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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.

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
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
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
Kids Night at Hwy 55 (Burlington)
Thu, Jul 2

Kids Night at Hwy 55 (Burlington)

Family-friendly dinner night at Hwy 55 Burgers every Thursday—burgers, shakes & fun.

4:00 PM Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries, Hillsborough
0–18 yrsIndoor
July 3rd in the Park (Burlington)
Fri, Jul 3

July 3rd in the Park (Burlington)

Burlington's annual Independence Day celebration with family activities and fireworks at City Park.

5:00 PM Burlington City Park, Hillsborough
0–18 yrsOutdoor
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 (birth–age 2) at Graham Public Library.

10:30 AM Graham Public Library, Hillsborough
0–2 yrsIndoor
FUN Fridays @ Children’s Museum of Alamance County
Fri, Jul 3

FUN Fridays @ Children’s Museum of Alamance County

Monthly themed craft events at the Children's Museum of Alamance County spark creativity and fun.

10:30 AM Children's Museum of Alamance County, Hillsborough
2–12 yrsIndoor
Together We Are America!  July 4th in Hillsborough!
Sat, Jul 4

Together We Are America! July 4th in Hillsborough!

4th of July celebration festival in Hillsborough.

1:00 PM South Churton Street, Hillsborough, NC 27278, United States of America, Hillsborough
0–18 yrsOutdoor
Revolutionary Era Walking Tour in Downtown Hillsborough
Sat, Jul 4

Revolutionary Era Walking Tour in Downtown Hillsborough

Walk through historic Hillsborough learning about the Revolutionary Era with a local guide.

10:00 AM Hillsborough Visitors Center, Hillsborough
8–18 yrsOutdoor
Gibsonville Garden Railroad: Outdoor Mini Train Experience
Sat, Jul 4

Gibsonville Garden Railroad: Outdoor Mini Train Experience

Outdoor G-scale train experience at Gibsonville Garden Railroad—explore miniature trains & history.

9:00 AM Gibsonville Garden Railroad, Hillsborough
3–14 yrsOutdoor
4th of July Baseball & Fireworks with the Burlington Sock Puppets
Sat, Jul 4

4th of July Baseball & Fireworks with the Burlington Sock Puppets

Watch the Burlington Sock Puppets play baseball and enjoy fireworks on the 4th of July.

7:00 PM Burlington Athletic Stadium, Hillsborough
4–18 yrsOutdoor
Red, White & Local in Downtown Mebane
Sat, Jul 4

Red, White & Local in Downtown Mebane

Downtown Mebane parade celebration with food, in-store events, and shopping.

10:00 AM Downtown Mebane, Hillsborough
0–18 yrsOutdoor
4th of July Celebration @ Mebane Arts & Community Center
Sat, Jul 4

4th of July Celebration @ Mebane Arts & Community Center

City of Mebane's full-day Independence Day celebration with food, activities, and fireworks.

5:30 PM Mebane Arts & Community Center, Hillsborough
0–18 yrsOutdoor
Together, We Are America — America 250 Celebration
Sat, Jul 4

Together, We Are America — America 250 Celebration

America 250 celebration festival in Hillsborough.

10:00 AM South Churton Street, Hillsborough, NC 27278, United States of America, Hillsborough
0–18 yrsOutdoor
Dawn Landes
Sat, Jul 4

Dawn Landes

2:30 PM River Park, Hillsborough
0–18 yrs
July 4th Parade @ Mebane Historical Museum
Sat, Jul 4

July 4th Parade @ Mebane Historical Museum

Mebane's beloved 4th of July parade—a cherished annual Independence Day tradition.

9:00 AM Mebane Historical Museum, Hillsborough
0–18 yrsOutdoor
America’s Red, White, and Bloom: 4th of July Celebration (Gibsonville)
Sat, Jul 4

America’s Red, White, and Bloom: 4th of July Celebration (Gibsonville)

Red, White, and Bloom Fourth of July celebration in Downtown Gibsonville Green.

11:00 AM Downtown Gibsonville Green, Hillsborough
0–18 yrsOutdoor
Mutts Going Miles
Sat, Jul 4

Mutts Going Miles

Running program for dog lovers at Burlington Animal Services—meet twice monthly.

9:00 AM Burlington Animal Services, Hillsborough
6–18 yrsOutdoor
Make Your Own Glass Photo Memorial Suncatcher
Sun, Jul 5

Make Your Own Glass Photo Memorial Suncatcher

Glass suncatcher craft workshop in Hillsborough.

12:00 PM North Churton Street, Hillsborough, NC 27278, United States of America, Hillsborough
5–12 yrsIndoor
50% Off Mondays at Bouncin’ Around
Mon, Jul 6

50% Off Mondays at Bouncin’ Around

Get kids bouncing for half price on Mondays at Bouncin' Around inflatable play space.

11:00 AM Bouncin’ Around, Hillsborough
1–12 yrsIndoor
American Revolution Experience Pop-Up Exhibit
Mon, Jul 6

American Revolution Experience Pop-Up Exhibit

Free traveling exhibit celebrating America's 250th anniversary with interactive Revolutionary War displays.

8:00 AM Alamance Community College - Main Campus, Hillsborough
5–18 yrsIndoor
Baby Lapsit Storytime at Orange County Public Library (Hillsborough)
Mon, Jul 6

Baby Lapsit Storytime at Orange County Public Library (Hillsborough)

Baby lapsit storytime with age-appropriate songs, rhymes, and books at Orange County Library.

11:00 AM Orange County Public Library, Hillsborough
0–1 yrsIndoor
Hora de Hablar: Practicar Inglés/Talking Time: Practice Spanish
Tue, Jul 7

Hora de Hablar: Practicar Inglés/Talking Time: Practice Spanish

Bilingual English & Spanish language practice at library.

6:00 PM 203 S. Greensboro St., Hillsborough
0–18 yrsIndoor
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