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Top 5 Things To Do From Burlington-Hillsborough With Kids This Weekend

Check out all the fun around Burlington-Elon-Graham-Saxapahaw-Haw River-Mebane-Efland-Hillsborough

By Samantha Earnhardt, Macaroni KID Burlington-Hillsborough Publisher & Family Fun Enthusiast May 11, 2023

Fri, May 12 - Sun, May 14.   Happy Mother's Day, all you hard-workin' mamas out there!   


Every week, Macaroni KID Burlington-Hillsborough shares our picks for 5 things to do with your kids during the upcoming weekend. 

This weekend, of course, we moms have the added bonus of lots of events designed especially for us to share extra fun experiences with our kids!   

Here are 5 events that caught our eye around the area ... and we just HAVE to share the fun! 


1. Disaster! (Multiple Weekend Performances) at Studio 1     

Take mom out for dinner and then a show at local venue Studio 1. Disaster! is a jukebox musical comedy homage to 1970s disaster films that's full of Earthquakes, tidal waves, piranhas, and more!

Fri, May 12 - Sun, May 14


2.  For an untraditional-yet-fun Mother's Day Weekend experience, head to one of the two Youth Fishing Events going on in the area Saturday morning!    Sat, May 13

P.S. National Fishing and Boating Week is coming up June 4-11, so what better way to get in some practice than local Youth Fishing Events!


  • Fishing Rodeo at Blackwood Farm Park, Hillsborough 
    • Annual community event for Youth ages 3-15 intended to expose children to the joy of fishing. (Prizes, Hot Dogs, and Fun, too!) Registration required - preferred online but accepted on site at day of event. 
  • Youth Fishing Day at Graham-Mebane Lake, Graham 
    • Youth ages 4 to 15 are invited to participate in a FREE, non-competitive Youth Fishing Day with fishing, raffles, and yard games. Registration Required. 

3. Culture Fest 2023 on the downtown Gibsonville Green   

Back for its 3rd year, come celebrate cultural diversity in our surrounding community with performances, activities, and vendors that represent a variety of cultures.  Sat, May 13


4. Mother's Day Cookie Decorating at AnnaFaye Creations   

What's the sweetest thing you could imagine doing with your kiddo for Mother's Day? How about decorating sugar cookies! Cookie decorating kits (cookies, frosting, & sprinkles!) can be decorated in-store or taken to-go for at-home kitchen fun. Sat, May 13


5. Parent & Me Paint Classes at Painted Grape (both locations)   

Join us for a fun instructional paint class designed to share between a parent & kid (of any age!) and go home with matching paintings on wrapped canvas

Saturday, May 13

Sunday, May 14


Looking for more family-friendly fun around the Burlington-Hillsborough, NC area? Check out our Full event Calendar!

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