BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Visit Hillsborough, NC - ECPv6.15.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Visit Hillsborough, NC REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T140000 DTSTAMP:20251112T103921 CREATED:20251006T185225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T185225Z UID:10013161-1765015200-1765029600@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:FeST DESCRIPTION:Each year St. Matthews Episcopal Church celebrates the many talents of our parishioners at our holiday craft fair\, bake sale\, and BBQ lunch known as the Festival of the Society Tree (FeST). FeST 2026 will be on Saturday\, December 6th from 10am- 2p at St. Matthews Episcopal Church. This event is named in honor of the efforts of the ladies sewing society who in 1867 used what was then a novelty\, the Christmas tree\, as a way to sell their wonderful handiwork in the community. The Society raised funds for much of the architectural additions and furnishing that still grace our historic church building. Today all proceeds from FeST go to help people in need in Orange and Durham counties through donations to local non-profit organizations. Please come shop for holiday gifts\, fill your table with delicious baked goods\, sit down at the table with us to enjoy a BBQ lunch\, and tour our historic church sanctuary.  All are welcome! URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/fest/ LOCATION:St Matthew’s Episcopal Church\, 210 St. Mary's Rd\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States CATEGORIES:Art,Family,Festival,Food/Drink,Free,Fundraiser,History,Holidays,Kids,religious,Tour GEO:36.0763901;-79.0953294 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St Matthew’s Episcopal Church 210 St. Mary's Rd Hillsborough NC 27278 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=210 St. Mary's Rd:geo:-79.0953294,36.0763901 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T140000 DTSTAMP:20251112T103921 CREATED:20251002T140437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T140437Z UID:10013154-1765015200-1765029600@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:FeST- Festival of the Society Tree DESCRIPTION:Each year St. Matthews Episcopal Church celebrates the many talents of our parishioners at our holiday craft fair\, bake sale\, and BBQ lunch known as the Festival of the Society Tree (FeST). FeST 2026 will be on Saturday\, December 6th from 10am- 2p at St. Matthews Episcopal Church. This event is named in honor of the efforts of the ladies sewing society who in 1867 used what was then a novelty\, the Christmas tree\, as a way to sell their wonderful handiwork in the community. The Society raised funds for much of the architectural additions and furnishing that still grace our historic church building. Today all proceeds from FeST go to help people in need in Orange and Durham counties through donations to local non-profit organizations. Please come shop for holiday gifts\, fill your table with delicious baked goods\, sit down at the table with us to enjoy a BBQ lunch\, and tour our historic church sanctuary. URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/fest-festival-of-the-society-tree/ LOCATION:St Matthew’s Episcopal Church\, 210 St. Mary's Rd\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States CATEGORIES:Festival,Food/Drink,Free,Fundraiser,History,Holidays,religious,Shopping,Tour GEO:36.0763901;-79.0953294 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St Matthew’s Episcopal Church 210 St. Mary's Rd Hillsborough NC 27278 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=210 St. Mary's Rd:geo:-79.0953294,36.0763901 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T180000 DTSTAMP:20251112T103921 CREATED:20251103T145758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T160640Z UID:10013821-1765033200-1765044000@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:Jingle & Joy Weekend DESCRIPTION: Jingle & Joy Holiday Weekend | December 6–7\, 2025 Hillsborough invites you to unwrap the magic of the season during our Jingle & Joy Holiday Weekend! This festive two-day celebration is packed with cheer for all ages.\n\n SATURDAY\, DECEMBER 6Kick off the holiday fun at the Hillsborough Visitor Center with Photos with Santa\, Reading with Mrs. Claus (3:00 PM)\, Photos with Santa (3:15 – 4:45 PM)\, a Multicultural Holidays Fair\, and Games at the North Pole! Enjoy free yard games and crafts\, plus delicious treats for sale — including cocoa\, baked goods\, and gluten-free options.\nLearn about the variety of holidays celebrated in Hillsborough with Kol Haskala and Diamante Arts and Cultural Center while you sip and snack on treats from PORCH and Oat & Co.\n\n Photos with Santa begin around 3:15 PM. Please note that the line for Santa photos will close at 4:45 PM.\nAt 5:00 PM\, join the music with the Color and Light Community Choir in a group procession to the Historic Orange County Courthouse for the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony\, where we’ll light up downtown with holiday spirit!\n\n Tinsel & Traditions Home Tour | 3–8 PMStep inside Hillsborough’s history with this reimagined take on the beloved Candlelight Home Tours. Visit six homes\, each representing a different time period\, all within the town’s historic district.\nFeatured Homes Include:–The Nash Hooper House–Bellevue–The Whitted House–The Ashe House–The Mid-Century Manor–The Parks-Richmond House (Inn at Teardrops)\nPlease note: All tour stops are private residences with limited accessibility. Most feature only the first floor and may require walking up a few front steps.\n\n SUNDAY\, DECEMBER 7End the weekend with one of Hillsborough’s favorite traditions — the Holiday Parade\, filled with floats\, music\, and merry surprises for the whole family!Kick off with the afternoon with the Running of the Elves at 4:00 PM and watch the floats go by starting at 4:20 PM.\n Tickets are required only for the Tinsel & Traditions Home Tour.All other events are free and open to the public. URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/jingle-joy-weekend/2025-12-06/ LOCATION:Hillsborough Visitors Center\, 150 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States CATEGORIES:Family,Festival,Food/Drink,Free,Holidays,Outdoor ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/JJ-Weekend.png ORGANIZER;CN="Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:officeadmin@hillsboroughchamber.com GEO:36.0750273;-79.0966848 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hillsborough Visitors Center 150 E King Street Hillsborough NC 27278 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=150 E King Street:geo:-79.0966848,36.0750273 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T180000 DTSTAMP:20251112T103921 CREATED:20251103T145758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T160640Z UID:10013822-1765123200-1765130400@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:Jingle & Joy Weekend DESCRIPTION: Jingle & Joy Holiday Weekend | December 6–7\, 2025 Hillsborough invites you to unwrap the magic of the season during our Jingle & Joy Holiday Weekend! This festive two-day celebration is packed with cheer for all ages.\n\n SATURDAY\, DECEMBER 6Kick off the holiday fun at the Hillsborough Visitor Center with Photos with Santa\, Reading with Mrs. Claus (3:00 PM)\, Photos with Santa (3:15 – 4:45 PM)\, a Multicultural Holidays Fair\, and Games at the North Pole! Enjoy free yard games and crafts\, plus delicious treats for sale — including cocoa\, baked goods\, and gluten-free options.\nLearn about the variety of holidays celebrated in Hillsborough with Kol Haskala and Diamante Arts and Cultural Center while you sip and snack on treats from PORCH and Oat & Co.\n\n Photos with Santa begin around 3:15 PM. Please note that the line for Santa photos will close at 4:45 PM.\nAt 5:00 PM\, join the music with the Color and Light Community Choir in a group procession to the Historic Orange County Courthouse for the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony\, where we’ll light up downtown with holiday spirit!\n\n Tinsel & Traditions Home Tour | 3–8 PMStep inside Hillsborough’s history with this reimagined take on the beloved Candlelight Home Tours. Visit six homes\, each representing a different time period\, all within the town’s historic district.\nFeatured Homes Include:–The Nash Hooper House–Bellevue–The Whitted House–The Ashe House–The Mid-Century Manor–The Parks-Richmond House (Inn at Teardrops)\nPlease note: All tour stops are private residences with limited accessibility. Most feature only the first floor and may require walking up a few front steps.\n\n SUNDAY\, DECEMBER 7End the weekend with one of Hillsborough’s favorite traditions — the Holiday Parade\, filled with floats\, music\, and merry surprises for the whole family!Kick off with the afternoon with the Running of the Elves at 4:00 PM and watch the floats go by starting at 4:20 PM.\n Tickets are required only for the Tinsel & Traditions Home Tour.All other events are free and open to the public. URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/jingle-joy-weekend/2025-12-07/ LOCATION:Hillsborough Visitors Center\, 150 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States CATEGORIES:Family,Festival,Food/Drink,Free,Holidays,Outdoor ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/JJ-Weekend.png ORGANIZER;CN="Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:officeadmin@hillsboroughchamber.com GEO:36.0750273;-79.0966848 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hillsborough Visitors Center 150 E King Street Hillsborough NC 27278 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=150 E King Street:geo:-79.0966848,36.0750273 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T200000 DTSTAMP:20251112T103921 CREATED:20251002T141042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T141042Z UID:10013080-1765994400-1766001600@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:Hillsborough Elite Networking DESCRIPTION:Hillsborough Elite Networking — powered by Rockstar Connect \nJoin us for a dynamic\, free business networking event in Hillsborough where community leaders\, entrepreneurs\, and professionals gather to forge real connections. Bring your business cards and an open mind. \nThis event is our gift to the community — a space designed to spark collaboration\, share knowledge\, and help everyone leave with something new: a contact\, a resource\, or an opportunity. \nWhether you’re a local business owner\, nonprofit leader\, creative professional\, or just curious to expand your network — come be part of a growing movement in the Triangle that prioritizes real\, grounded connections. \nWhen: Wednesday\, October 22 · 6 – 8pm EDT \nWhere: The Rookery \n115 W Margaret Ln\, Hillsborough\, NC 27278 \nReserve your spot and get ready to meet your next collaborator\, client\, or peer. URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/hillsborough-elite-networking/2025-12-17/ LOCATION:The Rookery\, 115 West Margaret Lane\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States CATEGORIES:Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Hillsborough-Elite-banner-2-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Wespor Business":MAILTO:portia@wesporbusiness.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR