, October 29
- Halloween Story Time Thursday, October 29 · 10:15 AM–10:45 AM
- Lock O'Clock Thursday, October 29 · 4 PM–6 PM
- John and June Allcott Gallery Talk: taylor barnes, Weight of Light Thursday, October 29 · 5 PM–6:30 PM
- Power to the People, Y'all: Film Screening & Discussion Thursday, October 29 · 6 PM–8 PM
Friday, October 30
- Baby Open Play Friday, October 30 · 10 AM–12 PM
- Leyendo con El Centro Friday, October 30 · 11 AM–11:45 AM
- Teen Movie Friday, October 30 · 4 PM–5:30 PM
- Haunted Hill Halloween event - Trunk or Treat Friday, October 30 · 5:30 PM–7:30 PM
Saturday, October 31
- Halloween Story Time Saturday, October 31 · 11 AM–11:30 AM
Monday, November 2
- CWS Fall 2026: Organizing Digital Files and Photos Monday, November 2 · 3 PM–4 PM
Tuesday, November 3
- Preschool Story Time Tuesday, November 3 · 10:15 AM–10:45 AM
- The Bettie Allison Rand Lectures in Art History: Alexander Marr, University of Cambridge Tuesday, November 3 · 5:30 PM–7 PM
Wednesday, November 4
- Toddler Time Wednesday, November 4 · 10:15 AM–10:45 AM
Friday, November 6
- Baby Time Friday, November 6 · 10:15 AM–10:45 AM
Saturday, November 7
- Family Nature Walks Saturday, November 7 · 10 AM–11:30 AM
- Festifall Arts Market Saturday, November 7 · 12 PM–5 PM
- Bird Watch Kick-off Saturday, November 7 · 1:30 PM–4 PM
Monday, November 9
- Homeschool Hangout Monday, November 9 · 1 PM–2 PM
- CWS Fall 2026: Drop-In Tech Help Monday, November 9 · 3 PM–4 PM
Tuesday, November 10
- Preschool Story Time Tuesday, November 10 · 10:15 AM–10:45 AM
- Queer Comics Club Tuesday, November 10 · 5 PM–6 PM
- Board Game Night Tuesday, November 10 · 6 PM–9 PM
Thursday, November 12
- Family Story Time Thursday, November 12 · 10:15 AM–10:45 AM
- A Home That Fits Your Life: Aging in Place workshop Thursday, November 12 · 1 PM–3 PM
- Lock O'Clock Thursday, November 12 · 4 PM–6 PM
- Newts, Waterdogs, and Hellbenders: The Diversity of North Carolina's Salamanders with Herpetologist Jeff Hall Thursday, November 12 · 6 PM–7:30 PM
Friday, November 13
- Baby Time Friday, November 13 · 10:15 AM–10:45 AM
Saturday, November 14
- Hora de cuentos Saturday, November 14 · 10:30 AM–11 AM
Monday, November 16
- CWS Fall 2026: Cloud Storage Basics Monday, November 16 · 3 PM–4 PM
Tuesday, November 17
- Preschool Story Time Tuesday, November 17 · 10:15 AM–10:45 AM
- Tech Topics: Resisting AI Tuesday, November 17 · 11 AM–12 PM
- Civic Conversations with Deb Stroman Tuesday, November 17 · 5:30 PM–7:30 PM
Wednesday, November 18
- Toddler Time Wednesday, November 18 · 10:15 AM–10:45 AM
Thursday, November 19
- Pop Up Library @ The Seymour Senior Center Thursday, November 19 · 10 AM–12 PM
- Family Story Time Thursday, November 19 · 10:15 AM–10:45 AM
- Lock O'Clock Thursday, November 19 · 4 PM–6 PM
Friday, November 20
- Baby Time Friday, November 20 · 10:15 AM–10:45 AM
Saturday, November 21
- Volunteer Workday in Pritchard Park Saturday, November 21 · 9:30 AM–12 PM
Tuesday, November 24
- Preschool Story Time Tuesday, November 24 · 10:15 AM–10:45 AM
Wednesday, November 25
- Toddler Time Wednesday, November 25 · 10:15 AM–10:45 AM
Thursday, December 3
- Tech Help @ The Seymour Senior Center Thursday, December 3 · 10 AM–12 PM
Saturday, December 5
- Bird Watch Saturday, December 5 · 3 PM–4 PM
Tuesday, December 8
- Board Game Night Tuesday, December 8 · 6 PM–9 PM
Wednesday, December 9
- Books and Belonging Wednesday, December 9 · 2:15 PM–3 PM