New Year Celebrations in The Pines of NC

Ring in the New Year in The Pines 🎉🌲

Whether you’re looking to celebrate big, keep it cozy, or start the year feeling refreshed, The Pines has something special for everyone. From festive New Year’s Eve celebrations to New Year’s Day adventures, here’s your guide to welcoming the new year in Moore, Lee, and surrounding Sandhills communities.

🎆 New Year’s Eve: Celebrate Your Way

🍾 Cheers & Countdown Parties

Ring in the New Year with live music, champagne toasts, themed parties, and midnight countdowns at local breweries, bars, and restaurants.

What to look for:

  • Live music or DJs
  • Champagne or cider toasts
  • Ticketed dinners or open houses
  • Cozy pubs to lively dance floors

👉 Check individual event listings for times, age restrictions, and ticket details.

🍽️ Special Dinners & Date Nights

Prefer a quieter celebration? Many local restaurants offer prix-fixe menus, wine pairings, and early seatings perfect for couples, friends, or a girls’ night out.

Perfect for:

  • Romantic evenings
  • Small group celebrations
  • Early celebrations before midnight

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Friendly Fun

Not a night owl? There are plenty of ways for families to celebrate before bedtime.

Family ideas:

  • Early countdowns
  • Community gatherings
  • Board games, bowling, or movie nights
  • Dessert stops and cocoa dates

📅 Find New Year Events Near You

New Years Eve Events

✨ New Year’s Day: Start Fresh in The Pines

🌅 Get Outside & Get Moving

Kick off the year with fresh air and intention.

Ideas to start strong:

  • First Day hikes & nature walks
  • Golf, mini golf, or pickleball
  • Bike rides through town
  • Sunrise coffee walks

New Years Day Events

🧘‍♀️ Reset & Recharge

Ease into the year with wellness-focused activities.

Refresh your body & mind:

  • Yoga or fitness classes
  • Spa appointments
  • Quiet cafés for journaling and goal-setting
  • Reading nooks and bookstores

👉 Hosting an event? Submit it to The Pines Times so we can help spread the word.

👉 Looking for something specific? Use our Events Calendar to search by town, date, or category.

🎯 New Year, Piney Goals

Looking for inspiration for the year ahead? Make it local.

Try this in the new year:

  • Visit a new town each month
  • Try one new local business a week
  • Attend more community events
  • Gift experiences instead of things
  • Explore hidden gems in The Pines

🛍️ Shop Local, Start Local

Support local businesses while treating yourself or others.

New Year treats:

  • Boutique shopping
  • Gift cards for experiences
  • Local-made goods
  • Coffee, brunch, and bakery stops

💚 Celebrate Local. Start the Year in The Pines.

However you choose to welcome the new year—loud, low-key, or somewhere in between—we’re glad you’re doing it right here in The Pines.