BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Visit Hillsborough, NC - ECPv6.15.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Visit Hillsborough, NC REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T200000 DTSTAMP:20251112T085821 CREATED:20250925T164531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T164531Z UID:10013071-1758884400-1761681600@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:Our National Treasures\, a curated group art show DESCRIPTION:Images depicting our national parks\, monuments\, and nationally significant historic sites\, events\, and symbols. \nParticipating local artists include: Adeline Cummings\, Anne C. Gardner\, Carol Geisler\, Jeannette Johnson\, D. Xavier Knox\, David Knox\, Jesse Kaufmann\, Ray LaMantia\, Michael Pohlman\, Jacqueline Rimmer\, Stacy-Ann Searle\, Bernard Thomas\, Donna Vitucci. \nShow runs through October 26. Opening reception during the Last Friday Art Walk\, September 26\, 6-9 pm. URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/our-national-treasures-a-curated-group-art-show/ LOCATION:Margaret Lane Gallery\, 121 West Margaret Lane\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States CATEGORIES:Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/our-national-treasures-flier-smaller.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Margaret Lane Gallery":MAILTO:margaretlanegallery@gmail.com GEO:36.0743007;-79.1002029 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Margaret Lane Gallery 121 West Margaret Lane Hillsborough NC 27278 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=121 West Margaret Lane:geo:-79.1002029,36.0743007 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T170000 DTSTAMP:20251112T085821 CREATED:20250402T155423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T193231Z UID:10012411-1759564800-1759597200@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:FlushFest 2025 DESCRIPTION:Hillsborough’s largest music festival\n\nGreat music from around the world.Four stages around HillsboroughSupporting global clean water projects since 2018 \n\nFor more information\, visit their website >>> https://www.flushfest.org/ \n  URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/flushfest-2025-save-the-date/2025-10-04/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:Family,Festival,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/012A4609-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Appropriate Sanitation Institute":MAILTO:appropriatesanitation@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T110000 DTSTAMP:20251112T085821 CREATED:20250624T132242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T132242Z UID:10011495-1759572000-1759575600@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:Goat Yoga at Spring Haven Farm DESCRIPTION:Join us every Saturday morning @ 10AM for Baby Goat Yoga\, led by Embodied Essence. \nThis unique class blends the relaxation of yoga with the silliness of goats. It’s perfect for all skill levels (whether you’re new to yoga or just here for the goat cuddles). \n📍 Spring Haven Farm – 5306 Homer Ruffin Rd\, Chapel Hill\, NC \n🗓️ Every Saturday @ 10:00 AM \n🧘‍♀️ Bring your own yoga mats \n🎟️ Limited spots available each week – reserve yours on our website! \nSee you this Saturday for a “goatally” fun time. \n  \nREMINDER: Bring your own yoga mats / blankets. URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/goat-yoga-at-spring-haven-farm/2025-10-04/ LOCATION:Spring Haven Farm\, 5306 Homer Ruffin Road\, Chapel HIll\, NC\, 27516\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/GOAT-YOGA.jpeg GEO:36.003104;-79.083951 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Spring Haven Farm 5306 Homer Ruffin Road Chapel HIll NC 27516 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5306 Homer Ruffin Road:geo:-79.083951,36.003104 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T140000 DTSTAMP:20251112T085821 CREATED:20251002T140045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T140045Z UID:10013090-1759572000-1759586400@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:Saturday Slowdown at RambleRill Farm: Market and Open Farm Day DESCRIPTION:Kickoff October at the Saturday Slowdown!  For kids\, free pumpkins and pumpkin decorating contest\, meet Houdini the friendly black snake\, enjoy live music\, shop local artisans and farmers\, visit the goats.  Slowdown with us! 10am-2pm\, Saturday\, 10.4.25\, 913 Arthur Minnis Road\, Hillsborough\, NC URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/saturday-slowdown-at-ramblerill-farm-market-and-open-farm-day-6/ LOCATION:Ramble Rill Farm\, 913 Arthur Minnis Road\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27516\, United States CATEGORIES:Agritourism,Family,Shopping GEO:35.9948567;-79.1258582 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ramble Rill Farm 913 Arthur Minnis Road Hillsborough NC 27516 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=913 Arthur Minnis Road:geo:-79.1258582,35.9948567 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T123000 DTSTAMP:20251112T085821 CREATED:20250224T181332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T143351Z UID:10008673-1759573800-1759581000@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:Historic Hillsborough Guided Tours DESCRIPTION:Experience American history through the unique perspective of one of North Carolina’s oldest and most historically significant towns\, with a guided walking tour of downtown Hillsborough. Established in 1754 as the seat of government for Orange County\, Hillsborough’s colonial legacy and signs of its importance in North Carolina and American history can be seen everywhere. \nThe tour begins at the Hillsborough Visitors Center\, located in the eighteenth century Alexander Dickson Farm House\, and guides visitors to a variety of historic places from the site of a 1790s African American-owned distillery to the 1840s Orange County Courthouse and the grave of one of North Carolina’s signers of the Declaration of Independence. \nThis is an in-person walking tour that sometimes crosses uneven terrain. Please plan to be walking or standing for the duration of the event\, wear comfortable walking shoes\, and bring a water bottle (plus your curiosity)! \nFor groups that are concerned about the length\, duration\, or terrain of the tour. Please\, contact The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough for other options\, including bus tours. \nTickets: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/3277bebb-5a4c-48ec-9a1e-0c4e287138b5 URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/historic-hillsborough-guided-tours/2025-10-04/ LOCATION:Hillsborough Visitors Center\, 150 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Historic-Walking-Tours-1.png GEO:36.0750273;-79.0966848 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hillsborough Visitors Center 150 E King Street Hillsborough NC 27278 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=150 E King Street:geo:-79.0966848,36.0750273 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T190000 DTSTAMP:20251112T085821 CREATED:20250908T185528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T185528Z UID:10012535-1759579200-1759604400@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:The Witch's Haunted Barn & Pumpkin Patch DESCRIPTION:Step into the Witch’s Haunted Barn for a whimsical Halloween adventure – just spooky enough to thrill\, but not too scary for little ones. Stroll through vibrant flower gardens\, wander scenic trails\, and meet friendly farm animals. Shop from local vendors and pick the perfect pumpkin from our patch. A festive\, memory-making day awaits the whole family. Open all Saturdays in October\, noon till 7 pm\, rain or shine. Tickets available online at https://fire-fly-farm-nc.square.site/ or at the farm the day of the event. URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/the-witchs-haunted-barn-pumpkin-patch-2/2025-10-04/ LOCATION:Firefly Farm\, 4911 Hunt Rd\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States CATEGORIES:Agritourism,Family,Festival,Food/Drink,Gardens/Gardening,Kids,Outdoor ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/witchhazelwhimsical.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Firefly Farm":MAILTO:fireflyfarm2015@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T140000 DTSTAMP:20251112T085821 CREATED:20250227T202119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T202119Z UID:10008755-1759582800-1759586400@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:Ayr Mount Tours 2025 DESCRIPTION:Located in Hillsborough\, North Carolina\, Ayr Mount strikes a startling figure in the historical town. The 1815 federal\, masonry edifice was the first of its kind in this once bustling trade town\, and thanks to the preservation efforts of our founder Richard Jenrette\, remains well preserved with several original family objects on display. \nCAHPT invites you to explore the site to learn about the design\, construction\, and maintenance of the estate as well as the lives of those\, enslaved and free\, who crafted and occupied the extravagant home and landscape from 1820 to 2018. \nVisitors are welcome to explore the site select Thursdays\, Fridays\, and Saturdays April through November. Guided tours will be offered Thursday & Friday at 1:00pm and 2:30pm. Tour times for Saturday take place at 11:00am\, 1:00pm\, and 2:30pm. All guests must purchase tickets in advance. \nTickets can be bought here: https://secure.jenrette.org/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents \nThis is a potentially strenuous tour which includes climbing stairs\, traversing uneven terrain\, and enduring uncomfortable weather conditions and the presence of bugs or other wildlife. We regret that we cannot be responsible for those needing assistance and encourage all guests to dress accordingly. No food or beverages are allowed in the houses with the exception of a closed bottle of water. URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/ayr-mount-tours-2025/2025-10-04/ LOCATION:Ayr Mount Historic Site\, 376 St. Mary's Rd\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States CATEGORIES:History,Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Screenshot-2025-02-27-151700.png GEO:36.0806869;-79.0864684 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ayr Mount Historic Site 376 St. Mary's Rd Hillsborough NC 27278 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=376 St. Mary's Rd:geo:-79.0864684,36.0806869 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T190000 DTSTAMP:20251112T085821 CREATED:20250904T171832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T171832Z UID:10012530-1759597200-1759604400@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:FOREST BATHING at BLACKWOOD FARM PARK DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Orange County NC Parks and Recreation\, please join Aimee Vandemark as she guides you on a Forest Bathing Walk. Forest Bathing (also known as Shinrin-Yoku) broadly means taking in the forest atmosphere with all of one’s senses.    Not simply a walk in the woods; it is the conscious and contemplative  practice of being immersed in the sights\, sounds\, and smells of  the forest. During your walk\, Aimee Vandemark will guide you through  invitations to awaken your senses\, slow down\, be present\, and reconnect  with the nature and rhythm of your surroundings. (Cost: $40/per person) URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/forest-bathing-at-blackwood-farm-park/2025-10-04/ LOCATION:Blackwood Farm Park\, 4215 NC 86\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27516\, United States CATEGORIES:Outdoor ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/blackwood-farm.jpeg GEO:36.1541292;-79.1255234 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Blackwood Farm Park 4215 NC 86 Chapel Hill NC 27516 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4215 NC 86:geo:-79.1255234,36.1541292 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR