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.

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

Thu, Jul 2

Open Gym at Everyday Kids Community Center

Inclusive indoor play space open weekdays—safe, fun hangout for kids during the week.

9:00 AM Everyday Kids Community Center, Hillsborough

2–12 yrsIndoor

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

Thu, Jul 2

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

Babies and toddlers under 2 explore early literacy through stories, songs, and sensory activities.

11:15 AM Mebane Public Library, Hillsborough

0–2 yrsIndoor

Thu, Jul 2

Art & STEAM at the Market (Elon Farmers Market)

Free art and STEAM activities at Elon Farmers Market—combine shopping with hands-on creativity.

3:00 PM Elon Farmer's Market, Hillsborough

5–12 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Jul 2

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

Teens write, film, and edit a short movie over six weeks—learn filmmaking and storytelling skills.

12:00 PM Gibsonville Public Library, Hillsborough

13–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Jul 2

American Revolution Experience Pop-Up Exhibit

Free traveling exhibit celebrating America's 250th anniversary at Alamance Community College.

8:00 AM Alamance Community College - Main Campus, Hillsborough

0–18 yrsIndoor

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

Thu, Jul 2

Storytime at Southern

Storytime at Southern library branch in Hillsborough.

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

0–5 yrsIndoor

Fri, Jul 3

Dino Trivia @ Gibsonville Public Library

Weekly dinosaur trivia, games, and challenges at the library tied to summer reading.

12:00 PM Gibsonville Public Library, Hillsborough

5–12 yrsIndoor

Fri, Jul 3

Grape Kids Open Studio at The Painted Grape (Burlington)

Drop-in paint & sip art studio for families at The Painted Grape in Burlington.

3:00 PM Painted Grape (Burlington), Hillsborough

0–12 yrsIndoor

Fri, Jul 3

Friday Night Coal-Fired Pizza Experience at Smith’s Family Fun Farm

Hands-on farm-to-table pizza-making night at Smith's Family Fun Farm.

5:00 PM Smith's Family Fun Farm, Hillsborough

3–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Jul 3

Red, White & Blue Bash at Kiddy Town

Patriotic games, activities & treats at Kiddy Town's Independence Day celebration.

9:00 AM Kiddy Town, Hillsborough

0–12 yrsOutdoor

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

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

Fri, Jul 3

Independence Day Open Art Studio at F-Stop 2

Drop-in art studio session celebrating Independence Day at F-Stop 2.

10:00 AM Margaret Lane Gallery ANNEX / F-Stop 2, Hillsborough

5–12 yrsIndoor

Fri, Jul 3

Independence Day Festival & Fireworks Extravaganza at Northeast Park (Gibsonville)

Guilford County's largest fireworks show with carnival rides and Independence Day fun.

4:00 PM Northeast Park, Hillsborough

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Jul 3

Park & Play Mobile Recreation: Stars, Stripes & Spokes Family Event

Stars, Stripes & Spokes summer celebration with bikes, games & festivities.

10:00 AM Graham Regional Park, Hillsborough

0–12 yrsOutdoor

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

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

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

Sat, Jul 4

Saturday Slowdown at RambleRill Farm: Market and Open Farm Day

Monthly farm visit with market shopping, animals, and relaxed family time at RambleRill Farm.

10:00 AM RambleRill Farm, Hillsborough

0–18 yrsOutdoor