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.

Sat, Oct 17

The Sun: Our Living Star

Planetarium show about the Sun at Morehead Science Center.

12:00 PM Chapel Hill

4–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Oct 17

From Earth to the Universe

Planetarium journey from Earth's geology to the wider universe at Morehead.

3:00 PM Chapel Hill

5–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Oct 17

Carolina Skies

Carolina Skies in Chapel Hill

4:30 PM Chapel Hill

0–18 yrs

Sat, Oct 17

We Are Stars

Planetarium show exploring stars, their life cycles & cosmic origins at Morehead.

1:30 PM Chapel Hill

4–18 yrsIndoor

Sun, Oct 18

One Sky, Many Eyes

Planetarium show celebrating diverse perspectives on the night sky.

4:30 PM Chapel Hill

5–18 yrsIndoor

Sun, Oct 18

Solar System Odyssey

Planetarium journey through the solar system at Morehead.

1:30 PM Chapel Hill

0–18 yrsIndoor

Sun, Oct 18

North Carolina Symphony - Mendelssohn Violin Concerto

NC Symphony performs Mendelssohn's soaring violin concerto at Memorial Hall in Chapel Hill.

3:00 PM Memorial Hall, Chapel Hill

8–18 yrsIndoor

Sun, Oct 18

Supermassive Black Holes

Planetarium show exploring supermassive black holes and deep space.

3:00 PM Chapel Hill

6–18 yrsIndoor

Tue, Oct 20

Preschool Story Time

Picture books and stories for preschoolers at Chapel Hill Public Library.

10:15 AM 100 Library Dr., Chapel Hill

3–5 yrsIndoor

Tue, Oct 20

Frankenphysics!: Science Meets Books

UNC physics student explores the real science behind Frankenstein's monster.

6:30 PM 100 Library Dr., Chapel Hill

13–18 yrsIndoor

Wed, Oct 21

Let's Get Moving : Chair-Based Exercise Class

Let's Get Moving : Chair-Based Exercise Class at 100 Library Dr.

10:00 AM 100 Library Dr., Chapel Hill

0–18 yrs

Wed, Oct 21

Teen Craft: Chaotic Paint Night

Teen paint night with a chaotic twist—swap canvases every 10 minutes.

5:00 PM 100 Library Dr., Chapel Hill

13–18 yrsIndoor

Wed, Oct 21

Toddler Time

Songs, rhymes, and playtime for toddlers at Chapel Hill Public Library.

10:15 AM 100 Library Dr., Chapel Hill

1–3 yrsIndoor

Wed, Oct 21

Lectura y bienestar

Lectura y bienestar at 100 Library Dr.

6:30 PM 100 Library Dr., Chapel Hill

0–18 yrs

Thu, Oct 22

Movie Night for Adults

Movie Night for Adults at 100 Library Dr.

6:00 PM 100 Library Dr., Chapel Hill

0–18 yrs

Thu, Oct 22

Family Story Time

Classic library storytime for babies and toddlers with songs, stories, and playful interaction.

10:15 AM 100 Library Dr., Chapel Hill

0–4 yrsIndoor

Fri, Oct 23

North Carolina Tar Heels Womens Soccer vs. Stanford Cardinal Womens Soccer

Watch UNC women's soccer take on Stanford in a college match at Dorrance Field.

6:00 PM Dorrance Field, Chapel Hill

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Oct 23

North Carolina Tar Heels Womens Volleyball vs. California Golden Bears Womens Volleyball

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

7:00 PM Carmichael Arena, Chapel Hill

0–18 yrsIndoor

Fri, Oct 23

Messengers of Time & Space

Planetarium show about time, space, and cosmic exploration at Morehead Planetarium.

3:00 PM Chapel Hill

5–18 yrsIndoor