Local Events

A list of events and local attractions less than 15 minutes from the studio.

Oct
1
to Oct 31

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

View Event →
Oct
2
to Oct 31

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

View Event →
Oct
17

12th Annual Fall Fest

Click here for more information.

Distance from the Studio: 4 Minutes

View Event →
Oct
17

Paws & Pumpkins Fall Fling Vendor/Adoption Event

Click here to learn more.

Distance from the Studio: Across the street.

View Event →
Oct
30

Raggin Bones: Carnival of Curiosities

  • 8699 Richlands Richlands, NC, 28574 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Click here to learn more.

Distance from the Studio: 3 Minutes

View Event →
Nov
12
to Dec 23

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

View Event →
Nov
21

12th Annual Christmas Market

Click here to learn more.

Distance from the Studio: 4 Minutes

View Event →

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