Events

October 10th

A Day to Remember

Tournament Format: Coed 4-person

Organization: A Day to Remember is celebrating 23 years of fundraising for individuals and families impacted by Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Proceeds from the tournament and raffle are donated to the New Hanover County Senior Center for Alzheimer’s and Dementia related programs. This tournament is held in Memory of William H. Musser, also foundly known around here as “Capt’n Bill”.

Join us every Monday at 6:00pm for a fun run or walk through downtown (3-mile & 5-mile routes) to kick-start your week! The run starts and finishes at Hi-Wire Brewing's Wilmington taproom!

If you join us on 6 or more Monday runs, you'll get a free "Will Run For Hi-Wire Beer" t-shirt from Brooks, and after 12 runs, you'll get a gift card to Hi-Wire! Come and knock out some miles, enjoy a beer, and have a little fun on your Monday night!

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.

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

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

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

September 30

@ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Vinyl Night w/ Infinite Spins

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.

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

Thursday, September 10 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM UTC-4

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!

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.

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!

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

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

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!

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/

Saturday: Karaoke with DjBe

Saturday night is karaoke night at The Harp, hosted by the beloved DjBe. Come on down and sing your favorites with your friends — beginners and seasoned performers alike are welcomed and cheered on. DjBe kicks things off at 8:30pm.

Our karaoke library spans decades and genres — classic rock, pop, country, hip-hop, show tunes, Irish standards. The crowd at The Harp is one of the most supportive in Wilmington, so even first-timers feel right at home.

• When: Every Saturday from 8:30pm

• Host: DjBe

• All levels welcome

Learn more on our dedicated Karaoke Night page.

Feel the flow every Sunday morning at our Yoga Flow class with Jessica at 11am in the taproom. This upbeat class is open to all individuals and levels with a focus on balance, strength, and mindfulness. Each class is $10 and includes a pint for after.⁣

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So sign up at bit.ly/wilmyoga to reserve your spot. Walk-ups are welcome if space allows though.

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Payment can be done in person (exact change) or via Venmo to Jessica.

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.

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!

Our current menu- www.thecraftboxllc.com

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

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!

The Historic Wilmington Foundation invites you to an evening of preservation, community, and delicious dining at The Little Dipper.

Whether you’re a fan of savory cheese, premium dippers, or decadent chocolate, your appetite will be helping us protect the historic charm of Wilmington.

A portion of all proceeds goes directly to HWF's mission to protect and preserve the historic irreplaceable architecture of the Wilmington region!

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.

🚨 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! 💥

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.

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

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/

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.

November 28th

Burn the Bird

Tournament Format: Coed 3-person

Cash payout tournament to help everyone who overindulged (cough cough, all of us) on Thanksgiving, burn off those calories!

Chick-fil-A Mayfaire is hosting a Giving Tuesday Fundraiser for Canines For Service on December 1. Place a mobile order using code "canines" and Chick-fil-A will donate 20% of proceeds to Canines For Service! This a great way to spend time with friends and family while celebrating Giving Tuesday

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.

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.

December 12th

Onesie Tournament

Tournament Format: Coed 4-person

Everyone dig through your closest for your favorite Onesie and get ready to dive on the court! This is a toy drive tournament, with each team donating 4 unwrapped toys that are donated to various local charity organizations benefiting children during the holiday season.

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.