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Events in Sanford and Lee County, NC from official calendars, with dates, venues and sources, and every unconfirmed detail labeled.
- Dated Events85Nov 2026 to Apr 2027
- Annual Events13last dates shown
- SourceOfficialorganizer and city pages
- CheckedNov 32026
Events in Sanford and Lee County, North Carolina, read from the Visit Sanford NC calendar, the Lee County Libraries calendar, the City of Sanford and Temple Theatre. Dates after January 2027 are thin because organizers have not posted them yet. We list what an official page shows and label the rest.
Anything marked “Not confirmed” was not stated on an official page when we looked. Check with the organizer or business before you go.
Dated Events in Sanford
| Event | Date | Time | Venue | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LCL Local History Club | 2026-11-03 to 2026-12-01 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm | Lee County Library, Sanford Branch | Not confirmed (not stated) |
| LCL Teen Snack Lab | 2026-11-03 to 2027-01-05 | 3:30pm – 5:30pm | Lee County Library, Sanford Branch, 120 Maker Space | Not confirmed (not stated) |
| J Glenn Edwards Elementary Veterans Day Parade | 2026-11-04 | 9:30 AM | J Glenn Edwards Elementary | Not confirmed (page says everyone welcome; cost not stated) |
| LCL Baby Story Time (for ages 0-18) | 2026-11-04 to 2026-12-30 | 10:00am – 10:30am | Lee County Library, Sanford Branch | Not confirmed (not stated) |
| LCL High School Quiz Bowl Social | 2026-11-04 to 2026-12-02 | 3:30pm – 4:30pm | Lee County Library, Sanford Branch | Not confirmed (not stated) |
| LCL Pokémon Club | 2026-11-04 to 2026-12-16 | 3:30pm – 4:30pm | Lee County Library, Sanford Branch | Not confirmed (not stated) |
| LCL Presents: National Diabetes Month Limited Series – Diabetes Prevention | 2026-11-04 | 3:30pm – 4:30pm | Lee County Library, Sanford Branch | Not confirmed (not stated) |
| LCL Toddler Story Time (for ages 1-3) | 2026-11-04 to 2026-12-30 | 10:45am – 11:45am | Lee County Library, Sanford Branch | Not confirmed (not stated) |
| LCL Family Story Time | 2026-11-05 to 2026-12-31 | 10:00am – 11:00am | Lee County Library, Sanford Branch | Not confirmed (not stated) |
| LCL Teen Time | 2026-11-05 to 2026-12-31 | 4:00pm – 6:00pm | Lee County Library, Sanford Branch | Not confirmed (not stated) |
| NC Cooperative Extension: Houseplants | 2026-11-05 | 5:30pm – 7:00pm | Lee County Library, Sanford Branch | Not confirmed (not stated) |
| Raven Forge Games CATAN Night (every Thursday) | 2026-11-05 to 2026-11-26 | 7:30 PM Thursdays | Raven Forge Games | Free entry |
| First Friday Art Reception at The MANN Center for the Arts | 2026-11-06 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | MANN Center for the Arts | Free and open to the public |
| LCL Presents: National Diabetes Month Limited Series – Diabetes Management | 2026-11-06 | 3:30pm – 4:30pm | Lee County Library, Sanford Branch | Not confirmed (not stated) |
| Bazaar & Craft Fair at St. Luke UMC | 2026-11-07 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM | St. Luke UMC | Not confirmed (not stated) |
| Grow and Flow Yoga at Kiwanis Park | 2026-11-07 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Kiwanis Family Park | Free |
| Holiday on Main (Broadway) | 2026-11-07 | Artisan Vendor Fair 10 AM-2 PM; Main Street shops 10 AM-5 PM | Main Street, Broadway | Not confirmed (not stated) |
| The Bad Dads Comedy Tour at The MANN Center for the Arts | 2026-11-07 | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM | MANN Center for the Arts | Not confirmed (price not on page) |
| Holiday Open House (Downtown Sanford) | 2026-11-08 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Downtown Sanford | Not confirmed (shopping event; carols and trolley per page) |
| Second Sundays Music Series: Beatlesque | 2026-11-08 | 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Kiwanis Family Park | Free admission |
| Small Business Saturday / Holiday Open House (annual) | 2026-11-08 to 2026-11-28 | see rows above | Downtown Sanford | Not confirmed |
| Bier Garten Garden Club (Herb Gardening) | 2026-11-09 | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM | Hugger Mugger Brewing | Free and open to the public (per page) |
| LCL Books and Blocks: A LEGO Book Club | 2026-11-09 to 2026-12-14 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm | Lee County Library, Sanford Branch | Not confirmed (not stated) |
| LCL Life Hacks @ the Library | 2026-11-09 to 2026-12-14 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm | Lee County Library, Sanford Branch | Not confirmed (not stated) |
| Meditations On The Mat | 2026-11-09 to 2026-12-14 | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM (monthly) | Seva Yoga | Not confirmed (not stated) |
| LCL Family Movie Night | 2026-11-10 to 2026-12-08 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm | Lee County Library, Sanford Branch | Not confirmed (not stated) |
| LCL Presents: Recognizing and Managing Caregiver Burnout w/ Lee County Public Health | 2026-11-10 | 3:30pm – 4:30pm | Lee County Library, Sanford Branch | Not confirmed (not stated) |
| Tuesday Trivia Night at Hugger Mugger Brewing | 2026-11-10 to 2026-12-29 | 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM Tuesdays (trivia starts 7 PM) | Hugger Mugger Brewing | Free |
| Buzzline Microtransit First Birthday Community Party | 2026-11-12 | 10:30 AM | McSwain Center | Not confirmed (cake served per page; cost not stated) |
| JS & the Footlights | 2026-11-12 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM | The Enrichment Center | Not confirmed (price not on page) |
| LCL Spice Club | 2026-11-12 to 2026-12-10 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm | Lee County Library, Sanford Branch, 120 Maker Space | Not confirmed (not stated) |
| LCL Tech Time | 2026-11-12 to 2026-12-10 | 2:30pm – 4:00pm | Lee County Library, Sanford Branch | Not confirmed (not stated) |
| LCL Teen Anime Club | 2026-11-12 to 2026-12-10 | 4:00pm – 5:30pm | Lee County Library, Sanford Branch | Not confirmed (not stated) |
| The Griot Tradition: West African Music and Meaning | 2026-11-12 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Dennis A. Wicker Civic & Conference Center | Not confirmed (not stated) |
| Downtown Concert at Depot Park: Crush! | 2026-11-13 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Depot Park | Not confirmed (not stated) |
| Family Movie Nights: GOAT | 2026-11-13 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM | Kiwanis Family Park | Not confirmed (not stated) |
| LCL Yoga at Lee County Libraries | 2026-11-13 to 2026-12-11 | 3:30pm – 4:30pm | Lee County Library, Sanford Branch, Children's Program Room | Not confirmed (not stated) |
| The Mixtapes at The Smoke and Barrel | 2026-11-13 | 8:30 PM | The Smoke and Barrel | Not confirmed (price not on page) |
| LCL Family Holiday Portraits | 2026-11-14 to 2026-11-21 | 9:00am – 4:00pm | Lee County Library, Sanford Branch, Multipurpose Room | Not confirmed (not stated) |
| LCL LEGO Masters | 2026-11-14 to 2026-12-12 | 1:00pm – 2:30pm | Lee County Library, Sanford Branch, Children's Program Room | Not confirmed (not stated) |
| LCL Messy Margin Book Club | 2026-11-14 to 2026-12-12 | 10:30am – 11:30am | Lee County Library, Sanford Branch, Children's Program Room | Not confirmed (not stated) |
| LCL Write Here, Write Now | 2026-11-14 to 2026-12-12 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm | Lee County Library, Sanford Branch | Not confirmed (not stated) |
| SFD at Sanford Fall Festival & Car Show | 2026-11-14 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Location not named | Not confirmed (not stated) |
| Tiger Rock Fall District Tournament | 2026-11-14 | Not confirmed | Dennis A. Wicker Civic & Conference Center | Competitor fees: Tiger Cubs $95; Junior, Youth and Adult $115 |
| Line Dancing at Hugger Mugger | 2026-11-15 to 2026-12-20 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM (twice monthly Sundays) | Hugger Mugger Brewing | Ticket includes a beer and instruction; price Not confirmed |
| LCL Inbe-TWEEN-ers | 2026-11-16 to 2026-12-21 | 4:30pm – 5:30pm | Lee County Library, Sanford Branch | Not confirmed (not stated) |
| LCL Presents: And the Award Goes to… | 2026-11-16 to 2026-12-21 | 8:00am – 8:30am | Lee County Library | Not confirmed (not stated) |
| LCL Family Movie Night @ Broadway | 2026-11-17 to 2026-12-15 | 4:00pm – 6:00pm | Lee County Library, Broadway Branch | Not confirmed (not stated) |
| LCL Lee Readers Book Club | 2026-11-17 to 2026-12-15 | 4:30pm – 5:30pm | Lee County Library, Sanford Branch | Not confirmed (not stated) |
| LCL We Read Banned Books Club | 2026-11-17 to 2026-12-15 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm | Lee County Library, Sanford Branch | Not confirmed (not stated) |
| Dice Throne Learn to Play + Weekly Play | 2026-11-19 to 2026-12-24 | 7:00 PM | Raven Forge Games | Not confirmed (price not on page) |
| LCL Getting Crafty for Adults | 2026-11-19 to 2026-12-17 | 12:30pm – 1:30pm | Lee County Library, Sanford Branch | Not confirmed (not stated) |
| LCL History Club | 2026-11-19 to 2026-12-17 | 3:30pm – 4:30pm | Lee County Library, Sanford Branch | Not confirmed (not stated) |
| Medicine Drum Sound Bath | 2026-11-19 to 2026-12-17 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (3rd Thursday) | Venue not named on page | Not confirmed (price not on page) |
| Fantasy Book Club: A Court of Splintered Harmony | 2026-11-20 | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM | MonkeyKat Books | Not confirmed (price not on page) |
| LCL Stab and Gab Fiber Arts Club | 2026-11-20 to 2026-12-18 | 2:00pm – 5:00pm | Lee County Library, Sanford Branch, 132 Learning Lab | Not confirmed (not stated) |
| Family Farm Day with Santa (Pint Sized Pasture) | 2026-11-21 to 2026-11-28 | Nov 21 9-5; Nov 25 9-5; Nov 28 9-5 (10-6 on one listing) | Pint Sized Pasture | Not confirmed (price not on page) |
| Jazz Goes to the Movies | 2026-11-21 | 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM (doors 6:30 PM) | MANN Center for the Arts | Not confirmed (price not on page) |
| Kingdom Vibe Live | 2026-11-21 | KVN launch party 2:30 PM; doors 5:00 PM; worship 6:00 PM | Dennis A. Wicker Civic & Conference Center | Passes sold; price Not confirmed |
| LCL CRAFTbait | 2026-11-21 to 2027-06-19 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm | Lee County Library, 120 Maker Space | Not confirmed (not stated) |
| Sanford Farmers' Market Holiday Artisan Market (Art Meets Ag) | 2026-11-21 | 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Sanford Farmers' Market (Pilgrim's Sanford Agricultural… | Not confirmed (price not on page) |
| Star Trek Commander Party at Raven Forge Games | 2026-11-21 | 12:00 PM | Raven Forge Games | Not confirmed (price not on page) |
| Holiday On Horner | 2026-11-22 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Venue not named | Free community event (per page) |
| LCL Game Café | 2026-11-23 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm | Lee County Library, Sanford Branch | Not confirmed (not stated) |
| A Very Embers Christmas | 2026-11-24 | 7:30 PM | Temple Theatre | Not confirmed (ticket prices on separate Temple page; VIP includes… |
| LCL Comic Collective | 2026-11-24 to 2026-12-22 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm | Lee County Library, Sanford Branch | Not confirmed (not stated) |
| LCL STEAM Club | 2026-11-24 to 2026-12-22 | 4:30pm – 6:00pm | Lee County Library, Sanford Branch | Not confirmed (not stated) |
| OP-18 Release Event (One Piece Card Game) | 2026-11-24 | 7:15 PM | Raven Forge Games | $30 entry |
| Small Business Saturday and Holiday Punch Card Launch | 2026-11-28 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Downtown Sanford | Free to take part; prize entries per $100 spent at participating… |
| The Merry Misfits Market | 2026-11-28 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Alchemy Wellness Center & Houz Plantz | Not confirmed (price not on page) |
| Sunday with Santa Train & Tree Lighting | 2026-11-29 | 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Depot Park | Free |
| LCL Life-Sized Game Night | 2026-11-30 | 5:30pm – 7:00pm | Lee County Library, Sanford Branch | Not confirmed (not stated) |
| NC Cooperative Extension: Milk Jug Greenhouse Demonstration | 2026-12-03 | 5:30pm – 7:00pm | Lee County Library, Sanford Branch | Not confirmed (not stated) |
| White Christmas at Temple Theatre | 2026-12-03 to 2026-12-20 | 2:00 PM listed (full performance schedule Not confirmed) | Temple Theatre | Not confirmed (see Temple ticket prices page) |
| The Kevin Regan Band at The Smoke and Barrel | 2026-12-04 | 8:30 PM | The Smoke & Barrel | Not confirmed (price not on page) |
| The Seekers: Where We Walk Together (art reception) | 2026-12-04 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | MANN Center for the Arts | Not confirmed (price not on page) |
| Yoga & Beer at Hugger Mugger Brewing | 2026-12-06 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (first Sunday monthly) | Hugger Mugger Brewing | Ticket includes a beverage; price Not confirmed |
| Sanford Christmas Parade | 2026-12-07 | Evening (start time Not confirmed) | Downtown Sanford | Not confirmed (free to watch not stated) |
| 80's Unleashed at The Smoke & Barrel | 2026-12-11 | 9:00 PM | The Smoke & Barrel | Not confirmed (price not on page) |
| Broadway Christmas Parade | 2026-12-12 | Not confirmed | Broadway | Not confirmed |
| One Noble Journey at Temple Theatre | 2027-01-28 to 2027-01-31 | 2:00 PM listed (full schedule Not confirmed) | Temple Theatre | Not confirmed |
| War Bonds at Temple Theatre | 2027-02-04 to 2027-02-07 | 2:00 PM listed (full schedule Not confirmed) | Temple Theatre | Not confirmed |
| Red, White, & Temple Patriotic Revue | 2027-02-25 to 2027-03-14 | 2:00 PM listed (evening shows Not confirmed on official… | Temple Theatre | Not confirmed |
| A World of Wonder by Paperhand Puppet Project | 2027-02-27 | Youth art projects 1:00 PM; show 3:00 PM | MANN Center for the Arts | Not confirmed (details at manncenterarts.org/paperhand) |
| Temple Theatre 2026-2027 Season Closer (title TBA) | 2027-04-22 to 2027-05-09 | Not confirmed | Temple Theatre | Not confirmed |
Annual Sanford Events and Their Last Dates
These return every year. The date shown is the last one we confirmed. The 2027 dates are not announced on an official page yet, so plan with the organizer, not with this table.
| Event | Last Date | Time | Venue | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Second Sundays Music Series (spring and fall) | NOT CONFIRMED | 5:00 PM | Kiwanis Family Park | Free admission |
| Sanford Farmers' Market season (Saturdays) | NOT CONFIRMED | 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM (2026 hours) | Downtown Sanford (Pilgrim's Sanford Agricultural… | Free entry? Not confirmed |
| Downtown Sanford StreetFest (annual, second Saturday of October) | 2026-10-10 | Not confirmed | Downtown Sanford | Not confirmed |
| Boo & Brew Ghost Tour (annual, October) | 2026-10-22 to 2026-10-31 | Oct 22-24, 29-31 | Downtown Sanford (self-guided) | Ticketed; price Not confirmed |
| Downtown Trick-or-Treat (Third Thursday) | 2026-10-15 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Downtown Sanford | Not confirmed |
| Sanford Brush & Palette Club Annual Art Show | 2026-10-10 to 2026-10-17 | Daily 10 AM-6 PM (Sun 2-5 PM; Art After Dark Oct 16, 6-9 PM) | MANN Center for the Arts | Not confirmed |
| Broadway Our Way Festival | 2026-04-18 | 10:00 AM | Main Street, Broadway | Not confirmed |
| The Southern Side-by-Side Championship & Exhibition | 2026-04-23 to 2026-04-26 | Not confirmed | Venue name not on page | Not confirmed |
| Strawberry Jammin' | 2026-04-25 | 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM | Downtown Sanford and Sanford Farmers' Market | Free tea cup; stroll food/drink prices Not confirmed |
| Carolina Indie Fest (spring) | 2026-05-15 to 2026-05-16 | Not confirmed | Hugger Mugger Brewing area, downtown Sanford | Not confirmed |
| Ole Gilliam Mill Crank Up | 2026-05-16 to 2026-05-17 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Ole Gilliam Mill park | Not confirmed |
| Classic to Custom Car Show | 2026-06-06 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Downtown Sanford, in front of historic Town Hall | Not confirmed |
| Lee Regional Fair | 2026-09-16 to 2026-09-20 | Not confirmed | Lee Regional Fair grounds (Not confirmed) | Not confirmed |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I find Sanford events?
This page lists them with dates and sources. The official calendar is at visitsanfordnc.com.
Are the dates guaranteed?
No. We read each date from an organizer or city page on November 3, 2026. Confirm with the organizer before you travel.
Can I add an event?
Yes. Use submit an event. We check it against the organizer’s own page before listing it.
Sources
- Visit Sanford NC, the Sanford Tourism Development Authority (official directory and event calendar) (checked Nov 3, 2026)
- City of Sanford (parks, golf, Depot Park) (checked Nov 3, 2026)
- NC State Parks (checked Nov 3, 2026)
- Railroad House Historical Museum (checked Nov 3, 2026)
- Temple Theatre (checked Nov 3, 2026)
- Lee County Libraries calendar (checked Nov 3, 2026)
Checked November 3, 2026. How we check: editorial standards; spot a mistake? Tell us.
Cite this page: It's North Carolina, “Sanford Events”, itsnorthcarolina.com/sanford-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.