Start the year off with some creative flair! Join Margaret Lane Gallery at an Open Studio Event at Margaret Lane Gallery Annex/F-Stop 2, at 302 W Corbin Street, Hillsborough, North Carolina, which is co-located with Yesterday & Today Frame Shop. The Open Studio event takes place Thursday, January 1, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Drop in any time. This is an informal creative session for … [Read more...] about New Year’s Day Open Art Studio at Margaret Lane Gallery Annex/F-Stop 2
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Capital Quilters Guild’s Annual Quilt Show March 13-14
Capital Quilters Guild's Annual Quilt Show takes place March 13 and 14, 2026, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, at Kerr Scott Building at the NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Admission is $10 per day. Admission is free for ages 10 and under. View approximately 200 beautiful judged quilts. You can participate in the Charity Silent Auction and vote for your … [Read more...] about Capital Quilters Guild’s Annual Quilt Show March 13-14
Margaret Lane Gallery: Opening reception for From the Heart Jan. 30
Margaret Lane Gallery, 121 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, North Carolina, features work from 35+ local artists, monthly curated show and rotating exhibits. The art gallery also hosts events and workshops. Learn about upcoming events on their website and Facebook page. Last Friday Art WalkFriday, January 30, 20266 to 9 p.m.Free During Last Friday Art Walk: Opening reception for From the … [Read more...] about Margaret Lane Gallery: Opening reception for From the Heart Jan. 30
Final Friday Cary Art Loop Dec. 26
The final Friday of every month, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., downtown Cary showcases its artists and musicians during Final Friday Cary Art Loop. Visit art galleries and enjoy live performances. Scroll down for an interactive map of all the participating venues, but make sure to check the Cary Art Loop Facebook page or website to make sure there is activity at each. Cary Final Friday Map … [Read more...] about Final Friday Cary Art Loop Dec. 26
Visit the Shangri-La Stone Village Near Hillsborough
One of North Carolina's most fascinating roadside attractions is the Shangri-La Stone Village, at 11535 NC-86, Prospect Hill, NC. It's 17 miles north of Hillsborough and 31 miles north of Chapel Hill, so it's an easy day trip for anyone in the Triangle, or a great little side trip for visitors. Henry Warren, a retired tobacco farmer, started creating the village in 1968, at the age of 72, as … [Read more...] about Visit the Shangri-La Stone Village Near Hillsborough
NCMA Loves Anime Winter Bazaar, music and film screening Dec. 20
North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is presenting NCMA Loves Anime Winter Bazaar on Saturday, December 20, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. It takes place in the SECU Auditorium and Education Lobby in the East Building. This is a day full of anime vendors, food, music and film screenings. The bazaar is free to attend. The film screenings and music … [Read more...] about NCMA Loves Anime Winter Bazaar, music and film screening Dec. 20
Final Weekend of Holiday Kiln Opening at Mark Hewitt Pottery — with Pottery Seconds on Sunday
UPDATE: This is the FINAL WEEKEND (December 13 and 14, 2025) of the annual Holiday Kiln Opening, when Mark and Carol invite everyone to the pottery for an Open Studio event called a Kiln Opening. And on Sunday, starting at noon, pottery seconds will be available. Pottery seconds have slight flaws and are sold at great discounts. Mark Hewitt Pottery, 424 Johnny Burke Road, Pittsboro, NC, is … [Read more...] about Final Weekend of Holiday Kiln Opening at Mark Hewitt Pottery — with Pottery Seconds on Sunday
33rd Annual Chatham Artists Guild Open Studio Tour in December
The Chatham Artists Guild presents the 33rd annual Open Studio Tour, which will showcase the work of 59 local artists in 41 studios on the first two weekends in December. The professional artists welcome the public into their studios in Chatham County, North Carolina, where guests can gain a behind-the-scenes view of the artistic process, purchase unique and high-quality artwork and discover … [Read more...] about 33rd Annual Chatham Artists Guild Open Studio Tour in December
Winter Lantern Walk at N.C. Museum of Art Dec 13
The North Carolina Museum of Art is hosting a Winter Lantern Walk on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. It will take place in the Museum Park. The procession will gather at 5:30 p.m. at the Ellipse. Bring your own homemade lantern. See guidelines, below. The walk is on a paved trail, about 3/4 of a mile long. It's wheelchair-accessible. This is a free event. Look … [Read more...] about Winter Lantern Walk at N.C. Museum of Art Dec 13
Holiday Patchwork Market at Durham Armory Dec. 6-7
The Patchwork Market features makers and vintage vendors. This market gives the community a chance to meet the makers who create the unique, quality goods. Two large seasonal markets are held at Durham Armory, 220 Foster Street, Durham. Admission is free. Find information on their upcoming markets on The Patchwork Market's Facebook page. The Holiday Patchwork Market takes place Saturday, … [Read more...] about Holiday Patchwork Market at Durham Armory Dec. 6-7
