March 18, 2020 The WilmingtonBiz Conference & Expo is the Wilmington region's largest business gathering which brings together more than 2500 people. Enjoy lunch with a keynote speaker, free seminars and more than 100 exhibits in the Expo Hall. The event begins at 11:30 AM with the keynote speaker, and continues...more about WilmingtonBiz Conference & Expo
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January 18, February 15, and October 10, 2020 From 10 AM - 3 PM, friendly, knowledgeable volunteers stationed throughout the ship engage visitors in specific subjects and areas including gunnery, radar, sickbay, galley, engineering, and daily shipboard life. Try on helmets, raise signal flags, “text” using semaphore flags, tap out your name using...more about Battleship 101
March 7, 2020 (8:15 - 5 PM) In this program, participants learn about and explore the Battleship's 16-inch and 5-inch guns from the gun houses to the ammunition loading compartments; the 40mm and 20mm guns, and the weapons that they replaced (1.10 and 50 caliber guns). The program is for adults only (ages...more about Battleship NORTH CAROLINA - Firepower: The Guns
Poplar Grove Plantation
10200 U.S. Hwy. 17 N
Wilmington, NC
(910) 686-9518
March 2020 - Cancelled Historic Poplar Grove Plantation in Scott's Hill, NC welcomes the start of spring with its popular Herb & Garden Fair, the largest and longest running garden event in the area, where a fabulous selection of annuals, herbs, perennials, garden and nature art, herbal products, hanging baskets, vegetable...more about Herb and Garden Fair
March 28, 2020 (9:30 AM - 4:00 PM) Walk the docks along the north end of the Cape Fear River ogling the various amateur and commercial boats on display. Challenge your thinking caps with knot tying instruction and challenges. Stick around enjoying food from CFCC's Culinary Program while you...more about CFCC Annual Boat Show
TBA March 2020 Sponsored by the Wilmington Woman's Club, this free show will run from 10 AM until 4 PM. the living show will feature businesses showcasing a variety of gifts, products, and services for the home, garden, office, and seaside living. In addition, some exhibitors will demonstrate the means to...more about Coastal Living Show: All About Life on the Coast
March 28 - November 21, 2020 - Postponed Located on Dock Street between Front and 2nd Street in historic downtown Wilmington, the market runs Saturdays from 8 AM until 1 PM, rain or shine. The Riverfront Farmers' Market is a curbside market featuring locally grown and produced vegetables, plants, baked goods,...more about Riverfront Farmers' Market
March 14, 2020 Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a parade, live music, dance, food, beverages, and plenty of family fun. The parade begins at 11 AM at Hanover and Front Streets. The festival follows the parade and begins at noon. This year's festival takes place at a new location: 2nd and...more about St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival
January - December 2020 Thalian Hall events are cancelled for the 2020 season, but films are available online for rental. This film series of foreign, classic and notable films is sponsored by WHQR and Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts. Show times at Thalian Hall are at 7 PM, with...more about WHQR Cinematique
