Wed 08.14

Halyburton Park

The Summer Evening Nature Series: Night Hike at Halyburton Park in Wilmington, NC, offers participants a chance to prowl the park after dark and clear up some misconceptions about night creatures such...

Thu 08.15

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 high voltage tunes of the Bibis Ellison Band followed by pyrotechnics over the Atlantic Ocean at 9pm.

Thu 08.15

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...

Fri 08.16

Birding Tour

Wrightsville Beach (North End)

Audubon North Carolina naturalists present a free guided birding tour beginning at Public Beach Access 36 in Wrightsville Beach, NC, every Friday through Sept. 13. The program features up-close-and-pe...

Sat 08.17

Greenfield Grind Skatepark

The Beginner Skateboard Clinic at Greenfield Grind Skatepark in Wilmington, NC, is intended for ages 7 to 12. Skaters will become familiar with his/her equipment, identify potential safety hazards, be...

Sat 08.17

Riverfront Farmers' Market

Riverfront Farmers' Market

The Riverfront Farmers' Market in downtown Wilmington NC convenes along the banks of the Cape Fear River each Saturday through Dec. 21 (except Riverfest weekend), and features local farmers, produce, ...

Sat 08.17

Farmers' Market & Art Show

Carolina Beach Farmers' Market

The Carolina Beach Farmers' Market & Art Show at Carolina Beach Lake Park runs Saturdays through Sept. 28, and features the freshest locally grown fruits and vegetables and other goodies...

Sat 08.17 - Sun 08.18

Wrightsville Beach (South End)

The Wrightsville Beach Wahine Classic returns to the south end and features all levels of female surfers, from amateur to professional, and beginner to the ultra experienced. Divisions include Pro Sho...

Mon 08.19

Wrightsville Beach Farmers' Market

Wrightsville Beach Farmers' Market

The Wrightsville Beach Farmers' Market meets Mondays through Sept. 2 and features vendors offering fresh and local produce, plus flowers, crafts, bread and other baked items, herbs, dairy products, me...

Mon 05.20 - Tue 08.20

Airlie Gardens

Ribbit Exhibit at Airlie Gardens in Wilmington, NC, features 16 life-size frog sculptures by local artist Andy Cobb, all scattered throughout the gardens. HOURS: 9am to 5pm.