Places to Visit & Things to Do in Moore County, NC

Looking for fun places to visit and things to do in Moore County, North Carolina? You’re in the right place!

From live entertainment, museums and creative experiences to family attractions, outdoor adventures, nightlife and local destinations, there is always something new to discover. Whether you’re planning a day out, entertaining visiting family, looking for a date-night idea or simply wondering what to do next, The Pines Times can help you find it.

This guide highlights year-round attractions, entertainment venues and experiences throughout Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen, Carthage, Cameron, Vass, Robbins, Pinebluff, Seven Lakes and surrounding communities. We’ll also share places worth the drive in nearby Lee, Hoke, Harnett, Montgomery and Richmond Counties.

Looking for events in these categories: Where to have kid Birthday Parties | Live Music | Live Theater | Art Workshops | Birthday Freebies & Discounts | Farmers Markets | Karaoke | Music Bingo | Trivia | Line Dancing

Explore the local places below, then check the upcoming events calendar to see what’s happening now!

Carolina Cinemas Sandhills 10

Catch the latest movies on the big screen at Carolina Cinemas Sandhills 10 in Southern Pines. This local movie theater offers ten screens, reserved seating and a convenient way to enjoy new releases with family, friends or someone special. Whether you’re planning a rainy-day activity, family outing or classic dinner-and-a-movie date night, Sandhills 10 is a go-to entertainment destination in Moore County.

Visit Carolina Cinemas Sandhills 10 to view current movies, showtimes and purchase tickets.

Dance

Put on your dancing shoes and learn some new moves! Sign up for a series of classes or simply show up for one of the many dance events happening throughout the area. Try line dancing with our friends at Buckles & Boots Line Dancers, where beginners and experienced dancers are always welcome. Interested in something different? Carolina DanceWorks offers opportunities to explore ballroom, swing, Latin, tango, foxtrot and more. Whether you come with a partner, bring your friends or arrive on your own, dancing is a fun way to get moving, meet new people and enjoy a night out.

World Golf Hall of Fame

Pinehurst, NC

Celebrate the legends, achievements and unforgettable moments that have shaped the game at the World Golf Hall of Fame in Pinehurst. Located on the USGA’s Golf House Pinehurst campus, the Hall of Fame offers golf fans an opportunity to explore the sport’s remarkable history and the individuals whose accomplishments left a lasting impact. Visitors can also explore the USGA Experience, browse golf-related merchandise and inquire about guided tours of the USGA Test Center.

The World Golf Hall of Fame is open daily, with free admission for children ages 12 and younger and special admission offers for North Carolina and Moore County residents.

Visit the World Golf Hall of Fame for current hours, admission prices, tours and closures. Explore Other Golf Fun in the Pines

Equestrian Life

Saddle up and explore Equestrian Life in The Pines! Discover upcoming horse shows and competitions, riding lessons, carriage rides, bridle trails, tack shops, equestrian organizations and favorite local places for horse lovers throughout Moore County and nearby communities. Whether you ride, compete or simply love horses, this guide connects you with the area’s rich equestrian culture. Explore Equestrian Life in The Pines.

Outdoor Recreation

Ready for a little outdoor adventure? Explore The Pines Times’ Outdoor Play Guide to find family-friendly trails, parks, lake loops, kayaking spots, equestrian trails, disc golf courses and other ways to enjoy the fresh air throughout Moore County. Whether you’re planning a peaceful nature walk, a family bike ride or an afternoon by the water, there is plenty to discover. Start exploring Outdoor Play

Museums

Discover local history, fascinating collections and hidden gems with The Pines Times’ Museums in The Pines guide! Explore museums, historic homes, archives and cultural landmarks throughout Moore, Lee, Hoke and Richmond Counties, plus nearby destinations worth the drive. From railroad history and Revolutionary War stories to unique local exhibits, there is always something interesting to discover. Start planning your next outing: Museums in The Pines

Popular Museums Weymouth Center | Shaw House | Sandhills Woman’s Exchange | Ellerbe Rankin Museum/Andre the Giant Museum

Play Escape

Sanford, NC (Lee County)

Looking for indoor family fun in Sanford? PlayEscape brings the fun under one roof with an indoor playground, arcade, 18-hole mini golf, toddler area and birthday party options. It’s a great spot to play, explore and burn off some energy—rain or shine!

Pottery: Discover our local potters

Seagrove, NC

Take a pottery road trip to Seagrove! Just a short drive from Moore County, Seagrove is home to one of the country’s largest communities of working potters. Spend the day exploring studios, meeting artists, shopping for one-of-a-kind pottery and discovering special kiln openings, demonstrations and pottery events throughout the year. For a list of Studios Visit Discover Seagrove Watch our short video on Seagrove

Rock n’ Roll Skating Rink

Rockingham, NC (Richmond County)

Lace up your skates and get rolling at The Rock n’ Roll in Rockingham! This family-owned roller-skating rink brings new life to the community’s longtime skating tradition, offering a fun and welcoming place for kids, families and friends to make memories together. Enjoy public skating sessions, themed activities and private parties, or check the current schedule for upcoming events. Visit The Rock n’ Roll website for hours, admission details and party information.

Sandhills Bowling

Ready to roll? Sandhills Bowling Center in Aberdeen offers year-round indoor fun for families, friends and groups. Enjoy open bowling, weekend Cosmic Bowling, leagues, youth programs, parties, food and drinks—all in one entertaining Moore County destination.

Take a Ride on the Sandhills Trolley

Climb aboard the Sandhills Trolley for a one-of-a-kind adventure! Themed entertainment cruises change throughout the year and may include karaoke, trivia, brewery hopping, family-friendly fun, local history and other creative experiences. The trolley is also available for private celebrations, group outings, weddings and custom tours. It’s a fun and memorable way to cruise around town, spend time with friends and experience the Sandhills from a different point of view.

Sunrise Theater

Located in the heart of downtown Southern Pines, Sunrise Theater is a beloved nonprofit venue bringing movies, live music, theater, comedy, art exhibitions and community events to Moore County. From new releases and classic films to tribute bands, author appearances and outdoor concerts on the Sunrise Lawn, this historic hometown theater offers something entertaining for nearly everyone. View the current schedule and purchase tickets on the Sunrise Theater website.

Rec Room Arcade & Bar

Grab a drink and press play at Rec Room Bar + Arcade in downtown Southern Pines! Enjoy arcade games, pinball machines, more than 24 beers on tap, craft cocktails and a lively schedule of weekly entertainment. Rec Room hosts pinball tournaments, trivia, DJ parties, puppy yoga, comedy and visiting food trucks. The dog-friendly venue also offers private-event options for birthdays, work gatherings, retirement parties, golf outings and nights out with friends.

Visit Rec Room Bar + Arcade for current hours, specials and upcoming events.

Wee Pines Mini Golf

Taylortown/Pinehurst, NC (Moore County)

Tee up some family fun at Wee Pines Mini Golf in Pinehurst! This welcoming local attraction features two creatively designed 18-hole miniature golf courses winding through landscaped greenery, water features and playful obstacles. One course is handicapped accessible, making Wee Pines a fun destination for all ages and abilities. Whether you’re planning a family outing, date night or friendly competition with friends, it’s a great place to make memories—one putt at a time.

Visit Wee Pines for current hours, pricing and additional information.

All Day

Sense and Sensibility

Carolina Cinemas-Sandhills 10 104 Brucewood Drive, Southern Pines

"Sense and Sensibility" will start showing at Carolina Cinemas Sandhills 10 starting October 16. Synopsis: Jane Austen's iconic Sense and Sensibility: a charming, witty, and deeply relatable story …
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Carolina Cinemas: Flashback Cinema “Clue”

Carolina Cinemas-Sandhills 10 104 Brucewood Drive, Southern Pines

Carolina Cinemas, local ownership with over 100 combined years of cinema experience! Flashback Cinema brings “Clue” to the big screen at Carolina Cinemas! Showtimes run from October 16th through October …
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Ongoing

Sandhills Scarecrow Stroll 2026

Sandhills Scarecrow Stroll 2026
Sandhills Horticultural Gardens 3245 Airport Rd, Pinehurst

They’re back! Enjoy the free Sandhills Scarecrow Stroll October 2–November 1, 2026, at Sandhills Horticultural Gardens in Pinehurst. Discover creative scarecrows inspired by the American Revolutionary Era, vote for your favorites, and bring the little ones for the new Kids’ Choice category. Don’t miss Scarecrow Fest on October 24!

Birdy Wing-O

Birdy Wing-O
Wild Birds Unlimited 124 Brucewood Road, Southern Pines

Birdy Wing-O is happening all October at Wild Birds Unlimited! Win "Wing-O" by the 31st and receive 20% off one regularly priced item! The store will hold onto …
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2026 Field of Honor

2026 Field of Honor
U.S. Army Airborne and Special Operations Museum 100 Bragg Blvd., Fayetteville

The 19th Annual Field of Honor is brought to you by the Airborne and Special Operations Museum Foundation and the Cool Spring Downtown District. Each flag comes with …
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Free

Arts Council of Moore County: “Driven Beauty: Celebrating Car Culture Through Art” October Exhibit

Arts Council Galleries at Campbell House 482 E Connecticut Ave, Southern Pines

The Arts Council of Moore County presents the October exhibit, Driven Beauty: Celebrating Car Culture Through Art, at the Arts Council Galleries at Campbell House! The exhibition runs …
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Free

Hello Autumn Farm Festival 2026

Hello Autumn Farm Festival
Kalawi Farm and Ben's Ice Cream 1515 NC Highway 211, Eagle Springs

Celebrate fall at Kalawi Farm in Eagle Springs during the annual Hello Autumn Farm Festival, featuring a corn maze, hayrides to the pumpkin patch, play areas and family fun.

$8 – $15

Storytime Fridays

Storytime Fridays
The Country Bookshop 140 NW Broad Street, Southern Pines

The Country Bookshop in Southern Pines hosts weekly storytimes each Friday, from 10:30AM-11:30AM. These morning sessions are perfectly designed for toddlers and preschool-aged children to enjoy stories in …
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Free

Family Fun Park 2026

Family Fun Park 2026
Phillips Farms of Cary 6800 Good Hope Church Rd, Cary

Phillips Farms of Cary offers a full slate of seasonal family fun, outdoor play, and fall entertainment! The farm features extensive activities for visitors of all ages, including …
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$22

Fall on the Farm 2026

Fall on the Farm 2026
Gross Farms 1606 Pickett Road, Sanford

Celebrate autumn with family-friendly fun during Fall on the Farm 2026 at Gross Farms, running from September 26th-November 1st! Enjoy a corn maze, pumpkin patch, hayrides, Tom's Tunnel, …
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Live Music in Pinehurst

Maxie's Grill and Taproom 35 McIntyre Road, Pinehurst

Enjoy live music on the patio at Maxie's Grill & Tap Room! Matt Letch is performing this Friday night! Maxie's Grill & Tap Room | Facebook

Cosmic Bowling

Cosmic Bowling
Sandhills Bowling Center 1680 NC Highway 5, Aberdeen

Looking for family-friendly fun in Aberdeen? Enjoy Cosmic Bowling at Sandhills Bowling Center every Friday and Saturday beginning at 6:00pm. Experience bowling under colorful lights with music and …
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$5.50 – $17

Live Music in Cameron

Old Hardware Vintage Depot & Dewberry Kitchen & Tap 485 Carthage Street, Cameron

Join at Old Hardware Vintage Depot & Dewberry Kitchen & Tap on Friday evening for live music! Southern Haze Band returns to perform live this Friday! Old Hardware …
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Free

Live Music in Southern Pines

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Red's Corner 801 SW Broad St, Southern Pines

Enjoy live music at Red's Corner in Southern Pines! Black Axe Acoustic is performing this Friday night, from 6:00PM-8:30PM!

Punt, Pass, Go! (Ages 5-16)

Cannon Park 90 Woods Rd, Pinehurst

Pinehurst Parks & Recreation is hosting Punt, Pass, Go!, a skill-focused event for youth ages 5–16 on Friday, October 16th, starting at 6:00PM. Young football athletes can test …
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Free

Crow Party!

Creative Resilience Studio & Gallery 270 C McCaskill Rd., Pinehurst

10/16: Crow Party! 6:30-9:30pm 21+ please! Wear all black and party like everyone’s favorite corvid! Small Crow Canvas, Trinkets, Treats, & Spooky Surprises 😏 Join the Murder!🐦‍⬛ https://square.link/u/IUuDL2rx …
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$30

Paddle Under the Stars (Ages 18+)

Southern Pines Reservoir Park 300 Reservoir Park Dr., Southern Pines

Take to the water for a unique evening experience at Paddle Under the Stars, hosted by Southern Pines Parks and Recreation on Friday, October 16th, from 8:30PM-9:30PM at …
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Free

The Amazing Bubble Factory-Family Fun!

Owens Auditorium, Bradshaw Performing Arts Center 3395 Airport Road, Pinehurst

The Amazing Bubble Factory is a family-friendly, interactive show featuring incredible bubble artistry, live music, comedy, and audience participation. Bubbleologist Jamie captivates audiences of all ages as he …
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$22.06 – $42.59

Aberdeen Movies by the Lake: “Minions 3”

Aberdeen Lake Park 301 Lake Park Crossing, Aberdeen

Movies by the Lake are back at Aberdeen Lake Park! Join Aberdeen Parks & Recreation July-October for family movies on the big screen. Concessions will be available for …
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Free

Halloween Trivia & Drag Night

Nova Vita Coffee 109 West Main Street, Aberdeen

Join Nova Vita Coffee on Friday, October 16th for a night of Offal Questions and Mx’d answers! 🎃 Nova’s first Halloween Trivia & Drag Night - hosted by …
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$10 – $15

Live Music: Scroggins Band

Wana Navu Kava Bar Sanford 200 South Horner Blvd., Sanford

Come out to Wana Navu Kava Bar in Sanford and enjoy the live music! Join every Friday from 7PM-10PM for live music, kava and great vibes! Scroggins Band …
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Sunrise Theater Concert: The Brothers Comatose

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Sunrise Theater 250 NW Broad St, Southern Pines

Fusing old school string band instrumentation with rock and roll exuberance, The Brothers Comatose cement their status as standard bearers of a thriving, innovative West Coast roots movement …
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Pinecrest Patriots Varsity Football Home Game

Pinecrest High School, John Williams Stadium 250 Voit Gilmore Rd, Southern Pines

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Live Music in Southern Pines

The Wine Cellar 241 NE Broad St., Southern Pines

Enjoy live music at the Wine Cellar in Southern Pines every Friday and Saturday, from 7:30PM-10:30PM! Tim Wilson is performing this Friday.

Live Music in Southern Pines

1901 Lounge 150 W New Hampshire Ave, Southern Pines

Enjoy live music at 1901 Lounge in Southern Pines! From acoustic sets and local talent to DJs and dance vibes, there’s always a reason to grab a drink, …
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Live Music in Southern Pines

715 Bar & Grill 715 SW Broad St, Southern Pines

Enjoy live music at 715 Bar & Grill! TR Cogburn is performing on Friday, September 18th, from 8PM-11PM!

Haunted Harvest NC

Haunted Harvest NC
Haunted Harvest 544 Falcon Rd, Lillington

Haunted Harvest: A Night of Frights in Lillington Something sinister is lurking on the farm! Haunted Harvest invites thrill seekers to venture into the darkness for a haunted …
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Live Music in Sanford

The Smoke and Barrel 120 S Steel Street, Sanford

Enjoy live music at The Smoke and Barrel in Sanford every Friday! Chris Cole is performing on October 10th, starting at 8:30PM. No cages, no fences, just great …
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Live Jazz Music in Southern Pines

Seaboard Freight 305 NW Broad St., Southern Pines

Ms. Candace is performing on Friday, October 9th, from 8:30PM-11:30PM at Seaboard Freight.Vintage Jazz from a vintage talent in a secret speakeasy where Jazz will always have a …
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Live Music in Pinehurst

Drum & Quill 40 Chinquapin Rd, Pinehurst

Join at the Drum & Quill in the historic Village of Pinehurst for live music! Enjoy a performance from Tim Stelmat of Whiskey Pines this Friday, from 8:30PM-11:30PM. …
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Live Music in Southern Pines

The Bell Tree Tavern 155 NE Broad St, Southern Pines

Enjoy live music at The Bell Tree Tavern in Southern Pines every Friday and Saturday night! Live music, playoff energy, and fan-favorite specials all month long. Dustin Day …
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Live Music in Southern Pines

O'Donnell's Pub 133 E New Hampshire Ave, Southern Pines

Head out to O'Donnell's Pub in Southern Pines for live music Fridays and Saturdays! The show starts at 9:30PM. Scroggins Band is performing this Friday.

Live Music in Southern Pines

Neville's Club 130 W New Hampshire Ave, Southern Pines

Check out live music at Neville's Club in Southern Pines every Friday and Saturday! Gently Uzed is performing this Friday!

Helpful Q&A

What are some fun things to do in Moore County, NC?

Moore County offers live music, theatre, museums, art and pottery experiences, golf, outdoor recreation, family attractions, nightlife, shopping, dining and seasonal activities. Explore the guides and upcoming events on this page to find something that fits your interests.

What can visitors do in Pinehurst and Southern Pines?

Visitors can explore historic downtown areas, local shops, restaurants, golf destinations, gardens, museums, entertainment venues and community events. Pinehurst, Southern Pines and neighboring towns offer activities for couples, families, groups and solo visitors.

Are there things to do in Moore County with kids?

Yes. Families can find parks, farms, creative classes, children’s programs, seasonal attractions, outdoor activities and family-friendly events throughout Moore County.

Where can I find upcoming entertainment events?

The Pines Times Event Calendar features upcoming live music, theatre, festivals, workshops, family activities and community events. New events are added regularly as they are submitted and discovered.

Does The Pines Times operate the places and events listed?

No. The Pines Times is an Event Calendar + Community Connector. Hours, admission prices, reservations and event details should be confirmed directly with the individual business, attraction or event organizer before visiting.

The Pines Times is a free, family-owned online event calendar and community connector featuring events, activities and things to do throughout Moore, Lee, Hoke, Richmond, Montgomery and Harnett Counties in North Carolina.