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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.

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
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
American Revolution Experience Pop-Up Exhibit
Thu, Jul 2

American Revolution Experience Pop-Up Exhibit

Free traveling exhibit on the American Revolution at Alamance Community College.

8:00 AM Alamance Community College - Main Campus, Hillsborough
6–18 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 at Mebane Public Library.

11:15 AM Mebane Public Library, Hillsborough
0–2 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.

12:00 PM Gibsonville Public Library, Hillsborough
13–18 yrsIndoor
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
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
Open Gym at Everyday Kids Community Center
Thu, Jul 2

Open Gym at Everyday Kids Community Center

Open gym at Everyday Kids: an inclusive indoor play space for weekday family fun.

9:00 AM Everyday Kids Community Center, Hillsborough
2–12 yrsIndoor
Red, White & Blue Bash at Kiddy Town
Fri, Jul 3

Red, White & Blue Bash at Kiddy Town

Red, White & Blue Bash celebrates Independence Day at Kiddy Town with patriotic fun.

9:00 AM Kiddy Town, Hillsborough
1–12 yrsOutdoor
Independence Day Festival & Fireworks Extravaganza at Northeast Park (Gibsonville)
Fri, Jul 3

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

Guilford County's largest fireworks show with carnival rides and family fun at Northeast Park.

4:00 PM Northeast Park, Hillsborough
0–18 yrsOutdoor
Grape Kids Open Studio at The Painted Grape (Burlington)
Fri, Jul 3

Grape Kids Open Studio at The Painted Grape (Burlington)

Drop-in creative studio for all ages at The Painted Grape—no reservations needed.

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 art studio celebrating Independence Day at F-Stop 2 gallery.

10:00 AM Margaret Lane Gallery ANNEX / F-Stop 2, Hillsborough
5–18 yrsIndoor
Friday Night Coal-Fired Pizza Experience at Smith’s Family Fun Farm
Fri, Jul 3

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

Farm-to-table coal-fired pizza night with hands-on family activities at Smith's Family Fun Farm.

5:00 PM Smith's Family Fun Farm, Hillsborough
0–18 yrsOutdoor
Dino Trivia @ Gibsonville Public Library
Fri, Jul 3

Dino Trivia @ Gibsonville Public Library

Dinosaur trivia, games, and challenges every Friday at Gibsonville Public Library.

12:00 PM Gibsonville Public Library, Hillsborough
5–12 yrsIndoor
Park & Play Mobile Recreation: Stars, Stripes & Spokes Family Event
Fri, Jul 3

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

Stars, Stripes & Spokes family celebration with bikes, activities, and fun at Graham Regional Park.

10:00 AM Graham Regional 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
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
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
Snow Camp 4th of July Parade & Celebration
Sat, Jul 4

Snow Camp 4th of July Parade & Celebration

Snow Camp's Independence Day parade and celebration—a beloved community tradition.

10:00 AM Snow Camp Outdoor Theatre, Hillsborough
0–18 yrsOutdoor
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
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