Well April has certainly showered this year , so bring on the May flowers! And, as the school year winds down while summer plans wind up, let's slow ourselves down, take a deep breath of springtime air, and enjoy the moments as they come because ... it's not summer just yet! We still have 1 full month of spring in full bloom and Macaroni KID Burlington-Hillsborough has tracked down TONS of great events for you & the fam to enjoy over the coming weeks... Check out all the fun BELOW!
Did you know that it's Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month?
- Get your kiddo over to the Mebane Public Library this month for their Asian American and Pacific Islander Changemakers Scavenger Hunt. Self-lead during library open hours, May 1-31.
May is choc full of other Special Days & Celebrations observed around the country, too! To learn more check out our article about 10 May Events & Observances Not To Miss.
First... here are some events that happen weekly - so you have several chances to catch them this month!
Teen To Teen Video & Theatre
at Thataways Youth Center, Burlington
Pick up a Craft Kit at Alamance Arts!
at Alamance Arts, Graham
Under Construction (3rd - 5th) Series at the Orange County Public Library, Hillsborough Registration required
Grow It! Growing Food, Bodies, & Friendship at Spring Forest, Hillsborough
BMX New Rider Orientation at Burlington BMX
Family Skating Night!
at Roll A Bout Skating Center, Burlington
Amusement Park Open! at Burlington City Park (Fridays 3-8pm)
Cosmic Bowling at Buffaloe Lanes Mebane Family Bowling Center, Mebane
Music 2 Dine 2 Series in Downtown Elon
Musical Chairs Outdoor Concert Series rotating weekly around Burlington, Graham, & Mebane
Disaster! Jukebox Musical (May 5-7, 12-14, & 19-21) at Studio 1, Burlington
Amusement Park Open!
at Burlington City Park (Saturdays 10am-8pm)
Gibsonville Garden Railroad Running! downtown Gibsonville
Parent & Me Paint Class (rotating themes) at Painted Grape, Burlington & Mebane Locations
Saturdays in Saxapahaw (kicks off with the Haw River Festival on Sat, 5/6!) in downtown Saxapahaw
Cosmic Bowling at Buffaloe Lanes Mebane Family Bowling Center, Mebane
Disaster! Jukebox Musical (May 5-7, 12-14, & 19-21) at Studio 1, Burlington
Amusement Park Open! at Burlington City Park (Sundays 1-8pm)
Sunday Makebreak with weekly themes at Michael's stores
Parent & Me Paint Class (rotating themes) at Painted Grape, Burlington & Mebane Locations
Disaster! Jukebox Musical (May 5-7, 12-14, & 19-21) at Studio 1, Burlington
Looking for Weekly Storytimes for little ones? Head to our Guide to Baby & Toddler Storytimes Across Alamance & N Orange!
Next... here's a DAILY guide of some of the unique family-friendly events happening this month across the area!
Tues, May 2
LEGO® Buddies Book Club (VIRTUAL) by the Alamance County Public Library
Teen Art Collective: LGBTQIA+ at Orange County Arts Commission, Hillsborough
Get Hiking! Series at Saxapahaw Island Park
Special Populations Prom 2023: Masquerade at Mebane Arts & Community Center
Thurs, May 4
STEM Time - STAR WARS at North Park Library, Burlington
Kids Explore... Celebrate Japan's Children's Day! (K-2) at the Orange County Public Library
Jumping Genres Book Group (3rd-5th) at May Memorial Library, Burlington
Central Carolina Festival at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex
Fri, May 5
Fun Fridays – Cinco De Mayo at the Children's Museum of Alamance County, Graham
Sister Act Jr at the Paramount Theater, Burlington
Music 2 Dine 2 - Four Up Front (Jazz) in downtown Elon
Musical Chairs - Kimber & Kompany (R&B/Pop) at Bill Cooke Park, Graham
Movies in the Park! (Raya and the Last Dragon) at Mebane Community Park
Sat, May 6
Monthly Kids DIY Workshop - Flower Planter - at Home Depot in Burlington & Hillsborough
Burlington Carousel Festival at Burlington City Park
Celebrate Free Comic Book Day with events at:
- Game Over: Comics, Cards, Collectibles and Gaming
- Graham Public Library
- Brothers Vintage Toys And Games
LEGO® Fun! at May Memorial Library
Saturday Slowdown at RambleRill Farm, Hillsborough
Spring Open House at the FARM! at Deez and Beez Boutique, Graham
Tea for Two at Beth Schmidt Park, Elon
Printing Party Art Workshop (2 Age-specific sessions) at Orange County Central Recreation Center
Raptor Insights at Piedmont Feed & Garden Center on NC 54 in Chapel Hill
Haw River Festival in downtown Saxapahaw
Parent & Me Paint Class - Falling Blossoms at Painted Grape, Mebane
Parent & Me Paint Class - Dragonfly at Painted Grape, Burlington
Sister Act Jr at the Paramount Theater, Burlington
May Day Movie in the Park - Encanto at Efland-Cheeks Community Park, Efland
Sun, May 7
Farm Tour at Fickle Creek Farm, Efland
Sunday Makebreak: I Love You Mom Canvas at Michael's, Burlington
National Lemonade Day & World Laughter Day at TECpark
Sister Act Jr at the Paramount Theater, Burlington
Ponyo (2008) (G) (3pm & 7pm) at Elon's Turner Theater
Graham Food Truck Rodeo in downtown Graham
Parent & Me Paint Class - Seahorse at Painted Grape, Burlington
Parent & Me Paint Class - Superhero at Painted Grape, Mebane
Mon, May 8
Teen Advisory Group (T.A.G.) at Mebane Public Library
Tues, May 9
Little Explorers: Pond Exploration at Beth Schmidt Park, Elon
Tween Time - Hedgie the Hedgehog & join us for a Park Scavenger Hunt at Beth Schmidt Park, Elon
Paws for Reading at Mebane Public Library
Book Begins Book Group (3rd-5th) at Graham Public Library
Sunset Paddle at Guilford-Mackintosh Park & Marina, Whitsett
Christian Music Skate Night at Roll A Bout Skating Center Burlington
Wed, May 10
Musical Storytime at Slade Park - BIKE SAFETY MONTH at Lawrence Slade Park, Elon
Thurs, May 11
Summer Fruit Tour at 4-H's Buster Sykes Demonstration Farm, Mebane
Touch-a-Truck and Safe Kids Info Fair at Orange County Public Library, Hillsborough
Chill & Play at Graham Public Library
Fri, May 12
Fun Fridays – Mother’s Day at the Children's Museum of Alamance County, Graham
Music 2 Dine 2 - Impulsive Tattoo (Mix) in downtown Elon
Musical Chairs - New Creation, Dr Ron Bigelow & the Interdenominational Choir, Sir Jerry Sadler & SOP at North Park, Burlington
Movies in the Park! (How to Train Your Dragon) at Mebane Community Park
Sat, May 13
Youth Fishing Day at Graham-Mebane Lake
Mebane Train Display Open! at the Mebane Historical Museum
Family Make & Takes at May Memorial Library Burlington
Free Craft for Kids & Extra Savings for Parents (May = Mother's Day Bouquet) at JC Penney, Burlington
Culture Fest 2023 in downtown Gibsonville
The Arts Matrix at Balanced ComPosition Performing Arts, Burlington
Mother/Daughter Tea Party at TECpark
Parent & Me Paint Class - Lovely Llamas at Painted Grape, Burlington
Parent & Me Paint Class - You Are My Sunshine 🌞 at Painted Grape, Mebane
Sun, May 14
Sunday Makebreak: Mother's Day Floral Frame at Michael's Burlington
Parent & Me Paint Class - MOTHER'S DAY - Lovely Llamas at Painted Grape, Mebane
Parent & Me Paint Class - MOTHER'S DAY - You Are My Sunshine 🌞 at Painted Grape, Burlington
Mon, May 15
Kids BINGO at Lawrence Slade Park, Elon
Art Attack! (3rd - 5th) at Graham Public Library
Paws for Reading at May Memorial Library
Book Buddies K-2 Book Group! at Mebane Public Library
Special Needs Family Free Play! at Everyday Kids Community Center
Tues, May 16
Morning Meet-Up Paddles at Guilford Mackintosh Park & Marina
Little Explorers: Pond Exploration (Special Guest Stormwater SMART for Alamance Creek Week!) at Beth Schmidt Park, Elon
Kids Karaoke at the Children's Museum of Alamance County, Graham
Family LEGO Time! at Orange County Public Library, Hillsborough
Get Hiking! Series at Guilford County Farm, Elon
Wed, May 17
Awesome Readers Book Club (3rd-5th) at Mebane Public Library
Frozen: The Hit Broadway Musical (5/17 - 6/4) OPENING NIGHT at the Steven Tanger for the Performing Arts
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Thurs, May 18
Building Buddies (K-2) at Orange County Public Library
Fri, May 19
Homeschool Martial Arts Day Camp at Isaac's Martial Arts
Fun Fridays – World Turtle Day at the Children's Museum of Alamance County, Graham
Mother and Son Dance! at the Chairman's Retreat, Burlington
Musical Chairs - She Bop in downtown Mebane
Disaster! (Multiple Weekend Performances) at Studio 1
Sat, May 20
Summer Fruit Tour at 4-H's Buster Sykes Demonstration Farm
Alamance Battleground Living History at Alamance Battleground State Historic Site, Burlington
Homegrown in the Park: A Celebration to Showcase Alamance Agriculture at Hawfields Community Park, Mebane
VIRTUAL Family Fun Crafts with Alamance Arts
Monthly Kids DIY Workshop - Spring Popup Flower Box - at Lowe's Hardware Mebane & Burlington locations
2023 Plaid Day Festival at Alamance Lutheran Church
Family Storytime at May Memorial Library
Paws for Reading at May Memorial Library
Paws4ever's Annual Kitten Shower at Paws4ever, Mebane
Dungeons & Dragons: Dragon of Icespire Peak at Orange County Public Library, Hillsborough
Parent & Me Paint Class - Dragonfly at Painted Grape, Mebane
Parent & Me Paint Class - Otters at Painted Grape, Burlington
Food Truck Festival at Green Level Municipal Park
Sun, May 21
Kitten & Cat Yoga! (1pm, 2pm, & 3pm) at Burlington Animal Services
Sunday Makebreak: Painted Garden Rocks at Michael's Stores
Parent & Me Paint Class - Falling Blossoms at Painted Grape, Burlington
Parent & Me Paint Class - Seahorse at Painted Grape, Mebane
Moon, May 22
Paws for Reading at May Memorial Library
AniMebane Anime Club (VIRTUAL) 6th-12th by Alamance County Public Libraries
Tues, May 23
Little Explorers: Pond Exploration at Beth Schmidt Park, Elon
Move to the Music at Mebane Public Library!
BrainSTEM (3rd-5th) at Graham Public Library
Sunset Paddle at Stoney Creek Marina
Wed, May 24
Musical Storytime at Slade Park - BIKE SAFETY MONTH at Lawrence Slade Park, Elon
Kids’ Crafternoon at the Mebane Public Library
Haw River Mushrooms Farm Tour at Haw River Mushrooms, Saxapahaw
Thurs, May 25
Eclectic Coloring at Graham Public Library
Kids Explore... Chocolate! (K-2) at Orange County Public Library, Hillsborough
Teen Wonder Space: Rice Toss Art! (6th-12th) at May Memorial Library
Thursdays at Seven Concert Series - The Holiday Band in downtown Graham
Fri, May 26
Fun Fridays – National Photography Month at the Children's Museum of Alamance County, Graham
First Responder Friday at Graham Regional Park
Hillsborough's Last Fridays & the Art Walk in downtown Hillsborough
Musical Chairs - Old Man Noize at downtown Depot, Burlington
Sat, May 27
Family Make & Takes at May Memorial Library
Smash Bros. Tourney at Orange County Public Library, Hillsborough
Bad Art Club at Orange County Arts Commission, Hillsborough
Parent & Me Paint Class - Campfire at Painted Grape, Burlington
Parent & Me Paint Class - Otters at Painted Grape, Mebane
Community Movie Night: Wakanda Forever at Green Level Municipal Park
Sun, May 28
Sunday Makebreak: Red White and Blue Clay Pots at Michael's Stores
Parent & Me Paint Class - Firefly Jar at Painted Grape, Burlington
Parent & Me Paint Class - Campfire at Painted Grape, Mebane
Mon, May 29 MEMORIAL DAY
Tues, May 30
Meet-Up Paddles at Guilford-Mackintosh Park & Marina
Get Hiking! Series at Great Bend Park, Burlington
Wed, May 31
Meet-Up Paddles at Guilford-Mackintosh Park & Marina
Get Hiking! Series at Great Bend Park, Burlington
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