This Weekend

The Sandhills of North Carolina is a special place bustling with a variety of things to see and do. Every weekend is full of live music, concerts, plays, art exhibits, festivals, fairs, car shows, and so much more!

Take a look at some of the fun things happening in the Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen area this weekend:

October 9 - 11, 2026

Friday, October 9

Sardine Festival

On Friday from 11:00am-2:00pm, come out to Aberdeen Lake Park for the annual Sardine Festival. Enjoy a free sardine lunch with crackers, moon pies, and RC Colas, and meet this year’s Sardine Queen. Learn more on the Aberdeen Sardine Festival Facebook page.

Caption: Sardine Festival

Pinehurst Live After 5

On Friday from 5:15pm-9:00pm, Live After 5 is back at the Village Arboretum. Enjoy music from Diverse Groove & Nina Dashwood, food trucks, kids’ entertainment and more. Learn more at vopnc.org/events.

Caption: Live After 5

Saturday, October 10 & Sunday, October 11

Somewhat Petty - the Tom Petty & HB Tribute!

On Saturday & Sunday, don’t miss two chances to catch Somewhat Petty at the Sunrise Theater. You’ll rock all night to their high-energy tribute to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers. Learn more and purchase tickets at sunrisetheater.com.

Live Classical Ballet: Cinderella

Also on Saturday & Sunday, head to the Owens Auditorium and step into the magical world of Cinderella brought to life by the United European Ballet Company in a Broadway-style ballet production. Purchase tickets at ticketmesandhills.com.

Sunday, October 11

Sunday at the Market Pop-Up

On Sunday at 11:00am, shop the Sunday at the market pop-up at the Weymouth Center. Shop over 25 vendors while enjoying food, drinks, and the beautiful Weymouth Center grounds. Learn more at facebook.com/PopUpinthePines.

Trains & Treats

This event has been cancelled due to weather.

Live Music this Weekend

So Pines Scene

Looking for live music this weekend? Our friends at So Pines Scene have all the info on live music in the Sandhills. Be sure to follow them at facebook.com/sopinesscene.

We hope you’ll get out there and enjoy the weekend in the Sandhills! Be sure to check out more local events on our Events Calendar.