Is there a cost to attend the block party?

No, admission to the event is completely free, including the bounce house, face painting, and games. Food and vendor items are available for purchase.

What should we bring to the event?

Guests are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to the Salvation Army's holiday drive, along with payment for the food trucks.

BOLD Block Party! — Chapel Hill, NC

Name: BOLD Block Party!
Start: 2026-10-03T15:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-10-03T18:00:00.000Z
Location: Governors Village

The BOLD Block Party is a free neighborhood festival in Chapel Hill featuring live music, local vendors, and children's activities. What to Know: The event runs from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Governors Village. Admission is free, but you will want to bring payment for the Cousins Maine Lobster food truck and local vendor shopping. Activities like the bounce house, face painting, fairy hair, and lawn games are perfect for toddlers through elementary-aged children. Parking is available in the commercial lots around Governors Drive. This is an easy, low-stress Saturday outing where kids can burn off energy in the bounce house while parents enjoy live music and support a local toy drive.

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Is there a cost to attend the block party?: No, admission to the event is completely free, including the bounce house, face painting, and games. Food and vendor items are available for purchase.
What should we bring to the event?: Guests are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to the Salvation Army's holiday drive, along with payment for the food trucks.

Last updated September 23, 2026

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