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Sandhills NC Events: Oct 2026 to Mar 2027

11 events and attractions in the Sandhills region are confirmed on the organizers’ own pages, from Oct 24, 2026 to Mar 12, 2027. Prices, hours and rules below are quoted from those pages and dated; anything an organizer has not published says “not published” rather than a guess. Towns covered include Fayetteville, Pinehurst and Southern Pines. Next up: Halloween at the BOOtanical Garden (Cape Fear Botanical Garden), Oct 24, 2026 to Oct 25, 2026.

Sandhills events by date

Event Where Dates Hours Price (as published) Notes
Halloween at the BOOtanical Garden (Cape Fear Botanical Garden) Fayetteville Oct 24, 2026 to Oct 25, 2026 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM nightly (event runs Oct 22-25) Advance: non-members ages 11+ $14 (walk-up $25); members 11+ $12 (walk-up $20); ages 3-10 $9 (walk-up $15); under 3 free Outdoor walk-through Wonderland theme, costume contest, candy stations (bring your own bag), timed entry, tickets non-refundable and often sell out; dogs allowed Oct 22 only (not Oct 24-25); limited parking, carpool; bring a flashlight; 536 N. Eastern Blvd
Fayetteville Marksmen School Day Game vs Roanoke Fayetteville Nov 5, 2026 10:00 AM EST not published SPHL hockey at Crown Coliseum (venue per team release); home game per organizer schedule; ticket price not published; school day game presented by PWC, 'bring your students'
Festive in Flight: A Holiday Drone Show Celebration Pinehurst Nov 27, 2026 Event 5:00 PM; 500-drone show begins 7:00 PM (about 15 min) Ticket required; ages 2 and under free, ages 3-11 child ticket, ages 12+ adult ticket (dollar prices not published) Santa photos, stilt walkers, glow putting course, food truck and pop-up bars with holiday cocktails; bring your own lawn chairs, seating limited; rain or shine
Sandhills Garden of Lights Pinehurst Nov 27, 2026 to Jan 9, 2027 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM, Wednesdays through Sundays not published (tickets listed as coming soon) Over one million lights, interactive illuminated orbs, walk-through mushroom finale, Santa on select nights, photo spots; hot chocolate and adult drinks sold; inaugural year; at Sandhills Horticultural Gardens, 3245 Airport Rd
Fayetteville Marksmen Disney Night vs Roanoke Fayetteville Nov 28, 2026 6:00 PM EST not published SPHL hockey at Crown Coliseum (venue per team release); home game per organizer schedule; ticket price not published; Disney Night theme
Fayetteville Marksmen Nightmare Before Christmas Night vs Pee Dee Fayetteville Dec 18, 2026 7:00 PM EST not published SPHL hockey at Crown Coliseum (venue per team release); home game per organizer schedule; ticket price not published; theme night
Fayetteville Marksmen Peanuts Night vs Pee Dee Fayetteville Dec 19, 2026 6:00 PM EST not published SPHL hockey at Crown Coliseum (venue per team release); home game per organizer schedule; ticket price not published; Peanuts theme night
Fayetteville Marksmen Mischief Night vs Macon Fayetteville Dec 26, 2026 6:00 PM EST not published SPHL hockey at Crown Coliseum (venue per team release); home game per organizer schedule; ticket price not published; theme night
Fayetteville Marksmen Shrek Night vs Athens Fayetteville Jan 9, 2027 6:00 PM EST not published SPHL hockey at Crown Coliseum (venue per team release); home game per organizer schedule; ticket price not published; theme night
Fayetteville Marksmen Star Wars Night vs Quad City Fayetteville Jan 23, 2027 6:00 PM EST not published SPHL hockey at Crown Coliseum (venue per team release); home game per organizer schedule; ticket price not published; Star Wars theme night presented by Stanley Steemer
Fayetteville Marksmen LEGO Night vs Huntsville Fayetteville Mar 12, 2027 7:00 PM EST not published SPHL hockey at Crown Coliseum (venue per team release); home game per organizer schedule; ticket price not published; LEGO theme night

Each event name links to the organizer’s page. Last checked 2026-10-18. Confirm the date and ticket price there before you go, because organizers change both.

Drive times

See drive times to 20 North Carolina destinations from Asheville, Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh and Wilmington.

State parks in this region

For free days outdoors, see the North Carolina State Parks Passport: most state parks charge nothing for day use.

Frequently asked questions

How were these events checked?

Each row was read on the organizer’s or venue’s own page, not copied from a listings site. The link in the first column is that page and the check date is in the log. See our editorial standards and verification log.

What if a price says “not published”?

It means the organizer’s page did not show a price when we looked, often because tickets sit behind a booking widget. We leave it blank instead of guessing; use the event link to see current prices.

What is the next event in the Sandhills region?

Halloween at the BOOtanical Garden (Cape Fear Botanical Garden), Oct 24, 2026 to Oct 25, 2026, in Fayetteville. Dates shift, so use the link in the table.

Where do I report a wrong date or price?

Use the contact page. Corrections are logged on our corrections page.

Sources

Cite this page: It's North Carolina, “Sandhills NC Events: Oct 2026 to Mar 2027”, itsnorthcarolina.com/sandhills-events/ (updated ). By the It's North Carolina editorial team. Free to quote with attribution and a link to this page; data and tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.