Things To Do With Kids in Pinehurst

At Aloha Safari Park, you will see a variety of different animals including tigers, zebras, monkeys, lemurs, and more!

Aloha Zoo

Rec Room Bar + Arcade is a vibrant entertainment spot in downtown Southern Pines, North Carolina. Combining the nostalgia of classic arcade games with the lively atmosphere of a modern bar, it’s a favorite destination for both locals and visitors. The establishment boasts a relaxed vibe with comfortable seating and an inviting outdoor patio. It’s both kid and dog-friendly, making it a versatile spot for gatherings. Note: After 10 PM, the venue is 21+ only.

Whether you’re aiming to beat high scores on arcade classics, enjoy a craft beer, or participate in themed events, Rec Room Bar + Arcade provides a dynamic and enjoyable experience for all ages.

Arcade Fun

Head to Red’s Corner for a food truck rodeo right in downtown Southern Pines! If you’ve got picky eaters, this is the perfect spot—let the kids explore the play area while choosing from a variety of tasty options. The food trucks rotate regularly, so there’s always something new to try. Need a break, parents? Enjoy a great selection of cocktails, beer, and wine to pair with your meal while unwinding under the beautiful Carolina sky. Red’s Corner is open year-round!

Foodie Variety

Dunrovin Country Store is Moore County’s largest and oldest country store, located right on U.S. Hwy 1 in Vass. They carry a wide variety of products such as homemade fudge, Amish food, baked goods, coffee, ice cream, old-fashioned candies, homemade soaps, Wilma’s Snake Oil, organic and natural foods, loose teas, garden décor, year-round Christmas decorations, and much more!

Dunrovin More than a Cool Store

The Little Toy Shop is locally owned and offers a wide range of toys and games to help with all your gift-giving needs.

Who doesn't love a Toy Shop?

Bottlebrush is a six-hole par 3 course located on the grounds of Longleaf Golf & Family Club (Host and Home to the US Kids and Teen’s World Championship). One of the first such “short courses” in the region, the holes range from 50 to 100 yards in length (about 450 yards total; see scorecard) and offers a wide variety of well-contoured and picturesque holes to challenge any player, and also be enjoyable and playable for all.

The Bill Bergin designed layout keeps in place a white furlong fence that was once part of the horse track and farm that encompassed the property. The nod to history is part of the charm, but so is the commitment to the future, as you’ll often find families and young players enjoying time together improving their skills, in fun competition, and mostly, just loving taking part in the game.

Video about Bottlebrush

The North Carolina Zoo is the largest walk-through zoo in the world, with over 250 species of animals. It is located about 45 minutes from Pinehurst, but it is worth the drive!

NC Zoo Fun

If you’ve ever dreamed of experiencing the freedom that skydivers have had for decades, then indoor skydiving is absolutely for you! We routinely host entire families, starting at age 3 through 93 and beyond!

Indoor Skydiving

Your trusted drop-off play space for kids 2.5+—led by vetted play pros, rooted in research, and designed for real life. Whether you’re off to the gym, headed to an appointment, strolling downtown Southern Pines, or sneaking in a well-earned date night—we’ve got you. They play safely; you breathe easy.

VirtoKids

Power House is a family-owned indoor batting cage and training facility specializing in baseball and fast pitch softball. We are passionate about giving players of all ages and skill-levels an opportunity to learn the game of baseball or softball in an encouraging and safe environment without compromising exceptional quality, affordable prices, and outstanding customer service.

Power Hit

Everyone loves to bowl!

Cosmic bowling is offered on Friday and Saturday nights at 6pm.

Bowling Fun

Explore the quaint Village of Pinehurst via horse-drawn carriage while learning the history of days gone by. Tours depart from the Carolina Hotel Tuesday-Sunday. Call to make a reservation for this special treat: 910-690-4580.

Private Carriage Rides

Locally owned and operated with an ownership group committed to providing a clean, safe, friendly, and fun environment for all.

Let's Go to the Movies

The Sunrise Theater’s mission is to entertain, educate, and engage the community through film and performing arts while preserving a historic Southern Pines landmark! We show new and classic films, host live concerts and events, and much more!

Movies, Concerts & More

A paint-your-own pottery studio conveniently located in Southern Pines, with easy access to the traffic circle and US-1 off Midland Road. Our friendly studio offers an awesome, fun environment for any individual, party or get-together. Great for all ages! Pick up a delicious meal from Midland Bistro next door and come on in. Make yourself right at home and de-stress while painting and listening to some great tunes. Walk-ins welcome!

Paint your own Pottery

Kiddos can experience all kinds of fun at the Discovery place in Rockingham, about 30 minutes south of Aberdeen.

Discovery Place

Fun for Everyone!

Calling to mind the legendary Himalayas Course at The Old Course in St. Andrews, Thistle Dhu features 18 holes of mind-bending journeys designed to entertain everyone in the family, from the golfing beginner to the scratch player and everyone in between. Play is free to resort guests, just bring your ball and putter and enjoy the fun.

Golf Fun

Zipquest Waterfall & Treetop Adventure Park is the premier zipline adventure facility in North Carolina, and one of the best zip-line parks in America, according to USA Today. On our property is a massive waterfall that allows incredible views from our zip lines and treetop adventure park. With great facilities and play areas, Zipquest has something for all ages.

Zip Line

If your family enjoys the great outdoors, we have a great system of trails and parks throughout Moore County.

We are lucky to have Weymouth Woods State Park in Southern Pines, home to the oldest living Longleaf Pine Tree!

Hiking Trails

Downtown Park
Southern Pines
Phone: 910-692-2463

Lawn & Tennis Club of NC*
Phone: 910-692-7270

Memorial Park
Southern Pines
Phone: 910-692-2463

Pinehurst Resort*
Phone: 910-295-8556

Seven Lakes Tennis Club*
Phone: 910-673-109
*Fee

Memorial Park
Southern Pines
Phone: 910-692-2463

The Pickle Place in Seven Lakes

Pickleball Pinehurst Resort

Memorial Park 210 Memorial Park Ct, Southern Pines
Aberdeen Lake – 301 Lake Park Crossing (off US Hwy 1), Aberdeen
Camelot Park – 90 Woods Road (off NC 211), Pinehurst
Downtown Park – 145 SE Broad Street, Southern Pines

Instruction Programs & Camps Just For Kids!
Pine Needles’ Youth Summer Camps, ages 10-17. 800-747-7272
Pinehurst’s Golf Academy Junior Schools, ages 11-17. 800-795-4653
Pinewild Golf Academy’s Nike Junior Camps, ages 10-18. 800-645-3226
U.S. Kids Golf Academy at Longleaf Golf & Family Club. 910-692-6100 (ext 1)

Park Splash Pads – Open Seasonally

Carthage Splash Pad– 155 Hillcrest Park Lane, Carthage

Pinehurst Splash Pad– 10 Rassie Wicker Dr, Pinehurst

Tired of the same old entertainment? Unleash your inner artist in Southern Pines, NC in a fun and social environment. We provide everything needed to create a masterpiece, just sign up, show up, sip up and paint! Kids are welcome!

Wine & Design Southern Pines

Get Creative!

Request your own private party or join one of the many classes going on at ArtWorks Vass. Their classes rotate and fill up quickly.

129 Main Street, Vass, NC 28394

Unleash your inner creativity

If you are visiting long term and looking for a place for the kids to run around and play in a more structured environment, My Gym is the place!

My Gym

The Taxidermy Hall of Fame of N.C. Creation Museum is a display of over 200 stuffed animals, antique tools, barbed wire, golf balls, can openers, and a variety of other oddities located in a Christian Bookstore in the heart of the Downtown Southern Pines. Small donation requested.

Creation Museum

Both options have arcade style games and pizza both locally owned and operated.

Bob’s Pizza- Cash only. 5700 US 1 Hwy Vass, NC 28394

Pinehurst Pizza- 15 McIntyre Road Pinehurst, NC 28374

Pizza Arcade