Local Events
A list of events and local attractions less than 15 minutes from the studio.
Pumpkin Patch Hayrides at Mike’s Farm
Tuesdays & Wednesdays: 1 PM to 5 PM
Thursday & Friday: 1 PM to 8 PM
Saturdays: 10 AM to 8 PM
Visit https://www.mikesfarmnc.com/events for more information.
Distance from the Studio: 8 Minutes
Live Music at Mike’s Farm
Fridays: 4 PM to 7 PM
Saturdays: 3 PM to 7 PM
Visit https://www.mikesfarmnc.com/events for more information.
Distance from the Studio: 8 Minutes
12th Annual Fall Fest
Click here for more information.
Distance from the Studio: 4 Minutes
Paws & Pumpkins Fall Fling Vendor/Adoption Event
Click here to learn more.
Distance from the Studio: Across the street.
Raggin Bones: Carnival of Curiosities
Click here to learn more.
Distance from the Studio: 3 Minutes
Festival of Lights Hayride at Mike's Farm
Nightly: 6 PM to 9 PM
Encore: December 26th & 27th
Visit https://www.mikesfarmnc.com/events for more info.
Distance from the Studio: 8 Minutes
12th Annual Christmas Market
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Distance from the Studio: 4 Minutes
Things to Do
Parks
Hines Farm Park & Stables
200-acre park and stables featuring rental cabins, boating, fishing, 1.5 hiking trail, brand new playground, and horse riding.
Distance from the Studio: 13 Minutes
Museums
Onslow County Museum
Exhibits and local history, including a 38-foot canoe and hands-on children’s activities.
Open Monday - Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM and Saturdays 10 AM to 4 PM
Distance from the Studio: 2 Minutes
Restaurants
Mike’s Farm
A popular family-owned agri-tourism destination and restaurant.
Family style restaurant — enjoy traditional Southern meals like fried chicken, pork roast, endless ham biscuits and home made sides.
Animals — Visit and feed friendly farm animals, including goats, sheep, donkeys, and ducks.
Shopping & Bakery — Browse the gift shop, bakery, and North Carolina Products Barn for local crafts, fudge, and baked goods.
Seasonal activities — Go strawberry picking in the spring, pick pumpkins in the fall, and ride the famous winter of Festival of Lights holiday ride.
Open Thursdays — Saturday, 10 AM to 8 PM, but open more days and hours in November and December.
Distance from the Studio: 8 Minutes