Outdoors for kids near Chapel Hill

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Haunted Hill Trunk or Treat

Tomorrow · All day

Chapel Hill Official Events · Chapel Hill · < 1 mi

FREEAll agesSeasonal

Haunted Hill Trunk or Treat 30 Oct 2026 This is the perfect family-friendly alternative to traditional trick-or-treating! Local organizations and individuals will participate by decorating their vehicles trunks and providing pre-packaged candy for trick or treating for youth in the community. Chapel Hill Community Center Park, 120 South Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Tagged as: , Community Events , Exhibitions & festivals , Kids & family , Youth events , Holiday events

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Food Distribution

Wed, Nov 11 · All day

Chapel Hill Official Events · Chapel Hill · < 1 mi

FREEAll agesOutdoors

Food Distribution 11 Nov 2026 The Town of Chapel Hill Food Distribution provides fresh fruits and vegetables and non-perishable food items to support community members. There are no income, residency, or ID requirements. All are welcome! Eubanks Park and Ride Lot, 2000 Eubanks Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 4 more dates Tagged as: , Community Events

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Arbor Day Celebration

Fri, Nov 20 · 11 AM

Chapel Hill Official Events · Chapel Hill · < 1 mi

FREEAll agesFestivals

Arbor Day Celebration 20 Nov 2026 As a proud Tree City USA community, Chapel Hill continues to invest in the health and beauty of our urban forest. Celebrate Arbor Day with us Friday, November 20 at 11 AM at Umstead Park as we plant a River Birch and recognize the importance of trees in our community. Umstead Park, 399 Umstead Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27517 Tagged as: , Community Events , Kids & family , Youth events

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Nashville Zoo at Grassmere

Nashville · 32 mi

Zoo