Sanford Life NC

10/11/2026

Tag your Sanford adventure buddy!

10/09/2026

What’s one business you always recommend to people?

10/08/2026

If you could bring one new business to Sanford, what would it be?

10/07/2026

This has lots of info for Dog Friendly places in Lee County 😎

Does your dog hear “Want to go?” and beat you to the door?

We made a page for that.

Dogs in the Pines brings together dog friendly places and events, parks, local vets, rescues and more!

Take a look and plan a little outing with your favorite passenger. The one who never complains about your music but does insist on having the window down.

https://thepinestimes.com/dogs-in-the-pines/

Where do you love taking your dog? Help us add to the list!

Drop a picture of your pup in the comments we want to see your fur babies!

🐾🐕‍🦺🐩🦮🐕🐶🐾

10/06/2026

What’s a Sanford hidden gem more people should know about?

10/04/2026

What’s your favorite weekend activity around Sanford?

10/03/2026

Looking for places to be a vendor in The Pines? We have a general list of festivals and upcoming events on our webpage: https://thepinestimes.com/festivals-in-the-pines-of-nc/

A few important things to know:

** Vendor spaces are handled by each individual event organizer. We don't book vendor spaces or coordinate vendor applications for these events.

** Check the Organizer/Host listed for the festival, rather than contacting the venue. The venue may simply be the location where the event is held.

** Don't wait until the last minute! Many of the larger festivals fill their vendor spaces months before the event.

** We don't put on these events. The Pines Times is sharing information about local festivals and connecting the community with events. Piney Fest is the exception, as that is an event we put on. https://thepinestimes.com/piney-fest/

** Some festivals may not accept vendors at all, so you'll need to check directly with the organizer for availability, requirements, fees, and applications.

We hope the festival guide helps you find some great opportunities!

10/02/2026

What’s your favorite spot to watch the sunset?

09/30/2026

We love Gross Farms and The Sandhills Trolley!

✨ CALLING ALL PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS, AUNTS & UNCLES…AND EVERYONE STILL YOUNG AT HEART! ✨

⭐️ THE PUMPKIN PATCH EXPRESS IS ALMOST FULLY LOADED! ⭐️

Rolling out October 25th to Gross Farms in Sanford, just in time to pick the perfect pumpkin for your Halloween jack-o’-lantern!

For the FIRST YEAR, we’re heading to this 7th Generation Century Farm for a fall family adventure hosted by none other than the Sanderson Sisters!

✨ YOUR ALL-INCLUSIVE TICKET INCLUDES:

Pumpkin Patch • Corn Maze • Hayride • Tom’s Tunnel • Pumpkin Jump • Jump Pad • Tire Mountain • John Deere Tricycle Track • Pipe Swings • Pedal Carts • Play Areas • Special Trolley Favors + MORE!

There’s also a concession and picnic area and LOTS of great fall photo opportunities.

⭐️ ALMOST FULLY LOADED FOR OCTOBER 25TH! ⭐️

Grab your seats and let the Sanderson Sisters lead the way!

SandhillsTrolley.com

09/30/2026

What’s your favorite local shop?