Friday, October 7 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Orange County Arts Commission presents the 6th annual Paint It Orange Plein Air Paint Out and wet paint sale from October 5 through October 7. Artists are invited to capture landscapes around Chapel Hill, Hillsborough, and Carrboro. Artists will then be invited to submit up to 3 of their favorite paintings for jurying Friday night at Eno Arts Mill Gallery. For more information about Paint It Orange, click here.
Friday, October 7 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Come out Friday night for some bingo to benefit local radio WHUP. Many local businesses have donated some amazing prizes and there will be a silent cake auction you won’t want to miss! Drink and snacks will be available for purchase. Click here to reserve your tickets.
Saturday, October 8 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Orange County Master Gardeners will be holding a PlantFest! It will feature a plant sale, children’s activities, gardening exhibits, food trucks, and more! There will be fun for the whole family. The sale will be at the Bonnie B. Davis Environment and Agricultural Center. For more information about PlantFest, click here!
Saturday, October 8 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Come out Saturday and celebrate Craftboro Brewing Depot’s third birthday! The birthday bash will feature The Little German band and dancers, a Steinholding competition, and more! Click here to see what else you can expect at Craftboro’s third birthday celebration.
Saturday, October 8 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Festifall is back! Come downtown and celebrate the diverse talent our community has to offer. Each Festifall will feature 20-30 artists, artisans, craftspeople, and experimental art offerings such as dance groups. Gourmet hand food and drinks will be available from local vendors. Enjoy downtown Chapel Hill by celebrating the diverse talents of our community. Click here to see what else to expect at Festifall.
Saturday, October 8 1:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Don’t miss the action as the Tar Heels take on Miami looking for their 5th win of the season. Tune into our coverage starting a 1:00 with Inside Carolina, followed by the Tar Heel Sports Network Pre-Game Show. Kickoff is at 4:00 and we’ll have you covered with live coverage. After the game, stay tuned in for the post-game analysis with the Tar Heel Sports Network Post-Game show. Click here to stream 97.9 The Hill!
Saturday, October 8 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Enjoy some live music at the Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival. The School of Rock houseband will be playing at the Cabaret Tent with many more artists playing various stages and times. Click here to check out the other artists that will be at the festival and to get your tickets.
Saturday, October 8 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Come out to the first ever EV Rodeo at the Carrboro Town Commons, co-sponsored by Climate Reality Orange County and Triangle Electric Vehicle Association. The public are invited to view different electric vehicles, the owners will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about each car model. There will also be a station for your kids to build their own vegetable automobile to then participate in the veggie mobile race! Click here to see what else you can expect from the EV Rodeo.
Saturday, October 8 4:00 p.m.
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP is celebrating their 75th year with several fun events! This Saturday will be the Umoja Reading. This will celebrate the cuisine, culture, and literature of the African Diaspora. This event will feature readings, songs, and spoken word by descendants of the African Diaspora. Click here to find out more about this event and the other events the Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP are holding to celebrate their diamond year.
Saturday, October 8 and Sunday, October 9 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church is hosting A Taste of Greece this Saturday and Sunday. Authentic, fantastic greek food will be available for on-site eating or for take-out. Along with food, there will be vendors on hand selling handmade jewelry and art. To see what more to expect from A Taste of Greece, click here.
Sunday, October 9 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
There’s another chance to hear some live music this weekend. The On The Green music festival will be held at the Southern Village Green this Sunday featuring local Chapel Hill artists. Admission is free, but donations to the artists are encouraged. Grab your lawn chair and enjoy music from The Gone Ghosts, Heat Preacher, The Yardarm, Georgia Moon, and Country Cruel! For more information, click here.
Sunday, October 9 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Celebrate 10 years of Empty Bowls with TABLE at the Carrboro Town Commons. Bring some friends and enjoy soup, bread, and cookies while enjoying some excellent live music! Hand-crafted bowls have been donated by local artists that you’ll be able to choose from. All proceeds will go to feeding local kids. Click here to get your tickets today!
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