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- Friday in Sanford/Lee County NC
- Friday in the Central NC region
- Saturday in Sanford/Lee County NC
- Saturday in the Central NC region
- Sunday in Sanford/Lee County NC
- Sunday in the Central NC region
Friday in and around Sanford/Lee County NC
- Lee County Primary's One Stop Early Voting
When: 8am–5pm
What: Cast your vote for local office candidates at the Board of Elections (225 S. Steele Street, Sanford NC) or the McSwain Center (2420 Tramway Road, Sanford NC).
- Cage Fitness @ Black Belt Leadership Academy, 1716 Westover Drive, Sanford NC
When: 8:30–9am
What: Interval training that’s perfect for all fitness levels. The cost is $49/month for 2 nights a week, or $69/month for unlimited classes. The drop in rate is $10/class. Your first class is always free.
- Grand Opening of Karma Boutique, 137 Wicker Street, Sanford NC
When: 10am-8pm
What:What: Shop candles, soaps, gifts, and home decor at downtown Sanford's newest boutique. Light refreshments will be served and they'll be doing fun giveaways!
- Donate to the NC Jaycee Burn Center at UNC
When: 10am–8pm
What: Donate small, individual toys or hygiene items for the Central Carolina Jaycees to take to the NC Jaycee Burn Center at UNC. Drop-off sites are Reaching for the Stars Vintage (10am-6pm) or Karma Boutique (10am-8pm). The donations will be put to great use!
- ZumbAtomic for Kids @ Studio C Fitness, 1809 Hawkins Avenue, Sanford NC
When: 4–4:30pm
What: Kids ages 4-12 can go Zumba like their parents. The cost is $3/child.
- 31 With Emily Page Open House, 315 Courtland Drive, Sanford NC
When: 4:30-6:30pm
What: Stop by to shop lots of inventory (including discontinued prints) or just to pick up a catalog. There will also be catalog party kits for those interested in hosting.
- Movie Night @ Kidz Junction, 1031 Spring Lane, Sanford NC
When: 5–9pm
What: The night's movie is Toy Story 3. Pizza and popcorn will be provided. The cost is $15/child and $10 for siblings.
- Stevens Center 10th Anniversary Celebration, 1576 Kelly Drive, Sanford NC
When: 6–8:30pm
What: Eat lasagna and dance the night away to celebrate the Stevens Center. Entry is $3/person. Call 919-776-4048 to make a reservation.
- Painting A Masterpiece With Iris @ Carolina Artists' Colony, 148 S. Moore Street, Sanford NC
When: 6:30–8:30pm
What: Go learn to paint like Van Gogh while enjoying a glass of wine and a few snacks. $35 registration fee includes everything you need to create your own masterpiece.
- UNITE: A Night of Worship and Praise @ New Hope Baptist Church, 3915 Hawkins Ave, Sanford NC
When: 7–8pm
What: The next UNITE Worship Series installment, this will be an evening of worship, teaching, and testimonies from local missionaries who have either been to foreign lands or are about to embark to one.
- An Evening of One-Act Plays @ Lee Senior Auditorium, Nash Street, Sanford NC
When: 7-9pm
What: Drama students will perform "Check Please..," "The Tell-Tale Heart," and "The Babysitter." Admission is $5.
- Free Movie in Depot Park, Sanford NC
When: 8–10pm
What: Bring your lawn blanket and/or chairs to watch Back to the Future under the stars. The movie will begin at twilight (expected to be 8pm), but may start earlier or later.
- Little Shop of Horrors @ Temple Theather, 120 Carthage Street, Sanford NC
When: 8-10:30pm
What: This quirky Broadway hit musical will close out the Main Stage season for the Temple. Get tickets before they’re gone!
- Live Music @ Steele Street Cafe, 120 S. Steele Street, Sanford NC
When: 9pm-12am
What: Carla Napier Denman will perform.
Friday in the Central NC region
Note: Beginning this weekend, we will offer event headlines only for the Central NC region.
For full details, click over to our calendar.
- Spring Antiques Street Fair in Cameron NC (9am-6pm)
- Fun Gym at Sandhills Academy of Gymnastics, 220 Ampersand Road, Aberdeen NC (12:30–2:30pm, 6:30–9:30pm)
- Roost Beer Garden @ Fearrington Village, Fearrington NC (5-8pm)
- First Friday Southern Pines, NW Broad Street, Sanford NC (5-8:30pm)
- Chatham Empty Bowls To Benefit CORA Food Pantry, 365 Hwy 87 N, Pittsboro NC (5:30-8pm)
- 2nd Annual Poetry Slam @ Chatham Community Library, 197 NC Hwy 87 N., Pittsboro NC (7–9pm)
- Live Music @ Bynum Front Porch, 950 Bynum Road, Bynum NC (7-9pm)
- Local Music @ The Cup Of Flow, 115 NE Broad Street, Southern Pines NC (7-10pm)
- Free Movie at the Arboretum, 395 Magnolia Road, Pinehurst NC (8-10pm)
Saturday in Sanford/Lee County NC
- Multi-Family Yard Sale, 201 Providence Hall Drive, Sanford NC
When: 7–11am
What: Shop for a dirt bike, toys, riding toys, antique dresser, outside glider swing, computer desk, children's clothes, adult clothes and more.
- 3-Person Yard Sale, 1021 Bailes Drive, Sanford NC
When: 8am–1pm
What: The sale will offer baby items, baby boy and unisex clothes age newborn-12 months, infant toys, home decor, books, dish sets, and more.
- Lee County Primary's One Stop Early Voting
When: 8am–1pm
What: Cast your vote for local office candidates at the Board of Elections (225 S. Steele Street, Sanford NC) or the McSwain Center (2420 Tramway Road, Sanford NC).
- Sanford Farmer's Market, Depot Park, Sanford NC
When: 9am–12pm
What: Shop for produce, breads, locally made goods, and more right in downtown Sanford.
- Moving Sale, 323 N. Steele Street, Sanford NC
When: 9am–1pm
What: Get great bargains from several different families at this sale across from the church parking lot.
- Sanford Pottery Festival @ Civic Center, 1801 Nash Street, Sanford NC
When: 9am–6pm
What: Explore local potters and other artisans, paint your own pottery, sample NC wines, and more at this annual event that celebrates the best NC has to offer.
- PiYo @ Tree of Life, 116 Steele Street (2nd floor), Sanford NC
When: 10–11am
What: This class is a mix pilates and yoga. RSVP today to bring your children on Sunday. Come back tomorrow for the children’s version. Each class is $5.
- Grand Opening of Karma Boutique, 137 Wicker Street, Sanford NC
When: 10am-7pm
What:What: Shop candles, soaps, gifts, and home decor at downtown Sanford's newest boutique. Light refreshments will be served and they'll be doing fun giveaways!
- Cinco De Mayo Celebration @ Yesterdays, 98 Amarillo Lane, Sanford NC
When: 11am–11pm
What: Go participate in a day of outdoor festivities that include themed drinks, music, activities, and more. Local athletes will participate in a 3-on-3 charity basketball tournament to benefit OASIS NC, an autism support program.
- 'Officer Down' Ceremony & Luncheon @ City of Sanford, 225 E. Weatherspoon Street, Sanford NC
When: 12-2pm
What: Cyclists will ride from Wilmington to Sanford in honor of Elieser Colonroche, the Sanford police officer who died during a training exercise last summer. After the luncheon, the cyclists will continue on to Washington DC. The event is a fundraiser for the Officer Down Memorial Page and Concerns of Police Survivors.
- 4H Equine Competition at 11 Bar East Ranch, Sanford NC
When: 1–4pm
What: Go watch a 4-H equine competition for equestrians from across the state.
- UnWINEd Grand Opening, 237 Center Grove Church Road, Moncure NC
When: 4–8pm
What: Check out local wines, dessert from Parlez Vous Crepe, and music by the Rhonda Robichaux Band.
- Cinco de Mayo @ Kidz Junction, 1031 Spring Lane, Sanford NC
When: 6pm–12am
What: This all-night party will feature food, games, and all kinds of fun. The event will be $10 for those that already have a package and $20 for those that do not.
- Little Shop of Horrors @ Temple Theather, 120 Carthage Street, Sanford NC
When: 8pm
What: This quirky Broadway hit musical will close out the Main Stage season for the Temple. Get tickets before they’re gone!
- Live Music @ The Fat Cajun, 101 Wicker Street, Sanford NC
When: 8–11pm
What: The Bourbon Street Band will perform.
- Music @ Steele Street Cafe, 120 S. Steele Street, Sanford NC
When: 8:30pm–12am
What: Carla Napier Denman will perform.
Saturday in the Central NC region
Note: Beginning this weekend, we will offer event headlines only for the Central NC region.
For full details, click over to our calendar.
- Spring Antiques Street Fair in Cameron NC (9am-6pm)
- Compost Clinic @ Moore County Extension Center, 707 Pinehurst Avenue, Carthage (9-11am)
- Malcolm Blue Bluegrass Festival, 1177 Bethesda Road, Aberdeen NC (11am-6pm)
- Cooking Demos & Wine Tasting at Elliotts on Linden, 905 Linden Road, Pinehurst NC (12-4pm)
- The Cinco de Mayo Pooch Parade @ Downtown Park, Southern Pines NC (3-5pm)
- Haw River Festival in Saxapahaw NC (4-9pm)
- Roost Beer Garden, Fearrington Village, Fearrington NC (5-8pm)
- Kentucky Derby Party @ City Tap Bar, 89 Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro NC (5-10pm)
Sunday in and around Sanford/Lee County NC
- Sanford Pottery Festival @ Civic Center, 1801 Nash Street, Sanford NC
When: 9am–4pm
What: Explore local potters and other artisans, paint your own pottery, sample NC wines, and more at this annual event that celebrates the best NC has to offer.
- Kids Eat Free at Firehouse Subs, 3248 NC Route 87 South, Sanford NC
When: 10am-close
What: Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult’s dine-in meal -- and the kids get a firefighter hat. Click here to see kids meal specials for the whole week!
- May Market, 317 Wade Drive, Sanford NC
When: 2–5pm
What: Stop by the Devroe Meadows neighborhood for a one-stop-shopping event that includes Pampered Chef, Thirty One Gifts, Beauti Control, Scentsy, Tastefully Simple, Initial Outfitters, and Creative Memories.
- Little Shop of Horrors @ Temple Theather, 120 Carthage Street, Sanford NC
When: 2-4pm
What: This quirky Broadway hit musical will close out the Main Stage season for the Temple. Get tickets before they’re gone!
Sunday in the Central NC region
Note: Beginning this weekend, we will offer event headlines only for the Central NC region.
For full details, click over to our calendar.
- First Sunday, downtown Pittsboro NC (12-4pm)
- Free Piedmont Biofuels Tours, Lorax Lane, Pittsboro NC (1-2pm)
- Open House @ Goat Lady Dairy, 3531 Jess Hackett Road, Climax, NC (1-5pm)
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