Things to do with kids in Hillsborough, NC

Family-friendly events in Hillsborough, NC: storytimes, festivals, museum programs and outdoor fun for kids and toddlers.

Sunday, October 11

• Art Club- Little House Expressive Arts & Studio Sunday, October 11 · 2 PM–4 PM Hillsborough

Tuesday, October 13

• FREE LINE DANCING Tuesday, October 13 · 6 PM–7 PM Snow Approach Foundation, Hillsborough

Thursday, October 15

• Inktober Drop-in Sessions (Free!) Thursday, October 15 · 4 PM–6 PM Anne and Arthur Fine Arts Supply, Hillsborough
• “Haints Misbehaving” Ghost Tour Thursday, October 15 · 7:30 PM–9:30 PM Hillsborough Riverwalk, Hillsborough · $15 – $20

Friday, October 16

• The Witch’s Haunted Barn & Pumpkin Patch – No Actor Fridays Friday, October 16 · 12 PM–5 PM Firefly Farm, Hillsborough

Saturday, October 17

• BikeFest 2026 Saturday, October 17 · 7:30 AM–4 PM Hillsborough Visitors Center, Hillsborough
• Historic Hillsborough Guided Tours 2026 Saturday, October 17 · 10:30 AM–12:30 PM Hillsborough Visitors Center, Hillsborough · $10
• HES Fall Fest 2026: A 30th Anniversary Homecoming Saturday, October 17 · 11 AM–2 PM Hillsborough Elementary School, Hillsborough · Free
• The Witch’s Haunted Barn & Pumpkin Patch Saturday, October 17 · 12 PM–7 PM Firefly Farm, Hillsborough
• Fall Nature Fun Day on the Eno! Saturday, October 17 · 12 PM–4 PM Confluence Natural Area, Hillsborough · Free
• Music at Thornfield Heritage Farm Saturday, October 17 · 2 PM–5 PM Thronfield Heritage Farm, Hillsborough

Tuesday, October 20

• FREE LINE DANCING Tuesday, October 20 · 6 PM–7 PM Snow Approach Foundation, Hillsborough

Thursday, October 22

• Inktober Drop-in Sessions (Free!) Thursday, October 22 · 4 PM–6 PM Anne and Arthur Fine Arts Supply, Hillsborough

Friday, October 23

• The Witch’s Haunted Barn & Pumpkin Patch – No Actor Fridays Friday, October 23 · 12 PM–5 PM Firefly Farm, Hillsborough
• Art Club- Little House: Expressive Arts Therapy & Studio Friday, October 23 · 1 PM–2:30 PM Little House, Hillsborough

Saturday, October 24

• Historic Hillsborough Guided Tours 2026 Saturday, October 24 · 10:30 AM–12:30 PM Hillsborough Visitors Center, Hillsborough · $10
• The Witch’s Haunted Barn & Pumpkin Patch Saturday, October 24 · 12 PM–7 PM Firefly Farm, Hillsborough
• River Park Concert 2026 Saturday, October 24 · 12 PM–8 PM Hillsborough
• Hillsborough River Park Concert Saturday, October 24 · 12 PM–8 PM Hillsborough River Park, Hillsborough · Free
• Fall Is In The Air, Needle Felting Workshop For Youth With Connie Swindoll Saturday, October 24 · 1 PM–3 PM Margaret Lane Gallery Annex/ F-Stop 2, Hillsborough · $35
• West Hillsborough Seated Tour Saturday, October 24 · 1 PM–2 PM Eno Arts Mill, Hillsborough
• Music at Thornfield Heritage Farm Saturday, October 24 · 2 PM–5 PM Thronfield Heritage Farm, Hillsborough
• Snow Approach Foundation Annual Celebration Gala Saturday, October 24 · 5 PM–9 PM Snow Approach Foundation, Hillsborough

Thursday, October 29

• Inktober Drop-in Sessions (Free!) Thursday, October 29 · 4 PM–6 PM Anne and Arthur Fine Arts Supply, Hillsborough

Friday, October 30

• The Witch’s Haunted Barn & Pumpkin Patch – No Actor Fridays Friday, October 30 · 12 PM–5 PM Firefly Farm, Hillsborough
• Downtown Hillsborough Merchants’ Trick-or-Treat Friday, October 30 · 3 PM–5 PM Downtown Historic Hillsborough, Hillsborough
• The Haunting Hour Friday, October 30 · 5 PM–9 PM Hillsborough Visitors Center, Hillsborough · $10 – $20
• The Haunted Forest Friday, October 30 · 5 PM–9 PM Hillsborough Wills and Trusts, Hillsborough
• Last Fridays & the Art Walk Friday, October 30 · 5:30 PM–9 PM Historic County Courthouse Lawn, Hillsborough · Free

Saturday, October 31

• Historic Hillsborough Guided Tours 2026 Saturday, October 31 · 10:30 AM–12:30 PM Hillsborough Visitors Center, Hillsborough · $10
• The Witch’s Haunted Barn & Pumpkin Patch Saturday, October 31 · 12 PM–7 PM Firefly Farm, Hillsborough

Sunday, November 1

• Home for the Holidays: Registration Opens Sunday, November 1 (through Monday, November 2) Hillsborough

Saturday, November 7

• Historic Hillsborough Guided Tours 2026 Saturday, November 7 · 10:30 AM–12:30 PM Hillsborough Visitors Center, Hillsborough · $10
• Hillsborough Harvest Festival Saturday, November 7 · 12 PM–4 PM Elizabeth Keckley Center at the Burwell School, Hillsborough

Sunday, November 8

• Home for the Holidays: Registration Opens Sunday, November 8 (through Monday, November 9) Hillsborough

Saturday, November 14

• Historic Hillsborough Guided Tours 2026 Saturday, November 14 · 10:30 AM–12:30 PM Hillsborough Visitors Center, Hillsborough · $10

Sunday, November 15

• Home for the Holidays: Registration Opens Sunday, November 15 (through Monday, November 16) Hillsborough

Sunday, November 22

• Home for the Holidays: Registration Opens Sunday, November 22 (through Monday, November 23) Hillsborough

Saturday, November 28

• Christmas Wreath Workshops at Firefly Farm Saturday, November 28 · 1 PM–4 PM Firefly Farm, Hillsborough

Saturday, December 5

• Christmas Wreath Workshops at Firefly Farm Saturday, December 5 · 1 PM–4 PM Firefly Farm, Hillsborough

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