Things to do in Hillsborough

Hillsborough is the historic seat of Orange County on the Eno River, with a walkable colonial downtown and the scenic Riverwalk trail. Browse family events and things to do with kids in Hillsborough, North Carolina.

Sat, Nov 14

Shelf to Screen Film Club

Book-to-film discussion club at Orange County Public Library.

1:00 PM 203 S. Greensboro St., Hillsborough

9–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Nov 14

You Can Ukulele: Learn Along

You Can Ukulele: Learn Along at 137 W. Margaret Lane

1:45 PM 137 W. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough

0–18 yrs

Sun, Nov 15

Dig Deeper Gardening Series: Plant Toolbox Tips

Dig Deeper Gardening Series: Plant Toolbox Tips at 137 W. Margaret Lane

2:00 PM 137 W. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough

0–18 yrs

Sun, Nov 15

Tales & Tails

Young readers build confidence reading aloud to therapy dogs at Orange County Public Library.

2:00 PM 137 W. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough

5–12 yrsIndoor

Sun, Nov 15

Teens: Sew a Felt Frog Bookmark

Teen hand-sewing class where 6th–12th graders create a felt frog bookmark at the library.

2:00 PM 203 S. Greensboro St., Hillsborough

11–18 yrsIndoor

Mon, Nov 16

Baby Lapsit

Cuddle up for songs, rhymes, and bonding at this baby storytime program.

11:00 AM 137 W. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough

0–2 yrsIndoor

Tue, Nov 17

Family Program: Happy Plantsgiving!

Assemble a free plant gift and enjoy seasonal crafts at a family celebration.

4:00 PM 137 W. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough

0–18 yrsIndoor

Tue, Nov 17

Babytime at Southern

Early literacy program with rhymes, songs, and lap bounces for babies.

9:30 AM 203 S. Greensboro St., Hillsborough

0–2 yrsIndoor

Tue, Nov 17

Storytime at the Park

Songs and stories at the Farmers' Market Pavilion for toddlers and young children.

10:30 AM 140 E. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough

0–5 yrsOutdoor

Wed, Nov 18

Fall Snack Food Taste Off, Grades 6-12

Tween taste-testing competition of fall-themed snacks at library.

5:00 PM 137 W. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough

11–18 yrsIndoor

Wed, Nov 18

Wednesday Crafternoon at Southern

Drop-in craft time at Southern Library—families create seasonal projects together every week, this week's theme: autumn trees.

3:00 PM 203 S. Greensboro St., Hillsborough

3–12 yrsIndoor

Thu, Nov 19

Puzzlepalooza

Drop-in puzzle-solving for all skill levels at Orange County Public Library.

12:00 AM 203 S. Greensboro St., Hillsborough

3–12 yrsIndoor

Thu, Nov 19

Storytime and Playtime at Southern

Toddler storytime with songs, movement & playtime at Drakeford Library Complex.

10:30 AM 203 S. Greensboro St., Hillsborough

1–5 yrsIndoor

Fri, Nov 20

Grab a Bite & See a Site: Virtual NC Historic Site Tours

360° virtual tours of NC historic sites—including Alamance Battleground and Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum—at Orange County Public Library.

12:00 PM 137 W. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough

7–18 yrsIndoor

Fri, Nov 20

Morning Friendly Fiber Fridays Meet-Up

Morning Friendly Fiber Fridays Meet-Up at 137 W. Margaret Lane

9:00 AM 137 W. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough

0–18 yrs

Sat, Nov 21

Hora de Cuentos en Español - Storytime in Spanish!

Spanish-language storytime for toddlers and early readers—books, songs, and rhymes with Sra. Yelitza.

10:30 AM 203 S. Greensboro St., Hillsborough

1–7 yrsIndoor

Sat, Nov 21

Southern Tales & Tails

Southern Tales & Tails at 203 S. Greensboro St.

2:00 PM 203 S. Greensboro St., Hillsborough

0–18 yrs

Sat, Nov 21

Dads Playgroup

Playgroup for kids under 5, welcoming all caregivers—dads especially encouraged to join.

9:00 AM 137 W. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough

0–5 yrsIndoor

Sat, Nov 21

Quiet Journaling Meet-Ups with Carolina Cozy Journaling Club

Quiet Journaling Meet-Ups with Carolina Cozy Journaling Club at 203 S. Greensboro St.

3:00 PM 203 S. Greensboro St., Hillsborough

0–18 yrs

Mon, Nov 23

November Digital Literacy Class

November Digital Literacy Class Session 4 of 4 at 137 W. Margaret Lane

1:00 PM 137 W. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough

0–18 yrs

Mon, Nov 23

Hobby Buffet: Try New Things!

Sample hobbies free at Orange County Public Library—try crafts, games & more.

3:00 PM 203 S. Greensboro St., Hillsborough

5–18 yrsIndoor