The bar for everybody, down on WB. 🌊 Open with live music 365 days a year.

Please see their social media for upcoming acts.

LET’S TUESDAY Vinyl DJ Night every Tuesday at Satellite Bar & Lounge in Wilmington NC after work from 6:00-8:30pm

It's Tuesday. Let's make beautiful music together. Bring your songs. Bring your voice. Bring your friends. All ages. All genres.

Music Bingo is tonight! Join us every Tuesday at 7pm here at Lazy Pirate for a fun time

Showings

• Tuesday | October 6, 20267:00 PM

• Buy Tickets

Event Details

This fall, the world-renowned ensemble Vitamin String Quartet joins forces with the captivating harmonies of acclaimed vocal trio Girl Named Tom to bring their genre-defying arrangements to stages across the US. Known for transforming pop and rock anthems into virtuosic instrumentals, and fresh off Season 4 in Netflix’s hit series Bridgerton, VSQ will team up with Girl Named Tom, whose breathtaking harmonies and heartfelt songwriting won The Voice in 2021 and have solidified their status as one of the leading lights in new American Folk Music. Enjoy music-making at its highest level, with reimagined classics and modern hits, stunning performances, and unforgettable collaborative moments. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind concert experience.

Rock Icons…The Doobie Brothers are coming to Live Oak Bank Pavilion Wilmington on 10/6 for the Walk This Road Tour!

The Doobie Brothers have produced some of classic rock’s most memorable hits. From the polished rock sound of “What a Fool Believes” — a No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 and ranked by Rolling Stone Australia as one of the greatest songs ever — to the feel-good harmonies of “Listen to the Music,” The Doobie Brothers’ more than five-decade run has made them one of the preeminent live bands to see. Since their debut album in 1971, The Doobie Brothers have won two Grammy Awards, landed eight albums in the Top 10 on the Billboard 200, been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and sold nearly 50 million albums worldwide. The band has showcased their 14 gold-album repertoire on a globetrotting 50th anniversary tour that began in 2021 with the reunited lineup of Pat Simmons, Tom Johnston, Michael McDonald and John McFee playing together for the first time in nearly 25 years. In June 2025, the band released their sixteenth studio album Walk This Road, which featured the reunited Doobie Brothers line up of Patirck Simmons, Tom Johnson, John McFe and Michael McDonald.

The Doobie Brothers: Walk This Road Tour

Tue • Oct 06, 2026 • 8:00 PMLive Oak Bank Pavilion, Wilmington, NC

The Doobie Brothers have produced some of classic rock’s most memorable hits. From the polished rock sound of “What a Fool Believes” — a No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 and ranked by Rolling Stone Australia as one of the greatest songs ever — to the feel-good harmonies of “Listen to the Music,” The Doobie Brothers’ more than five-decade run has made them one of the preeminent live bands to see. Since their debut album in 1971, The Doobie Brothers have won two Grammy Awards, landed eight albums in the Top 10 on the Billboard 200, been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and sold nearly 50 million albums worldwide. The band has showcased their 14 gold-album repertoire on a globetrotting 50th anniversary tour that began in 2021 with the reunited lineup of Pat Simmons, Tom Johnston, Michael McDonald and John McFee playing together for the first time in nearly 25 years. In June 2025, the band released their sixteenth studio album Walk This Road, which featured the reunited Doobie Brothers line up of Patirck Simmons, Tom Johnson, John McFe and Michael McDonald.

September 30

@ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Vinyl Night w/ Infinite Spins

Female Solo Artist Oktober Fest Series

Every Wednesday from September 23-October 21 from 5:30-8:30

Join us every Wednesday for Tap Yard Run Club! Join us for Tap Yard Run Club with our friends from Fleet Feet Wilmington! All paces, ages, and experience levels are welcome and we have multiple route lengths available. Run club is totally free and there are no membership or fees required. Just show up, sign in, and run!

Live! at CAM Café: Warren Darryl

October 7 at 6:00 pm UTC-5

Join us on Wednesday and Thursday evenings for Live! at CAM Café. Every Wednesday and Thursday night, enjoy live acoustic music during dinner at the CAM Café located inside the museum. Each week features talented local artists, creating the perfect backdrop for your dining experience. This Wednesday, enjoy acoustic music by Warren Darryl as you enjoy a delicious dinner and cocktail in a beautiful setting.

Plus, receive FREE gallery admission with your café purchase!

Make your dinner reservation by calling the café at (910) 777-2363.

CAM Café is open from 5-8 PM for dinner. The bar opens at 4 PM.

There will be no live musician at the café on Thursday nights when Jazz at CAM is scheduled

Weds Wide Open Karaoke Night

FREE / 7PM until...

at Barzarre 1610 Castle St. WIlmington NC

Most Wednesdays, If you roll in to Barzarre past 7pm, the Karaoke Mics are live!

(on occasion, we do have local live music acts instead...With Karaoke AFTER!

It's simply stupid, ridiculous fun. And you don't even have to be good to get up.
Earlybirds can start as early as 7PM, while the crazies really get going by 9.

Free. Check it out and do your go-to. We'll be waiting!

Event Details

BUY TICKETS HERE:

https://whollyticket.com/paymentpage/payment.php?event_id=85129

Hailing from the vibrant music scene of Denver, Colorado, Steely Dead is a national touring band that has satisfied the curiosity of music lovers with their unique blend of Grateful Dead and Steely Dan. Comprised of four exceptionally talented musicians – Dave Abear on guitar, Matt Abear on bass, Chris Sheldon on drums, and Dylan Teifer on keys – Steely Dead has gained a dedicated following with their electrifying performances and soulful interpretations of classic tunes.

Steely Dead’s repertoire is a carefully crafted fusion of Grateful Dead and Steely Dan songs, between the arrangement and precision studio recordings of rock legends Steely Dan, cross-pollinated with the Grateful Dead’s free-flowing, melodic improvisation and masterful song segues. Steely Dead merges these major concepts together infusing the influence into each band, all the while creating an original jam element with the song segues. Steely Dead’s performances are a musical journey that takes audiences on a nostalgic trip through the golden era of rock and roll.

As a national touring band, Steely Dead has built a loyal fan base that eagerly anticipates their shows and follows them from city to city. Their performances are not just concerts, but communal gatherings where fans come together to celebrate the music they love, dance, and create lasting memories.

Steely Dead’s performances are a testament to the power of live music, bringing people together and creating an unforgettable experience that resonates long after the last note fades. Steely Dead is not just a band; it’s a musical experience that captures the hearts and souls of music lovers everywhere.

Time

October 7, 2026 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

OPEN MIC & JAM • WEDNESDAYS @ WILMINGTON DISTILLERY

Wed Sep 30th 7:30pm - 11:00pm

LIVE MUSICOPEN MICOPEN JAMDRINK SPECIALS

WILMINGTON DISTILLERY, 12 Dock Street, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA

We’ve got your Mid-Week Music Release!!!

OPEN MIC & JAM • WEDNESDAYS

Join us at Wilmington Distillery for a fantastic night of Local Live Music - in one of Wilmington’s best-sounding historic spaces.

PA & Microphone ready
All levels and genres welcome

Sip. Sing. Play. Jam. Enjoy.

OPEN MIC & JAM
WEDNESDAYS, 2026
DOORS: 5 PM
OPEN MIC: 8-11 PM
Sign up: 7:30 PM

Trampled By Turtles

Thu • Oct 08, 2026 • 6:00 PMGreenfield Lake Amphitheater, Wilmington, NC

Trampled by Turtles are from Duluth, Minnesota, where frontman Dave Simonett initially formed the group as a side project in 2003. At the time, Simonett had lost most of his music gear, thanks to a group of enterprising car thieves who'd ransacked his vehicle while he played a show with his previous band. Left with nothing more than an acoustic guitar, he began piecing together a new band, this time taking inspiration from bluegrass, folk, and other genres that didn't rely on amplification. Simonett hadn't played any bluegrass music before, and he filled his lineup with other newcomers to the genre, including fiddler Ryan Young (who'd previously played drums in a speed metal act) and bassist Tim Saxhaug. Along with mandolinist Erik Berry and banjo player Dave Carroll, the group began carving out a fast, frenetic sound that owed as much to rock & roll as bluegrass.

Trampled by Turtles released their first record, Songs from a Ghost Town, in 2004. In a genre steeped in tradition, the album stood out for its contemporary sound, essentially bridging the gap between the bandmates' background in rock music and their new acoustic leanings. Blue Sky and the Devil (2005) and Trouble (2007) explored a similar sound, but it wasn't until 2008 and the band's fourth release, Duluth, that Trampled by Turtles received recognition by the bluegrass community. Duluth peaked at number eight on the Billboard bluegrass chart and paved the way for a number of festival appearances. When Palomino arrived in 2010, it was met with an even greater response, debuting at the top of the bluegrass chart and remaining in the Top Ten for more than a year. Two years later, their crossover appeal landed them at number 32 on the Billboard 200 pop charts upon the release of their sixth album, Stars and Satellites. In addition to major bluegrass and folk festivals, they began showing up at Coachella, ACL Fest, and Lollapalooza. The official concert album, Live at First Avenue, followed in 2013, recorded at Minnesota's most famous venue. A year later, the band returned with the darker-toned Wild Animals, which bettered its studio predecessor on the album charts, reaching number 29 on Billboard. Countless tours, playing venues like the Buckhead Theatre in Atlanta, with bands like Lord Huron, Wilco, Caamp, Mt Joy and Deer Tick to name a few have followed. 2022 will see the release of the band's latest body of work called Alpenglow which was produced by Jeff Tweedy of Wilco.

TRIVIA NIGHT IN WILMINGTON NC | JULY 23

Thursdays 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

🧠 Thursday night starts with smart answers, cold drinks, and a little friendly competition. Join us Thursday, July 23, 2026, for Trivia Night at Seven Mile Post in Wilmington, NC.

📅 Event Details

Date: Thursdays

Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Location: Seven Mile Post, 7219 Market Street, Wilmington, NC

🎟️ Admission: Free to play

🏆 Prizes: Weekly prizes and local bragging rights

🔞 21+ Event

🧩 About Trivia Night at Seven Mile Post

Bring your smartest friends, your best guesser, and the one person who somehow knows every random fact. Trivia Night at Seven Mile Post is built for teams, laughs, drinks, prizes, and a Thursday night atmosphere that makes the weekend feel close.

Come as a group, come as a couple, or come solo and join the fun. The questions keep things moving, the competition stays friendly, and the night is a great excuse to grab food and drinks before the live music starts.

🍂 Fourth Annual Blankets & Bonfires Music Series 🔥

Beach autumn nights are returning to Carolina Beach Pier!

Join us for our Blankets & Bonfires Music Series, happening every Thursday & Friday evening this fall.

✨ More details—including event times, entertainment, food & drink offerings, and other important information—will be added to this event approximately two weeks before each music date.

🌦 Weather Notice: This event takes place outdoors in our beach pumpkin patch and is weather dependent. If plans need to change due to the weather, we'll post updates right here in this event.

📧 Have questions? Feel free to email us anytime at info@cbpier.com

🎉 Join Us for some Fun, Connections & Laughter!

Whether you're pitching a friend or just here to mingle, this event is all about meeting amazing singles and having a fantastic time.

🎤 Want to pitch your friend?

Sign up in advance. Pitch spots are limited.

Prepare a quick, light-hearted presentation about:

-What makes your friend awesome

-What they're looking for in a partner

💬 Just want to attend and mingle?

No problem – come join the fun! Bring your friends, relax, and enjoy meeting other amazing singles. It's all about making new connections and having a great time.

🥂 After the Presentations:

Stick around for our Single Mingle Mixer! This is your chance to chat, make connections, and maybe see if sparks fly.

🎟 Cost

FREE to attend!

🕒 When

Thursday, October 8

7:00 PM EDT

📍 Where

The Eagle's Dare

420 N 3rd St, Wilmington, NC 28401

Get Directions

Join us on Thursday, October 8th at 7pm for Pitch-A-Friend!
Make a short presentation explaining why your friend is a catch and what they’re hoping to find in a partner!

The second the last pitch wraps, we’re getting straight to the Single Mingle Mixer, so don’t ghost us.
Quick note to the guys: we want WAY more of you up there getting talked up. Let your friends brag about you !!

Friday: Live Music

Friday nights at The Harp are electric. We bring in Wilmington's best local musicians every Friday to perform live sets that range from traditional Irish sessions to contemporary rock, folk, and acoustic performances.

We support local artists and rotate performers regularly, so no two Friday nights are ever quite the same. Whether it's a solo acoustic guitarist, a Celtic duo, or a full band, you can count on the music being good and the atmosphere being exceptional.

• When: Every Friday Night

• Genre: Varies — Celtic, folk, acoustic, contemporary

• Admission: No cover charge

Grab the mic and sing it loud! Join us every other Friday from 6–9 PM for karaoke, good vibes, and all your favorite songs with DJ Kenny Mac.

When

Friday, September 11 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTC-4

David Hessel with Jake Beamer and Radford Carrick

7:30 PM–No cover

Join us at Alcove Beer Garden on October 10 for a beginner-friendly mat Pilates class led by Empower Method, with puppies from paws4people joining us during and after class. Then stick around for complimentary coffee from Azalea Station, time with the puppies, and a chance to learn more about the work paws4people is doing in our community.

Tickets are $35 per person, with proceeds benefiting paws4people. Space is limited to 30 spots.

We are thrilled to host the 6th Annual Pets in the Park event scheduled for SATURDAY October 10, 2026, from 10 am-2 pm at Carolina Beach Lake Park.

​Pets in the Park celebrates and promotes local pet-centric businesses and services, features local creators, and highlights many animal non-profits & adoption organizations.

Admission is $5 (free for kids under 10). The Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce donates back a portion of the admission fees to local pet rescues every year!

pooky season, captured the old-fashioned way. 🖤📸
Studio Australis is back at our October Market for spooky tintype portraits during our favorite time of year.
Come dressed in something eerie, mysterious, witchy, gothic, ghostly, strange…or just wonderfully weird and have your portrait made using the historic tintype process. A one-of-a-kind keepsake that feels like it came straight out of another century.

🕯️ Sunday, October 11
📸 Appointments from 1–6 PM
🔗 Book your time here

Costumes encouraged. Spirits welcome. 👻

Tap Yard's Bluegrass Backyard

Every Sunday

05:00 PM - 08:00 PM

WEEKLY JAZZ JAM HOSTED BY JAY KILLMAN 5PM

DJ Milk & Cookies from 5-8pm on the pier

Paint a portrait of your favorite furry friend — no art experience needed. Send a photo of your pet ahead of time, and the team will professionally outline and transfer it onto a high-quality canvas for you to paint during the class.

When you get to the class, the fun begins. Stick to a traditional style, try pop art, or let your creativity take over. Prefer to start from scratch? A blank canvas can be reserved for you.

Want to use a photo of your pet? Email your photo to mary.toffolon@wilmingtonnc.gov by Oct. 5.

Registration is required here.

Jazz at the Mansion performance on October 14th. Show begins at 6:30pm

Wilmington, we know you’ve been making something.
Now you know where we’ll be watching.

📍 Eagle’s Dare
📅 October 15th, 2026

A night of short films, music videos, and unexpected creations made right here in Wilmington.

🎬 Short Films
🎵 Music Videos
🌀 Unexpected Creations

If it was shot and made in Wilmington, we want to see it.

Bring us the weird. The stuff you made because you just had to make it.

SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN NOW.
DEADLINE: 10.5.2026

Hosted by Honey Head Films

Enjoy a splendid afternoon at the historic Dudley Mansion. We will have hors d'oeuvres, specialty cocktails from our friends at Cook's Mill Whiskey, and live acoustic music by Raphael ​Namé. You can also bid on exciting silent auction items including:

• A 3-night getaway to the exclusive Palmetto Bluff resort

• A trip to NYC with Broadway tickets

• One-of-a-kind fine art

• Special keepsakes to treasure forever

All ticket and auction proceeds support preservation of the Bellamy Mansion Museum and its two historic buildings. Our next big restoration project will be repairs to the east side porch!

🦪🍻The 𝐅𝐥𝐲𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐩 𝐎𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐛 𝐂𝐨. 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤! Mark your calendars for 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟕𝐭𝐡 from 𝟏-𝟓 𝐩𝐦 for an afternoon of fresh local oysters, crisp craft beers, live music, and good times in the Pumpkin Patch.

✨𝐏𝐫𝐞-𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐰 on the Seaview website—𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐛𝐢𝐨!

🌊𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐟 𝐏𝐞𝐜𝐤 (around 25)— $𝟐𝟓
🌊𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐏𝐞𝐜𝐤 (around 50)— $𝟒𝟎

𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐝𝐚𝐲-𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 $𝟑𝟓 𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐟 / $𝟓𝟎 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥

A portion of oyster sales will benefit the 𝐍𝐂 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, helping support the health and future of our coast! 💙

•𝐁𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞: 𝐑𝐚𝐮𝐜𝐡𝐛𝐢𝐞𝐫 🍺
•𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐤𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝟐-𝟓 𝐩𝐦 🎶

⚠️𝐏𝐑𝐄-𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐄 𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐄⚠️ When checking out on Seaview’s website, it says “Midtown Market In-store Pickup.” 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐭. You DO NOT need to pick up your pre-sale orders. 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐞-𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐅𝐥𝐲𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭! 🦪🍻🎃

Wondering where we will 🐝 DJing our next public party? Join us Saturday October 17th at @satellitebarandlounge for a Retro Dance Party with some spooky season vibes. Satellite will debut their Halloween decor in time for our party. Can’t wait to see! 😍👻🎃🕷️

Think about your favorite musical experience — maybe it was a concert, DJ, or karaoke night — and bring that memory to life through art. All supplies will be provided. Let your mind and memories lead the way – will it be a painting, a collage (magazines and stickers will be provided) or a mixture of both? Bring a friend or come on your own and make new ones.

Registration is required here.

The Cellar, Sea & Shore Event (Use Code CHECKWHATSGOOD at checkout for 20% off)

Fri, Oct 23 at 6-9 PM

Think specialty craft beers, full wine bars, champagne, oysters and other delectable delights from your favorite eats in town! This is an event for the true aficionado of life; come try some new things. Tickets are extremely limited.

Tickets: https://www.universe.com/events/the-cellar-sea-shore-tickets-KLS7TW?unii-trigger-open=KLS7TW&unii-discount-code=CHECKWHATSGOOD

Lighthouse Beer and Wine Festival (Use Code CHECKWHATSGOOD at checkout for $10 off)

Sat, Oct 24 at 12:00-5:00 PM

The largest beer and wine festival in the southeast! The widest variety of beers from more breweries than you can ever taste, jammin' live music, food and more!

Tickets: https://www.universe.com/events/lighthouse-beer-and-wine-festival-tickets-SDX3BT?unii-trigger-open=SDX3BT&unii-discount-code=CHECKWHATSGOOD

The Cause

The Carousel Child Advocacy Center, a non-profit organization committed to assisting victims of child abuse, and providing critical care services to children from throughout southeastern North Carolina. The Lighthouse Beer and Wine Festival has grown to be an integral part of the Carousel Center’s yearly budget. This festival helps the Carousel Center so they can continue to help those in need in our surrounding counties and cities.

Use code CHECKWHATSGOOD for 20% off your ticket purchase

https://www.universe.com/events/the-cellar-sea-shore-tickets-KLS7TW?unii-trigger-open=KLS7TW&unii-discount-code=CHECKWHATSGOOD

Think specialty craft beers, full wine bars, oysters, meats, fish, and other delectable delights! This is an event for true-life aficionados, so come and try something new. Mark your calendar for October 23, 2026, and join us as the sun sets into the river!

Fine wines, craft brews, coastal cuisine, and the vibrant spirit of Wilmington. Lighthouse Beer & Wine hosts an amazing night with breweries pouring their most sought-after beers, winery representatives sharing their favorite grapes, a champagne bar, a Kamado grilling extravaganza, restaurant stations, and, of course, oysters.

Last year we had an amazing array from The Butcher’s Market, NSEA Oysters, Chef Eric Gephart with Kamado Grill, Chef Clay Fuller, Castle Street Kitchen, Salt and Charm, Crofton’s Pretzels, On Thyme, and Nothing Bundt Cakes! The Voracious Cellar, Sea and Shore event is the precursor to our large event on Saturday, but it is also the ultimate date night experience. Tickets are extremely limited, so get yours in hand ASAP. Included in the evening is a tasty menu, delightful wine, craft beer, and live music!

Use Code CHECKWHATSGOOD for $10 off

https://www.universe.com/events/lighthouse-beer-and-wine-festival-tickets-SDX3BT?unii-trigger-open=SDX3BT&unii-discount-code=CHECKWHATSGOOD

The Beer & Wine Festival

Lighthouse Beer and Wine Festival, benefiting the Carousel Child Advocacy Center, downtown Wilmington North Carolina!

Join us October 24, 2026 from 12:00PM-5:00PM

Lighthouse Beer and Wine puts on this fantastic event once a year, always in the wonderful month of October. Mark your calendars for October 24, 2026 for the Lighthouse Beer and Wine Festival, benefitting the Carousel Child Advocacy Center. This is the beer and wine event of the year– more breweries, wineries, and delights than you can possibly sample in a day. Don’t forget to try some delta drinks, chill with some live music and delicious food, all in one amazing venue. Upon entry, you will receive your tasting cup to responsibly taste and find your favorites! No tokens, just unlimited responsible samples! VIP grants you access earlier and allows you to experience the delights with a limited number of fellow lucky VIP ticket holders.

In just the last 5 years, the Carousel Center has seen an average of 450 children a year between the ages of birth and 17 from New Hanover, Brunswick, and Pender counties. Most of these children have been referred to them by local law enforcement or the County’s Department of Social Services. Since their doors opened in January of 2000 they have provided Certified Medical Exams to well over 10,000 children and have facilitated over 15,000 child trauma therapy sessions.

🍁 FALL FEST @ THE BREWERY! Bring the family for a day full of fun! 🍁

Fall Fest is taking over the entire Cargo District for one big Sunday of music, makers + fall fun.

Wander throughout the district for local artisans, live music, food + drinks, carnival games, face painting, line dancing, painting pumpkins, + shop specials happening all afternoon.

Bring the kids. Bring your friends. Come hungry + stay awhile!

CARGO DISTRICT FALL FEST
Sunday, October 25th | 12-4 PM
Cargo District • Wilmington, NC
Family friendly + free to attend

This one’s for all my fellow Glizzy Goblins!

The Great Wilmington Beer and Weenie Race is happening on Sunday, October 25th at 2pm!
The Eagle’s Dare, @chowtownilm , and @waterweeniesilm are teaming up to bring you a race that runs straight between The Eagle’s Dare and Chowtown, fueled by beer and hot dogs.

Presented by @fleetfeetwilmington and Mich Ultra.

Check-in starts at The Eagle’s Dare!

Pick your race:
• Relay: 3-person team, 1 mile, 2 beers/hot dogs per runner
• Mini Weenie: 2 miles, 4 beers/hot dogs per runner
• Iron Weenie: 3 miles, 6 beers/hot dogs per runner

Assemble your team, take it on solo, or just come out to watch. Either way, this is going to be a damn good time!

Tickets available on Eventbrite now!!
21+
See you October 25th!
Art credit: @molotovgallery

We’re back with our popular Full Moon Parties this season!

A relaxed, coastal gathering where the beauty of the full moon meets the rhythm of the ocean.

Enjoy stunning moonrise views over the water, chill music, and a laid-back atmosphere perfect for all ages. This free, family and dog-friendly event invites you to grab a drink, dinner, or ice cream and soak it all in.

This is a free event for our bar patrons—no tickets, no cover charge.

SAVE THE DATES:

Monday, October 26

Monday, November 23

(Always 7-10pm)

If the weather shifts, the vibe continues indoors at our High Tide Lounge but follow us for day of updates!

Come for the moon. Stay for the atmosphere. Make it your monthly ritual.

Join the City of Wilmington in celebrating our downtown! Following the adoption of the Greater Downtown Plan, the City is kicking off its implementation phase with planning for the future.

From 5 to 6:30 p.m., explore City project displays, meet staff, share your ideas, and learn more about downtown initiatives. Enjoy food trucks, Halloween treats, lawn games, music, tree giveaways from Alliance for Cape Fear Trees, police and fire vehicles on display, and activities for all ages along the way.

Then, stick around for Hocus Pocus starting at 6:45 p.m. Bring the family, grab some popcorn, and settle in for a fun night downtown. Costumes are encouraged!

Keep in Mind

• Costumes are encouraged!

• Please bring blankets or low chairs (less than 9 inches high)

• Water refill stations and restrooms are available on site

Parking

• Free parking is available in the Skyline Center South Lot, at the corner of Nutt and Brunswick streets, and opens at 4 p.m.

• ADA parking is available along Harnett Street

• Nutt Street parking will be closed.

• The first hour is free to park in both the Market Street and Second Street parking decks

For more information, please visit wilmingtonnc.gov/CelebrateDowntown

or https://wilmingtonmom.com/calendar/celebrate-downtown/

Electric Enclave Presents: ALLEYCVT - Powered by DJ Lovers Club

The Pier at Port City Marina

Fri, Oct 30 at 5:00 PM (EDT)

🌊 Electric Enclave, DJ Lovers Club, & CHP Present: ALLEYCVT: ON THE PIER 🌊

Friday, October 30th, 2026
Wilmington, NC

This Halloween, we’re taking over the THE PIER at Port City Marina for a massive night with ALLEYCVT.

We’re bringing one of the biggest bass music shows Wilmington has seen directly to the water for a special Halloween Show ON THE PIER!

Expect great vibes, heavy bass, waterfront views, and a full night of music with support from MACHAKI, SPORTMODE, DND MUSIC, MIKE CHECK, and NOT H3RE.

Whether you’re coming to rage in costume, spend Halloween weekend with your crew, or experience ALLEYCVT under the lights on the pier, this is shaping up to be one of the biggest nights of the year.

🎟 Friday, October 30th
📍 The Pier at Port City Marina - Downtown Wilmington, NC
🕘 5pm - 10:45pm
🔞 Ages 18+

Costumes encouraged.
Let’s make history on the pier.

Join the City of Wilmington for an evening celebrating downtown and looking ahead to what’s next!

Following the adoption of the Greater Downtown Plan, we’re kicking off the next chapter with a night designed for the whole community.

5–6:45 p.m. | Explore, Play & Connect

Come downtown to:

• 🏙️ Get a sneak peek at projects shaping downtown
• 💬 Meet City staff, ask questions and share your ideas
• 🌮 Grab dinner from local food trucks
• 🎃 Enjoy Halloween treats
• 🎶 Listen to music and play lawn games

6:45 p.m. | Halloween Movie in the Park

Bring a blanket, grab some popcorn and settle in for a kid-friendly movie under the stars.

🎃 Costumes are encouraged!

On Saturday, October 31st The Eagle’s Dare turns into Wilmington’s rowdiest and rottenest Halloween party!
ZOMBIE FEST 2026🧟

Grab your sickest getup. One lucky person walks away with cold hard cash for best costume.

The lineup for the evening:
@screaminrebelangels
@thephantomplayboys
@the_tremors_band

Doors open at 6:00pm
Bands hit the stage at 7:00pm
21+ only.
Grab your tickets on Eventbrite
early bird pricing still available!

Halloween Party on the Pier

7-10pm: Live music by Dragons with Matches, tiki bar open

10pm-1am: Late night party with DJ Starrz

Spookeasy (tickets required)

🎃🍻🎶We had SO much fun at last year’s Halloween Party! We kicked things off with a rockin’ CCR set in the Pumpkin Patch before Zach & This Petty Luxury took it to the Flytrap rooftop for an epic recreation of The Beatles’ iconic final 1969 performance.

✨This year, they’re trading in the mop tops for some serious 90’s grunge vibes. 🤘This Petty Luxury will be paying tribute to Nirvana’s legendary MTV Unplugged set, performed in New York in 1993. But the vibes won’t stop there…

🎸🦽🥁After the Unplugged set, the band will be plugging in and turning up the volume for another unforgettable Nirvana performance—their headlining set at the 1992 Reading Festival in England.

Two iconic Nirvana performances. One Halloween night.

•Saturday, October 31st | 7-10 pm•

DareDevil Improv Comedy presents: The Dynamo Show!

A monthly showcase of Wilmington’s finest actors, improvisors and comedians with one goal: to bring you the freshest and funniest talent to take the stage in a revolving menu of comedy shows chosen by YOU, the audience!

1st Thursday of the Month

8pm

Waterline Brewing Co.

721 Surry St.

🩸🩸🩸Bloodsuckers Ball 🩸🩸🩸
🦇❤️‍🔥Let us love you to death. ❤️‍🔥🦇
🥀 November 6th - Azalea Station 🥀
‼️21+ EVENT‼️

Come join us for a day of Polish Food,

Dancing, and Fun For Everyone!

Saturday, November 7, 2026

11 am – 4 pm

Admission and Parking are FREE!

Attention Cider Enthusiasts!

Brunswick Beer and Cider sponsored by the Leland Tourism Development Authority Presents:
Get excited for the FOURTH annual Applearchy Cider Festival on Saturday, November 7th, from 12 PM to 5 PM! Indulge in a wide array of ciders from Eastern and Northern regions, complemented by an assortment of delightful fruity beers that will elevate your tasting experience. Your ticket serves as your golden pass, providing a 5-ounce tasting glass for unlimited sampling.

Choose Your Ticket:

Early Bird Special!! Get your tickets now until September 30th and save $5!! $30 for GA and $40 for VIP!!

General Admission: $35.00 - Tasting available from 1 PM to 5 PM.

VIP Admission : $45.00 - Begin the festivities early starting at 12 PM to 5 PM, enjoying exclusive ciders crafted that will only be served during the VIP hour, along with a special VIP gift!

This is our largest celebration of the year, so secure your tickets and join us for an unforgettable day of fun!

The Arty Party is BACK! Join us on November 7 from 6–9 PM for our signature arts fundraiser. Enjoy a night of art appreciation, live performances, music, food, and drinks. You won’t want to miss this year’s “Café des Artistes." Mark your calendars and get ready to party! 🥂🎨

Largest International Latino Festival in North Carolina!
Free Admission, 2-day Event
Best Kids Fiesta! Pinatas and Mexican Hat Race every hour and tons of huge Inflatables!
Over 20 Food Vendors, Music, Dancing, and much more!

You don't want to Miss it!

November 14, 2026 - November 15, 2026

Ogden Park

Bring the kids (ages 0–8) for a FREE day of fun at the 12th Annual Smart Start Family Festival on Saturday, November 14, from 10am to 1pm at Long Leaf Park. Families will enjoy hands-on activities, live entertainment by the Broccoli Brothers Circus, raffle prizes, and more! Discover local resources and enjoy quality time together in a festive, family-friendly setting.

Questions about participating or sponsoring? Contact Jennifer at 910-815-3731 or jennifer.gallo@newhanoverkids.org.

BAD Day Music + Arts Festival is back with a single-day event that takes over Wilmington’s Brooklyn Arts District (the BAD) for a full day and night of world-class music, immersive art, and vibrant culture.

THE REVIVALISTS

GRACE POTTER

RIPE

FUTUREBIRDS

LADY DIE

+ LATE NIGhT TBA*

THE 13TH ANNUAL TASTE OF WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2026

Join us for an epic night of great food, beverages, entertainment and funnnn!

Join the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra for its second concert of the 2026-2027 Classics Series: Beethoven's Fifth! South to North, East to West, (Inner to Outer), Darkness to Light: This journey takes us from the Incan Peru of Gabriela Lena Frank, through the inner world of Grammy Winner Jeff Scott’s jazz-influenced, emotional The Journey, and through the timeless triumphs of Mozart and Beethoven’s iconic journeys from darkness to light.

We’re back with our popular Full Moon Parties this season!

A relaxed, coastal gathering where the beauty of the full moon meets the rhythm of the ocean.

Enjoy stunning moonrise views over the water, chill music, and a laid-back atmosphere perfect for all ages. This free, family and dog-friendly event invites you to grab a drink, dinner, or ice cream and soak it all in.

This is a free event for our bar patrons—no tickets, no cover charge.

SAVE THE DATES:

Monday, November 23

(Always 7-10pm)

If the weather shifts, the vibe continues indoors at our High Tide Lounge but follow us for day of updates!

Come for the moon. Stay for the atmosphere. Make it your monthly ritual.

This Sacred Blue Lotus Sound Journey is a deeply relaxing and transformative experience designed to balance the mind, body, energy centers, and spirit. This unique journey will blend the soothing effects of blue lotus tea with the therapeutic power of sound healing, for a serene environment fostering deep meditation and alignment. Throughout the session, the gentle effects of the blue lotus tea, combined with the sound bath's healing vibrations, work synergistically to open the mind, enhance focus, and invite a sense of profound relaxation and rejuvenation. The combination of sensory experiences helps quiet mental chatter, releasing stress and fostering a deep sense of well-being, emotional clarity, and spiritual alignment. The world is changing & encouraging us to move with it. New opportunities are inspiration to boost our confidence & creativity. May we stop letting fear minimize our efforts & potential. May this be the time to take action & focus on what we want, choosing creative outlets, commitments, & relationships that truly inspire us. May we pursue them without fear or self-judgement. Namaste.

**Blue Lotus Tea**: Known for its calming and mildly euphoric effects, blue lotus (Nymphaea caerulea) has been revered for centuries as a sacred flower in ancient rituals. When brewed into a tea, it has a gentle sedative quality promoting relaxation and mental clarity. This tea will help open your heart and mind, facilitating a deeper connection to intuition and emotional well-being. It is often associated with the third eye chakra (Ajna) and the crown chakra (Sahasrara), however, it is capable of removing blockages throughout the chakra system.

**Meditation**: Following the tea consumption, our session leads into a guided meditation, designed to center your thoughts. The meditation involves techniques aimed at quieting the mind and facilitating a deeper connection to the present moment, inviting clarity and insight into our space.

**Sound Bath**: This sound bath uses a variety of instruments such as crystal singing bowls, gongs, chimes, and drums to foster harmonic vibrations. These vibrations stimulate the body’s energy centers, clearing blockages and promoting energetic balance. This resonance will help induce a deep meditative state, encouraging emotional release and healing. The gentle sounds allow for a more profound experience of peace and inner stillness.

Wilmington Christmas Extravaganza

Sponsored by: Leafguard, Patio Enclosures, The Pet's Table, & Renewal by Anderson.

Calling all Christmas-loving shoppers, we are bringing the holiday magic to the coast! Join us for the 1st Annual Wilmington Christmas Extravaganza at the beautiful Wilmington Convention Center on December 12th & 13th for a two-day indoor holiday shopping experience full of festive fun, local finds, and Christmas cheer!

Vendors: https://www.eventeny.com/events/vendor/?id=49733

Shop your way through 150 indoor vendors featuring holiday gifts, boutique finds, handmade goods, home décor, treats, accessories, and so much more! Bring the whole family to enjoy pictures with Santa, live music, festive photo moments, and all the holiday vibes under one roof.

What to Expect:
150 Indoor Vendors
Pictures with Santa
FREE Face Painting
Christmas Tree Display
Jewelari Charm Bar
Linked Ever After Permanent Jewelry
Sunkissed Charm Bar
Trucker Hat Bar by 596 Designs
The Wandering Bloom Hair Tinsel
Spunky Fantasy Services
The Bair Foundation (NP)
Wilmington Railroad Museum (NP)
Live Music (TBA)
Holiday Finds + Unique Gifts
Festive Family Photo Backdrops
Holiday Themed Adult Beverages

And so much more!

Location: Wilmington Convention Center
10 Convention Center Dr, Wilmington, NC 28401

Dates: December 12th & 13th
Admission: $7 — good for BOTH days!
Parking: Wilmington Convention Center Parking Deck $3–$11 for all-day parking

Grab your friends, bring the family, and come kick off the Christmas season with us in Wilmington! We cannot wait to see you there!

SAT 9am-4pm

SUN 10am-4pm

Holiday Market for Heroes

December 12 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Join us for the Holiday Market for Heroes on Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 12:00–4:00 p.m. at Tap Yard! Shop local and find the perfect holiday gifts from a wide variety of vendors while supporting a meaningful cause.

Bring the whole family including your leashed, four-legged friends, for an afternoon of festive fun featuring a holiday raffle, photos with Santa Paws, and the opportunity to meet Canines for Service service dogs in training. Every purchase and donation helps support Canines for Service’s mission of providing highly trained service dogs to Veterans with service-connected disabilities at no cost.

Interested in becoming a vendor? We’d love to have you join us! Please contact Erin at elewis@caninesforservice.org for vendor information and registration.

Come shop, celebrate the season, and help change the lives of Veterans—one service dog at a time.

⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Wilmington. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Coldplay & Imagine Dragons at The Elia under the gentle glow of candlelight.


This is a tribute concert experience. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the artist, their estate, or official representatives.

General Info
📍 Venue: The Elia
📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes. Doors open 45 minutes before the show. No entry once it starts.
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Accessibility: ADA compliant
❓ View the FAQs for this event here
🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here
🎻 Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Wilmington
🎁 To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here

Tentative Program

• Coldplay - Clocks

• Coldplay - Something Just Like This

• Imagine Dragons - Radioactive

• Coldplay - Adventure of a Lifetime

• Coldplay - Fix You

• Imagine Dragons - Eyes Closed

• Imagine Dragons - Nice to Meet You

• Coldplay - The Scientist

• Coldplay - feelslikeimfallinginlove

• Imagine Dragons - Follow You

• Imagine Dragons - Bad Liar

• Coldplay - Viva la Vida

• Imagine Dragons - Believer

• Coldplay - Sky Full of Stars

Performers

• Listeso String Quartet

⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Wilmington. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Fleetwood Mac at The Elia under the gentle glow of candlelight.

This is a tribute concert experience. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the artist, their estate, or official representatives.

General Info
📍 Venue: The Elia
📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes. Doors open 45 minutes before the show. No entry once it starts.
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Accessibility: ADA compliant
❓ View the FAQs for this event here
🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here
🎻 Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Wilmington
🎁 To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here

Tentative Program

• Everywhere

• Gypsy

• You Make Loving Fun

• Never Going Back Again

• Don't Stop

• Gold Dust Woman

• Go Your Own Way

• Landslide

• Little Lies

• Songbird

• Rhiannon

• The Chain

Performers

• Listeso String Quartet

⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Wilmington. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Coldplay & Imagine Dragons at The Elia under the gentle glow of candlelight.


This is a tribute concert experience. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the artist, their estate, or official representatives.

General Info
📍 Venue: The Elia
📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes. Doors open 45 minutes before the show. No entry once it starts.
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Accessibility: ADA compliant
❓ View the FAQs for this event here
🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here
🎻 Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Wilmington
🎁 To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here

Tentative Program

• Coldplay - Clocks

• Coldplay - Something Just Like This

• Imagine Dragons - Radioactive

• Coldplay - Adventure of a Lifetime

• Coldplay - Fix You

• Imagine Dragons - Eyes Closed

• Imagine Dragons - Nice to Meet You

• Coldplay - The Scientist

• Coldplay - feelslikeimfallinginlove

• Imagine Dragons - Follow You

• Imagine Dragons - Bad Liar

• Coldplay - Viva la Vida

• Imagine Dragons - Believer

• Coldplay - Sky Full of Stars