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

Storytime at Southern
Storytime at Southern library branch in Hillsborough.

Art & STEM at the Market (Elon Farmers Market)
Art and STEM activities at Elon Farmers Market.

Kids Night at Hwy 55 (Burlington)
Family-friendly dinner night at Hwy 55 Burgers every Thursday—burgers, shakes & fun.

July 3rd in the Park (Burlington)
Burlington's annual Independence Day celebration with family activities and fireworks at City Park.

Baby & Toddler Storytime at Graham Public Library (Ages 0–2)
Lively storytime for babies and toddlers (birth–age 2) at Graham Public Library.

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

Together We Are America! July 4th in Hillsborough!
4th of July celebration festival in Hillsborough.

Revolutionary Era Walking Tour in Downtown Hillsborough
Walk through historic Hillsborough learning about the Revolutionary Era with a local guide.

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

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.

Red, White & Local in Downtown Mebane
Downtown Mebane parade celebration with food, in-store events, and shopping.

4th of July Celebration @ Mebane Arts & Community Center
City of Mebane's full-day Independence Day celebration with food, activities, and fireworks.

Together, We Are America — America 250 Celebration
America 250 celebration festival in Hillsborough.

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

America’s Red, White, and Bloom: 4th of July Celebration (Gibsonville)
Red, White, and Bloom Fourth of July celebration in Downtown Gibsonville Green.

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

Make Your Own Glass Photo Memorial Suncatcher
Glass suncatcher craft workshop in Hillsborough.

50% Off Mondays at Bouncin’ Around
Get kids bouncing for half price on Mondays at Bouncin' Around inflatable play space.

American Revolution Experience Pop-Up Exhibit
Free traveling exhibit celebrating America's 250th anniversary with interactive Revolutionary War displays.

Baby Lapsit Storytime at Orange County Public Library (Hillsborough)
Baby lapsit storytime with age-appropriate songs, rhymes, and books at Orange County Library.

Hora de Hablar: Practicar Inglés/Talking Time: Practice Spanish
Bilingual English & Spanish language practice at library.