Your resource for fun things to do
and places to go in Moore County, NC
SANTA SIGHTINGS &
HOLIDAY EVENTS 2026
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.)
Market at James Creek
When: Saturday, November 21st, 3:00-8:00pm
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. Plus enjoy love music from Whiskey Pines, food trucks, hot apple cider and more!
Nomad Jax Haberdashery
When: Sunday, November 22nd, 1:00-3:00pm
Where: 455 SE Broad Street
Santa is making a special stop at Nomad Jax and you are invited to join in on
the fun! Bring the kiddos and pets to say hi! Don't forget your Christmas
list and camera!
When: Nov. 20th - Jan. 3rd (Santa's last day is 12/24)
(See their Facebook page 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!
$13/PP for ages 2 and up
Festive in Flight Holiday Drone Show
When: November 27th, 5:00-7:00pm
Where: The Cradle Golf Course, Pinehurst
Santa will be at this spectacular event! See the section below for more info.
Highlanders Farm
When: November 27th - December 27th (Closed Christmas Day)
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!
When: Saturday, November 28th, 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 enjoy holiday treats and the kids' craft table.
Southern Pines Christmas Tree Lighting
When: Saturday, Nov. 28th, 4:30pm-6:30pm
Where: First Bank Stage at Sunrise Theater, Southern Pines
Santa will arrive by fire truck at 4:30 and he will be available for pictures until 6:15. The tree will light at 6:00, then stick around to see "It's a Wonderful Life"in the theater at 7pm (tickets required).
When: Sunday, November 29th, 3:00pm-4:45pm
Where: 4139 NC Hwy 211, Seven Lakes
Children are invited to visit with Santa and enjoy some cookies too!
Village of Pinehurst Christmas Tree Lighting
When: Friday, Dec. 4th, 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.
Sensory Santa is Coming to Town
When: Saturday, December 5th, 10:00am-2:00pm*
Where: Moore County Parks & Rec Building, 155 Hillcrest Park Lane, Carthage
Moore County Public Safety is hosting a Sensory Santa experience for adults and children of all ages and abilities and their family members. Families are able to meet with Santa in a one-on-one setting without crowds and noise. There will also be several first responders from various departments on site to meet and greet families, along with a variety of local resources.
*Registration required
When: Saturday, December 5th, 2 sessions at 4:00pm & 5:00pm
Where: Moore County Parks & R
Come join our indoor Winter Wonderland! Your adventure begins with playtime on the gym floor. Then, we'll be visiting our decorated holiday room where you can enjoy hot cocoa from Moore Coffee Company and visit with Santa! Don't forget your phone to
take photos and most importantly, your Christmas list!
*$20/child; Registration required
Maison Realty Group
When: Saturday, December 5th, 11:00am-1:00pm
Where: Maison Realty Group, 120 N Ashe Street, Southern Pines
Santa will be at Maison Realty Group ready to hear your Christmas wishes and take pictures! There will be festive goodies, and each child will receive a special gift from Santa for visiting.
Sugar & Spice ~ Afternoon & Evening Holiday Train Rides
When: Select dates and times December 10th-20th
Where: Train boards at 120 S Sycamore St Aberdeen
Climb aboard the Aberdeen Carolina & Western Railway for a magical holiday train ride filled with twinkling lights, festive music, and Christmas cheer! Sing along to your favorite carols, enjoy a holiday treat and hot cocoa, and follow Holly the Elf as she searches for the missing ingredients to Santa's Christmas recipe. Santa will visit every family and deliver a special keepsake to each child, making this a heartwarming holiday experience filled with memories to treasure!
When: Friday, December 11th, 6:00pm-8:00pm
*Pre-Registration is required by December 4th 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! Pre-registration is required.
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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 18th - Saturday, November 21st
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.
Drive Thru Christmas Light Show
When: November 27th- December 27th
Visit website for days/times/pricing
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. Santa will even be making some surprise visits!
Southern Pines Christmas Tree Lighting
When: Saturday, November 27th, 4:15-6:15pm
Where: Sunrise Theater Greenspace
Join the Southern Pines Business Association for their beloved Annual Tree Lighting! Santa will make a grand arrival by fire truck at 4:30pm and will be available for photos until 6:00pm—so be sure to bring your own camera or phone to capture the magic. The highlight of the evening comes at 6:15pm when the tree is officially lit, filling downtown with holiday cheer.
Festive in Flight: A Holiday Drone Show Celebration
When: Friday, November 27th, 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, food truck, pop-up bars, stilt walkers, and the main man himself – Santa! This is a TICKETED event.
When: Saturday, November 28th, 9:00am-2:00pm
Where: The Fair Barn, 200 Beulah Hill Road, Pinehurst
Browse dozens of local artisans and crafters offering handmade gifts, beautiful holiday décor, jewelry, local art, and gourmet goodies—plus, a great lineup of food trucks serving up tasty bites, sweet treats, and seasonal sips.
Cameron Christmas Tree Lighting
When: Saturday, November 28th, 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.
Davis House Drive-thru Christmas Lights
When: December 3–6, 10–13, 17–31, and January 1 (weather permitting). 6:00-9:00pm
Where: 536 Bascom Chapel Road, Robbins
Come enjoy a beautiful Christmas light display! Please enter and exit the driveway using the designated signs. Visitors are also encouraged to bring a new or gently used toy or a canned food item by December 10 to help local families in need.
Aberdeen Christmas Tree Lighting
When: Thursday, December 3rd, 5:30-7:30pm
Where: Aberdeen Library, 123 Exchange Street
Enjoy the lighting of the Aberdeen Christmas tree and the arrival of Santa! There will be special performances, face painting, and light refreshments. They will be offering a free shuttle service provided by Sandhills Trolley that will pick up/drop off at the Recreation Office and in front of Main St Park.
Weymouth Wonderland & Holiday Market
When: Saturday, December 5th , 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.
When: Saturday, December 5th, 10am
Where: Downtown Cameron
Put on those Christmas sweaters and Santa hats and head out to the Cameron Christmas Parade!
Southern Pines Christmas Parade
When: Saturday, December 5th, 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!
When: Sunday, December 6th, 1:00-5:00pm
Where: Various homes 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.
Claus-mopolitan Crawl
When: Wednesday, December 9th, 4:00-7:30pm
(Rain date December 16th)
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!
When: Saturday, December 12th, 11:00am
Where: Downtown Aberdeen
Come enjoy an old fashioned Christmas parade with local marching bands, dance teams, floats, antique cars, an appearance from Santa Claus, and more!
When: Saturday, December 12th, 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.
When: Saturday, December 12th, 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.
Shaw House Holiday Open House
When: Saturday, December 12th, 1:00-4:00pm
Where: 110 Morganton Road, Southern Pines
Enjoy old-time decorations, warm apple cider and homemade cookies. Tour three house-museums built during the 1700s and 1800s. The event is free to the public to let people see how early Southern Pines and Moore County residents lived.
Carthage Christmas Parade
When: Saturday, December 12th, 6:00pm
Where: Downtown Carthage
Step into the warmth and wonder of the season at the Carthage Christmas Parade. As evening settles over town, thousands of twinkling lights illuminate festive floats while music and laughter fill the crisp winter air. It is a magical evening filled with community spirit, Christmas cheer, and memories waiting to be made.