Things to do in Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill is a lively Orange County college town anchored by UNC and the North Carolina Botanical Garden, with tree-lined Franklin Street shops. Browse family events and things to do with kids in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Sun, Nov 15

Supermassive Black Holes

Explore supermassive black holes in a planetarium show at Morehead in Chapel Hill.

3:00 PM Chapel Hill

5–18 yrsIndoor

Sun, Nov 15

North Carolina Tar Heels Womens Volleyball vs. Duke Blue Devils Womens Volleyball

Watch UNC women's volleyball take on Duke at Carmichael Arena.

1:00 PM Carmichael Arena, Chapel Hill

0–18 yrsIndoor

Sun, Nov 15

Solar System Odyssey

Journey through the solar system in an immersive planetarium show at Morehead.

1:30 PM Chapel Hill

4–18 yrsIndoor

Sun, Nov 15

One Sky, Many Eyes

A planetarium show celebrating diverse perspectives on the night sky at Morehead.

4:30 PM Chapel Hill

5–18 yrsIndoor

Mon, Nov 16

When Are We Us?

Explore the US 250th anniversary through immigration, rights, and voting history at Chapel Hill Public Library.

12:00 AM 100 Library Dr., Chapel Hill

0–18 yrsIndoor

Tue, Nov 17

Preschool Story Time

Classic library storytelling for preschoolers and early readers.

10:15 AM 100 Library Dr., Chapel Hill

3–5 yrsIndoor

Wed, Nov 18

Teen Craft: Bag Charms

Make personalized bag charms at Chapel Hill Public Library—free for teens.

5:00 PM 100 Library Dr., Chapel Hill

13–18 yrsIndoor

Wed, Nov 18

Toddler Time

Toddler Time at 100 Library Dr.

10:15 AM 100 Library Dr., Chapel Hill

1–4 yrs

Thu, Nov 19

Lock O'Clock

Lock O'Clock at 100 Library Dr.

4:00 PM 100 Library Dr., Chapel Hill

0–18 yrs

Thu, Nov 19

Movie Night for Adults

Movie Night for Adults at 100 Library Dr.

6:00 PM 100 Library Dr., Chapel Hill

0–18 yrs

Thu, Nov 19

Pop Up Library @ The Seymour Senior Center

Pop-up library visit bringing books and reading to the Seymour Senior Center.

10:00 AM 2551 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill

0–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Nov 19

Family Story Time

Family Story Time at 100 Library Dr.

10:15 AM 100 Library Dr., Chapel Hill

5–12 yrs

Fri, Nov 20

North Carolina Tar Heels Mens Basketball vs. Marshall Thundering Herd Mens Basketball

UNC Tar Heels vs. Marshall Thundering Herd men's basketball at Chapel Hill.

9:00 PM Dean E Smith Center, Chapel Hill

0–18 yrsIndoor

Fri, Nov 20

North Carolina Tar Heels Womens Volleyball vs. Miami Hurricanes Womens Volleyball

Watch UNC women's volleyball take on Miami at Carmichael Arena.

7:00 PM Carmichael Arena, Chapel Hill

0–18 yrsIndoor

Fri, Nov 20

Baby Time

Librarian-led baby storytime and sensory play at Chapel Hill Public Library.

10:15 AM 100 Library Dr., Chapel Hill

0–2 yrsIndoor

Sat, Nov 21

North Carolina Tar Heels Wrestling vs. Northern Iowa Panthers Wrestling

North Carolina Tar Heels Wrestling vs. Northern Iowa Panthers Wrestling at Carmichael Arena

3:00 PM Carmichael Arena, Chapel Hill

0–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Nov 21

Teen Clothing Swap

Teen-led clothing swap: swap, shop, and refresh your wardrobe sustainably.

2:00 PM 100 Library Dr., Chapel Hill

13–18 yrsIndoor

Sun, Nov 22

Sunday STEAM

Hands-on science and engineering activities at Chapel Hill Public Library's Sunday STEAM program.

3:00 PM 100 Library Dr., Chapel Hill

5–12 yrsIndoor