Firefly Farm’s Witch’s Haunted Barn and Pumpkin Patch is a whimsical, family-friendly Halloween outing near Hillsborough that is spooky but not too scary. Admission is $13 per person, free for ages 2 and under. Open rain or shine; costumes and photos are encouraged.
The free West End Poetry Festival’s main day brings readings by youth poets laureate, the G.L.O.W. Girls poetry contest winners and featured Kinship poets, plus Poetry in the Round, publisher tables and readings by Dr. Amanda Bennett and Tyree Daye. The day starts with coffee and biscuits at 12:30 PM and includes dinner from Carrburritos, […]
UNC-CH Habitat for Humanity is organizing another student build day at Weaver’s Grove, Orange County Habitat for Humanity’s new neighborhood. Volunteers help build a home while learning from community leaders about affordable housing in Chapel Hill. Sign-up is required through the Orange Habitat Volunteer Hub (linked on Heel Life). CLE credit is available for undergraduate […]
The North Carolina Botanical Garden’s free, family-friendly NatureFest celebrates North Carolina nature with hands-on stations throughout the Garden, from plant powers to live animals to fairy house building. It is designed for families with children up to age 10. Community partners include the Chapel Hill Public Library, New Hope Bird Alliance, NC Herpetological Society, NC […]
Unwind with a relaxed night of board games at the Fun Tabletop Gaming Network’s weekly meetup. Bring a favorite game and a friend, or just come on your own. Open to all UNC students and faculty. Details on Heel Life. Related reading: Connection and Belonging: Finding Your People at UNC-Chapel Hill, Overcoming Loneliness and Students: […]