Events

Pottery 4 Kids (Ages 5-8)

In this fun and creative ceramics class, young artists will explore the exciting world of clay through hands-on projects inspired by nature, animals, stories, food, and imagination. Students will learn basic handbuilding techniques such as pinch pots, coil building, and slab construction while creating both sculptural and functional pieces.

Date/Time:

Tuesdays, September 29th – October 20th, 4-5:30pm

Skill Level:

Youth: All Levels

Admission:

CAM Member $96 / Not-yet-member $120

Instructor:

Anne McCombie-Abbate

Supplies:

$15.75 supply fee payable to the studio for clay and firing costs.

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!

Wine Lovers — I’m OOO searching for the best American juice to put in your glass🍷

Free tastings will resume on Wednesday 9.30

Every Wed from 5-8pm

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

Thursday: Trivia Night

Put your brain to work every Thursday at 8pm for The Harp's famous Trivia Night. Gather your team — up to six players — and compete for prizes across rounds covering pop culture, history, sports, music, and everything in between.

There's no charge to play, but we do ask that all teams order food and drinks throughout the evening. Trivia is a great excuse to try our midweek special: $2.50 Yuengling drafts all night long.

• When: Every Thursday, 8pm

• Teams: Up to 6 players per team

• Cost: Free to play

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!

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.

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!

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!

In partnership with New Hanover County, the Alliance for Cape Fear Trees will be distributing 1,000 native canopy trees—free of charge!—to NHC residents!

This giveaway is focused first on Murrayville, a community with one of the sparsest tree canopies in New Hanover County. With canopy covering only about 13% of the area, Murrayville falls dramatically short of the 30–40% canopy often recommended for communities like it. Priority will be given to Murrayville residents until 11 AM. After 11 AM, the giveaway will open to all New Hanover County residents while supplies last. Visit our website acftrees.org to see the trees that will be available.

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.

Holiday Open House

December 10 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Join us for our annual Holiday Open House to learn more about our mission and watch a service dog training demonstration at our facility. Tours available upon request. Light bites and beverages will be provided. RSVP to mblackmon@caninesforservice.org kindly requested, but not required.

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.