Events
Monday, December 9
Outdoor Activities / Festivals
Outdoor Activities / Festivals
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Fri 12.20 - Tue 12.24
Reindeer Drawn Carriage Rides
Admission: $6.00 $14.00Horsedrawn Tours in downtown Wilmington, NC, presents "Reindeer" Drawn Carriage Rides featuring caroling and kids get free candy canes from Santa. -
Fri 12.20
The Polar Express Movie Experience
Admission:The Polar Express Movie Experience features an outdoor screening of Polar Express on at 22-foot screen at Carolina Beach Lake Park. Festivities start at 5:30pm with rides available on the Polar Express… -
Fri 12.20 - Sun 12.22
Seaglass Salvage Market
Admission:Seaglass Salvage Market in Leland, NC, features an indoor/outdoor event with two buildings with more than 40 local vendors selling handmade, homemade, resale and retail items. Food trucks each day. Visitors can… -
Sat 12.21
Christmas by the Sea
Admission:Christmas by the Sea at the Carolina Beach Boardwalk features pony rides, a fire pit for roasting marshmallows, Santa in his workshop, Snow Queen and Princess, and cookies and hot chocolate. -
Sat 12.28
FUNDRAISER: Half Marathon and 5K
The Carolina Beach State Park Half Marathon and 5K is a timed trail race with 13.1- and 3.1-mile courses along a pine tree-laced single track with water views. Proceeds benefit Friends of… -
Tue 12.31
Island of Lights: New Year's Eve Celebration
The Island of Lights New Year's Eve Celebration at the Carolina Beach Boardwalk features a raffle, party favors, DJ and dancing, plus a huge beach ball dropped at midnight followed by fireworks… -
Tue 12.31
New Year's Eve River Cruise
Admission:The New Year's Eve cruise aboard the Henrietta in downtown Wilmington, NC, features a DJ dance, light appetizers, cash bar, and a complimentary champagne toast served at midnight. Reservations required. -
Thu 01.09 - Fri 01.10
Little Explorers Nature Program
Admission:Little Explorers Nature Program at Halyburton Park in Wilmington, NC, offers kids ages 2 to 5 a chance to discover nature through stories, songs, hands-on activities, hikes and crafts. This week's theme… -
Sun 01.12
FUNDRAISER: 7th Annual Beethoven 15K & 5K
Brunswick Forest Fitness and Wellness Center2701 Brunswick Forest Parkway
Leland, NC 28451
The Wilmington Symphony Orchestra presents the 7th annual Beethoven 15K and 5K at Brunswick Forest in Leland, NC. The event offers 5K and 15K races, and Beethoven's Doggy Dash 1-mile fun walk… -
Sun 01.12
Floating Lantern Ceremony
The Floating Lantern Ceremony at Cameron Art Museum in Wilmington, NC, features a chance to express gratitude and wishes on a lantern and watch as it floats on the museum pond. Lanterns…
