Sunrise Community Farm Center, 6407 Millhouse Road, Chapel Hill, NC, has several upcoming events. Read on to learn what’s going on.
Swingin’ Spring Barn Dance with Too Much Fun

Swingin’ Spring Barn Dance
Friday, April 11, 2025
6 to 9:30 p.m.
Free
Enjoy energetic live music by Too Much Fun, with an opening set by Tim Stambaugh. These talented local musicians will fill the farm with music, perfect for dancing! Good for all ages. Enjoy delicious food featuring El Molcajete food truck, farm-made treats, adorable animal encounters, and the simple beauty of a farm evening. Doors open at 6 PM on Friday, April 11th. Too Much Fun, with their classic rock, swing, R&B and soul alongside Tim Stambaugh’s heartfelt Americana make it a night for everyone. There is no cover charge. Donations at the door are gratefully accepted to help us continue to bring great local music to the community.
Storytime with Animals
Bring the kids to Storytime with Animals. This event is geared toward kids ages 18 months to 5 years. The cost is $10 per child. Adult entry is free with child.
Storytime with the Animals takes place from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on these dates:
- February 13, 2025
- March 13, 2025
- April 10, 2025
- May 8, 2025
Storytime with Animals includes a storytime, an animal-themed craft project, meeting the animals, and pony rides. Book here.
Open Farm

Sunrise Community Farm Center holds an open farm event every Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
It costs just $8 to attend.
Looking for stuff for your kids to do? Check out Triangle on the Cheap’s big list of upcoming free and cheap kid-friendly events in the Triangle!
Or pay $18, which includes admission and a pony ride. Learn the fundamentals of horsemanship, brush your horse, and take 2 laps in the large outdoor arena or 4 laps in the covered indoor arena.
Adults and children are welcome to ride a horse. The weight limit is 200 pounds.
Meet the chickens, bunnies, goats, pigs and horses.
There’s also a produce garden and a farm store.
You don’t need to book the Saturday visit ahead of time, but if you want the pony ride, you should book ahead.
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Sunrise Community Farm Center, Chapel Hill
6407 Millhouse Road
Chapel Hill, NC