The patch will officially open on Thursday, October 1 and will be open 7 days a week from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. After you pick out the perfect pumpkin, stick around for live music all October long on Thursdays and Fridays on the pier. Check their schedule of events at @carolinabeachpier for the most up-to-date info.

Show off your smarty pants at our weekly Trivia Night every Monday at 7pm! We’ll test your knowledge of the useless information you learned watching Jeopardy, binge-watching Netflix, and studying for high school geography. Grab a pint, some pizza, and put your noggin’ to good use at our downtown Wilmington Pizzeria and Beer Garden!

Be sure to get here early to snag a table, set up your phones to enter answers virtually, and get your team revved for some drinking & thinking with our hosts, Geeks Who Drink! At the end of the night, we will award prizes in the shape of BEER.

🍺🍺🍺🍗🍗🍗
Plus, $5 off pitchers and half price wings every Monday!

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

Join us every Tuesday, for a fun evening of Ping Pong! Here's what you need to know:

• Sign up in our taproom BEFORE 6:30 each Tuesday.

• Enjoy a cold beer (Flagship pints are just $5 on Tuesdays) and savor some delicious Cugino Forno pizza and gelato while you play.

• BYOP (bring your own paddle) or borrow one of ours.

• Weekly prizes for 1st & 2nd place are up for grabs.

• Bringing friends along is GREAT, but no worries if you don't know anyone - we're is a fun & welcoming group!

Curated Speed Dating is back! ❤️

Join us on Tuesday, October 6th at @jessesrestaurantandbar for our next Curated Speed Dating event, this time for singles ages 45+!

We’ll be selecting a balanced group of men and women for a night of short one-on-one dates, followed by time to mingle afterward 🍸

Interested in participating? Apply through the link here, or nominate a single friend who you think would be a great fit 👀

Selected participants will receive a private invitation to purchase their ticket.

Limited spots available ✨

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

Movie Night in the Patch

We're creating a cozy movie night in our beach pumpkin patch every Tuesday night this fall!

Save the dates! More details will be added to this event closer to the dates.

KARAOKE NIGHT AT TAVERN 14

Think you’ve got what it takes to steal the spotlight? Come sing it out with us at Tavern 14, hosted by The Rhythm Connection!

Every Tuesday | 8–11 PM

Every Saturday | 8 PM–12 AM

Whether you’re a seasoned karaoke superstar or need a little liquid courage before grabbing the mic, we’ve got the stage, the songs, and the good times waiting for you.

Grab your friends, pick your song, and come make some noise!

Tavern 14

Full bar • Good food • Good people

See you at the mic!

About the event

Join us at Social Casa de Tequila every other Tuesday! FREE!

Please note: Must be 21 + to attend

@ 8pm - 8:30pm Beginner Lesson

@ 8:30pm - 11pm Dancing!

Salsa - Bachata - Merengue - Cha Cha - Kizomba & More!

Social Casa de Tequila is a cozy new bar in Downtown Wilmington! It overlooks the Cape Fear River if you need to hop outside for a breather, and we will be keeping inside warm with great music and dancing. They offer a variety of specialty cocktails and a full bar!

Location: Social Casa de Tequila 121 N. Front Street, Wilmington, NC 28401

Come one, come all, and get lost at Trask Family Farms!

Our corn maze is family-friendly fun for all ages with over 4 miles of trails. the maze is made up of three different mazes that have three levels of difficulty, Children, Intermediate and Advance. The corn maze is 10 acres of endless turns with four different games you can play inside. If you solve a game, make sure to come back to the store to claim your prize! Every year, Trask Family Farms has a range of fall activities across 30 acres of fun including picking pumpkins, hay rides through the flower field and pumpkin patch, local honey, homemade ice cream, fields of flowers such as sunflowers and zinnias to u-pick, eating from local vendors, handmade goodies in the barn, live music and exploring our corn maze. Could there be a better way to spend the season?

Hours of operation for maze and fall activities

• Wednesday 10am to 6pm – $10

• Thursday 10am to 6pm – $10

• Friday 10am to 4pm – $10

• Friday 4pm to 7pm – $12 (Includes Hayride)

• Saturday 10am to 6pm – $15 (Includes Hayride)

• Sunday 10am to 5pm – $15 (Includes Hayride)

The Corn Maze opens September 19th and ends the first weekend in November.

Experience the breathtaking beauty of a Wrightsville Beach sunset aboard our exclusive harbor cruise. As the sun dips below the horizon, casting vibrant hues across the sky, you'll be treated to a serene and picturesque journey through the harbor's tranquil waters. Our knowledgeable crew ensures a smooth and enjoyable ride, making this cruise perfect for families, couples, or solo adventurers seeking a peaceful escape. With the gentle sea breeze and the soothing sound of the waves, this cruise offers a unique opportunity to unwind and connect with nature. Whether you're capturing stunning photographs or simply soaking in the moment, the Wrightsville Beach Harbor Sunset Cruise promises an unforgettable evening on the water.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe is hosting a fundraiser for Canines For Service! Come grab a bite October 7, 5-8PM. Let the employees know you're with Canines For Service and they will donate 20% of proceeds to Canines For Service.

Female Solo Artist Oktober Fest Series

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

BYO Craft Night will be happening Wednesdays at Azalea Station 6pm-8pm, join us!! 🧵🖋️✂️

Bring your current project and come create with us, share ideas, and build community.

All portable crafts are welcome including crocheting, embroidery, beading, journaling, collaging, basket weaving, watercolor, macrame, etc etc, and I'll have some coloring pages and basic art supplies as well if you don't know what to make but still want to hang!

Stuck after starting a new project? New stitch you want to learn? Want to show off things you've made? Share your journal pages? Trade scrap supplies? Meet new friends? Come by!

Wednesdays at @azalea.stn also means free wine tasting from @brutandbougie and mahjong with @electric.bistro ! Craft, sip wine, join a game of mahjong, and maybe grab a bite from the cargo food court. Good vibes and the perfect third space where everyone is welcome 🫶

📍 Azalea Station, 1502 Castle St, Wilmington, NC 28401

🕒 Wednesdays 6pm-8pm

Can't wait to see y'all there!

Get ready for a night of great whiskey, delicious bites, and plenty of fun! Join us on Wednesday, October 7th at 6:30 PM for an Old Forester Bourbon Tasting & Social featuring an exciting lineup of pours, pairings, surprises, and more.

Your Ticket Includes:

🥃 4 Old Forester Expressions

🍸 Welcome Cocktail

🍴 Hors d’oeuvres

🎁 Giveaways & Old Forester Merchandise

Special guest Austin Dain, Executive Bourbon Steward, will lead a fun, casual tasting, taking you through the rich history, stories, and bourbon-making tradition behind Old Forester—the first bottled bourbon.

Whether you're a longtime whiskey lover or simply looking for a fun night out, this is an experience you won't want to miss.

🎟 Tickets are limited, so reserve your spot early and come raise a glass with us!

Join us every Wednesday in the Boatyard for Trivia with RJ, happening weekly through October 14th. Marina Grill presents an evening on the riverfront featuring an outdoor bar, select food offerings, and a lively trivia competition beginning at 6:30 pm!

🎉 FREE EVENT 🎉

📍 Location: The Boatyard | Behind Marina Grill and Port City Marina | 10 Harnett St, Wilmington, NC

🗓️ Date: Every Thursday

⏰ Time: 6:30 PM

Meeser Eddie's Funtime Trivia

Catch trivia every Wednesday with Meeser Eddie and friends! The fun kicks off in the Dead Crow showroom at 7PM every Wednesday for a knee-slappin' good time -- themed trivia and physical challenges. It's FREE to play, and you can win show tickets and other prizes!

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!

We are a market that promotes regenerative agriculture. Every single one of our farmers practice some aspect of regenerative farming.

It's a unique opportunity to be able to meet, know, and support the people who raise your food. We want to get back to these practices.

Come shop the market and support the people who work to provide your family with healthy food options, all while farming with practices that give back to the land.

Every Thursday 4-7PM

Stop by to have your caricature done, pick up some art, or just hang out grab some drinks and doodle with HPfangs!

Thursday, July 9 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Illustrated Botanical Journals

Spend a relaxing evening studying and sketching botanicals to create a beautiful illustrated journal. Broaden your understanding of flowers and plants through guided lessons. Explore layouts, record observations and learn terminology. Experiment with graphite, pen and ink, colored pencil and watercolor. Botanical journaling can be a very meditative process that enhances creativity. Incorporating words, descriptions and feelings that arise through the process can make your experience even more personal.

Date/Time:

Thursdays, September 17th – October 8th, 6-8:30pm

Skill Level:

Adult: All Levels

Admission:

CAM Member $136 / Not-yet-member $170

Instructor:

Antoinette Vogt

Supplies:

$5 supply fee payable to the instructor.
Journal/sketchbook with mixed media paper that opens flat but is not spiral bound, apx 8’x10’. Examples: Stillman & Birn Beta series mixed media Sketchbook, Moleskin sketchbook, Canson Graduate Mixed Media sketchbook or similar. Handmade journals ok too.
Drawing pencils: 2H, H, HB, 2B, 4B
Faber-Castell Kneaded eraser
White eraser
Portable pencil sharpener
Fine liner (waterproof) i.e. Sakura pigma micron pens 005, 01, 02 & 03
Optional supplies to add color: color pencils, watercolor pencils, watercolors

Join us every Tuesday, for a fun evening of Ping Pong! Here's what you need to know:

• Sign up in our taproom BEFORE 6:30 each Tuesday
• Enjoy a cold beer (Flagship pints are just $5 on Tuesdays) and savor some delicious Cugino Forno pizza and gelato while you play.

• BYOP (bring your own paddle) or borrow one of ours.

• Weekly prizes for 1st & 2nd place are up for grabs.

• Bringing friends along is GREAT, but no worries if you don't know anyone - we're is a fun & welcoming group!

Open Mic Comedy

Every Thursday Dead Crow Comedy Room hosts the best open mic in all the land!

Aspiring comics, both seasoned and new can sign up to try and keep the crowd laughing.

****This is a free event - ticket purchase and reservations unavailable - seating is first come, first served.

Doors 6:30PM. Performer sign up 7PM -- Showtime 8PM.

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.

Join us Thursday, September 17 for the very first Pony Run! Choose a 1-, 3-, or 5-mile route, with all speeds welcome. Check in around 6:30pm and we’ll kick off the runs by 6:45pm. Expect a good time and treat yourself to a pint at the end of the run for a job well done!

To celebrate our first run, the first 20 runners will receive a Pony Run guitar pick redeemable for a special treat in the taproom! 🐴🎸

Pony Run is free to join! Runners should register with our Strava group and check in each week. Keep coming back, too — every 7 runs, you’ll earn another special Pony Run guitar pick (and another special treat)! 🏃🐴🍺

Calling all science nerds, current events enthusiasts, and music lovers! Grab your crew and join us every Thursday at 7pm for Trivia Night with Hammered. Top three teams score a Hi-Wire gift card redeemable for draft and to-go beer or our awesome merch!

Calling all science nerds, current events enthusiasts, and music lovers! Grab your crew and join us every Thursday at 7pm for Trivia Night with Hammered. Top three teams score a Hi-Wire gift card redeemable for draft and to-go beer or our awesome merch!

🎉 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 !!

Our local Hanover Kennel Club's annual all-breed dog shows! Hanover Kennel Club will be hosting their 130th and 131st all-breed dog shows on October 10th and 11th. Joining us this year is the Mid-Atlantic Hound Association with two hound specialties on Friday, October 9th plus one concurrent hound breed specialty each day on Saturday and Sunday.

It is FREE to spectate. Bleachers will be on the premises for seating, or bring your own seating. Please leave un-entered dogs at home.

Twilight Under the Stars | A Three-Part Twilight Movie SerieS

Step into the world of Forks for Twilight Under the Stars, a three-night outdoor movie series celebrating the beloved Twilight Saga. Hosted by Luma × The Collective, this immersive fall experience blends nostalgic movie nights with cozy autumn vibes, themed drinks, boutique shopping, interactive activities, and a welcoming community of fellow Twilight fans.

Whether you’re joining us for a single evening or experiencing the entire saga, you’ll enjoy unforgettable nights under the stars filled with laughter, nostalgia, and a little bit of vampire magic.

Series Dates

• 🌙 October 2: Twilight

• 🌙 October 9: New Moon

• 🌙 October 16: Eclipse

This event is 16+, limited to 50 guests, and designed to create an intimate, immersive experience. Grab your favorite flannel, choose your team, and get ready for one of the coziest events of the fall season.

Dreaming of pumpkins, candy, and hayrides? 🎃 Gather your family and friends for the annual family-friendly celebration, Fall Fest! This free event is back to bring you an evening with activities, games, and music perfect for sweater weather season.

📅 Date & Time: Friday, Oct. 9. 5 - 8 p.m.
📍 Location: Davis Center at Maides Park. 1101 Manly Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28405. The event will be held rain or shine.
🎉 Hayrides, live music, bounce houses, games, piñatas, and activities hosted by 50+ community vendors!

Interested in being one of 50+ vendors who make the festive magic happen? Fill out the vendor registration form - link in bio! 🔗

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

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9th @markethouseilm 8p-11p SALSA NIGHT!

If you missed my salsa night last weekend, there’s another chance! October’s Market House After Dark is all about salsa!! And this one will also be an all vinyl set. I’ll be playing salsa records from Cuba, Colombia, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, New York, and more!

Market House will be supplying a fine selection of wines for you to enjoy in between dancing or even if you just want to kick back and enjoy the music.

This is going down next Friday, October 9th from 8pm-11pm
Free admission as always

Hope to see you there 💃 💃 💃

This is a swing dance social to DJ'd swing era and jazz music with a Halloween Theme in downtown Wilmington, there is a $10 entry fee

We will have a costume contest, the winner gets $20 at the end of the night!

There is a beginner lesson included in the cost of the social that starts at 7, we welcome everyone to come and learn how to dance so you can enjoy the music and open dancing at 8
No partner needed, no experience needed, let's have fun!

Located in the Historic USO building in downtown Wilmington, at Orange and 2nd St
Ticket link is attached to this event to buy tickets in advance, tickets for the social are $10
We suggest clothes that are comfortable to exercise in and if you can wear shoes that are not too grippy on the floor that will make any spins and movement easier! Feel free to reach out or ask any additional questions that would make you more comfortable getting started with swing dancing or showing up for your first class!

Grab tickets at capefearswing.com or buy at the door with cash or venmo!

KARAOKE NIGHT AT TAVERN 14

Think you’ve got what it takes to steal the spotlight? Come sing it out with us at Tavern 14, hosted by The Rhythm Connection!

Every Tuesday | 8–11 PM

Every Saturday | 8 PM–12 AM

Whether you’re a seasoned karaoke superstar or need a little liquid courage before grabbing the mic, we’ve got the stage, the songs, and the good times waiting for you.

Grab your friends, pick your song, and come make some noise!

Tavern 14

Full bar • Good food • Good people

See you at the mic!

LET’S DANCE is a Vinyl DJ Dance Party held every Saturday Night at The Underfront Co. in Downtown Wilmington NC on Front Street — ft. Pop, Disco, Boogie, Hip-Hop, House, Indie, R&B, Latin, Electronic, etc. hits from past six decades — brought to you by Fort Lowell Records. Music starts at 8:00pm and goes until 1:00am. A $5.00 cover charge will be collected at the door upon entry paid via Cash, Credit Card, Venmo, or CashApp. 💃

STOWE will be the featured Deejay on Saturday, October 10th.

LEARN MORE: https://www.instagram.com/letsdanceilm/

Celebrate World Mental Health Day with Canines for Service at Zoomies for a Cause, a dog-friendly 1-Mile Walk and 5K dedicated to supporting Veterans and raising awareness for mental health.

Whether you’re an avid runner, casual walker, or simply looking for a meaningful way to spend the day with your four-legged friend, this event offers something for everyone. Bring your family, friends, and leashed dogs to enjoy an afternoon of community, wellness, and purpose.

Every registration helps Canines for Service provide highly trained service dogs to Veterans nationwide living with service-connected PTSD, traumatic brain injuries, military sexual trauma, and mobility limitations. These life-changing canine partnerships are provided at no cost to the Veteran and without any fundraising obligation.

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. 👻

World Tavern Poker Night - Free to Play!

Sun, Sep 27 | Backspin Social - Wilmington

Join us every Sunday at 5pm and 7pm for free poker! This event is tournament style. Earn points towards prizes and trips.

Looking for free poker in Wilmington, NC? Join us every Sunday at Backspin Social for World Tavern Poker, America's largest bar poker league. Compete in FREE No-Limit Texas Hold'em tournaments at 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Whether you're a seasoned poker player or brand new to the game, our weekly tournaments offer a fun, welcoming environment where you can improve your skills, meet fellow players, and compete for league points and prizes.

There is no buy-in and no gambling. Players earn points toward local, regional, and national rankings through the World Tavern Poker league system, with opportunities to qualify for championship events and major prizes.

Event Details

• When: Every Sunday

• Tournament Times: 5:00 PM & 7:00 PM

• Cost: Free to Play

• Format: No-Limit Texas Hold'em Tournament

• Skill Level: All Experience Levels Welcome

• Arrival Time: Please arrive at least 30 minutes before the tournament begins to register and get settled.

About World Tavern Poker

Backspin Social is proud to partner with World Tavern Poker (WTP), America's #1 bar poker league.

With hundreds of tournaments held weekly and more than 200,000 registered players nationwide, World Tavern Poker provides a fun, competitive, and completely free way to enjoy Texas Hold'em while earning points toward league rankings and championship events.

Players compete for points, prizes, and opportunities to advance to Tavern, Regional, and National Championship tournaments.

Learn more at: https://www.worldtavernpoker.com

Tournament Overview

Each tournament is a No-Limit Texas Hold'em event played until one player remains. The top finishers earn league points that contribute toward their rankings within World Tavern Poker.

All standard regular-season World Tavern Poker tournaments begin with a starting stack of 10,000 chips. Additional chips may be available through official World Tavern Poker promotions and bonus programs.

Tournament blind structures are determined by attendance and available play time, allowing two tournaments to be hosted each Sunday evening.

Typical Blind Structures

2-Hour Games

• 10–20 Players: 10–12 minute levels

• 21–30 Players: 8–12 minute levels

• 31–50 Players: 8–10 minute levels

• 50+ Players: Less than 8 minute levels

2.5-Hour Games

• 10–20 Players: 10–15 minute levels

• 21–30 Players: 10–15 minute levels

• 31–50 Players: 10–12 minute levels

• 50+ Players: Less than 10 minute levels

Blind structures and tournament operations are managed in accordance with World Tavern Poker guidelines and may vary based on attendance and tournament director discretion.

Why Play?

• Free poker every Sunday

• Competitive yet welcoming atmosphere

• Great for beginners and experienced players alike

• Earn league points and prizes

• Opportunities to qualify for championship events

• Enjoy local drinks and a social atmosphere while you play

Whether you're looking for a regular poker night, a competitive league, or simply a fun Sunday evening with friends, Backspin Social is your destination for free poker in Wilmington.

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

The Craft Box is popping up every 3rd Saturday with DIY craft kits for ALL!

No sign ups, just show up

Pick your favorite kit

• Grab a drink from the bar

• Find a spot outside or in the taproom to get crafty!

Paint something, sew something, diamond paint away your feelings. Whatever your vibe, we have a kit for that!

Saturday, August 15 2:00 PM

Make a timeless basket completely out of pine needles!

You'll learn the same techniques and methods as the Indigenous people of this area. By the end of this 2-class series, you'll have a beautiful pine needle basket, which is sure to be an eye-catching centerpiece in your home!

As you stitch your basket together and we sip pine needle tea under the trees, you'll have plenty of time to connect with the community of women at class.This is a beautiful, community-driven experience just like it was for the Indigenous people. Perhaps you'll make a friend or two!

You'll leave with both a beautiful basket, and the skills to coil wall hangings, baskets, ornaments, jewelry, or anything else you can dream up from all those needles in your yard, too.

Reserve your spot now for Saturday, October 17 and 24 at Greenfield Park, which includes:

• 5 hours of class time

• Pine needle tea

• $10 gift card to hello, love.

• All step-by-step instruction

• All materials, including sustainably harvested and washed, local Long Leaf Pine needles

See you under the trees!

🎃👻 TRUNK OR TREAT + VENDOR MARKET! 👻🎃

Registration is officially OPEN! 🧡

Want to be a vendor or decorate your car/trunk and hand out candy? We’d love to have you join us and help make this a BIG one for the community! 🍬🚗 Click respective links to register


📅 October 17th | 3–5 PM
📍 404 51st Street, Wilmington NC

Let’s make this Halloween one to remember! 🎃

Feeling the Halloween chill in the air? Join us at @ponysaurusbrewingilm for a Halloween Murder Mystery and Costume Contest!

Sign up on the Shivers Meetup page or send us a message here or email (shivershaunted@gmail.com)

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! 😍👻🎃🕷️

🤎FALL MARKET🤎

Save the date! Join us on October 18th from 12–4PM for our 6th annual Fall Market. Come shop local + hang with us 🤎✨🎃

Now that it’s officially fall 🍁 🍂 we’re excited to announce our Annual Pumpkin Carving! 🎃

Join us Wednesday October 21st from 4-10PM

We will provide pumpkins and all carving materials.

Pumpkins are distributed as first come, first served.

Prizes for the top 3 adults & 5 kid winners 🤎

On the Fourth Friday of every month, galleries and art spaces in downtown Wilmington open their doors for an after-hours celebration of arts and culture. From 6–9 p.m., explore more than 20 participating galleries and creative spaces throughout the downtown area.

Discover a wide range of artistic genres—including oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, metals, ceramics, mixed media, and more.

This free, self-guided tour invites you to enjoy rotating exhibitions at your own pace. Many galleries also feature the artist on-site, ready to talk about their work and creative process.

Check the website for participating galleries

Upcoming 2026 Fourth Friday Dates

September 25
October 23
November 27
December 18*

4th Annual Doggy Costume Contest

October 23rd 2-4PM at Carolina Beach Pier

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.

Bellamy Mansion Ghost Hunt, Wilmington, NC

$129.00

Join Haunted Rooms America as we take on this historic 1859 home in the dead of night! Do you have what it takes to do a lone vigil on the fourth floor where disembodied footsteps have been heard, and a Victorian woman has been seen?

Event time: 8PM – 2AM

🚨 SEPTEMBER 5TH IS COMING! 🚨

We’re getting closer, and we are SO ready to bring the collector community back together! 🙌🔥

📍 American Legion Post 10 — Wilmington, NC

📅 Saturday, September 5th

⭐ VIP Doors: 9 AM

🎉 General Admission: 10 AM

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Friendly!

We’re focused on creating an experience filled with quality vendors, incredible finds, and real connections with people who genuinely love the hobby.

Whether you’re a longtime collector or just getting started, come spend your Saturday with Carolina Sports Promotions and see what our community is all about! 💥

Drag at the Market- Halloween Edition

Market House Beer & Wine Wilmington, NC

Saturday, October 24 • 7 PM - 9 PM

Join us for a night of hauntingly fabulous drag with Tara Nicole Brooks, Prwincezz Malaysia Kay, & Ieeda Evating at Market House Beer & Wine

LET’S DANCE is a Vinyl DJ Dance Party held every Saturday Night at The Underfront Co. in Downtown Wilmington NC on Front Street — ft. Pop, Disco, Boogie, Hip-Hop, House, Indie, R&B, Latin, Electronic, etc. hits from past six decades — brought to you by Fort Lowell Records. Music starts at 8:00pm and goes until 1:00am. A $5.00 cover charge will be collected at the door upon entry paid via Cash, Credit Card, Venmo, or CashApp. 💃

LEARN MORE: https://www.instagram.com/letsdanceilm/

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

Bring up to 3 books, swap for new reads, enjoy wine, and compete for a prize at this free, organized book swap!

Join Wilmington Sip Society and Wine with Emma for a relaxed evening of books, wine, and meeting fellow local readers at Wine Knot Sky Bar!

Bring up to three gently used books you’re ready to pass along, then browse the swap and take home some new-to-you reads. All genres are welcome.

To keep the swap organized and fair, guests will receive a colored wristband at check-in. Each wristband group will be invited to browse during a designated time block, giving everyone a better chance to find a great book.

We’ll also award a prize for the best book brought to the swap, so choose wisely!

How it works

• Bring up to 3 gently used books
• Check in and receive your wristband
• Add your books to the swap tables
• Browse when your wristband group is called
• Choose up to the same number of books you contributed
• Vote for the best book brought that evening

This event is free to attend, but Eventbrite registration is required so we can plan accordingly. Wine and other beverages will be available for purchase from Wine Knot Sky Bar.

Come solo or bring a friend. You do not need to be part of a book club or wine knot skybar to join us, but please register.

Wednesday, October 28 at 6 PM
Wine Knot Sky Bar
Free entry with Eventbrite registration

Please only bring books that are in good condition and that you would be excited to give to another reader. Any books left at the end of the evening may be donated.

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.

Kick off your Halloween celebration at our Eek! Week Festival!

Get ready for a spooky and kooky morning filled with hands-on holiday fun. Wear your costumes and join us from 9am to noon on October 31st for treats, crafts, and experiments.

In addition, join us for our free daily programming all week leading up to the event for more festive fun! Check the monthly calendar on our website for all the details.

Join us in Wilmington, North Carolina

All Pokemon Show

Saturday October 31, 2026 - Hotel Ballast

10:00am - 5:00pm

PokeKon is the Pokemon collectors’ Mecca 1 day trade show conventions across the USA. Striving to be best and truest Pokemon convention featuring fandoms of multiple genres. As a long-time collector of Pokemon items the promoter brings you an event that will satisfy all Pokemon fandom!

Get spooky at the Shipwreck Harley-Davidson Halloween Party!

Enjoy a live DJ, food truck, drinks, and tricks & treats. Show off your creative outfit in our Costume Contest at 1:00 PM, featuring categories for Best Solo Costume and Best Duo Costume with prizes for the winners.

Contestants must be present to win.

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!

🎃🍻🎶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•

Get Ur Freak On with us Halloween at The Underfront Co.! Fort Lowell Records will be hosting a very special Halloween Edition of their LET'S DANCE Vinyl DJ Party!

LET’S DANCE is a Vinyl DJ Dance Party held every Saturday Night at The Underfront Co. in Downtown Wilmington NC on Front Street — ft. Pop, Disco, Boogie, Hip-Hop, House, Indie, R&B, Latin, Electronic, etc. hits from past six decades — brought to you by Fort Lowell Records. Music starts at 8:00pm and goes until 1:00am. A $5.00 cover charge will be collected at the door upon entry paid via Cash, Credit Card, Venmo, or CashApp. 💃

Costumes are encouraged, but not required.

LEARN MORE: https://www.instagram.com/letsdanceilm/

‘Get Ur Freak On’ HALLOWEEN at The Underfront Co. with a very special ‘Halloween Edition’ of our LET’S DANCE Vinyl DJ Party on Saturday, October 31st in Downtown Wilmington NC on Front Street from 8:00pm-1:00am —— ft. Pop, Disco, Boogie, Hip-Hop, House, Indie, R&B, Latin, Electronic, etc. Halloween-themed hits from past six decades // Costumes are encouraged, but not required 🎃

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.

A magical display of serious kite flyers sharing their sky art at the Fort Fisher State Recreation Area for the 20th Annual Cape Fear Kite Festival presented by the Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce. See incredible shapes, sizes, styles and of course colors as they float, soar and ride the air. Book a stay at one of our many hotels, motels and rental properties!

​Free Admission. Free parking and transport from Blakeslee Air Force Base Recreation Area Saturday & Sunday. Handicap accessible with support from Ocean Cure!

Festivities begin at Friday afternoon at the​ Kure Beach Pier with a sneak peak of kites in flight! Friday evening at dusk on the Carolina Beach Beachfront catch ‘CB Aglow' featuring lighted ground displays, fairy flutter flags, bubble waves and the 'Sand Glow Disco' neon dance party and a drone show!

Over 80 professional flyers display kites of all shapes and sizes! These larger than life creations take flight and fill the sky Saturday and Sunday in Kure Beach at historic Fort Fisher. The view just over the dunes is visible all the way to the NC aquarium.

Saturday & Sunday enjoy a boutique festival featuring music, local food trucks, wine, locally-brewed craft beer and locally-distilled craft rum tastings. Kids activities and fun food round out the festival.

Check social media for updates.

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