Tue 06.18

Boardwalk Blast Family Night

Carolina Beach Boardwalk

Boardwalk Blast Family Night occurs Tuesday nights in Carolina Beach, NC (Cape Fear Blvd. and Canal Drive), and features karaoke, bouncy fun, line dancing, face painting, and more.

Tue 06.18

Open Air Market

Ocean Front Park

Kure Beach hosts an Open Air Market at the new Ocean Front Park on Tuesday mornings through August 27. The market features original, hand-crafted works of art, plus prints and photography. HOURS: 8am ...

Wed 06.19

Poplar Grove Farmers' Market (Family Day)

Poplar Grove Farmers' Market

The Poplar Grove Farmers' Market in Wilmington, NC, meets Wednesdays through Nov. 27, and features fresh local fruits and veggies, dairy products, meats and seafood, baked goods, and sweets, plus arts...

Wed 06.19

Black River Nature Cruises

The Black River Nature Cruise is a 4-hour getaway narrated by coastal ecologist and author Andy Woods. Refreshments provided. Purchase tickets in advance. Boarding is at the Battleship North Carolina ...

Thu 06.20

Sounds of Summer Concert: Dutch Treet

Wrightsville Beach Town Park

Wrightsville Beach Parks & Recreation Department presents its Sounds of Summer Concert Series. This evening's performance is by dance band Dutch Treet, featuring JD Collins on guitars/vocals; Dere...

Thu 06.20

Fireworks by the Sea and Boardwalk Blast Music

Carolina Beach Boardwalk

Fireworks by the Sea and Boardwalk Blast Music in Carolina Beach, NC, features the Americana and country rock of the Daniel Parish Band followed by pyrotechnics over the Atlantic Ocean at 9pm....

Thu 06.20

Live Music: The Carvers

Ocean Grill and Tiki Bar

Surf rockers The Carvers take over the outdoor Tiki Bar at the Ocean Grill in Carolina Beach NC. HOURS: 7-9pm.

Thu 06.20

Halyburton Park

Halyburton Park in Wilmington, NC, presents a Moores Creek Kayaking Expedition. HOURS: 8:30am to 3pm. Pre-registration required.

Thu 06.20

Third Thursday Community Farmers' Market

Hugh MacRae Park

New Hanover County Parks & Gardens hosts the Third Thursday Community Farmers' Market at Hugh MacRae Park in Wilmington, NC. A traditional farmers' market with local growers, producers and crafter...

Thu 06.20

Story Time by the Sea

Ocean Front Park

The Town of Kure Beach presents Story Time by the Sea at Ocean Front Park. Fun activities for both boys and girls are available following the story, as well as time for photos with the Mermaid Princes...