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.

Sun, Oct 18

Dig Deeper With Us Gardening Series

Dig Deeper With Us Gardening Series at 137 W. Margaret Lane

2:00 PM 137 W. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough

0–18 yrs

Sun, Oct 18

Main Meeting Room 116 Reservation

Main Meeting Room 116 Reservation at 137 W. Margaret Lane

4:15 PM 137 W. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough

0–18 yrs

Mon, Oct 19

Baby Lapsit

Gentle songs, rhymes, and lap play for babies and their caregivers.

11:00 AM 137 W. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough

0–2 yrsIndoor

Mon, Oct 19

Heirloom Apples of North Carolina

Heirloom Apples of North Carolina at 137 W. Margaret Lane

6:30 PM 137 W. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough

0–18 yrs

Mon, Oct 19

Local History Help Hours

Local History Help Hours at 137 W. Margaret Lane

10:00 AM 137 W. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough

0–18 yrs

Tue, Oct 20

Babytime at Southern

Baby storytime with songs, rhymes & bounces for newborns and walkers at the library.

11:00 AM 203 S. Greensboro St., Hillsborough

0–2 yrsIndoor

Tue, Oct 20

Storytime at the Park

Songs and stories at the Farmers' Market Pavilion for walkers through age 5.

10:30 AM 140 E. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough

0–5 yrsOutdoor

Tue, Oct 20

Beginning-Level English Class

Beginning-Level English Class at 137 W. Margaret Lane

9:30 AM 137 W. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough

0–18 yrs

Tue, Oct 20

Bonus Sessions for Hora de Hablar: Practice Spanish (Self-Guided)

Bonus Sessions for Hora de Hablar: Practice Spanish (Self-Guided) at 203 S. Greensboro St.

6:00 PM 203 S. Greensboro St., Hillsborough

0–18 yrs

Tue, Oct 20

Curiosity Crew, K-2 - LEGOs

K–2 kids build and create with LEGOs in this hands-on library discovery program.

4:00 PM 137 W. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough

5–8 yrsIndoor

Wed, Oct 21

Relax and Read at Southern: A Silent Book Club

Relax and Read at Southern: A Silent Book Club at 203 S. Greensboro St.

5:00 PM 203 S. Greensboro St., Hillsborough

0–18 yrs

Wed, Oct 21

Yoga Storytime

Yoga Storytime blends movement, songs, and storytelling for preschoolers and their caregivers.

4:00 PM 137 W. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough

4–5 yrsIndoor

Wed, Oct 21

Wednesday Crafternoon at Southern

Free weekly drop-in craft sessions at the Hillsborough library—new seasonal projects each week.

3:00 PM 203 S. Greensboro St., Hillsborough

5–12 yrsIndoor

Wed, Oct 21

Yarn Pumpkins, Grades 6-12

Grades 6–12 craft colorful yarn pumpkins—a cozy fall art project at the library.

5:00 PM 137 W. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough

11–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Oct 22

Storytime and Playtime at Southern

Stories, songs, and playtime for toddlers and preschoolers at Southern Branch Library.

10:30 AM 203 S. Greensboro St., Hillsborough

1–5 yrsIndoor

Thu, Oct 22

October Digital Literacy Class

October Digital Literacy Class Session 3 of 4 at 137 W. Margaret Lane

1:00 PM 137 W. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough

0–18 yrs

Thu, Oct 22

Weaving Your Story World: Workshop with Author Melora Fern

Local author Melora Fern teaches young writers how to build believable story worlds.

3:00 PM 203 S. Greensboro St., Hillsborough

9–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Oct 22

Discovery Force - Big Things, Small Spaces!

Hands-on science experiments exploring floating, sinking, and volume for grades 3–5.

4:00 PM 137 W. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough

8–11 yrsIndoor

Fri, Oct 23

Grandfriends Storytime

Multigenerational storytime celebrating bonds between kids and their special grown-ups.

10:30 AM 137 W. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough

0–8 yrsIndoor

Sat, Oct 24

Body/Breast/Bottle Feeding Basics

Postpartum doula-led workshop on infant feeding basics for new and expecting parents.

9:30 AM 137 W. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough

0–1 yrsIndoor

Sat, Oct 24

Quiet Journaling Meet-Ups with Carolina Cozy Journaling Club

Quiet Journaling Meet-Ups with Carolina Cozy Journaling Club at 203 S. Greensboro St.

3:00 PM 203 S. Greensboro St., Hillsborough

0–18 yrs