Your resource for fun things to do
and places to go in Moore County, NC
SANTA SIGHTINGS &
HOLIDAY EVENTS 2025
The following list includes places
where children can visit with and
get pictures taken with Santa:
(We will be adding to this list as events are announced.)
(Click titles to visit each event's website/Facebook Page.)
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TEAM WORKZ Christmas Market
When: Saturday, November 22nd, 11:00am-4:00pm
Where: Cox's Double Eagle Harley Davidson, 7540 HWY 15/501
Come enjoy a holiday marketplace with vendors, food trucks, holiday selfie station, and visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus (11am-2pm)!
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​​James Creek Christmas Market
When: Saturday, November 22nd, 3:00pm-8:00pm
Where: James Creek Cider House, 172 US Hwy. 1, Cameron
Check out this fun Christmas Market and shop local for all your gifts! Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there for photos and holiday cheer. Food trucks and hot apple cider will be available.
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When: Nov. 28th - Dec. 31st (Santa's last day is 12/24)
(See website for dates and times)
Where: 159 Mini Lane, Cameron NC
Come see a beautiful 2-mile drive through trail with over 2 million lights!
When you're done, go inside for hot cocoa, make smores, feed a giraffe,
and take a picture with Santa and a baby kangaroo. HOW FUN!
$12 per person for ages 2 and over
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​​Moore County Airport
When: Friday, November 28th, 10:00am-12:00pm
Where: 7825 Aviation Drive
Santa is "flying" into Moore County Airport to collect holiday wish lists and spread Christmas cheer! Join us for a magical morning full of airplanes, stories, crafts, and pictures with Santa.
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Highlanders Farm
When: November 28th - December 28th
See website for specific days and times)
Where: 5784 NC Hwy 22, Carthage
See Santa (select dates) and have your picture taken with him when you visit
the drive through light show and enjoy hot chocolate, cider, and ice cream!
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​​Gulley's Garden Center
When: Saturday, November 29th, 9:30am-11:30am
Where: 445 SE Broad Street, Southern Pines
Santa is coming to Gulley’s Garden Center! Children of all ages and pets are welcome. You can also shop their "Secret Santa Sale", enjoy holiday treats, and take the kids to the craft table.
Southern Pines Christmas Tree Lighting
When: Saturday, Nov. 29th, 4:30pm-6:30pm
Where: First Bank Stage at Sunrise Theater, Southern Pines
The Southern Pines Business Association is excited to announce their Tree Lighting at a NEW LOCATION this year! Santa will arrive by fire truck at 4:30 and he will be available for pictures until 6:15. The tree will light at 6:15, then stick around for a grab a ticket to see "It's a Wonderful Life" Elf at 7pm. ​
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​​The Garden Center by AOS
When: Sunday, November 30th, 12:00pm-2:00pm
Where: 6652 US 15/501, Carthage
Come and see Santa and pick up your holiday wreaths, garland and Christmas tree.
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​White Hills Farms
When: Sunday, November 30th, December 14th & 21st 1 - 3pm
Where: 5020 South Plank Road, Cameron
Stop by and see Santa at the farm! The kiddos can share
their Christmas lists and you can snap a few great photos.
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​Village of Pinehurst Christmas Tree Lighting
When: Friday, Dec. 5th, 5:00pm-7:30pm
Where: Tufts Memorial Park
The Village of Pinehurst comes alive with holiday spirit at the annual Christmas Tree Lighting. Bring your family and friends to Tufts Memorial Park for music, holiday cheer, and of course the chance to see and have your picture taken with Santa! The official lighting of the tree is scheduled for 6:30pm. Vendors will be onsite with food & beverages available for purchase.
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When: Saturday, December 6th, 9:00am-12:00pm
Where: 1480 Joel Road, Carthage
Come see Santa at the Magnolia Cottage at Bell Ridge Farms. There will be crafts, hayrides, a petting zoo, and of course-- pictures with the big guy! Don't forget your camera.
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When: Saturday, December 6th, 10:00am-12:00pm
Where: 718 Seven Lakes Drive, Seven Lakes
Santa is coming back to Seven Lakes ahead of Christmas! Come see him, take some photos, and enjoy a hayride. Please consider bringing a new unwrapped toy for Toys For Tots or a donation for 2 local animal groups through Bellas' Blessings.
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​​Sensory Santa is Coming to Town
When: Saturday, December 6th, 10:00am-4:00pm*
Where: Moore County Parks & Rec Building, 155 Hillcrest Park Lane, Carthage
The Moore County Public Safety is hosting a Sensory Santa experience. This will be an opportunity for families with special needs children to get a picture with Santa and learn more about Public Safety. There will be several first responders from various departments on site to meet and greet families, along with a variety of local resources.
*Registration for this event is open through November 22nd.
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Maison Realty Group
When: Saturday, December 6th, 11:00am-1:00pm
Where: Maison Realty Group, 120 N Ashe Street
Santa will be at Maison Realty Group ready to hear your Christmas wish and take pictures! There will be lots of fun things to do including a station to write and send your letter to Santa, and each child will receive a special gift from Santa for visiting.
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Foxfire Village Christmas Tree Lighting
When: Saturday, December 6th, 6:00pm
Where: 229 Foxkroft Drive, Jackson Springs
Kick off the season by joining Santa and your neighbors for the Foxfire Village Tree Lighting. Enjoy cookies, cocoa, popcorn, music, visit with Santa, crafts and face painting . Please have your kiddos bring their letters to Santa, there will be a drop box for them. The tree will be lit at 7pm.
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Christmas at Kalawi Farm*
When: Saturday, December 12th & 13th, 4:30pm or 6:00pm
Where: 1515 NC HWY 211, Eagle Springs
Book a festive “sleigh” ride to the Christmas cabin to enjoy cookies & hot cocoa and visit with Santa and the gang! Mrs. Claus will be there to lead songs & tell stories to the little ones too! Call/text 910.315.9844 to book your times slot!​​​
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When: Friday, December 12th, 5:00pm-9:00pm
Where: Phillips Memorial Park, 189 Carthage Street, Cameron
This fun holiday market will feature local farmers and small businesses with produce, protein, artisan goods, crafts, and hobby vendors from 5-7pm. There will be free hot chocolate and cookies, photo ops and a visit with Santa. Stick around for a Classic Christmas movie after dark!
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​​Supper with Santa*
When: Friday, December 12th, 6:00pm-8:00pm
*Pre-Registration is required by December 6 or until full
Where: Aberdeen Recreation Center, 301 Lake Park Crossing
Join the Aberdeen Parks and Recreation Department for a catered dinner, holiday crafts, and a holiday movie as you hang out with Santa.
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When: Saturday, December 13th, 9:00am-11:30am
Where: Sandhills Woman's Exchange
Come enjoy a pancake breakfast with Santa! There will also be a magic show, face painting, and balloon animals! Call 910.295.4611 to register.
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​​Visits with Santa in Carthage
When: Sunday, December 14th, 3:00-5:00pm
Where: Carthage Historical Museum, 202 Rockingham St. Carthage
Come see Santa at the Carthage Historical Museum. This is a great chance to share your Christmas list, snap a few photos, and tour the museum.
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​Santa Paws
When: Wednesday, December 17th, 10:00am-11:30am
Where: Martin Off Leash Dog Park
Santa didn't forget his furry friends. Come see Santa for pictures, treats, and much more!
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​​​​​Mini North Pole at the Nav
When: Saturday, December 19th & 20th, 5:30pm-9:00pm
Where: National Athletic Village
Experience the enchanting Mini North Pole at the NAV, where a festive atmosphere awaits. Delight in the twinkling Christmas lights, indulge in s'mores, and enjoy family-friendly games and s'mores and pictures with Santa! Purchase tickets for 12/19 here and 12/20 here.
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​​Christmas Wonderland*
When: Friday, December 19th, 6:00pm-8pm
Where: Southern Pines Recreation Center, 160 Memorial Park Court
Children 12 and under are invited fun Holiday games and crafts with Santa. Don't forget your camera for pictures! Seating is limited and reservations are required. Stick around for the annual Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt!
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​​​​Christmas Light Festival
When: December 19th-21st, 6:00pm-9:00pm
Where: 536 Bascom Capel Road, Robbins
Come shop vendors, food vendors, enjoy a Christmas movie showing while your browse under beautiful Christmas lights! There will be a fire pit to roast marshmallows pictures with Santa!
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Nomad Jax Haberdashery
When: Saturday, November 23rd, 2:30-4:30pm
Where: 455 SE Broad Street
Santa is making a special stop at Nomad Jax and you are invited
to join in the fun! Don't forget your Christmas list and camera!
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When: Friday, November 29th, 4pm-6pm
Where: 4139 NC Hwy 211, Seven Lakes
Come and see Santa and enjoy cookies and hot chocolate.
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Santa Visits The Little Toy Shop
When: November 29th & 30th, 10am-4pm
Where: 230 SW Broad Street, Southern Pines
Santa will be at this adorable toy store the Friday and Saturday
after Thanksgiving. Bring your cameras and Christmas lists.
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Keith Hardware
When: Saturday, November 30th, 10am-12pm
Where: 207 Monroe Street, Carthage
Don't miss this chance to tell Santa and his little elf, Sarah, what you want for Christmas.
When: Sunday, December 1st, 1:00pm-3:00pm
Where: 310 N Middleton Street, Robbins
Come do a little shopping and see Santa! Front Porch Photography will be there offering professional photos, for a small cost, or you can take one on your own for free. Don't forget your Christmas list and your smile!
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​Robbins Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting
When: Thursday, December 5th, 5pm
Where: Downtown Robbins
Come out for the 34th Annual Robbins Christmas Parade! The parade will follow at 6pm after the lighting of the town Christmas Tree. Kids can visit Santa in the Depot after the parade.
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​Provision Ace Hardware
When: Saturday, December 7th, 10am-12pm
Where: 445 Capital Drive, Whispering Pines
The folks at Provision Ace heard that Santa Claus has a golf trip to Pinehurst in early December before the big night. He would love to meet some of the local Sandhills kids, so come on over and see him. Great photo opportunity!
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Southern Charm Boutique
When: Saturday, December 7th, 10:00am-12:00pm
Where: 310 N Middleton Street, Robbins
Come do a little shopping and see Santa! Front Porch Photography will be there offering professional photos, for a small cost, or you can take one on your own for free. Don't forget your Christmas list and your smile!
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When: Saturday, December 7th, 10am- 3pm
Where: Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 1517 Luther Way
The church's fellowship hall with be filled with holiday cheer! Enjoy a variety of handcrafted gifts, delicious baked goods, fun activities for kids, and photos with Santa!
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Crossroads Coffee Co.
When: Saturday, December 7th, 11am-2pm
Where: 3639 US HWY 1, Vass
Come grab some yummy hot chocolate and share your Christmas list with Santa!
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Santa is Visiting Cameron
When: Saturday, December 7th, 1pm
Where: 403 Carthage Street, Cameron
Santa will be in Downtown Cameron and he wants you to come say hi! There will be fun crafts to do and yummy cookies, too. Don't forget your camera.
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When: Saturday, December 7th, 2-3pm
Where: 101 Saunders Street, Carthage
Come tell Santa your wishes, enjoy some refreshments, and get
a goodie bag!
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​​Santa is Coming to Red's Corner
When: Sunday, December 8th, 1:30-3:30pm
Where: 901 SW Broad Street
Come see Santa at Red's Corner and stick around for some great food!
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Meet Santa at Good News Community Church
When: Sunday, December 8th, 2pm-4pm
Where: 106 Vass Carthage Rd, Carthage
Visit with Santa Claus, hear a story with Santa, eat cookies, do a
craft, enjoy other activities, and take your own photo with Santa.
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When: Tuesday, December 10th, 5:30pm-7pm
Where: 161 East Magnolia Drive, Robbins
Santa, Mrs. Claus, and their elves are coming to the library!
Come say "hi" and enjoy some stories, songs, and refreshments.
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When: Tuesday, December 10th, 5:30pm
Where: 128 Seaboard Street, Vass
Stop by the Holiday Open House at the library and see Santa!
There will be music, refreshments, and goodie bags for the children. ​
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​Cookies with Santa
When: Friday, December 13th, 5pm-7pm
Where: It's Not Rocket Science, 244 NW Broad Street, Southern Pines
Come tell Santa your wishes, enjoy some cookies, and don't forget your camera for pictures!
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​Santa is coming to Cagle's Diner
When: Friday, December 13th, 7pm
Where: 2172 HWY 705, Seagrove
Santa is making a stop at Cagle's Diner for pictures! Don't forget your camera.
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When: Saturday, December 14th, 8am-10am
Where: Westside Cafe, 1020 W Pennsylvania Ave
Come down for a pancake breakfast and pictures with Santa! This is free for kiddos ages 2-12.
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When: Saturday, December 14th, 9am-2pm
Where: Cooper Ford, 5292 US HWY 15/501, Carthage
Come see Santa and some of the coolest cars around at the Cruzin 4 Kidz Car Show. Entry is FREE with a donation of new toys and kids coats for WNC. There will also be free food!
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Santa is Coming to Cactus Creek
When: Saturday, December 14th, 11am-1pm
Where: 120 O'Conner Place, Aberdeen
Come see Santa and Mrs. Clause at Winter Fest! You can take a picture with them both, share your Christmas list, and mom & dad can do some shopping with local vendors!
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When: Saturday, December 14th, 12-2pm
Where: Urban Pet Co., 143 NE Broad St
Come bring your pups to meet Santa! Santa will have a treat bag for all the pups! A free digital photo will be included. All donations will go to Caring Hearts for Canines.
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When: Wednesday, December 14th, 12pm
Where: High Octane, 140 S. Sycamore Street, Aberdeen
Head to High Octane after the Aberdeen Christmas Parade. Scarlet Tantrum will be playing live, food trucks will be on site, and Santa will be there!
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Santa is coming to the Rec Room
When: Saturday, December 14th, 12-4pm
Where: 750 SW Broad Street
The Rec Room is throwing a Kids Christmas Party! Wear your favorite Christmas sweater or PJ's and have fun decorating cookies and playing games. Santa will be there from 1-3pm for you to take photos and give him your list!
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​​Santa Returns to The Pig
When: Saturday, December 14th, 1pm
Where: Pik N Pig, 194 Gilliam McConnell Rd, Carthage
Come out and get some BBQ, see Santa, and his sky diving elves! New this year-- vendors and food trucks will be onsite. You don't want to miss this annual celebration that was voted the # 1 Santa Sighting!
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When: Sunday, December 15th, 1-4pm
Where: 1005 Monroe Street, Carthage
Bring the kids to Time Out Sports Grill during the Cruizin' 4 Kids Car Show for some great food and to get pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus! While you're there, check out some of the coolest cars, trucks and, motorcycles around.
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Come See Santa at Bell Tree Tavern
When: Thursday, December 19th, 4-6pm
Where: 155 NW Broad Street
Santa is heading to Bell Tree and wants you to come say hi! You can decorate ornaments and kid's meals are just $15.00. Don't forget your camera!
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When: Saturday, December 21st, 11am-2pm
Where: 407 HWY 15/501, Carthage
Come see Santa as he arrives on a tractor and have some family fun! There will be live Bluegrass music, face painting, a bounce house, and free collard sandwiches.
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Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
When: Sunday, December 22nd, 1pm-4pm
Where: 10757 US HWY 15/501, Southern Pines
Santa is coming to Freddy's! Come by and see him and receive a sweet treat.
When: Monday, December 23rd, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Where: 104 Brucewood Road, Southern Pines
Come see Santa at Carolina Cinemas Sandhills 10! He'll be there for any last minute list updates, and for fun pictures.
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Santa is Coming to The Sly Fox
When: Tuesday, December 24th, 2-4pm
Where: 795 SW Broad Street
Come see Santa on Christmas Eve and receive a special gift. This is you r last chance to catch the big guy before he heads back to the North Pole!
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MORE EVENTS & HAPPENINGS
(We will be adding to this list as events are announced.)
(Click the titles to visit each event's website/Facebook Event Page.)
When: Wednesday, November 19th - Saturday, November 22nd
10:00am - 8:00pm daily
Where: Carolina Hotel, 80 Carolina Vista Drive, Pinehurst
Enjoy this beautiful display of Christmas magic full of holiday trees, wreaths, centerpieces, gift baskets, and more....sure to put you in the holiday spirit! Come just to look, or come to bid. Everything is up for auction to raise funds for Sandhills Children's Center.
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When: November 21st & 22nd
Where: Downtown Cameron
Join the shops of Cameron for a heart-warming Christmas Open house full of small town charm, unique finds, and holiday cheer!
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St. John Paul II Christmas Bazaar
When: Saturday, November 22nd, 10:00am-4:00pm
Where: 2922 Camp Easter Rd., Southern Pines
This Christmas Bazaar will feature local vendors, food, raffles, a holiday photo opportunity, and more! Come out and support local and have a fun, festive afternoon. Rumor has it Santa and Mrs. Claus will make an appearance!
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When: Saturday, November 22nd, 3:00pm-8:00pm
Where: James Creek Cider House, 172 US HWY 1N, Cameron
Come shop a magical, German-style night market full of local talent, hot cider, and holiday cheer.
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​​Drive Thru Christmas Light Show
When: November 28th- December 28th
Visit website for days/times
Where: Highlanders Farm, 5784 NC Hwy. 22, Carthage
Enjoy a beautiful drive-thru Christmas light show with your family! Highlanders Farm will have homemade ice cream, hot chocolate, and hot cider available. Admission: up to 6 passengers- $20, vans (no buses)- $30 Cash and cards accepted at the gate.
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​​Festive in Flight: A Holiday Drone Show Celebration*
When: Friday, November 28th, 5:00pm-7:00pm
Where: Pinehurst Clubhouse, 1 Carolina Vista Drive
Capped by a brilliant holiday-themed drone show in the sky over The Cradle, enjoy an event featuring a live DJ, Neon Glow putting on Thistle Dhu, attractions, stilt walkers, and the main man himself – Santa! This is a TICKETED event.
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Vass Christmas Tree Lighting
When: Friday, November 28th, 5:30pm-7:30pmpm
Where: 129 Main Street, Vass
Set the tone for the holidays with a wonderful community event. Live music, food trucks, and lots of activities for the kiddos are just some of what is in store. Bring your lawn chair and blanket and enjoy the night!
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When: Saturday, November 29th, 9:00am-2:00pm
Where: The Fair Barn, 200 Beulah Hill Road, Pinehurst
Enjoy a Saturday of Christmas shopping with over 30 local vendors selling a variety of homemade and unique gifts. You can also ride the trolley to the Village to Shop Small this Season!
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Cameron Christmas Tree Lighting
When: Saturday, November 29th, 5:00pm
Where: 325 McNeill Street, Cameron
Come out to the Old Magnolia for an old fashioned lighting of the Cameron Christmas Tree with an evening full of fun, fellowship, cookies, hot chocolate, a Live Nativity, Santa, and more.
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When: November 29th, 6:00pm
Where: Hatchet Brewing Company, 490 SW Broad Street
Pop Up in the Pines brings you local crafters while surrounded by beautiful Christmas lights. There will be Christmas music, vendors, great holiday vibes, and deals.
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​​Davis House Drive-thru Christmas Lights
When: Thursdays-Sundays in December, full week of Christmas through New Year's Day, 6:00-9:00pm
Where: 536 Bascom Chapel Road, Robbins
Come enjoy the beautiful Christmas light display! Please consider bringing a new or gently used toy or canned food item to give to families in need. Dec. 14th and 21st, 6-9pm there will be Christmas Festivals (see info farther down on this page).
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​​​Holiday Craft Fair
When: Tuesday, December 2nd, 10:00am-2:00pm
Where: Sandhills Community College, Dempsey Student Center
Sandhills Community College is hosting a Holiday Craft Fair. Grab your shopping list and bestie and plan a fun day of perusing local and regional vendors. Donations are welcome.
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Aberdeen Christmas Tree Lighting
When: Thursday, December 4th 6:15pm
Where: 100 East Main St., Aberdeen
Enjoy the lighting of the Aberdeen Christmas tree and the arrival
of Santa! There will be special performances and light refreshments.
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SP Land and Trust Housing Christmas Tree Lighting
When: Friday, Dec. 5th, 5:00pm
Where: 1250 W New York Ave, Southern Pines
The Southern Pines Land and Housing Trust invites you to their 2nd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting. There will be music, crafts for the kids, hot coca and coffee bar, holiday shopping, and toy drive-so don't forget your donation!
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​​Christmas Lights Festival
When: December 5th & 6th, 12th & 13th, 5:00pm-9:00pm
Where: 9348 NC HWY 705, Eagle Springs
The 5th Annual Christmas Lights "Pop-Up Festival" is back! Enjoy shopping this night market with 1000's of lights, food, great local vendors, hayrides, and family fun!
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​​Weymouth Wonderfest & Market
When: Saturday, December 6th , 10:00am-4:00pm
Where: 555 E. Connecticut Avenue, Southern Pines
Tour the Boyd House decorated for the holidays, buy holiday decor in the Holiday Shoppe, grab a treat and a warm drink from the Bake Shoppe, visit Santa, shop local vendors, enjoy popular area food trucks, and watch live performances from local musicians and dancers.
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​Southern Pines Christmas Parade
When: Saturday, December 6th, 11:00am
Where: Downtown Southern Pines
Mark your calendars for this amazing parade full of high school bands, dance teams, floats created by local organizations and businesses, fire trucks, antique cars, Misses and Princesses, political representatives, and of course, Santa Claus!
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​Santa is Touring Whispering Pines
When: Saturday, December 6th, 1:00pm
Where: Various around Whispering Pines
Santa sent word that he will be touring the village of Whispering Pines! He'll be starting on the east side around noon. Click here to see his schedule.
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When: Saturdays and Sundays: Dec. 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 5:00-8:30pm
Friday: Dec. 12th, 5:00 pm-8:30pm
Where: Yates Thagard Baptist Church, 3820 Vass Carthage, Road
You are invited to experience a FREE outdoor LIVE Nativity Drama at Yates Thagard Baptist Church. This 30-minute, walk-thru event is designed for the whole family. Online reservations are booked for a group of 20 or more.
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Bryant House Holiday Open House
When: Sunday, December 7th, 1:00-4:00pm
Where: 3361 Mount Carmel Road, Carthage
Get into the old-time Christmas spirit with the annual Christmas open house at the historic 1820s Bryant House and 1760s McLendon Cabin. The Moore County Historical Association and Friends of the Bryant House will host the event so every Yule visitor can get a little taste of how early settlers celebrated Christmas. FREE ADMISSION
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​​Candlelight Tour of Homes*
When: Sunday, December 7th, 1:00-5:00pm
Where: Various around Pinehurst and Southern Pines
Tour five unique, beautiful homes decked out with holiday finery in Pinehurst and Southern Pines. Grab a friend or bring your family and come out for an afternoon of Christmas cheer. This is a ticketed event.
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​​Aberdeen Christmas Parade
When: Saturday, December 13th, 11:00am
Where: Downtown Aberdeen
There's nothing like a parade to help get you in the holiday spirit.
Grab your family and friends and head to Downtown Aberdeen
for a jolly good time!
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When: Saturday, December 13th, 11:00am
Where: Downtown Southern Pines
One of the town favorites is back! Enjoy an old fashioned
Christmas parade full of horse & pony drawn carriages.
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When: Saturday, December 13th, 1:00pm-5:00pm
Where: Malcolm Blue Farm, 1177 Bethesda Road, Aberdeen
Come celebrate an old-fashioned Christmas at Malcolm Blue Farm. The farmhouse will be open and decorated 1800s style, the pack house will be open with children’s activities such as writing letters to Santa with feather pens and making bird feeders, and the museum will be open for tours. Music and light refreshments will be provided.
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Shaw House Holiday Open House
When: Saturday, December 13th, 1:00-4:00pm
Where: 110 Morganton Road, Southern Pines
Enjoy old-time decorations at the annual Christmas Open House. Tour three house-museums built between the 1700s and 1800s. Guests can enjoy warm apple cider, homemade cookies, and musical entertainment too. FREE ADMISSION
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​Carthage Christmas Parade
When: Saturday, December 13th, 6:00pm
Where: Downtown Carthage
The Annual Carthage Christmas Parade is an event you don’t want to miss! Don’t forget your jacket and something to carry all that candy home in.
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​​​​Annual Holiday Concert
When: Saturday, December 13th, 7:00pm
Where: Pinecrest High School Auditorium
Moore Philharmonic Orchestra is helping you get in the holiday spirit with holiday classics and modern sounds. Admission is by donation of choice.
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When: Saturday, December 20th, 11:00am
Where: Downtown Vass
Enjoy the Town of Vass' Christmas Parade. Gather everyone
you know and head out to get in the holiday spirit!
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When: Thursday, December 18th, 5pm- 8pm
Where: Seven Lakes Dance, 360 MacDougall Drive, West End
Come enjoy treats and shop this fun holiday market and bazaar, and knock out your last minute gifts! They will also be collecting diapers, wipes, and shelf-stable foods.
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Victorian Christmas on the Farm
When: December 18th-20th, 5pm-9pm
Where: Lazy Fox Lavender Farm, 272 Edgewood Rd, Cameron
Step into a storybook setting this holiday season. Guests will enjoy a candlelit tour, twinkling lights throughout the property, crackling fires, carolers, as well as a Christmas market full of vendors. Tickets must be purchased for this event.
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When: December 21st, 11:00am
Where: Hatchet Brewing Company, 490 SW Broad Street
Pop Up in the Pines brings you local crafters, Christmas music, vendors, great holiday vibes, and deals. Come celebrate community, shop local, and maybe even catch a last-minute glimpse of Santa himself!
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When: Thursday, December 25th, 12:00pm-2:00pm
Where: First Baptist Church, 200 E New York Ave, Southern Pines
Get in the Christmas spirit by giving back! You can help so many by helping to serve a warm Christmas meal and hand out toys to children. Going to be out of town? They are accepting donations!
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When: December 3rd- 16th, 5:30-10:00pm
Where: 135 Fox Run Rd, Pinehurst
Christmas time is here again and so is the awesome light display at Holly Jolly Lights! Put on your Christmas jammies, tune your radio to 98.9 FM, grab some hot chocolate to go, get a soft blanket to cuddle under, jump in the car, and come on by to check out the lights!
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When: Thursday- Saturday, December 5th- 28th, 6-9:30pm
Where: 95 Farley Rd, Cameron
With over 9,000 individual LED lights, this light show is sure to put you and the entire family in the Christmas Sprit! Tune into 92.7FM to hear the show from the comfort of your car.
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When: Saturday, December 7th, 10am
Where: Downtown Cameron
Put on those Christmas sweaters and Santa hats and head out to the Cameron Christmas Parade!
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​Community Christmas Celebration
When: Saturday, December 14th, 3-5pm
Where: West Enc UMC, 4144 NC Hwy 73, West End
You are invited to attend a fun family Christmas celebration! We will have cocoa, cookies, Christmas music, ornament and card decorating, and garden tours! Fun for the whole family! Wear your favorite Christmas attire and come on out!
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Claus-mopolitan Crawl
When: Wednesday, December 11th, 4:00-7:30pm
Where: Downtown Southern Pines
Shop, Sip, and Support Local! Participating shops will each
serve samples of a signature cocktail while offering special
holiday discounts. Gather your friends for a fun night out!
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When: November 23rd, 9am-2pm
Where: 130 E. Salisbury St, Robbins
This Christmas craft market will be full of arts, crafts, food, and the perfect gifts! You'll love shopping while sipping hot cocoa and listening to carolers.
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When: Saturday, November 30th, 10am-4pm
Where: Sandy Ramey Keith Memorial Park, Vass
Enjoy a fun day of holiday inspired shopping. The market will feature local farmers and small businesses with produce, protein, artisan goods, crafts, and hobby vendors. There will be food, music, face painting, games, and more. Please consider bringing canned food items with all donations going to the Vass Community Food Bank.
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​Lights in The Pines
When: Nightly, starting November 30th at 6pm
Where: 4200 Niagara-Carthage Rd, Carthage
With over 25,000 lights synched to your favorite Christmas songs, this is a holiday experience the whole family will enjoy! The light show is free to enjoy, tune into 91.7FM to enjoy the music
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​​Santa Party at Rec Room
When: Saturday, December 14th, 9pm-2am
Where: Rec Room Southern Pines
Adults 21+, it's time for you to find your ugliest Christmas sweater and jingle all the way to Rec Room. There will be lots of music, prizes, and surprises. Come ready to eat, drink, and be merry!
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Santa is Touring Pinebluff
When: Sunday, December 15th, 12pm
Where: Various around Pinebluff
Santa sent word that he will be touring the town of Pinebluff! He'll be starting on the east side around noon. Keep your eyes out for his route, as it will be posted soon!
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Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides
When: Sunday, December 15th, 3-5pm
Where: Red's Corner, 901 SW Broad Street
Talk about the perfect photo op! Red's Corner will have a 2- horse, 12 person sleigh taking you and your family and friends on a loop around the property! Tickets must be purchased in advance.
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​Santa is Touring Seven Lakes & Foxfire
When: December 15th-December 21st, 6pm
Where: Various locations around Seven Lakes and Foxfire
We just heard that Santa will be visiting the neighborhoods in Seven Lakes and Foxfire! He's got a schedule made and will be led by local emergency vehicles with lights on! Firefighters will be following behind collecting non-perishable food for the the local food banks and unused toys for Toys For Tots! Click here to see when he'll be in your neighborhood.
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