Much of Pittsboro, North Carolina’s charm is the plethora of family-friendly activities available all year long. Whether a resident or planning a trip, you can count on several events just waiting to help create a fabulous memory. With the mild climate in central North Carolina, many outdoor options extend well into fall (and beyond!). Find your favorite today!
Year-round Family Fun!
- Fearrington Farmers Market: 3 pm to 6 pm: Tuesdays
- Growers & Makers Market: 4 pm to 7 pm, Tuesdays (Siler City)
- Pittsboro Farmers Market, 3 pm to 6 pm: Thursdays
- Red Moose Brewing
- Potluck Trivia, 6 pm to 8 pm: Mondays
- Karaoke, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm: Thursdays
- The Mod
- Trivia Nights, 6 pm to 8 pm: Wednesdays
- Music Bingo, 7 pm to 9 pm: Thursdays
By the month must-do’s!
July:
- MOSAIC Farmers Market, 2 pm to 5 pm: Sundays
- Chatham Mills Farmers Market, 8 am to 12 pm: Saturdays
- Carolina Tiger Rescue Tiger Day 5k, Virtual Race: July 9
- Fairy Hair at Spa Rituals, 10 am to 2 pm, July 29
August:
- MOSAIC Wellness Wednesdays: Alternating Fitness/Yoga, Wednesday Evenings
- MOSAIC Jazz Night: August 3
- MOSAIC Farmers Market, 2 pm to 5 pm: Sundays
- Chatham Mills Farmers Market, 8 am to 12 pm: Saturdays
- MOSAIC Friday Night Movies, lawn opens at 7:30 pm
- August 4: The Lion King
- August 18: DC League of Super Pets
- MOSAIC Music Series, 7 pm start:
- August 11: Craven Melon
- August 25: Megan Doss
September:
- MOSAIC Wellness Wednesdays: Alternating Fitness/Yoga, Wednesdays Evenings
- MOSAIC Jazz Night: September 7
- MOSAIC Farmers Market, 2 pm to 5 pm: Sundays
- Chatham Mills Farmers Market, 8 am to 12 pm: Saturdays
- MOSAIC Friday Night Movies, lawn opens at 7:30 pm
- September 1: Moana
- September 15: Avatar (Drive-In)
- MOSAIC Music Series, 7 pm start:
- September 8: Ace Party Band
- September 22: Tim Hair with Indian Outlaw
October:
- Pittsboro Street Fair, October 28
- MOSAIC Wellness Wednesdays: Alternating Fitness/Yoga, Wednesday Evenings
- MOSAIC Jazz Night: October 5
- MOSAIC Farmers Market, 2 pm to 5 pm: Sundays
- Chatham Mills Farmers Market, 8 am to 12 pm: Saturdays
- MOSAIC Pop-Up Market, 1 pm to 4 pm: October 14
- MOSAIC Friday Night Movies, lawn opens at 7:30 pm
- October 6: Transformers, Rise of the Beasts (Drive-In)
- October 20: Hocus Pocus (Drive-In)
- MOSAIC Music Series, 7 pm start:
- October 13: Cat 5
- October 27: Tuesday’s Gone
November:
- MOSAIC Pop-Up Market, 1 pm to 4 pm: November 4
December:
- MOSAIC Holiday Festival, 2 pm to 5 pm: December 2
If your time doesn’t allow for a scheduled event, there are still numerous reasons to explore Pittsboro:
- Carolina Tiger Rescue: There is a reason this facility lands at the top of endless local tourism articles. The big cat sanctuary is open year-round with family-friendly, guided tours available.
- Downtown Pittsboro is full of quaint shops owned by local artisans. Why not treat yourself to something new?
- Dingo Dog Brewing is a nonprofit dedicated to local no-kill rescues. With numerous non-alcoholic options (and amazing root beer), it’s the perfect day out for your dog.
- Outdoor lovers will be overwhelmed with options around Pittsboro. From Jordan Lake to the NC Botanical Garden to Haw River Canoe, it will be hard to settle on which to visit first.
While Pittsboro may be known for its long history and local charm, it is the variety of family-friendly activities that often beckons people back. Many visitors come for one activity and discover several items to add to their calendars as the town is constantly creating new ways to entertain. For residents of Ryan’s Crossing, living within reach of endless experiences is the perfect reason to call Pittsboro “home.”
Contact the team at Ryan’s Crossing today to find your place in Pittsboro!