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Topic “Festival”
New Year's Day Skate
A special New Year's Day skate at the Sportsplex, 1-4pm.
101 Meadowlands Drive, Hillsborough. 919-644-0339
12th Annual Revolutionary War Living History Day and Guided Tours
Continental and British armies occupied Hillsborough during the Revolutionary War. Commanding figures like Horatio Gates, Nathanael Greene, and Lord General Cornwallis headquartered in the town's inns and taverns. Cornwallis' ill-spent week in Hillsborough in February of 1781 eventually culminated in his surrender at Yorktown eight months later.
Holiday Bazaar at Pinewoods Montessori
Celebrate the season with Pinewoods Montessori! We welcome the entire community to enjoy festivities and fun, including:
* Games for children toddler to 12
* A bake sale and entree sale
* An exclusive book sale from Chapel Hill's Flyleaf Books, with gift items and books for children and adults.
* Storytelling
* Local vendors including Silpada, Mary Kay, Celebrate Home and PLAY-WELL
* Poinsettias
Carols & Cocoa
Join the Burwell School Historic Site for cider, cocoa, and children's activities before watching the Annual Holiday Parade from the front lawn.
Then enjoy Christmas carols performed by the Ebenezer Baptist Church choir at 12:30pm in the Burwell House South Parlor.
Free admission. 319 N. Churton Street.
25th Annual Candlelight Home Tour
The 25th annual Hillsborough Candlelight Home Tour is Sunday, December 4 from Noon – 6 pm. The tour showcases prominent homes and structures built by Hillsborough brick mason John Berry (August 18, 1798-January 11, 1870) who became one of the most respected builders in the antebellum Piedmont. All will be exquisitely decorated for the holiday season.
The 2011 Candlelight Home Tour stops include the following:
Halloween Spooktacular
Come to the Orange County Recreation Center located at 300 West Tryon St. on Saturday, October 29th for the Halloween Spooktacular event. There will be carnival games, bounce houses, pumpkin bingo, face painting and a cake walk. The event lasts from 6:00-8:30pm. Some activities may require a small fee. Tickets may be purchased at the event.
Daniel Boone Day
On Saturday, November 5th, the Daniel Boone Merchants will be holding their first ever Daniel Boone Day. The event will take place at the Daniel Boone Village from 10-5pm and will feature crafts and fall activities. The is no cost to attend. For more information please call Ric or Linda at 245-0800.
Town Tree Lighting
Join Hillsborough's mayor and others in the lighting of the Town Tree to celebrate the holiday season. The Orange Community Players will kick off the event with Christmas carols, and Mrs. Claus will be there to read "The Night Before Christmas."
Event occurs on the Old County Courthouse lawn, at the corner of E. King and Churton streets.
Holiday Parade
The annual parade features marching bands, cheerleaders, floats and Santa.
For more information, contact the Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce by phone at 732-8156 or by e-mail or visit its Web site. The chamber is located at 102 N. Churton St.
Haunted Hallways
Coldwell Banker will host Haunted Hallways in its offices on Friday, October 28 from 6-8pm. Join them for spooky fun!
114 West King Street.