Weekend in the Sandhills
The Weekender
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:
January 9 - 11, 2026
All Weekend
Downtown Southern Pines Cozy Crawl
Through January 31, pick up your Cozy Crawl Booklet at the Southern Pines Public Library and explore eight stops at local businesses. You’ll find a tiny adventure and a cozy book pairing at each. Learn more at facebook.com/SPPL.LIB.
Friday, January 9
The Winter Blues Art Show Opening Reception
On Friday at 6:00pm, come out to the opening reception of “The Winter Blues” Art Show presented by the Arts Council of Moore County. The exhibit includes pieces from 65 North Carolina artists and runs through February 11. Learn more at mooreart.org/winterblues.
Shaw House & Property Tours
On Friday & Saturday from 1:00pm-4:00pm, learn about Moore County history by enjoying a tour of the Shaw House grounds and properties. These tours are FREE and open to all ages. Learn more at moorehistory.com.
Saturday, January 10
Sunrise Theater: Met Opera’s I Puritani
On Saturday at 1:00pm, join the Sunrise Theater for a live streaming of the MET Opera performance of “I Puritani”. This is the first new Met production of Bellini’s final masterpiece in nearly 50 years. Learn more at sunrisetheater.com.
Sandhills Trolley: Gen X vs. Millennials
At 7:00pm, hop aboard the Sandhills Trolley for the Battle of the Best Generation, Gen X vs. Millennials cruise. Get ready for trivia, sing-offs, dance-offs, and decade drama. Learn more and purchase tickets at sandhillstrolley.com.
Sunday, January 11
Artists League of the Sandhills: 2026 Instructors Exhibit
On Sunday from 2:00pm-4:00pm, get inspired at the Artists League of the Sandhills Instructors Exhibit. Watch instructors demonstrate various mediums and register for upcoming classes. Learn more at artistleague.org.
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.