5 things to do in Hillsborough, NC — Saturday, September 5, 2026

1. Unexpected: Toward the Abstract in Photography

   Community at Margaret Lane Gallery, starting 10 a.m.

   A quartet of local photographers departs from traditional representational photography, challenging the viewer with an unclear or distorted subject that is designed to evoke a response based primarily on light, texture,…

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2. North Durham Farmers' Market

   Food and drink in Durham, starting 2 p.m.

   North Durham Farmers' Market

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3. Musical Notes

   Community at Margaret Lane Gallery, starting 10 a.m.

   Nineteen local artists present a visual musical potpourri, from flowing rhythms, jazz cats and sidewalk jams to clanging cymbals and big brass blasts. Mediums include oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, mixed media, d…

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4. Old-fashioned Farmers Day

   Community at Silk Hope Farm Heritage Park, starting 9 a.m.

   Step back in time during the Silk Hope Ruritan Club ’s annual Labor Day weekend farm festival at Silk Hope Farm Heritage Park , where antique farm machinery – from tractors and engines to horse-drawn equipment – bring a…

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5. Canoeing, Kayaking and Standup Paddleboarding at Hickory Hill on Falls Lake

   Community at Falls Lake, starting 9:30 a.m.

   Independent Paddling Trips provide the equipment while you provide the adventurous spirit. Its guides will not be on the water for you but will remain on shore to assist you when you need them. Hickory Hill on Falls Lak…

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Sources

• Official city, county and parks department calendars — Government event calendars for each covered market
• Public library event calendars — Library programming published by local systems
• Convention and visitors bureau calendars — Destination-marketing organizations for each city