Events & Programs

Click on the images below to learn more about the exciting events & programs, hosted by the Hillsborough Arts Council!

Ongoing HAC's retail shop & exhibition space featuring local artists and craftspeople.

March - November 2025 Last Fridays & the Art Walk occur on the last Friday of each month, March-October, Hillsborough-wide and feature live music, dance, poetry, gallery exhibitions, Makers Markets, and much more!

LAST FRIDAYS MAKERS MARKETS

May - October 2025 Find artist vendors on the Old Courthouse lawn during May - October Last Fridays & the Art Walk!

Workshops

Ongoing Learn from local artists and get hands-on experience with a variety of mediums in our guided workshop series!

House Concert Series

RETURNING THIS FALL! Join us in a Hillsborough home for world-renowned music! Intimate setting. Limited seating. Hors d'oeuvres & refreshments provided.

SOLSTICE LANTERN WALK

December 20, 2025 A peaceful community event and lantern procession along Hillsborough's Riverwalk in celebration of Winter Solstice. Lantern kits go on sale mid-November in the HAC Gallery & Gift Shop.

SOLSTICE MARKET

December 20, 2025 A select number of local artists, live music, hot drinks, warm food, and more to be enjoyed before and after Solstice Lantern Walk

ARTCYCLE

Ongoing Art supplies collection for Orange County Schools and community arts programming.

HANDMADE PARADE

Coming 2026 A walking theatrical performance. A spectacle of art, creativity, and public theater.

HANDMADE MARKET

Coming 2026 A local arts market accompanying Hillsborough's famous Handmade Parade!

Events & Programs

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