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The free West End Poetry Festival, themed “Kinship, Community and Belonging” this year, opens with a Carrboro Poets Council reading and collaborative poem, followed by an open mic. Open mic sign-up starts at 6:30 PM; the program runs 7–9 PM. The festival continues Friday with a youth writing workshop and “Black Southern Kinship,” a conversation […]
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Food and fellowship for students in or seeking recovery from substance use. All pathways of recovery are welcome and supported. Meets in the Carolina Union. This space is only for people in or seeking recovery and is not open to observers. Email recovery@unc.edu for the room number and more information. Related reading: September is National […] |
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Get your flu shot on campus at a walk-in pop-up clinic, no appointment needed. Most insurance plans cover the vaccine with no copay. Bring your UNC One Card and health insurance card, and register with UNC MyChart beforehand if you haven’t already. Fetzer Hall, Room 104.
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All UNC faculty and staff are invited to a day of Tar Heel fun at Fetzer Hall, with good company, a free lunch and a special thank-you gift. A great chance to take a break, connect with colleagues across campus and celebrate the people who keep Carolina running.
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Firefly Farm’s Witch’s Haunted Barn and Pumpkin Patch is a whimsical, family-friendly Halloween outing near Hillsborough. On no-actor Fridays, the barn is a gentler, less scary experience that works well for younger kids. Admission is $13 per person, free for ages 2 and under. Open rain or shine; costumes and photos are encouraged.
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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.
$13
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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, […]
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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 […] |
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Curated by Wild in downtown Hillsborough hosts Crafternoons, a laid-back Sunday gathering where makers of every skill level work on their own projects, share ideas and connect. Drop in anytime between 2 and 5 PM. Bring your own materials or use what is on hand. Free, with no registration needed.
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Pearl Cleage’s sharp comedy follows retired actress Anna Campbell as she plans a career-defining comeback, only to find she’s being replaced by an ambitious young woman. It’s a story about generational tension, friendship, and how art takes on a life of its own. Directed by Mike Wiley and staged by PlayMakers Repertory Company, running Oct. […]
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Celebrate Carrboro’s bike community on this free, family-friendly ride through town. Riders gather at Carrboro Elementary School for bike decorations and giveaways, with light healthy snacks at the end. All ages are welcome; trailers and tagalongs are great for younger kids, and parents or guardians should ride with their children. Helmets required. Registration is through […] |
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Join 15 minutes of guided sessions on emotional detox, breathing, and meditation every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 12:30 p.m.; See the flyer here. No registration required. Related reading |
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A free, hands-on bystander CPR class led by trained EMTs. Learn how to recognize cardiac arrest, give high-quality chest compressions and use an AED. This is a non-certification class, open to UNC students, faculty, staff and the local community, with no prior CPR training needed. Caldwell Hall, Room 0103.
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Carolina Dining Services teams up with the Spice and Wellness Society, a student group promoting health in the South Asian community through culturally tailored nutrition and cooking, for a special dinner menu at Chase Dining Hall. The menu draws on South Asian flavors and traditions, including rajma, basmati rice, cauliflower and chickpea masala, and baked […]
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Take a break from classes with a fall pumpkin decorating night from NAMI on Campus at UNC. A relaxed chance to get creative, practice a little seasonal self-care and connect with other students. Phillips Hall, Room 222. |
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The UNC Caregiver’s Support Group’s mission is to provide support, education, and advocacy for caregivers. All caregivers are welcome, but we do focus on those caring for individuals with memory disorders. Participation is free for members and non-members. Email Susan.Chesser@unchealth.unc.edu to register. Date: 3rd Wednesday of every month Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Location: Online via Zoom Related reading
Join 15 minutes of guided sessions on emotional detox, breathing, and meditation every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 12:30 p.m.; See the flyer here. No registration required. Related reading
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A low-key crafting social from the LGBTQ Center where students make DIY washer necklaces and bracelets. All craft supplies and light refreshments are provided. Student Union, Room 2422. |
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A virtual peer support group for undergraduate and graduate students who are also parents, guardians or caregivers for aging or disabled adults. Students connect with others in similar situations, talk through shared challenges, manage stress and burnout, and learn about campus resources. Offered by the Carolina Women’s Center and led by MSW practicum students. Meets […]
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Get your flu shot on campus at a walk-in pop-up clinic, no appointment needed. Most insurance plans cover the vaccine with no copay. Bring your UNC One Card and health insurance card, and register with UNC MyChart beforehand if you haven’t already. Koury Oral Health Sciences Building, Atrium Lobby.
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Since 2004, the Stone Center’s Diaspora Festival of Black and Independent Film has showcased films from across the African diaspora. Screenings are followed by lively Q&A and discussion with filmmakers, scholars and audience members. Sonja Haynes Stone Center, Hitchcock Room 111. RSVP on the event page. |
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AfroCarolina memory keeper and scholar Michelle Lanier and geographer Danielle Purifoy, guest editors of the journal Southern Cultures, share a conversation inspired by the places, memories and possibilities of Black freedom in the South. Love House & Hutchins Forum, 410 E. Franklin St.
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Step outside for some nature-based self-care with Violence Prevention and Advocacy Services. Students can make reusable lavender calming tools to take with them. Part of Relationship Violence Awareness Month. Lenoir Grounds by the Pit.
Join 15 minutes of guided sessions on emotional detox, breathing, and meditation every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 12:30 p.m.; See the flyer here. No registration required. Related reading |
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Spend a Saturday morning outdoors helping build a home in Orange County Habitat for Humanity’s Weaver’s Grove neighborhood alongside fellow UNC students. No construction experience needed. Sign up on Heel Life.
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Head out to Jordan Lake’s Ebenezer Point with the Avian Society to look for bald eagles, ospreys, hawks, waterfowl and late-migrating warblers. New and experienced birders are welcome. Binoculars and rides are provided, and experienced birders lead the trip.
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A free, all-day music festival in downtown Hillsborough’s River Park, with local food, local art and live sets from The Brothers Comatose, The Tan & Sober Gentlemen, Mason Via, Jack the Radio and Ghost + Bones. Come early and make a day of it. |
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A Halloween-themed flea market at Cat’s Cradle in Carrboro with 30+ vendors, handmade goods and a live DJ. Costumes welcome. $5 suggested donation.
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Campus Y: Best Buddies, which pairs UNC students with Chapel Hill community members who have intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosts a festive pumpkin painting afternoon. Paint and decorate a pumpkin and spend time with friends and buddies. Genome Sciences Building.
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Chapel Hill’s third annual Día de Muertos celebration honors loved ones through art and culture, with local art vendors, live music and performances. Free and open to all at the 140 West Franklin Street plaza in downtown Chapel Hill. |
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Free hearing screenings from UNC Audiology faculty and students, offered for Audiology Awareness Month. Each screening includes an ear exam (otoscopy), a hearing screening, a review of your results, and hearing health information and resources. Open to UNC faculty, staff and students. Register for a screening time in advance. Questions: lily_white@med.unc.edu.
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Climate change, ecological loss, displacement and other overlapping crises are showing up in the therapy room, for clients and for clinicians. This UNC School of Social Work workshop frames climate distress and eco-grief as understandable responses to real threats, not individual pathology. Participants will learn practical approaches drawn from climate psychology, somatic and mindfulness-based work, […]
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Kick off Campus Sustainability Week with a campus cleanup, in friendly competition with the University of Miami. Two shifts leave from the Pit: 12:15–12:45 pm and 1:15–1:45 pm. Walk or jog the route (happy Plogtober!). Trash bags, gloves and trash pickers are provided. Closed-toe shoes are recommended. |
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Spend a morning outdoors at the American Indian Cultural Garden. The workday opens with a tour covering the garden’s history and programming, then AICG interns lead hands-on tasks like bed edging, weeding, harvesting and planting. All materials are provided; bring water. Closed-toe shoes and long sleeves/pants are recommended, and registration is encouraged.
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Transfer students: drop in to Upendo 1118 in SASB North anytime from 10 am to 1 pm to grab snacks, meet fellow transfers, learn about Writing and Learning Center services, and pick up a free “UNC Transfers” t-shirt while supplies last. Come early if you want a shirt!
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Safetoberfest is a trick-or-treat style fair on the Bell Tower Lawn where UNC and Chapel Hill resources connect with students through interactive activities and games. Learn how to use the safety and support resources across campus and the community, and walk away with free food and a free shirt. |
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Carolina Women’s Center and the Women’s Health Multidisciplinary Consortium present an approachable conversation with breast oncology researchers and clinicians about their work, featuring Philip Spanheimer, MD (Surgical Oncology) and Dina O’Connell, PhD (Lineberger Cancer Center). Room 3116. Lunch is provided first-come, first-served. All are welcome, and CLE credit […]
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MHFA is an evidence-based training that teaches participantshow to recognize signs and provide support to someoneexperiencing a mental health or substance use challenge.Wed, Oct 28 (Virtual) Noon – 3 pm Related reading: Supporting Someone Who’s Struggling, When to Ask For Help and QPR Training in Suicide Prevention
Join 15 minutes of guided sessions on emotional detox, breathing, and meditation every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 12:30 p.m.; See the flyer here. No registration required. Related reading |
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Put the finishing touches on your Halloween costume at University Libraries’ MakerSpace Masquerade. Customize a costume mask or use mending, sewing and embroidery supplies, cardboard, hot glue, paint and paper. Drop in to Davis Library room 246 anytime 11 am–5 pm on Thursday, Oct 29 and Friday, Oct 30. Browse haunted-cozy reads from the Library’s […]
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In recognition of Relationship Violence Awareness Month, Violence Prevention and Advocacy Services (VPAS) is in the Pit to help you prepare for Halloween. Stop by to grab candy and learn about consent.
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MHFA is an evidence-based training that teaches participantshow to recognize signs and provide support to someoneexperiencing a mental health or substance use challenge.Thu, Oct 29 (Virtual) Noon – 3 pm Related reading |
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Join 15 minutes of guided sessions on emotional detox, breathing, and meditation every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 12:30 p.m.; View the informational flyer. No registration required. Related reading
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The stars aren’t the only things lurking in the dark this October. Scare-olina Skies takes you on a tour of the Chapel Hill night sky inside Morehead Planetarium’s dome, with tales and legends of monsters, mayhem and madness. A 360°, temperature-controlled way to start your Halloweekend. Tickets: $16.95 adults; $14.95 for college students, teens, seniors […]
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A substance-free Halloween rave in the Great Hall with music, dancing, food and harm reduction resources. Two DJ sets with a costume contest in between, plus tips on staying safe during a night out. The first 100 students receive an exclusive gift bag with event merch and candy. |
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Celebrate Halloween morning at the Carrboro Farmers’ Market. Vendors dress up for a costume contest, and $1 vote tickets support the market’s Double Bucks food access program. It’s also the last Saturday of main-season market hours, so stock up on local produce, baked goods and fall favorites.
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Spend Halloween at Firefly Farm’s Witch’s Haunted Barn and pumpkin patch, a family-friendly fall outing in the countryside. Admission is $13; children 2 and under are free.
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Lace up for a Halloween public skate session at the Orange County Sportsplex. Costumes welcome! $7, skate rental included. |
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Carve pumpkins in the company of goats at Spring Haven Farm’s Goatober Fest, a laid-back fall morning on the farm. Timed-entry tickets: admission $13.95–$19.95, with pumpkin carving $9–$15.
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The final performance of PlayMakers Repertory Company’s production of Pearl Cleage’s Angry, Raucous, and Shamelessly Gorgeous, directed by Mike Wiley. Tickets from $20. Contains strong language and mature themes.
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Artist and conservator Stacey L. Kirby discusses her work with textiles and costume, and the conservation treatments she completed on textiles on view in Continental Shift: Recent Acquisitions of African Art. Free, but space is limited and registration is required. Part of the Campus Life Experience (CLE) program: scan the QR code at the event […] |