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:

July 3-5, 2026

Friday, July 3

Village of Pinehurst Concert & Fireworks

On Friday at 6:00pm, come out to the Pinehurst Harness Track for Celebrating Independence: Concert & Fireworks. Enjoy kids’ activities, live music, & food trucks before the fireworks show at 9:15pm. Learn more at vopnc.org/events.

Saturday, July 4

Celebrating Independence Parade

On Saturday, head to downtown Pinehurst for the Independence Day Parade through the Village. The patriotic pet parade begins at 9:45am followed by the full parade at 10:00am. Learn more at vopnc.org/events.

Carthage Rotary July 4th Parade

At 11:00am, come out to downtown Carthage for the annual Fourth of July parade presented by The Carthage Rotary Club. Learn more about this family-friendly event at townofcarthage.org.

Town of Aberdeen: Fun Family Fourth of July

At 5:00pm, come out to Aberdeen Lake Park for the Town of Aberdeen’s Fun Family Fourth of July. The evening includes live entertainment, kids’ activities, food vendors, and fireworks. Learn more at townofaberdeen.net.

Sunday, July 5

Cars & Coffee

On Sunday at 9:00am, join the Sandhills Motoring Club for their monthly Cars & Coffee in the Village of Pinehurst. Show off your favorite car or come and see some classics. Learn more at sandhillsmotoringclub.com.

Sandhills Bogeys Game

At 6:00pm, head to the Dempsey Diamond to cheer on the Sandhills Bogeys. The game ends with a fireworks show to round out Independence Day weekend. For tickets and game information visit sandhillsbogeys.com.

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.