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)
Art and STEM activities at Elon Farmers Market.
Storytime at Southern
Storytime at Southern library branch in Hillsborough.
American Revolution Experience Pop-Up Exhibit
Free traveling exhibit on the American Revolution at Alamance Community College.
Baby & Toddler Storytime (Ages 0–2) at Mebane Public Library
Early literacy storytime for babies and toddlers at Mebane Public Library.
Teen Short Film Challenge @ Gibsonville Public Library (Ages 13–18)
Six-week filmmaking challenge for teens at Gibsonville Public Library.
Kids Night at Hwy 55 (Burlington)
Family-friendly dinner night at Hwy 55 Burgers every Thursday—burgers, shakes & fun.
Adventure Squad Grow Fresh. Eat What's In Season!
Adventure Squad grows fresh produce and learns seasonal eating at Orange County Library.
Open Gym at Everyday Kids Community Center
Open gym at Everyday Kids: an inclusive indoor play space for weekday family fun.
Red, White & Blue Bash at Kiddy Town
Red, White & Blue Bash celebrates Independence Day at Kiddy Town with patriotic fun.
Independence Day Festival & Fireworks Extravaganza at Northeast Park (Gibsonville)
Guilford County's largest fireworks show with carnival rides and family fun at Northeast Park.
Grape Kids Open Studio at The Painted Grape (Burlington)
Drop-in creative studio for all ages at The Painted Grape—no reservations needed.
Independence Day Open Art Studio at F-Stop 2
Drop-in art studio celebrating Independence Day at F-Stop 2 gallery.
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.
Dino Trivia @ Gibsonville Public Library
Dinosaur trivia, games, and challenges every Friday at Gibsonville Public Library.
Park & Play Mobile Recreation: Stars, Stripes & Spokes Family Event
Stars, Stripes & Spokes family celebration with bikes, activities, and fun at Graham Regional Park.
Baby & Toddler Storytime at Graham Public Library (Ages 0–2)
Lively storytime for babies and toddlers (birth–age 2) at Graham Public Library.
July 3rd in the Park (Burlington)
Burlington's annual Independence Day celebration with family activities and fireworks at City Park.
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.
Snow Camp 4th of July Parade & Celebration
Snow Camp's Independence Day parade and celebration—a beloved community tradition.
July 4th Parade @ Mebane Historical Museum
Mebane's beloved 4th of July parade—a cherished annual Independence Day tradition.