THINGS TO DO IN PINEHURST
Whether coming for a Pinehurst golf trip or looking for things to do in Pinehurst as a new resident, there is always something going on. Consider Holly House for your next junior golf tournament in Pinehurst; right in the Village of Pinehurst, we are very family friendly and steps from the clubhouse. Also, The USGA Golf House in Pinehurst and the new World Golf Hall of Fame his now open to rave reviews. And, of course, Pinehurst Resort with all its great dining and golf courses is right next door. Looking for a wedding venue or other special event location in Pinehurst? Horse shows, weddings, pottery and art events, and conferences are always happening in Pinehurst. Check out the links below of our overview of things to do in Pinehurst and why people come all year long. . . . and feel free to email us if you have any event-specific questions about coming to Pinehurst for your special event.
WEDDING, FESTIVALS, + MONTHLY EVENTS
PLANNING A PINEHURST WEDDING?
We have many great wedding venues to choose, from The Fair Barn to The Carolina Hotel. Pinehurst also boasts many great locations in horse country.
THE ANNUAL PINEHURST BARBEQUE FESTIVAL
Held every summer right in the Village of Pinehurst and mere blocks from the Holly House; The Pinehurst Barbeque Festival attracts the best pitmasters from across the Carolinas who descend on our small village with great food, special tastings, and even master classes in the making great barbeque.
THE HOLIDAYS IN PINEHURST AND THE ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF TREES
If you love Christmas, you need to come to Pinehurst during the holidays; come for Festival of Trees and stay for Christmas in Pinehurst. It will be an unforgettable holiday for you and your family.
OKTOBERFEST
Oktoberfest happens in Tufts Memorial Park, and kicks off with Kinderfest, a fun festival for children and families with music, crafts, Halloween characters and trick-or-treating at the downtown businesses; and for the adults, traditional Oktoberfest activities featuring German music, food and beer.
TRIPADVISOR THINGS TO DO IN PINEHURST
Check out TripAdvisor’s list of things to do curated by thousands of visitors that have come before you and done all your homework to plan a great time in Pinehurst!
GOLF TOURNAMENTS + ACTIVITES
USGA TOURNAMENTS AT PINEHURST
Pinehurst just hosted a memorable 2024 US Open. For golf enthusiasts, the new USGA Golf House is a great place to see the past and the future of golf in America, and get you psyched for the next US Opens in 2029. Pinehurst will again host both men’s and women’s back-to-back like they did in 2014. It will be another magical two weeks of championship golf in Pinehurst, when the world comes to Pinehurst to see the best compete on Pinehurst #2.
US KIDS GOLF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
This annual pilgrimage of the best kids in the world coming to Pinehurst for these championships is a magical annual event. Families and kids from all over the world descending on Pinehurst makes this the most fun and family-centric golf festival in the country.
PINEHURST COUNTRY CLUB TOURNAMENTS
Of course, Pinehurst would not be Pinehurst without its annual North South championship, and other regional and national championships that it hosts every year. Here is the calendar for those championships.
THE WORLD GOLF HALL OF FAME
The World Golf Hall of Fame opened in 2024 to a rousing ovations from its first visitors – the thOudsands of fans who attended the 2014 US Open. Back in Pinehurst after its hiatus in Saint Augustine, Florida, The World Golf Hall of Fame is a magnificent, intimate exhibit of the best artifacts throughout the history in our great game.
WHERE TO PLAY GOLF IN PINEHURST
Of course, Pinehurst is THE place to come to play golf, boasting 30+ golf courses within a 20 minute drive of Holly House.
EQUINE + HORSE SPECIAL EVENTS
HARNESS RACES
Pinehurst is home to the winter training for Harness racers around the country, and various horse shows and horse training events. And the Pinehurst Track Restaurant, the best little breakfast place in town!
HORSE TRIALS AND CALENDAR SHOW
Of course the other main attraction in Pinehurst after golf is horses. Traveling 15 minutes east of Holly House is horse country for hunters, jumpers, and dressage enthusiasts.
AND MORE…
ARTS, CRAFTS, POTTERY, + ANTIQUING
Potters and crafting have a rich history in the Pinehurst area; take a trip out to Sea Grove to find the best of pottery history in the Carolinas.
THE ANNUAL PINEHURST DESTINATION GUIDE FOR EVERYTHING ELSE
…and here is the best of the rest of what’s going on during your stay at Holly House!