Upcoming Sanford Events

Check out what's happening all around Sanford, NC

Strawberry Jammin'

 Sat, 25 Apr at 08:30 am 229 Carthage Street, Sanford, NC, United States, North Carolina 27330

Downtown Sanford StreetFest

Sat, 10 Oct at 10:00 am Downtown Sanford Historic District

Red, White and Blue Bash

 Sat, 04 Jul at 05:00 pm Kiwanis Family Park

Third Thursday - Downtown Trick-or-Treating

 Thu, 15 Oct at 05:00 pm Downtown Sanford, North Carolina

New Main Library Grand Opening

 Sat, 02 May at 10:00 am 1740 Bragg St, Sanford, NC 27330-5851, United States

Family Movie Night

 Fri, 08 May at 05:00 pm Kiwanis Family Park

Family Farm Day at Pint Sized Pasture 🐐 | May 2–3

 Sat, 02 May at 09:00 am 1525 Fire Tower Rd, 27330

O-JIVE Reunion Show – Benefit for Sanford Outreach Mission

 Sat, 16 May at 09:00 pm 120 S Steele St, Sanford, NC

Downtown Alive Concert Series

Thu, 07 May at 06:00 pm 106 Charlotte Ave, Sanford, NC 27330-4304, United States

2026 Triple Crown Charity Car Show

 Sat, 10 Oct at 09:00 am 1801 Nash St, Sanford, NC

Save The Date- the JAZZ STROLL, May 23 Sanford, NC

 Sat, 23 May at 04:00 pm Downtown Sanford, Inc.

“Cruising the Cinemas” with Sanford Car News

 Sat, 25 Apr at 03:00 pm Spring Lane Cinemas

Steele Street Band LIVE at The Smoke & Barrel

Fri, 24 Apr at 09:00 pm 120 S Steele St, Sanford, NC

The Bold , The Scar’d And The Beautiful Empowerment Fashion and Arts Show

 Sat, 25 Apr at 03:00 pm Mann Center of North Carolina USD 25

Downtown Alive Concert Series

Thu, 14 May at 06:00 pm 106 Charlotte Ave, Sanford, NC 27330-4304, United States

Breaking Bread With Heroes Breakfast | Sanford NC Veterans Event

 Sat, 16 May at 09:00 am Buffalo Presbyterian Church Free

Summer Concert Series 2026

 Thu, 04 Jun at 06:30 pm Depot Park

Third Thursday - Downtown Alive Concert in Depot Park

Thu, 21 May at 06:00 pm 106 Charlotte Ave, Sanford, NC 27330-4304, United States

Annual "A Day In The Park"

 Sat, 13 Jun at 11:00 am Horton Park

Operation Honor: Rural Salute NC | Free Community Event

 Sat, 16 May at 11:00 am The Pint Sized Pasture Free

Carolina Indie Fest

 Fri, 15 May at 05:00 pm 229 Wicker Street, Sanford, NC, United States, North Carolina 27330

80's Unleashed

 Fri, 05 Jun at 09:00 pm The Smoke and Barrel

Third Thursday - Downtown Alive Concert Series

Thu, 17 Sep at 06:00 pm 106 Charlotte Ave, Sanford, NC 27330-4304, United States

SRCC Annual Car Show

 Sat, 25 Apr at 10:00 am 989 White Hill Rd, 15/501 South, Sanford, NC

Sanford Juneteenth Freedom Parade & Day at the Park

 Sat, 20 Jun at 10:00 am Horton Park

Beach Bash

 Fri, 22 May at 02:00 pm Kiwanis Family Park

So Much Fest 2026: Throwback Edition

Fri, 24 Apr at 12:00 pm So Much Fest

Roarin' 20's: Celebrating 20 Years of the NC Charmettes

 Sat, 02 May at 12:00 pm Carolina Trace Country Club

Downtown Alive Concert Series

Thu, 24 Sep at 06:00 pm 106 Charlotte Ave, Sanford, NC 27330-4304, United States

Third Thursday - Shop & Swing

Thu, 18 Jun at 05:00 pm Downtown Sanford, North Carolina

First Friday 🌸 Spring Fling

Fri, 01 May at 05:30 pm Stevens Center Sanford

Third Thursday - Red, White, Blue and Local

Thu, 16 Jul at 05:00 pm Downtown Sanford, North Carolina

Bright Star at Temple Theatre - Sanford

 Fri, 17 Apr Temple Theatre - Sanford

Pollinator Haven Garden Open House & Native Plant Sale

 Fri, 24 Apr at 09:00 am 2420 Tramway Rd, Sanford, NC, United States, North Carolina 27332

TNMC – Tuesday Night Music Club LIVE at The Smoke & Barrel

 Fri, 08 May at 08:00 pm 120 S Steele St, Sanford, NC

Mayor's Prayer Breakfast

 Thu, 07 May at 07:00 am Saint Luke UMC - Sanford NC

80's Unleashed

 Fri, 18 Sep at 09:00 pm The Smoke and Barrel

Punk Rock 101

 Fri, 24 Apr at 07:00 pm 507 S Steele St, Sanford, NC 27330-4704, United States

Strawberry Festival

Sat, 25 Apr at 09:00 am 157 Charlotte Ave, Sanford, NC 27330-4317, United States

The Guy Unger Band

 Fri, 27 Mar The Smoke and Barrel

Sanford Block Party

 Sat, 25 Apr at 08:00 am St. James AME Church Sanford NC

Derby Day Delight: A HAVEN Soiree

 Sat, 02 May at 03:30 pm Carolina Trace Country Club

18th Annual Run For Their Lives! 2026

 Sat, 29 Aug at 07:30 am Kiwanis Family Park

Taco Tuesday & Cinco De Mayo Celebration!

 Tue, 05 May at 03:00 pm 910 Carthage St, Sanford, NC, United States, North Carolina 27330

St. Andrews Community Day

 Sat, 25 Apr at 11:00 am 5422 St Andrews Church Rd, Sanford, NC

Bright Star

 Wed, 15 Apr at 07:00 pm Temple Theatre - Sanford

Public Policy Luncheon: NC Cooperative Extension

Mon, 04 May at 11:45 am Dennis A. Wicker Civic and Conference Center

Quarters for CARA

 Sun, 31 May at 02:00 pm Steven's Center Sanford

Whiskey Pines

 Fri, 01 May at 08:00 pm The Smoke and Barrel

The Tower of Power: Vertical Gardening Intensive

 Thu, 23 Apr at 09:00 am N.C. Cooperative Extension - Lee County Center USD 15

Cruise In / Car Show

 Sat, 09 May at 10:00 am Southern Lee High School

Putts Fore Pups

 Thu, 24 Sep at 09:00 am Quail Ridge Golf Course

Spring Plate Sale!

 Sat, 25 Apr at 11:00 am 8533 Cox Mill Rd, Sanford, NC, United States, North Carolina 27332

Global Culinary Passport - South Asia

Thu, 23 Apr at 06:30 pm 1218 Hawkins Ave, Sanford, NC

Curry, Jerk & Jollof Fest

Sat, 27 Jun at 02:00 pm 1218 Hawkins Ave, Sanford, NC

FOOD PANTY LA LUZ

Wed, 27 May at 06:00 am 646 Oakwood Ave., Sanford, NC

Uncorked: A Stand Up Comedy Show

 Sat, 16 May at 07:00 pm Vinous Wine Bar USD 25

CCCC Career Expo 2026

 Wed, 29 Apr at 02:00 pm Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center Free

Thriller Book Club: It's Not Her

 Thu, 23 Apr at 06:30 pm 105 Carbonton Rd, Sanford, NC, United States, North Carolina 27330

3rd Annual Brandon Jewell Honor Ride

 Sat, 06 Jun at 08:00 am Honda Suzuki Of Sanford

Riftbound Unleashed Pre-Rift

 Sat, 02 May at 02:00 pm 132 S Steele St, Sanford, NC, United States, North Carolina 27330

2026 Tarheel Canine PSA Trial

 Sat, 16 May at 08:00 am 2301 Tramway Rd, Sanford, NC 27332

✨ Shine From Within ✨

 Sat, 30 May at 11:30 am 2515 Watson Avenue, Sanford, NC, USA USD 49

DND One Shot April Adventure

 Thu, 30 Apr at 06:00 pm 110 Carthage Street, Sanford, NC

Kat's Pick Book Club: This Book Made Me Think of You

 Fri, 01 May at 06:30 pm 105 Carbonton Rd, Sanford, NC, United States, North Carolina 27330

Children’s Mindfulness Circle

 Sat, 02 May at 11:30 am 2515 Watson Avenue, Sanford, NC, USA USD 13

Parking Bright Star - Sanford

 Thu, 16 Apr at 06:00 pm Temple Theatre - Sanford

Native Perennial Plant Container Design Class

 Fri, 24 Apr at 10:00 am N.C. Cooperative Extension - Lee County Center USD 25

Crystal Singing Bowl Sound Bath

 Sat, 09 May at 12:00 pm 2515 Watson Avenue, Sanford, NC, USA USD 25

Gundam GD-04 Release

 Sat, 25 Apr at 08:00 pm 132 S Steele St, Sanford, NC, United States, North Carolina 27330

Warbirds over Sanford 2026

 Sat, 02 May at 09:00 am 4550 Old Jefferson Davis Highway, Sanford, NC, United States, North Carolina

Romance Book Club: The Paris Match

 Thu, 14 May at 06:30 pm 105 Carbonton Rd, Sanford, NC, United States, North Carolina 27330

Mystery/Thriller Book Club: Her Last Breath

 Fri, 22 May at 06:30 pm 105 Carbonton Rd, Sanford, NC, United States, North Carolina 27330

A Parade of Horribles Midnight Release Party with Raven Forge Games

 Mon, 11 May at 09:00 pm Raven Forge Games

Sacred Midday Reset Drop-In Community Energy Healing

 Thu, 05 Feb at 12:00 pm 2515 Watson Avenue, Sanford, NC, USA Free

✨ Monthly Reiki Practitioners Circle ✨

 Thu, 07 May at 12:00 pm 2515 Watson Avenue, Sanford, NC, USA Free

✨ Medicine Drum Sound Bath ✨

 Thu, 19 Feb 2515 Watson Avenue, Sanford, NC, USA Free

Wheel of the Year: Summer Solstice Celebration (Litha)

 Sat, 20 Jun at 11:30 am 2515 Watson Avenue, Sanford, NC, USA USD 14

Strawberry Jam Workshop: From Farm to Jar

 Mon, 20 Apr 157 Charlotte Ave USD 10

American Red Cross Blood Drive

 Thu, 14 May at 12:00 pm 989 White Hill Rd, 15/501 South, Sanford, NC

Enchanted Sweetheart Spring Fling Pageant 2026

 Sat, 09 May at 01:00 pm MANN Center for the Arts

Group Energy Reading & Healing Experience

 Sat, 23 May at 01:00 pm 2515 Watson Avenue, Sanford, NC, USA USD 23

Sloppy Dogs @ Rustique Antiques and Collectables

 Sat, 06 Jun at 11:00 am Rustique Antiques Warehouse

Southern Lee AOE/SkillsUSA Car Show Fundraiser

 Sat, 09 May at 10:00 am Southern Lee High School Athletic Booster Club

Bright Star - Sanford

 Sat, 18 Apr at 11:30 pm Temple Theatre - Sanford

Trivia Night #2

 Thu, 23 Apr at 06:30 pm 507 S. Third Street, Sanford NC 27330, Sanford, NC, United States, North Carolina 27330

Bloom from the Womb

 Sat, 09 May at 11:30 am 2515 Watson Avenue, Sanford, NC, USA USD 49

Sanford Homeschool Park Day

 Fri, 01 May at 10:00 am Kiwanis Family Park

W.O.M.E.N. GATHERING -WOMEN OF MIRACLES EVOKE NATIONS

 Sat, 13 Jun at 10:00 am 6081 Lemon Springs Rd Free