Promoting and strengthening the artistic and cultural development of Orange County, North Carolina
Discover local & diverse art makers - Festifall is an annual celebration that brings the community together around a diverse array of arts experiences over three Saturdays. Each Festifall Arts Market & More will feature: 20-30 unique artists, artisans, and craftspeople, gourmet hand food and drink vendors, experiential art offerings like dance groups, poetry, buskers,... Read More →
Join us for a festive and inclusive parade that celebrates the winter holiday season! Watch community groups strut along Franklin Street with giant floats, seasonal displays, performers, and more. This event is created in collaboration with the Towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro, Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership, UNC Arts Everywhere, and UNC & Community.
Come decorated in color and join us for the Pride Promenade to kick-off Chapel Hill-Carrboro Small Town Pride. Gather at Peace and Justice Plaza and march alongside performers and other revelers in celebration of the LGBTQ+ community. The march will end at 140 West Franklin Plaza for a social gathering with music and activities.
Celebrate Black community and culture with live performances, Black-owned small business and non-profit expos, kids activities, food trucks, and more. More information coming soon. Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. The Towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro proclaimed the observance and commemoration of Juneteenth on... Read More →
Gather at Southern Community Park with blankets, chairs, and friends for an evening of community camaraderie and a spectacular fireworks display to celebrate the holiday. Event opens at 7 p.m. with the fireworks display beginning around 9 p.m.
Watch family-friendly film favorites at the Forest Theatre on select Thursdays in July and August.
Watch family-friendly film favorites at the Forest Theatre on select Thursdays in July and August.
Bring your blankets and chairs and join us for the*new* Live at Legion community concert. The event is free and all ages. Check back for the lineup of musical acts. Food and drink beverages will be available for purchase.
Chapel Hill’s beloved arts festival returns with three events this October. Each market will take place at 140 West Franklin Street and will feature a distinct and eclectic mix of experiences. Save the dates and join us for all three!
Are you a local nonprofit organization with a great idea for an arts or cultural project? Want to collaborate with a local artist to create something amazing for our community? If so, check out the Town’s Arts & Culture Award program! You can apply for funding for the following types of projects: - Community festivals... Read More →
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