My Favorite Events In Sanford This Week - April 28th, 2025
🌟 What's Happening This Week in Sanford, NC? (April 29 - May 5, 2025)
Spring is in full bloom here in Sanford, and we have an exciting lineup of family-friendly events you won’t want to miss! Mark your calendars and get ready for a week full of fun, community spirit, and celebration. Here's what’s coming up:
🎉 First Friday Glow Party
Get ready to shine bright! 🌈 Join us for the First Friday Glow Party, where you can wear your brightest colors and dance the night away to electrifying beats by our special guest DJ. Delicious food will be served up by Chuck Byrd and Friends, making this an evening to remember. Free family event — everyone’s welcome!

🐝 Bee Day Celebration with the Sanford Appearance Commission
Join the buzz! 🐝🌻 Learn all about bees and pollinator preservation from Master Beekeeper Jody Moore and Dennis Brown, President of the Lee County NC Beekeepers Association.
Highlights include:
Live viewing of the City of Sanford’s bee hives 🐝
Sugar dump demonstration 🍯
Free giveaways: bookmarks, honey candy, coloring sheets 📚🍬
Bee City t-shirt and sweatshirt preorders 👕
Vendor market featuring plants, beekeeping supplies, local honey & candles 🛒
🎟️ Plus, enter the raffle for a gift basket and a handmade cake!
📞 For more information, contact Liz Whitmore at 919-718-4657 x5393.

✨ Star Wars Day Celebration
May the Force be with you! 🌌 Celebrate Star Wars Day in Sanford with:
Awesome vendors 🛍️
In-store discounts 🎁
Raffle prizes 🎟️
Outdoor Movie Night 🎬: Enjoy Rogue One: A Star Wars Story at 8:00 PM on the lawn!
Grab your lightsabers and costumes — it’s time to party, Jedi-style!

🍓 Strawberry Festival at the Farm
Nothing says spring like fresh strawberries! 🍓 Gather your family and friends for a laid-back evening on the farm:
Pick your own strawberries 🍓
Browse local craft vendors 🛍️
Feast on delicious eats from food trucks 🚚
Let the kids loose on inflatables 🎈
Dance the night away with The West Street Band 🎶
Bring your lawn chairs and make some sweet memories under the stars!

🎞️🫖 Beauty and the Beast Tea Party
Be our guest! 🌹✨ After the matinee performance of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, join Belle, Mrs. Potts, Cogsworth, and more for a special tea party right on the Temple stage.
🎟️ Limited availability — be sure to reserve your spot early for this enchanting afternoon!

📢 Sanford is bursting with energy this week — don't miss out on these incredible events!Follow along for more local updates, community highlights, and all things Sanford! 🌸