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:

August 28-30, 2026

All Weekend

Aberdeen Summer Passport

All weekend, shop around downtown Aberdeen with the Summer Passport program.Enjoy the last weekend to shop and be entered to win a $500 Visa Gift Card. Shop local and learn more at facebook.com/purplethistlekitchenco.

Aberdeen Carolina & Western Railway: A Journey in Time

All aboard the Aberdeen Carolina & Western Railway’s Journey in Time dinner train. Enjoy an evening on the rails in a historic train with a three-course meal and cocktails. Learn more and purchase tickets at acwr.com/entertainment.

Friday, August 28

Final Friday Gathering at ARTworks Vass

At 5:00pm, join ARTworks Vass for their Final Friday Gathering. Meet local artists, enjoy demonstrations, nibbles, sips, & laughter with great company. Learn more at artworksvass.com.

Moonlight Hike at Weymouth Woods

From 8:00pm-9:00pm, grab your flashlight and join a Weymouth Woods Park Ranger for a moonlight hike to discover the sounds of nature at night. Learn more at facebook.com/TOSP.REC/.

Saturday, August 29

Pinehurst Summer Market

On Saturday from 9:00am-2:00pm, come out to the Fair Barn for the Pinehurst Summer Market. Shop 80 unique vendors while enjoying a kids’ area and food vendors. Learn more at facebook.com/pinehurstfairbarn.

Artists League of the Sandhills: “Small Wonders” More than Miniatures

On Sunday from 12:00pm-3:00pm, shop the last day of the “Small Wonders” More than Miniatures exhibit. All art is 10 x 10 or smaller and created by local artists. Learn more at artistleague.org.

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.