Kidstuff

With the beach nearby and a children's museum and serpentarium in town, kids won't get bored here. Our Kidstuff section will help you entertain children in Wilmington, N.C., no matter what they like to do. Check out our list of kid-friendly options when you, or they, are looking for different ways to learn and have fun.

This 24-lane bowling alley has plenty of fun opportunities for kids. Ten Pin Alley is filled with arcade games to add to the fun. Kids play for $6 including shoes.

Discover something different. The most unusual, and most popular, toys in town are at locally-owned Brilliant Sky Toys in Mayfaire where they encourage everyone to "Find Your Way to Play!" Specialty toys for newborns to 13-year-olds include active toys, cuddly creatures and educational items. From the simplest retro toys such as...read more

Learning Express Toys is among those rare places that capture kids' imaginations with high-quality alternatives to the run-of-the-mill products. Interactive and entertaining, the stores succeed in making learning fun for kids from infancy through early adolescence. The staff includes toy experts with broad knowledge of the products, which translates into excellent...read more

Learning Express Toys is among those rare places that capture kids' imaginations with high-quality alternatives to the run-of-the-mill products. Interactive and entertaining, the stores succeed in making learning fun for kids from infancy through early adolescence. The staff includes toy experts with broad knowledge of the products, which translates into excellent...read more

Specializing in used video games and game systems, The Game Giant buys games for cash and accepts trade-ins for store credit, the amount of which varies according to the condition of, and demand for, the individual game. They carry everything from Atari to the newest PS3 games and also DVDs and...read more

Stocking one of the area's largest inventories of comic books (new and old), collections and supplies, Adam's Memory Lane is an essential stopover for comics fans. Adam's claims to have one of the best collections of vintage comics in southeastern North Carolina. Also stocked are Comic Shop exclusive action figures, old toys...read more

This fun-filled indoor playground is a perfect spot for kids up to age 12, rain or shine. Filled with inflatable "moonwalk" type structures, slides and bounce houses, kids can climb, slide and bounce to their heart's content. Guaranteed to burn off excess energy and result in a solid afternoon nap, Monkey...read more

The inevitable hunt for a child's toy may well lead you to this gargantuan chain toy store near the intersection of S. College Road.

Children of all ages will enjoy troll dolls handmade by Helena, Minna and Johannes Kuuskoski. The trolls are adorable and unique. Hear troll stories as you shop and be sure to read the stories that come with each troll — they will delight children and adults alike. A new documentary film...read more