September 23, 2018 The Novant Health Oceanside Family Medicine 15K & Joyce Irish Pub 5K will be held in Brunswick Forest, a beautifully planned community 6 miles south of Wilmington. The course is picturesque and will take you through a park on paved running trails and a nature area on an...more about 5 Star Race Productions, LLC
September
Brunswick Forest
Leland, NC
(910) 398-5539
April 28, September 29, December 1, 2018 (8:00 am to 5:00 pm) Watch and interact with World War II living history interpreters as they bring the Ship to life by re-enacting daily duties and drills. A great event for all ages. Bring your questions and cameras!...more about Battleship Alive
Poplar Grove Plantation
10200 U.S. Hwy. 17
Wilmington, NC 28411
(910) 686-9518
Fall 2018 Starting Sundays in August, through Sundays in September, join the delightful Carolina fall season in front of the Poplar Grove Gazebo from 5 PM until 7 PM for local, live music. There is a small admission fee for adults, but bring your chairs and blankets. Coolers are always...more about Grooves in the Grove
September 8, 2018 Beginning at 8 AM, the Heart of Hope 5K takes place in Carolina Beach, NC. Join the 6th Annual "Heart of Hope" Run/Walk for Hunger and help feed children in Carolina Beach, NC. All types of runners and walkers are welcome. Proceeds from registration fees of $25 for...more about Heart of Hope Run
Wrightsville Beach Town Hall
321 Causeway Dr
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28403
(910) 251-9622
September 15, 2018 This open water ocean swim is in its 14th year and is held at beautiful Wrightsville Beach. The swim is approximately 1.7 miles point to point between Johnny Mercer Pier and Crystal Pier with prevailing current. This event benefits Wilmington Family YMCA's Swim Team-CFAC and is in memory of...more about Pier 2 Pier Swim Race
September 20-23, 2018 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 Community Arts Center (Saturday, 10am...more about 16th Annual North Carolina Black Film Festival
September 22, 2018 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM The 3rd Annual American Craft Walk Wilmington features an arts festival with more than 80 vendors along both sides of Front Street from Orange Street to Walnut Street. The American Craft Walk Wilmington information booth will be located at Front and Market. Attendees can get...more about 3rd Annual American Craft Walk Wilmington
May - September, 2018 Airlie Gardens hosts a popular concert series the first and third Friday evening of each month. Enjoy two hours of music (jazz, dance, blues) while relaxing in these lovely Southern gardens. Bring a picnic and a blanket, but no pets, please. Alcohol is permitted, and wine is available...more about Airlie Gardens Concert Series
September 22, 2018 This year's theme of Cape Fear Literacy Council's annual Literacy Gala will be announced soon. The event will be held at the Coastline Conference Center (501 Nutt Street) and it promises to be a magical evening. With live music, creative cuisine, a silent auction, and plentiful wine, beer,...more about Annual Cape Fear Literacy Council Gala
September 22, 2018 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Cape Fear River Watch and the City of Wilmington present LakeFest (now in the fall instead of the spring). The annual event celebrates the history, plants, animals, and water quality of Greenfield Lake, and features Water Quality Testing, Obstacle Course, Family Fun Booths,...more about Lake Fest
April 14th - November 17, 2018 Located on North Water Street along the banks of the Cape Fear River in historic downtown Wilmington, this market runs every Saturday (except for the weekend of Riverfest) from 8 AM until 1PM, rain or shine. The Riverfront Farmers' Market is a curbside market featuring...more about Riverfront Farmers' Market
January - December 2018 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
