March 27, 2019 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 19, February 16, March 16, April 13, June 8, June 27, July 13, July 25, August 10, August 22, and October 12, 2019 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...more about Battleship 101
March 9, 2019 (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 30 & 31, 2019 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,...more about Herb and Garden Fair
January 5, March 23, May 18, 2019 For the explorer at heart, bring a friend and join in for a unique, behind-the-scenes tour of un-restored areas of the Battleship. The four-hour tour, from 12 PM until 4:30 PM, consists of small groups with guides. Guests explore the bow (officers' country, boatswain...more about Hidden Battleship
March 21 - 24, 2019 The Black Arts Alliance presents the 16th Annual North Carolina Black Film Festival, a juried and invitational event of independent motion pictures by African-American filmmakers showcasing features, shorts, documentaries, and student films at Union Station (Thursday, 6pm), Jengo’s Playhouse (Friday, 6pm), the Cape Fear Community College...more about 16th Annual North Carolina Black Film Festival
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 2, 2019 Come and enjoy this fundraiser for The First Tee of Brunswick County Harrison Taylor Scholarship Fund which provides college scholarships to deserving young adults who are past participants of the youth development program. Featured will be a night of dinner, dancing, and music. The cocktail hour will begin at...more about The Golf Ball
March 2, 2019 Lace up your sneakers and join the Miracle League of Wilmington and ACCESS of Wilmington for Miracles in Motion, a race unlike any other in the city. This race is fun for the whole family and any ability with a universally accessible 5K Run and Fitness Walk. Get...more about Miracles in Motion
March 23 - November 23, 2019 Located on North Water Street along the banks of the Cape Fear River in historic downtown Wilmington, this market runs every Saturday (except April 6 & October 5) from 8 AM until 1 PM, rain or shine. The Riverfront Farmers' Market is a curbside market...more about Riverfront Farmers' Market
March 17, 2018 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 at Riverfront Park between Princess and Market - rain or shine....more about St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival
January - December 2019 This weekly 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 weekly at 7 PM with occasional variations in schedule due to holidays or film popularity. To purchase tickets, visit...more about WHQR Cinematique
