Fri, June 9 - Sun, June 11.
Every week, Macaroni KID Burlington-Hillsborough shares our picks for things to do with your kids during the upcoming weekend. Here are some events that caught our eye around the area ... and we just HAVE to share the fun!
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1. Music 2 Dine 2 - Backporch Orchestra (Folk)
in downtown Elon
- Don't miss the final concert of Elon's Music 2 Dine 2 Series in their recently debuted Social District! It's the perfect place to grab dinner and relax as you soak in the tunes al fresco.
2. Burlington Sock Puppets vs Bluefield Ridge Runners (w/Post Game Fireworks!) at Burlington Athletic Stadium
- The Sock Puppets are BACK for the summer season! Come for the affordable family fun, stay for the Fireworks Night and T-Shirt Giveaways Night
3. June Bloom Festival at Sunshine Lavender Farm, Hillsborough
- Tickets are selling out fast for this yearly event at the most fragrant place around. Whether it's the Butterfly Storytime, the Kids Quilting Workshop, or one of the many other features, it's a truly unique experience not to be missed!
4. Splash Into Summer Vendor Market at Tanger Outlet Mall, Mebane
- It's a special Vendor Market featuring local vendors, vendor giveaways, grand prize raffle drawing, face painting for the kiddos, and more.
5. Touch a Truck & Food Drive Event at Burlington Athletic Stadium
- Who doesn't love a chance to get up close and personal with some cool vehicles? Here's your chance (I mean... your kid's chance ) to climb into a fire truck and play firefighter!
6. Monthly Kids DIY Workshop at Lowe's Home Improvement - Burlington & Mebanelocations
- Your mini-DIYer will love this June workshop as they build their Lawn Mower Photo Holder!
7. ¡Encuentra Tu Voz! (Find Your Voice!) Summer Reading Kick-Off Fiesta! at Graham Recreation Center
- It's A Latinx cultural festival for families with children of all ages featuring Bilingual story time, cultural dancing, games, a bounce house, and a delicious tasting tour of Latin America!
8. Slice of Summer Festival in downtown Graham
- If you've ever wanted to cruise down an insanely long Slip n'Slide, here's your chance! Slide down Graham's Main Street in this water-based festival in the streets of downtown Graham. And that's just the beginning of the fun!
9. Sunday Makebreak: Friendship Bracelets
at Michael's Stores, Burlington
- Swing by your local Michael's for some low-key creative fun and introduce your kiddos to the magic of Friendship Bracelets!
10. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ in Concert Presented by the Greensboro Symphony Orchestra at the Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts, Greensboro
- Relive every magical moment of the film Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ in high-definition on a giant screen while a live orchestra performs John Williams’ unforgettable score.
Looking for something a bit less structured? Check out our Guide to Parks and Playgrounds Around Alamance & N Orange, which features TONS of places around the area to find playgrounds , walking paths , hiking trails , fishing spots , sports facilities , and more!
Looking for more family-friendly fun around the Burlington-Hillsborough, NC area? Check out our Full event Calendar!
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