Things to do with kids in Chapel Hill, NC
Family-friendly events in Chapel Hill, NC: storytimes, festivals, museum programs and outdoor fun for kids and toddlers.
Sunday, October 11
- Tour: A Closer Look at the Collection Sunday, October 11 · 1 PM–1:30 PM
- UNC Symphony Orchestra | MFE Sunday, October 11 · 3 PM
Monday, October 12
- John and June Allcott Gallery: Michelle Inez Hinojosa and Barbara Pearsall Monday, October 12 · 8 AM–5 PM
- Celebrate National Cybersecurity Awareness Month Monday, October 12 · 9 AM–4 PM
- University Day in Wilson Library Monday, October 12 · 9:30 AM–4:30 PM
- Homeschool Hangout Monday, October 12 · 1 PM–2 PM
- Kids Chess Club Monday, October 12 · 4 PM–5 PM
- UNC Wind Ensemble and UNC Symphony Band | MFE Monday, October 12 · 7:30 PM
Tuesday, October 13
- John and June Allcott Gallery: Michelle Inez Hinojosa and Barbara Pearsall Tuesday, October 13 · 8 AM–5 PM
- Museum Store Sale: Early Access for Members Tuesday, October 13 · 10 AM–3 PM
- Preschool Story Time Tuesday, October 13 · 10:15 AM–10:45 AM
Wednesday, October 14
- John and June Allcott Gallery: Michelle Inez Hinojosa and Barbara Pearsall Wednesday, October 14 · 8 AM–5 PM
- AI Unfiltered Wednesday, October 14 · 9 AM–10:30 AM
- Museum Store Sale: Open to the Public Wednesday, October 14 · 10 AM–3 PM
- Toddler Time Wednesday, October 14 · 10:15 AM–10:45 AM
- Winnie-the-Pooh Crafternoon Wednesday, October 14 · 4 PM–4:45 PM
Thursday, October 15
- John and June Allcott Gallery: Michelle Inez Hinojosa and Barbara Pearsall Thursday, October 15 · 8 AM–5 PM
- Family Story Time Thursday, October 15 · 10:15 AM–10:45 AM
Friday, October 16
- Baby Time Friday, October 16 · 10:15 AM–10:45 AM
- Tour: A Closer Look at "Care and Concern" Friday, October 16 · 1 PM–1:30 PM
- Parent’s Night Out at The Nest Friday, October 16 · 6 PM–9 PM
Saturday, October 17
- Cozy Cups: A Fall Tea Workshop Saturday, October 17 · 11 AM–11:45 AM
- NATUREFEST Saturday, October 17 · 1 PM–4 PM
Sunday, October 18
- Howl at the Hill Ruff Run Sunday, October 18 · 8 AM–10 AM
Monday, October 19
- America 250 at Carolina Monday, October 19
Tuesday, October 20
- Preschool Story Time Tuesday, October 20 · 10:15 AM–10:45 AM
- America 250 at Carolina Tuesday, October 20
Wednesday, October 21
- Toddler Time Wednesday, October 21 · 10:15 AM–10:45 AM
- America 250 at Carolina Wednesday, October 21
Thursday, October 22
- Family Story Time Thursday, October 22 · 10:15 AM–10:45 AM
- Lunchbox Talk: Great Wildlife Migrations Thursday, October 22 · 12 PM–1 PM
- America 250 at Carolina Thursday, October 22
Friday, October 23
- Baby Time Friday, October 23 · 10:15 AM–10:45 AM
- Tour: A Closer Look at "Continental Shift" Friday, October 23 · 1 PM–1:30 PM
- Carolina History Tour Friday, October 23 · 2 PM–3:30 PM
- America 250 at Carolina Friday, October 23
Saturday, October 24
- Tour: A Closer Look at the Collection Saturday, October 24 · 1 PM–1:30 PM
- Chapel Hill Biscuit Festival Saturday, October 24
Sunday, October 25
- Chapel Hill Día de Muertos Sunday, October 25 · 12 PM–4 PM
- Tour: A Closer Look at the Collection Sunday, October 25 · 1 PM–1:30 PM
- Sunday STEAM Sunday, October 25 · 3 PM–3:45 PM
- Chapel Hill Biscuit Festival Sunday, October 25
Monday, October 26
- 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
- Tour: A Closer Look at One Work of Art Wednesday, October 28 · 1 PM–1:30 PM
- Spooky Bingo Wednesday, October 28 · 4 PM–4:45 PM
Thursday, October 29
- Halloween Story Time Thursday, October 29 · 10:15 AM–10:45 AM
- UNC Harp Ensemble Fall Concert Thursday, October 29 · 8 PM
Friday, October 30
- School’s Out Camp-Spooky Forensics Friday, October 30 · 8:30 AM–4 PM
- Baby Open Play Friday, October 30 · 10 AM–12 PM
- Leyendo con El Centro Friday, October 30 · 11 AM–11:45 AM
- Tour: A Closer Look at "Care and Concern" Friday, October 30 · 1 PM–1:30 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
Sunday, November 1
- African Textiles at the Ackland II Sunday, November 1 · 2 PM–3 PM
- Autumn Festa del Vino: Italian Wine Festival Sunday, November 1 · 2 PM–7 PM
Tuesday, November 3
- School’s Out Camp-Fantastic Creatures Tuesday, November 3 · 8:30 AM–4 PM
- Preschool Story Time Tuesday, November 3 · 10:15 AM–10:45 AM
Wednesday, November 4
- Toddler Time Wednesday, November 4 · 10:15 AM–10:45 AM
- SCiLL Public Debate Wednesday, November 4 · 4 PM–5:30 PM
Thursday, November 5
- NC Farmers Appreciation Day 2026 Thursday, November 5 · 11 AM–2 PM
- The Ritual of Belonging: 35 Years of the Friday Center Thursday, November 5 · 6:30 PM–8:45 PM
Friday, November 6
- Baby Time Friday, November 6 · 10:15 AM–10:45 AM
- Tour: A Closer Look at "Continental Shift" Friday, November 6 · 1 PM–1:30 PM
- Parent’s Night Out at The Nest Friday, November 6 · 6 PM–9 PM
Saturday, November 7
- Family Nature Walks Saturday, November 7 · 10 AM–11:30 AM
- Drawing in the Galleries Saturday, November 7 · 10 AM–12 PM
- Art Adventures (Morning Session) Saturday, November 7 · 10:30 AM–12 PM
- Festifall Arts Market Saturday, November 7 · 12 PM–5 PM
- Art Adventures (Afternoon Session) Saturday, November 7 · 1 PM–2:30 PM
- Bird Watch Kick-off Saturday, November 7 · 1:30 PM–4 PM
- Toshi Reagon EcoTones Saturday, November 7 · 7 PM
- UNC Opera presents Fall Scenes Program | MFE Saturday, November 7 · 8 PM
Sunday, November 8
- UNC Opera presents Fall Opera Scenes | MFE Sunday, November 8 · 3 PM
Monday, November 9
- Homeschool Hangout Monday, November 9 · 1 PM–2 PM
Tuesday, November 10
- Preschool Story Time Tuesday, November 10 · 10:15 AM–10:45 AM
- University Chamber Players Tuesday, November 10 · 7:30 PM
Wednesday, November 11
- UNC Gamelan and Hip-Hop Ensembles Wednesday, November 11 · 7:30 AM
- School’s Out Camp-Winter Animals Wednesday, November 11 · 8:30 AM–4 PM
Thursday, November 12
- Family Story Time Thursday, November 12 · 10:15 AM–10:45 AM
Friday, November 13
- Baby Time Friday, November 13 · 10:15 AM–10:45 AM
- 2nd Friday ArtWalk: Extended Museum Hours Friday, November 13 · 5 PM–9 PM
Saturday, November 14
- Hora de cuentos Saturday, November 14 · 10:30 AM–11 AM
Sunday, November 15
- Carolina Baroque Ensemble Fall Concert Sunday, November 15 · 3 PM
Tuesday, November 17
- Preschool Story Time Tuesday, November 17 · 10:15 AM–10:45 AM
Wednesday, November 18
- Toddler Time Wednesday, November 18 · 10:15 AM–10:45 AM
Thursday, November 19
- Family Story Time Thursday, November 19 · 10:15 AM–10:45 AM
- UNC Percussion Ensemble Thursday, November 19 · 7:30 PM
Friday, November 20
- Baby Time Friday, November 20 · 10:15 AM–10:45 AM
- Carolina History Tour Friday, November 20 · 2 PM–3:30 PM
- UNC Jazz Combos 4, 5, 6 with Brian Miller Friday, November 20 · 2 PM
- Parent’s Night Out at The Nest Friday, November 20 · 6 PM–9 PM
- Charanga Carolina Friday, November 20 · 7:30 PM
Saturday, November 21
- Carolina Choir and UNC Chamber Singers | MFE Saturday, November 21 · 7 PM
Sunday, November 22
- UNC Guitar Ensemble Sunday, November 22 · 5:30 PM
Monday, November 23
- School’s Out Camp-Weather Patterns Monday, November 23 · 8:30 AM–4 PM
Tuesday, November 24
- School’s Out Camp-Weather Patterns Tuesday, November 24 · 8:30 AM–4 PM
- 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
- Tour: A Closer Look at One Work of Art Wednesday, November 25 · 1 PM–1:30 PM
Monday, November 30
- UNC Wind Ensemble and UNC Symphony Band | MFE Monday, November 30 · 7:30 PM
Tuesday, December 1
- UNC Symphony Orchestra | MFE Tuesday, December 1 · 7:30 PM
Wednesday, December 2
- Flute Studio Recital Wednesday, December 2 · 5 PM
- Paul Sánchez, piano | Guest Artist Recital Wednesday, December 2 · 7:30 PM
Thursday, December 3
- Carolina Bluegrass Band | MFE Thursday, December 3 · 7:30 PM
Friday, December 4
- UNC Bluegrass Experience Fall Concert Friday, December 4 · 7:30 PM
Saturday, December 5
- Drawing in the Galleries Saturday, December 5 · 10 AM–12 PM
- Art Adventures (Morning Session) Saturday, December 5 · 10:30 AM–12 PM
- Art Adventures (Afternoon Session) Saturday, December 5 · 1 PM–2:30 PM
- Bird Watch Saturday, December 5 · 3 PM–4 PM
- Dorrance Dance The Nutcracker Suite Saturday, December 5 · 7 PM–8 PM
Sunday, December 6
- Dorrance Dance The Nutcracker Suite Sunday, December 6 · 2 PM–3 PM
- UNC Consort of Viols Sunday, December 6 · 8 PM
Monday, December 7
- Nicholas DiEugenio, violin, and Mimi Solomon, piano | Faculty Recital Monday, December 7 · 7:30 PM