Welcome to Moore County Mom - updated 4.7.2022

Moore County Mom is dedicated to helping parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, guardians, siblings, babysitters,  homeschoolers, etc. find kid/family friendly events and venues in Moore County and the surrounding areas. Each blog post is dedicated to a specific type of activity or venue. The blog title will let you know what type of activity/venue is described in the post. MCM is a work in progress. New venues will be added as often as a mom's schedule allows. 

Use the sidebar to the right, labels (each post contains labels that will help you find what you are looking for within the blog) search feature and archives to find information. Feel free to email MooreCountyMom@gmail.com with questions, to let me know of an event/venue to include or to let me know of an error.


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Location: Moore County, NC, USA

Spring Has Sprung - activities and fun - update 3.28.2022

 




April 2nd, 2022
Downtown Aberdeen Dog Fair
South Sycamore Street | Aberdeen
Cost: free | hours: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 
Notes: vendors, food and fun contests make this a barking good time. 


April 9th 2022
Town of Aberdeen Easter Eggstravaganza
Malcolm Blue Farm | 1177 Bethesda Road | Aberdeen
Cost: free | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 
Directions: Malcolm Blue Farm
Notes: The Easter Bunny will be there along with a petting zoo and the main event. Click here for more details. 

April 9th, 2022
Town of Southern Pines Easter Egg Hunt
Campbell House Park | 450 E. New Hampshire Avenue | Southern Pines
SP Easter Egg Hunt | 910.692.2463
Notes: Have your picture taken with the Easter Bunny, crafts and an Easter Egg Hunt (12 & under). Hunt starts at 11 a.m.


April 9th, 2022
Village of Pinehurst Easter Egg Hunt
Cannon Park | 90 Woods Road | Pinehurst
VOP Easter Egg Hunt | 910.295.1900 
Cost: free | hours: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 
Directions: Cannon Park
Notes: Staggered start times, see the VOP Easter Egg Hunt page for more information. 


April 9th, 2022
The Easter Bunny at Kalawi Farm
1515 NC Hwy. 211 | Eagle Springs
Kalawi Farm | 910.315.9844 | Email
Cost: $8 | 12 - 4 p.m. 
Directions: Kalawi Farm and Ben's s Ice Cream
Notes: 2 and under free, barrel train, super slide, play area, jump pillow hayride and a visit from the Easter bunny. 


April 22nd - 24th, 2022 
14th Annual Celebration of Seagrove Potters
Pottery Studios | Seagrove
Cost: free | hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Directions: Seagrove 
Notes: Keep an eye on their Facebook page for updates on the Celebration including a specific list of potters. 


April 23rd, 2022 
Village of Pinehurst Celebration of the Military Child
Village Arboretum | 375 Magnolia Road | Pinehurst
Cost: free | hours: 12 - 3 p.m.
Notes: free cookout, kid friendly activities and live entertainment. 


April 23rd, 2022 
Doll, Me & LiberTea - SOLD OUT
Alston House | | 288 Alston House Road | Sanford
Cost: $20 | hours: 1 - 4 p.m. 
Notes: tea, lawn games and fun for your little and her favorite doll. Purchase tickets here. 



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CALENDAR - recurring events - updated 12.11.2023


Recurring weekly/monthly events will be posted here. Information is subject to change, please confirm date/time information with the Library or facility. 



Given Memorial Library 
150 Cherokee Road | Pinehurst
Given Tufts | 910.295.6022 | Email
Cost: free
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:30 am - 5 pm | Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Directions: Given Memorial Library
Events 

  1. Playful learning - Tuesdays at 10 a.m. - drop in play time for 0 - 3 years. 
  2. Preschool story time - Fridays 10 - 11 a.m.  
  3. Kids Saturday - 1st Saturday of the month (most Saturdays) - themed craft event geared towards ages 3 - 10. 


Sandhill Region Library System
412 East Franklin Street | Rockingham
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. 

Pinebluff Area Library | 305 E. Baltimore | Pinebluff
Events

  1. Preschool Story Time - Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.

Moore County Library | 101 Saunders Street | Carthage 
Events

  1. Baby Story Time - Wednesdays at 10 a.m. (newborn - 2 years) 
  2. Preschool Story Time - Fridays at 10 a.m. 

Robbins Area Library | 161 East Magnolia Drive | Robbins
Events

  1. Crochet & Knitting Group - Every Tuesday 2 - 4 p.m. 
  2. Preschool Story Time - Thursdays at 10 a.m

Vass Area Library | 121 Seaboard Street | Vass
Events
  1. Preschool Story Time - Thursdays at 10 a.m.
  2. Virtual Book Club - 3rd Tuesday at 6 p.m. 

Sandhills Gymnastics
220 Ampersand Road | Aberdeen
Sandhills Gymnastics | 910.295.0724 | Contact
Cost: $25
Hours: Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Friday 9 a.m - 9:30 p.m | Saturday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Directions: Sandhills Gymnastics
Event: 

  1. Parents Night Out. See the Celebrations page on their website for specific dates/times. 


Sandhills Bowling Center
1680 NC-5 Hwy. | Aberdeen
Cost: $3.50 - $7
Hours: Monday - Wednesday 1 - 10 p.m. | | Thursday 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. |  Friday 10 a.m. - 12 a.m. | Saturday 11 - 12 a.m. | Sunday 1 - 9 p.m. 
Food & Drink: Snack Bar
Event: 

  1. Cosmic Bowling every Friday and Saturday starting at 6 p.m. to close


Sandhills Community College Gardens
555 Lindbergh Place | Pinehurst 
SCC Gardens | 910.692.6185 | Contact
Cost: free
Hours: Sunrise to sunset 
Food & Drink: Picnics in designated areas through the garden. Clean up please! 
Directions: SCC Gardens
Event

  1. Seasonal Blooming information


Southern Pines Public Library
170 W. Connecticut Avenue | Southern Pines
Southern Pines Library | 910.692.8235 | Email
Cost: Southern Pines Resident free, $20 limited access card, $55 full access card
Hours: Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Friday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Sunday 2 - 5 p.m.
Directions: Southern Pines Library | Notes: An active library card is required to participate in events
Events:
  1. Baby Rhymes (birth -2): Tuesdays 10:15 a.m with a encore at 10:45 a.m.
  2. SPARK Story Time (birth - 2): Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m. Held at Fire Station # 82. 
  3. Learn & Play at the Library (toddler/preschooler): Wednesdays from 10 - 12 p.m. 
  4. Music & Motion (2 - 5): Thursdays at 10:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. 
  5. At the Library After School (K - 2nd): 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month during the school year. 
  6. STEAM Sunday (elementary): Held on a Sunday during the month. Check the Program calendar for specific dates and topics. 
  7. ecoEXPLORE (K - 8th grade): Loanspot pack for the ecoEXPLORE program. Click here to view the available packs for loan. 
  8. Teen Creative Writing Club: Check our Program Calendar for upcoming dates.

Village of Pinehurst Parks and Recreation
395 Magnolia Road | Pinehurst 
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. 
Directions: Location varies
Need to know:
Events:

  1. Pokemon Card Club: ages 6 - 12 Saturdays (no class on December 9th, 2023)  from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.  | Cost: $15/R, $30/NR

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Outdoor Animal Fun - updated 7.8.2022

 



Aloha Safari Zoo
159 Mini Lane | Cameron
Aloha Safari Zoo | 919.770.7109 | Email
Cost: FREE - $12 | $1 - $3 for feed bags 
Hours: Friday - Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Food & Drink: Food trucks every Saturday and Sunday
Directions: Aloha Safari Zoo
Need to know: Birthday parties available. Drive time about 45 minutes. Field trips available in the spring and fall. Spinrg hours begin in March. Arrive by 4 for entry. 


Flint Rock Farms
6510 S. Plank Road | Cameron
Flint Rock Farms | 910.263.9366 | Email | Facebook
Cost: | Contact Flint Rock Farms for date/time info. 
Directions: Flint Rock Farm
Need to know: 


KT Horse Farms summer day camp
KT Horse Farms, LLC | 910.986.6815 
Cost & Hours: Contact KT Horse Farms for more info
Directions: KT Horse Farms
Need to know: Riding lessons for 5+. Horse boarding. Horse camps. 


Ladybug Farm and Forest 
Ladybug Farm and Forest | 631 Thunder Road | Pinebluff
Ladybug Farms & Forest | 716.949.7410
Cost: $55 - $150 | Contact Ladybug Farm & Forest for day/time info. 
Food & Drink: Bring your own food for the Baby Goat Picnic & Playtime. 
Need to know: Little Farmers, goat cuddling, goat picnics, home hatchery program and more. Visit their Facebook page or contact Shawna for more details. 


Lazy 5 Ranch
1500 Mooresville Road | Mooresville
Lazy 5 Ranch | 704.663.5100 | Facebook
Cost: $11 - $21 | $3 for feed bags
Hours: Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Sunday 12 - 6:30 p.m.
Food & Drink: Do NOT feed the animals. 
Directions: Lazy 5 Ranch
Need to know: Spring hours begin in March. Arrive by 5 p.m. for entry. Does not accept credit cards. 


NC Zoo 
4401 NC Zoo Parkway | Asheboro
NC Zoo |  800.488.0444 
Cost: FREE - $15.00 | November - March 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. | April - October 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 
Food & Drink: A small snack and a refillable water bottle per person can be taken inside. Food is available for purchase. 
Directions: NC Zoo 
Need to know: If you go at least twice a year Zoo Memberships are for you. Check out more info here. Drive time is about a hour. 


Paradox Farm
449 Hickory Creek Lane | West End
Cost: varies | see website for hours
Directions: Paradox Farm 
Need to know: Tours, snuggle sessions and adult events available. 
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Shopping - Thrifty Stores - posted 6.21.2022






Coalition Resale Shops
1117 W. Pennsylvania Ave. | Southern Pines
Coalition Relsale Shops | 910.246.9845 | Email
Hours: Tuesday - Friday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Saturday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Donations: YES


Community Thrift Store
1680 NC-5 Hwy.  #135 | Aberdeen
Community Thrift Store | 910.420.1002 | Email
Hours: Tuesday - Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m
Notes: Shopping with a purpose, proceeds benefit people in our community. 


Community Thrift Store - Pinebluff
145A Walnut Street | Pinebluff
Community Thrift Store | 910.420.21002 | Email
Hours: TBD
Notes: Shopping with a purpose, proceeds benefit people in our community. 


Emmanuel Episcopal Church Thrift Shop
117 NE Broad Street | Southern Pines
Hours: Thursday & Saturday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 
Notes: Donation hours are Monday and Wednesday 9 - 11:30 a.m. 


Goodwill Industries of Eastern NC
115 Commerce Avenue | Southern Pines
Hours: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. | Saturday 9 a.m. 6 p.m. | Sunday 12 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Donations: YES


Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills ReStore
2268 NC-5 Hwy. | Aberdeen
HFHNCS Restore | 910.295.2798
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:30 a.m. - 6:30  p.m. | Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m
Directions: HFHNCS Restore
Notes: We always check the kids section, home improvement, board games and furniture. Be sure to check the the price tag chart when you come in the door. On the 1st and the 15th of the month the % off tags changes. 
Donations: YES


Helping the Orphans Thrift Store
805 Monroe Street | Carthage 
Hours: Monday - Saturday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Notes: All proceeds go to helping orphans in Kenya. 


Pinebluff Peddler
240 N. Walnut Street | Pinebluff
910.281.5211
Hours: Monday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Directions: Pinebluff Peddler
Notes: The Peddler is a treasure hunt for sure so be sure to block out at least an hour to browse the aisles. 


The Puzzle Piece
1579 Rays Bridge Road | Carthage
The Puzzle Piece | 910.688.7119 | Email
Hours: Wednesday - Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Directions: The Puzzle Piece
Notes: The Puzzle Piece has a little something for everyone. You can find crafts, clothes for mom and kids, games, school supplies, housewares, kids books and more. It's always a pleasure to shop in the store or you can shop online with easy curbside pick up. 
Donations: YES


A Treasure Alley
113 W. Main Street. | Aberdeen
A Treasure Alley | 910.944.1791 | Email
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. 
Directions: A Treasure Alley 


Whispering Pines Thrift Shop Inc.
3199 Vass-Carthage Road | Carthage
Hours: Wednesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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Recycling in Moore County! - updated 8.27.2024

This post is organized alphabetically by location.  To quickly locate where to recycle a specific item/type look at the Need to Know section...