Where should we park for the event?

You should park at the Eubanks Park & Ride lot. A free shuttle service will run continuously to transport visitors to all the participating facilities on Millhouse Road.

What activities are available for children?

Kids can participate in a touch-a-truck display, tour the emergency command center, try out a transit dispatch simulator, and make a nature craft with the public works team.

Open Chapel Hill Days — Chapel Hill, NC

Name: Open Chapel Hill Days
Start: 2026-09-19T14:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-09-19T17:00:00.000Z
Location: Chapel Hill Transit

Open Chapel Hill Days is a community open house where residents can tour municipal facilities and meet local public servants. Visitors can explore the police department, transit headquarters, and public works facility to see how the town operates daily. This event is best suited for toddlers through elementary-aged children who love big trucks and interactive demonstrations. Admission is entirely free, and you can park at the Eubanks Park and Ride lot to catch a complimentary shuttle that runs between all the participating locations on Millhouse Road. Strollers are welcome, but expect some walking through the maintenance bays and offices. It is a smart weekend choice because it combines hands-on learning with real-world excitement. Your kids get to sit in the driver's seat of a city bus and watch a fingerprinting demonstration, making it both educational and highly active.

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Where should we park for the event?: You should park at the Eubanks Park & Ride lot. A free shuttle service will run continuously to transport visitors to all the participating facilities on Millhouse Road.
What activities are available for children?: Kids can participate in a touch-a-truck display, tour the emergency command center, try out a transit dispatch simulator, and make a nature craft with the public works team.

Last updated September 10, 2026

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