Parking is always FREE on Sundays in downtown Chapel Hill, but this holiday season parking will be FREE on Saturdays as well! The Town of Chapel Hill will be offering FREE parking on Saturdays in December at all municipal lots, the Wallace parking deck, and at on-street meters. At 5:00 PM on Saturdays, the Wallace Deck and Rosemary/Columbia Lot will begin charging at their normal rate. CLICK HERE to view a map of all municipal parking downtown. For more information or questions contact us at  967-9440 or partnership@downtownchapelhill.com.   

 

Young children (ages 4-8) and their families are invited to wear their pajamas, enjoy milk and cookies, and listen to classic children's books read by Ackland staff and volunteers at the Ackland's Pajama Party. After the Pajama Party, enjoy music from Wilson Hill 309 and a cash bar from 7:00 - 9:00 PM. For more information visit www.ackland.org.

Toots & Magoo has new holiday ornaments in stock. A classic pewter Old Well or a hand-painted ceramic Tar Heel snowman make the perfect gift for your favorite Carolina fan.  From great jewelry finds for that special someone to Carolina fight song pencils for stocking stuffers, Toots & Magoo has something for all of your holiday shopping needs! Toots & Magoo is located at 142 E. Franklin Street. Questions or comments? Call at 919.942.3339 or email at info@tootsandmagoo.com.

 

The Preservation Society of Chapel Hill is pleased to announce their 2009 Holiday House Tour, "The Spirit of Chapel Hill."  Explore the Horace Williams House and the Wagstaff House, Chapel Hill's finest example of a Colonial Revival home. Also open is Berry Brown Tax House, built by Harriet Berry as a wedding present to her sister. Holiday refreshments and entertainment by, Chapel Hill's own, Village Band, during the tour. Tickets cost $20 in advance or $25 day of tour. Visit www.chapelhillpreservation.com for ticket information or call 919-942-7818.

 

Aveda Chapel Hill is located at 200 West Franklin Street. for more information- Click Here!

Yoga Events at Franklin Street Yoga Center!
 

 

Franklin Street Yoga Center is an oasis in the heart of downtown Chapel Hill.  Check out the 40 Days to a Personal Revolution Workshop. And don't miss out on a great deal  - If you buy selected class passes between Tuesday, December 1st and Sunday, December 13th you will be entered into a drawing to win 6 months of unlimited yoga.  Franklin Street Yoga Center is located at 123 West Franklin Street (University Square Shopping Center). For more information call 919-929-0414 or visit www.franklinstyoga.com.   

Studio Supply is here to make your holiday shopping experience a little less stressful. This year, Studio Supply will be holding extended holiday hours to help you get your shopping done on time with a little something for everyone, including stocking-stuffers and fun craft supplies for the little ones!  The store will be open Mon-Sat: 10am-7pm and Sun: 12pm-5pm. Additionally, Studio Supply will be open on December 24 & 26.  Be sure to visit their website at www.studio-supply.com  and Facebook page for holiday sales that will be highlighted throughout the month of December!

 

The complete Dickens masterpiece comes to life by David Edgar!  Edgar's adaptation takes you on a thrilling ride, with humor, fantastic turns of fate, and the rich, emotional moments that make up life's astounding journey. Spend a day at the theatre on December 19th - see both parts the same day and enjoy dinner too! For more information call the box office at 923-8704. Visit www.playmakersrep.org for ticket information. Photo by Jon Gardiner.

Town of Chapel Hill Gifts for the Holiday!

For the holidays, give someone a taste of home with Chapel Hill merchandise. New this year are mugs with the Chapel Hill logo handcrafted by North Carolina potter Pam Brodbeck ($20) and chocolates imprinted with the Chapel Hill logo, custom-made by Chocolaterie Stam ($5). Other merchandise is available, including tote bags ($15) and baseball caps ($20). Purchase Chapel Hill merchandise at the Revenue Office on the first floor of Town Hall, 405 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. For more information visit www.townofchapelhill.org.

Star of Bethlehem Show at Planetarium
Showing until January 3, 2010
In "Star of Bethlehem," science explores the mystery surrounding a legendary celestial event. One of the longest-running planetarium shows in the world, "Star" weaves art, music and science into a fascinating holiday tradition. What are some of the possible astronomical explanations for this event? Viewers can examine whether a blazing comet, an exploding or shooting star, a major eclipse or a conjunction of planets might explain the reported event. For show times visit www.moreheadplanetarium.org.  

A staple of downtown chapel Hill, Vespa has made its home on West Franklin Street for over ten years. Vespa is now offering an Early Bird Special Menu, Sunday through Thursday - available from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.for $19.50. For appetizers the menu features Eggplant Caviar, Vespa Salad, and Polenta & Funghi. Entree selections are sure to please everyone with offerings that range from Orecchiette Porcelle, Fettuccine Primavera, to Penne al Fumo as well as daily specials! Vespa is located at 306 West Franklin Street. For more information visit www.vespanc.com.  

Spend the evening on the West End and take advantage of FREE Valet Parking six nights a week! Monday through Saturday - 5:00pm to 11:00pm. Courtesy Valet Parking is provided to patrons of participating businesses with a validated parking receipt. Downtown visitors enjoying other establishments can also use the valet service for a $5.00 charge. Drop cars off at the Valet Parking stand located in front of the UNC Information Technology building (440 West Franklin Street), near the West End Wine Bar.