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Pittsboro Holly Days 2022

Downtown Pittsboro 9 Hillsboro St, Pittsboro

Visit downtown Pittsboro for a month of family-friendly holiday celebrations! Special events happening November 20 - December 18. Check our full event calendar for even more. Tree Lighting Celebration Sunday, November 20, 3:30-6:30 p.m. An old-fashioned Christmas celebration featuring school choirs, carolers, Santa Claus, shopping, and more. Festivities culminate with the lighting of a 18-foot Christmas tree at the historic Chatham County Courthouse. Businesses are hosting special events all day. Santa visitation starts at 3:30! Don't forget to bring your camera/camera phones. Small Business Saturday Saturday, November 26, all day Shop small, shop local! You can find great gifts for everyone on your list from local businesses in Pittsboro and Chatham County. Come downtown and check us out! We’ll have gift wrapping and shoppers’ passports (visit local stores and be entered for drawings for gift cards) at the Welcome Center. First Sunday Artisan Fair Sunday, December 4, 12-4 p.m. An artisan market featuring crafts, music, and food. Shops, restaurants and the Historical Museum host special events. Pittsboro Christmas Parade Sunday, December 11, 3 p.m. Marching bands, dancers, holiday revelers, and Santa Claus parade through downtown in this annual tradition. Brought to you by the Town of Pittsboro. Pittsboro by Luminaria Thursday, December 15, 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. Come downtown, shop, sip, dine, and enjoy the downtown area lit by luminaria.   Thanks to our sponsors! Save

Ric’s Leather on the Chatham Artists Guild Studio Tour

Ric's Leather 575 Chapel Ridge Drive, Pittsboro

If you're looking for that perfect leather gift to give to someone (or yourself), you can find me at the following events: December 3, 4, 10 & 11, Chatham Artists Guild Studio Tour (visit me in my work environment...but it will be cleaned up!!) 10-5 on Saturdays, noon-5 on Sundays.

First Sunday, Dec 2022

Downtown Pittsboro 9 Hillsboro St, Pittsboro

Come out and enjoy a bit of Pittsboro's downtown charm. This family-friendly event is free to attend. Artisans, non-profits, and local businesses will be out and about as we enjoy some sweet treats. Just a few of the downtown businesses that are usually open on First Sunday: Pittsboro Toys French Connections LiquidAmbar Gallery and Gifts Reclamation New Horizons Downtown Pittsboro Gallery of Arts Chatham County Historical Museum Welcome Center Studio 17 Deep River Mercantile The Beagle Circle City Books and Music M2 Graphics Carolina Cravings The Chocolate Cellar Oakmoss Screaming for Vintage Would you like to be a vendor at First Sunday? Please fill out an application. Make sure to add all the Holly Days events to your calendar! Thanks to all our sponsors!

Hewitt Pottery Kiln Opening

Hewitt Pottery 424 Johnny Burke Rd, Pittsboro

Holiday Kiln Opening 2022 Pottery & Showroom Open dates & times: Friday, November 25 10-5pm Saturday, November 26 10-5pm Sunday, November 27 noon-5pm & Saturday, December 3 10-5pm Sunday, December 4 noon-5pm & Saturday, December 10 10-5pm Sunday, December 11 noon-5pm Mark Hewitt Pottery Kiln Opening Can’t wait? Need a shopping appointment now? Not to worry, we are happy to set up an appointment! Please call 919-542-2371 and listen for Carol’s cell number in the voice message, or email us at [email protected]. COVID guidelines: All staff are fully vaccinated and our large barn/showroom with open doorways is more like being outside than in, so masks at your discretion.

Julia Kennedy at Liquidambar Studio of Art

Liquidambar Gallery & Gifts 80 Hillsboro St, Pittsboro

Julia Kennedy is our Featured Artist this month. The Reception is this Sunday, December 4th, from 2-4 pm. Everyone is invited! Julia Kennedy has lived in Pittsboro for over twenty years. She previously was on the Chatham Artist Tour for 14 years. Julia is also a two time award recipient for the JumpstART Grant awarded by the Chatham Arts Council. Julia will be here during the reception, so you can ask her questions about her work. (Julia is also working at Liquidambar during the holiday season.)