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:

May 22 - 24, 2026

Friday, May 22

Fourth Friday in Aberdeen

On Friday from 5:00pm-8:00pm, come out to High Octane for Fourth Friday. Enjoy live music, vendors, food, and drinks while visiting downtown Aberdeen businesses. Learn more at facebook.com/highoctanegirls.

Saturday, May 23

Sandhills Motoring Expo: Airplanes & Automobiles

On Saturday from 8:00am-11:00am, head to the Moore County Airport for Airplanes & Automobiles. Enjoy a front-row view of airplanes taking off and landing and a display of over 100 vehicles. Learn more at sandhillsmotoringexpo.com.

Dog Fair at James Creek Cider House

From 2:00pm-6:00pm, come out to James Creek Cider House for an exciting dog fair. Enjoy pet-focused vendors, live music, food trucks, cider, and adoptable dogs. Learn more at facebook.com/jamescreekciderhouse.

A Night of Extreme Queen

Don’t miss two opportunities to catch A Night of Extreme Queen at the Sunrise Theater. This show is an interactive video and music experience with crowd participation. Get your tickets at sunrisetheater.com.

Polocrosse in the Pines

On Saturday & Sunday, come out to the Pinehurst Harness Track for Polocrosse in the Pines. Watch polocrosse players of all ages and abilities at this free event. Learn more at carolinapolocrosse.com.

Sunday, May 24

Sandhills Motoring Expo: Concours in the Village

On Sunday 8:30am, come out to downtown Pinehurst for the Sandhills Motoring Expo’s Concours in the Village. This free event is open to the public, with over 120 amazing automobiles lining the streets. Learn more at sandhillsmotoringexpo.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.