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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.

Free admission for Church Groups @ Ground Zero Tactical Laser Tag
Wed, Jul 1

Free admission for Church Groups @ Ground Zero Tactical Laser Tag

Free laser tag for church youth groups on Sunday & Wednesday nights.

6:00 PM Ground Zero Tactical Laser Tag, Hillsborough
6–18 yrsIndoor
Open Gym at Everyday Kids Community Center
Thu, Jul 2

Open Gym at Everyday Kids Community Center

Indoor play space open weekdays for kids to run, climb, and play safely.

9:00 AM Everyday Kids Community Center, Hillsborough
0–12 yrsIndoor
Teen Short Film Challenge @ Gibsonville Public Library (Ages 13–18)
Thu, Jul 2

Teen Short Film Challenge @ Gibsonville Public Library (Ages 13–18)

Six-week filmmaking challenge for teens at Gibsonville Public Library—write, film, edit, and premiere.

12:00 PM Gibsonville Public Library, Hillsborough
13–18 yrsIndoor
Storytime at Southern
Thu, Jul 2

Storytime at Southern

Storytime at Southern library branch in Hillsborough.

10:30 AM 203 S. Greensboro St., Hillsborough
0–5 yrsIndoor
Baby & Toddler Storytime (Ages 0–2) at Mebane Public Library
Thu, Jul 2

Baby & Toddler Storytime (Ages 0–2) at Mebane Public Library

Early literacy storytime for babies and toddlers up to age 2 at Mebane Public Library.

11:15 AM Mebane Public Library, Hillsborough
0–2 yrsIndoor
Adventure Squad Grow Fresh. Eat What's In Season!
Thu, Jul 2

Adventure Squad Grow Fresh. Eat What's In Season!

Adventure Squad grows fresh produce and learns seasonal eating at Orange County Library.

4:00 PM 137 W. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough
5–12 yrsOutdoor
Kids Night at Hwy 55 (Burlington)
Thu, Jul 2

Kids Night at Hwy 55 (Burlington)

Affordable family dinner night every Thursday at Hwy 55 Burgers with kids' specials.

4:00 PM Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries, Hillsborough
0–18 yrsIndoor
Art & STEM at the Market (Elon Farmers Market)
Thu, Jul 2

Art & STEM at the Market (Elon Farmers Market)

Art and STEM activities at Elon Farmers Market.

3:00 PM Elon Farmer's Market, Hillsborough
5–12 yrsOutdoor
American Revolution Experience Pop-Up Exhibit
Thu, Jul 2

American Revolution Experience Pop-Up Exhibit

Free traveling exhibit celebrating America's 250th with Revolutionary War history.

8:00 AM Alamance Community College - Main Campus, Hillsborough
0–18 yrsIndoor
Grape Kids Open Studio at The Painted Grape (Burlington)
Fri, Jul 3

Grape Kids Open Studio at The Painted Grape (Burlington)

Drop-in painting and creative studio for all ages at The Painted Grape.

3:00 PM Painted Grape (Burlington), Hillsborough
0–18 yrsIndoor
Independence Day Open Art Studio at F-Stop 2
Fri, Jul 3

Independence Day Open Art Studio at F-Stop 2

Drop-in Independence Day art session at F-Stop 2—create your own patriotic work, 10am–2pm.

10:00 AM Margaret Lane Gallery ANNEX / F-Stop 2, Hillsborough
5–18 yrsIndoor
Baby & Toddler Storytime at Graham Public Library (Ages 0–2)
Fri, Jul 3

Baby & Toddler Storytime at Graham Public Library (Ages 0–2)

Lively storytime for babies and toddlers ages 0–2 at Graham Public Library.

10:30 AM Graham Public Library, Hillsborough
0–2 yrsIndoor
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