Carrboro Day


WELCOME TO CARRBORO DAY 2025!

Please continue to check this website as more information is added on this year's event, which is scheduled to occur at Town Commons on Sunday, May 4th from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p. m.

Note: If rain is in the forecast for Sunday, please check the Weather Information Line at 919-918-7373.  If the event is impacted, a message specific to Carrboro Day will be available.

Carrboro Day is an annual event that is traditionally held at Town Commons on the first Sunday in May.  This event is about meeting your neighbors, learning about aspects of the Town’s history, connecting with the Town and learning about Town services, and taking a day to celebrate Carrboro!

LIVE MUSIC

We are pleased to welcome the following acts to the stage in front of Town Hall this year

1:15pm: Kenneth Middler

2:15pm: XOXOK

3:15pm: Takiri Folclor Latino

4:00pm: Saludos Compay

FOOD TRUCKS

Come on down to Carrboro Town Commons to check out all the delicious options!

ENGAGE WITH TOWN DEPARTMENTS

Carrboro Day provides an opportunity for residents to engage with Town staff and learn more about Town services.  The following departments/divisions/advisory boards are currently scheduled to participate in this year's event:

  • Communication and Engagement
  • Fire-Rescue
  • Housing and Community Services
  • Information Technology
  • Planning, Zoning, and Inspections
  • Police
  • Public Works
  • Recreation, Parks, & Cultural Resources
  • Stormwater

KIDS ACTIVITIES

We will have some activities for kids attending that include:

  • Viewing Public Works vehicles!
  • Games such as Giant Jenga and Giant Connect 4
  • Chalk Paint Boards and Sidewalk Chalk Area
  • Kids Obstacle Course with the Carrboro Fire Department
  • CPR Training with South Orange Rescue Squad
  • The Scrap Exchange

HISTORIC DOWNTOWN WALKING TOUR

To see a map and a brief description of each site, please visit https://www.carrboronc.gov/2491/Walking-Tour

CARRBORO COMMUNITY GARDEN CLUB PLANT PASS-A-LONG

Meet members of the Carrboro Community Garden Club as they share extra plants with you the community!  They will also have information about planting and about membership opportunities with their group!  Look for them beneath the pine trees along the front driveway of Town Hall.

EVENT PARKING
The main Town Hall parking lots will be reserved for event activities and vendor parking.  While we encourage attendees to walk or bike, additional vehicle parking will be available at the following:

Public Lot - 303 West Weaver St.
On-street parking along Fidelity Ave.
Carrboro Elementary School (400 Shelton St.)

INCLEMENT WEATHER INFORMATION
In the event of rain, certain aspects of this event may be cancelled.  If the event is impacted by inclement weather, a message will be posted to our Weather Information Line at 919-918-7373.