Mid-December Magic Weekend

Schedule of Events

Carolina Lobby Holiday Open House
4:00–5:30 PM · The Carolina Lobby
Shake off the travel and step into the season. A string quartet or carolers set the tone, with festive drinks and sweet treats to welcome you in. Stay as long as you like.

The Village Holiday Stroll (self-guided)
Anytime · Village of Pinehurst
The Village of Pinehurst is dressed in its holiday best. Wander the charming shops at your own pace and check a few names off your list.

Holiday Lights Nearby
5:00–9:00 PM · Off property
Round out your first night with one of the Sandhills’ favorite traditions: Sandhills Garden of Lights, the Christmas Train or the Sandhills Trolley.

Garden of Lights Information and Tickets

Christmas Train Information and Tickets

Tidings & Tastings: Culinary Walking Tour
10:00 AM & 2:00 PM · Tickets required (Call to reserve with package)
Taste your way through Pinehurst on a guided walk to four of our most-loved spots, from The Deuce overlooking the 18th green of famed Pinehurst No. 2 to the Holly Inn and back to the Carolina Hotel. At each stop, enjoy a chef-crafted small plate paired with craft beer, wine or a soft drink, while your guide shares stories of the Tufts family, Donald Ross and the fascinating people who have called Pinehurst home. Choose a morning or afternoon departure. Space is limited.

Menu: Pork belly tacos with house kimchi · Pimento hushpuppies with ghost chili honey butter · Shrimp and grits · Mini Mile High key lime pie

Tickets: Adults (13+) and children (6–12) require a ticket. Ages 5 and under are complimentary but still require a ticket.

Elf Scavenger Hunt Adventure (family)
10:00 AM–2:00 PM · Around the resort
Santa’s elves have been busy hiding clues all over the resort. Crack the puzzles, take on the challenges and track down holiday surprises along the way.

Rockin’ Around the Cradle
1:00–4:00 PM · The Cradle · (Call to reserve with package)
Our beloved par-3 gets the holiday treatment. Grab a putter and a festive drink, cue up the music, and enjoy an afternoon of open play at The Cradle.

Carolina Lobby Holiday Open House
4:00–5:30 PM · The Carolina Lobby
Come in from the afternoon and warm up to holiday music, festive drinks and sweet treats in the Carolina Lobby.

Cookies with Santa (family)
4:00–6:00 PM · West Lawn Gazebo
Santa is making a special stop at the West Lawn Gazebo. Bring your wish lists and your cameras, and enjoy fresh-baked holiday cookies.

The 12 Grapes of Christmas
6:30 PM · Tickets required
Our signature evening of the weekend. Make your way through twelve tasting stations, each built around a different grape varietal and paired with a dish to match. Twelve pours, twelve pairings and one very merry night.
Get Tickets → HERE

Village Stroll & Holiday Shopping (self-guided)
Anytime · Village of Pinehurst
The Village shops and Pinehurst’s holiday displays are open all day. Still searching for that last gift? It’s out there.

Farewell Breakfast
Morning
Linger a little longer over a relaxed holiday breakfast before checkout, with memories to carry home.

The tree’s lit, the cookies are baking and your room is waiting. Join us December 11–13 for Mid-December Magic.

Call (844)345-1098 to book your holiday weekend.