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.
Together We Are America! July 4th in Hillsborough!
4th of July celebration festival in Hillsborough.
Hillsborough's Independence Day Celebration at River Park
Free all-day community festival celebrating Independence Day, local arts, and culture at River Park.
Mutts Going Miles
Dog-loving kids run alongside rescue pups in this twice-monthly program at Burlington Animal Services.
Red, White & Local in Downtown Mebane
Downtown Mebane's post-parade celebration with hot dogs, in-store events, and shopping on July Fourth.
4th of July Celebration @ Mebane Arts & Community Center
City of Mebane's Fourth of July celebration with family fun and festivities at the Arts Center.
July 4th Big Boy Patriotic Train Visits @ Gibsonville Garden Railroad
Watch the legendary Big Boy locomotive make a patriotic appearance at the Gibsonville Garden Railroad on July 4th.
Together, We Are America — America 250 Celebration
America 250 celebration festival in Hillsborough.
America’s Red, White, and Bloom: 4th of July Celebration (Gibsonville)
Downtown Gibsonville hosts a festive July 4th morning celebration with activities, food, and patriotic cheer.
Dawn Landes
Snow Camp 4th of July Parade & Celebration
Snow Camp's July 4th Parade and celebration hosted by the Sylvan Ruritan with parade, activities, and fireworks.
Saturday Slowdown at RambleRill Farm: Market and Open Farm Day
Monthly farm market and open-farm day with animals and local vendors at RambleRill Farm.
4th of July Bring Your Own Pool Party & Movie Night @ Pluck Farm
Bring a kiddie pool for a Fourth of July party with a movie at Pluck Farm in Hillsborough.
4th of July Baseball & Fireworks with the Burlington Sock Puppets
Watch minor-league baseball and celebrate July 4th with the Burlington Sock Puppets, capped with fireworks.
Gibsonville Garden Railroad: Outdoor Mini Train Experience
Explore G-scale model trains and railroad history with hands-on fun at Gibsonville Garden Railroad.
July 4th Parade @ Mebane Historical Museum
Mebane's beloved July 4th Parade celebrates Independence Day with community tradition and festive fun.
Founding Fathers Train @ Mebane Train Display
Visit the Mebane Train Display to see a special Founding Fathers Train and celebrate Independence Day.
Hillsborough Guided Walking Tour
Explore North Carolina's oldest town on a guided walking tour through Hillsborough's rich colonial and Revolutionary history.
Independence Day Pool Party @ Northeast Park Pool (Gibsonville)
Swim, listen to music, and celebrate the Fourth at Northeast Park Pool in Gibsonville.
Grape Kids Open Studio at The Painted Grape (Burlington)
Drop-in art studio for kids at The Painted Grape in Burlington—no reservation needed.
Revolutionary Era Walking Tour in Downtown Hillsborough
Family-friendly guided walking tour exploring Revolutionary-era history in Hillsborough's downtown.
Free admission for Church Groups @ Ground Zero Tactical Laser Tag
Free laser tag admission for church youth groups and ministries on select nights at Ground Zero.
Make Your Own Glass Photo Memorial Suncatcher
Glass suncatcher craft workshop in Hillsborough.