Southern Pines Pinehurst Christmas Events

This years Southern Pines Christmas Parade will feature marching bands ....

The parade day activities include ...

Public restrooms will be available at the train station. Downtown Businesses, including lunch restaurants will be open as usual.

November 25
NC SYMPHONY HOLIDAY POPS CONCERT. starts at 8pm and held in the Grand Ballroom in the Pinehurst Resort Carolina Hotel. Enjoyment for the whole family featuring your favorite carols and the sing-along. (800)487-4653.

November 26
MOORE COUNTY "HUNT" HOUNDS. start time is approx. 9:30am. Hunting with the pack is by invitation only, but spectators may watch on opening day. Hobby Field off Youngs Road, Southern Pines.

November 27-29
MOORE ON STAGE - "Holiday in the Pines ". Friday & Saturday at 2pm and 7:30pm, Sunday at 2pm. Remember all those traditions and happy moments that made the holiday season so special? Moore OnStage and Taylor Dance are going to create a new special tradition that you can experience year after year. The Land of the Sweets and White Christmas are only two elements of a show that will enchant every single person from young to old. Tickets are $20/adult, $12/students (18 and under). Robert E. Lee Auditorium, Pinecrest High School, Southern Pines. For additional information please visit www.mooreonstage.com.

November 29
SOUTHERN PINES HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE. Sun. 1-5pm. Kick-off the holiday with a special open house of local businesses and shops along the historic Southern Pines Broad Street district. Downtown Southern Pines. (910)315-6508.

November 29
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING IN SOUTHERN PINES. Annual lighting of the Southern Pines downtown Tree at the Train Station on Broad Street at 5:30 pm. For more information call (910)315-6508.

December 1
CARTHAGE CHRISTMAS PARADE. starts 6pm. The tree lighting ceremony at the old courthouse, followed by the Christmas parade. Parade starts at Monroe Street to the Courthouse, downtown Carthage. (910)947-2331.

December 2
CHRISTMAS AT WEYMOUTH PREVIEW PARTY. 6pm-9pm. This festive evening features a tour of the beautifully decorated rooms of Boyd House, a grand buffet, open bar and dancing under a lovely tent. Valet parking available. Tickets $50. Weymouth Center, 555 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. Please call (910)692-6261 for more information.

December 3
CAROLS AT WEYMOUTH. 5:30 and 7:30 pm. This event is free to the public, but space is limited. The evening will be filled with music, poetry and song. Weymouth Center, 555 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. (910)692-6261.

December 3-5
CHRISTMAS AT WEYMOUTH CENTER. 10am-4pm. The Women of Weymouth invite the community to their annual fund raiser. Twenty-five rooms in the Southern Historic Home of James and Katherine Boyd will be decorated for the holidays by local garden clubs, professional decorators, florists and individuals. Refreshments, musical entertainment throughout the day. The cost of tickets is $10 at the door. Weymouth Center, 555 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. (910)692-6261.

December 4
CANDLELIGHT TOUR OF WEYMOUTH. 7-9pm. $25, reservations required. Weymouth Center, 555 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. (910)692-6261.

December 4
VILLAGE OF PINEHURST FESTIVITIES & TREE LIGHTING. 6pm. The village fills with Christmas spirit. Entertainment begins at 5:30pm, with Christmas Carols, the tree lighting and a vist from Santa. Visitors and locals alike come for this annual event. Village Square, Pinehurst. (910)295-7462.

December 5
CHILDREN'S TOUR OF WEYMOUTH & VISIT WITH SANTA. 9am. $3.00, reservations required. Weymouth Center, 555 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. (910)692-6261.

December 5
SOUTHERN PINES CHRISTMAS PARADE. 11am. Holiday fun for all. Historic district along Broad Street in Southern Pines. (910)315-6508.

December 5
CYPRESS BEND VINEYARDS CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE. 12-6pm. Live music, Christmas treats and wine! Free Admission. Cypress Bend Vineyards, 21904 Riverton Road, Wagram. For more information please call (910)369-0411.

December 5-6
BRYANT HOUSE CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE. 11am-4pm. Free. Two historic houses decorated in traditional manner. Tours of the houses, crafters, musicians, and refreshments will provide holiday cheer! Sponsored by the Moore County Historical Association. Bryant House and McLendon Cabin, Mount Carmel Road, Carthage. (910)692-2051.

December 5-6
MOORE COUNTY CHORAL SOCIETY HOLIDAY CONCERT. Sat. 8pm, Sun. 4pm. Tickets $10, Students half-price. Owens Auditorium, Sandhills Community College, Pinehurst. For more information visit www.moorechoralsoc.org.

December 6
32nd ANNUAL EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL CANDLELIGHT TOUR OF HOMES. 1-6 pm. This year’s tour features a variety of homes from across the Southern Pines and Pinehurst area, each uniquely decorated for the holidays. Talented local musicians, singers, and chefs will also be highlighted in several of the residences. Tickets for the Candlelight Tour are available for $20.00 at the door of each tour home or from any Episcopal Day School Student, the EDS office, At Home, Nature’s Own, Cool Sweats, The Country Bookstore in Southern Pines. For more information, call the school at 692-3492.

December 11-14
SHAW HOUSE CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE. 1-4pm. Historic Shaw House, Britt Sanders Cabin and Garner House. Celebrate the holidays with native greenery, 19th century decorations and refreshments by the Moore County Historical Association. Free event. Morganton Road and SW Broad Street, Southern Pines. (910)692-2051.

December 12
AN EARLY AMERICAN CHRISTMAS AT MALCOLM BLUE FARM. Sat. 11am-4pm. Admission Fee. 1825 Farmhouse is decorated with greenery. Experience Christmas through an 18th century child's eyes. Malcolm Blue Farm, Hwy. 5 South (Bethesda Rd.), Aberdeen. (910)944-7558.

December 12
SOUTHERN PINES CHRISTMAS HORSE CARRIAGE PARADE. 1pm. The Moore County Driving Club decorates their horses and carriages for Christmas and drives them through the historic district in downtown Southern Pines. This parade is sure to get you into the holiday spirit! Broad Street, Southern Pines. (910)315-6508.

December 20
MOORE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA ANNUAL HOLIDAY CONCERT. 3:00 pm. Moore Philharmonic Orchestra presents Holiday Concert and Silent Auction. Silent Auction starts at 2:00 pm. Grand Ballroom, Pinehurst Hotel. Free. For more information please visit www.mporchestra.com.

December 31 (Rain date: Jan. 2)
FIRST EVE. The downtown area along Broad Street will be blocked off from 6-8:30 pm and a variety of activities and entertainment will be offered for the entire family. The "pinecone drop" will be at 8:30pm. Free. Historic downtown Southern Pines. (910) 693-2508.