April
> Wilmington
Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts
Thalian Hall
April > Wilmington
Cape Fear Museum of History and Science
There are permanent and featured exhibits along with special programs too numerous to list in this calendar. Be sure to check out their exhibits and events calendar when planning your to-do list. Admission charged. Cape Fear Museum
April > Wilmington
Cameron Art Museum
The Cameron Art Museum presents 6-8 special exhibitions annually; monthly family and children's programs (Kids @ CAM); weekly interdisciplinary, public programs (lectures, music, films, literature, dance); and ongoing workshops and classes in ceramics... more info: Cameron Art Museum
April > Wilmington
Jazz at Airlie
Enjoy First Friday Jazz Series at Airlie Gardens on the first Friday night of each month - April-October. Sponsored by the Cape Fear Jazz Appreciation Society. Airlie Gardens
April 02-03 > Southport
Southport Spring Festival
Chili Cook-off, art show, entertainment. www.southportmerchants.com
April 03 > Ocean Isle Beach
Family Day
Bake sale, face painting, live snakes, and other children's activities. Hot dogs and soft drinks. One block from the beach Museum Of Coastal Carolina
April 07-11 > Wilmington
North Carolina Azalea Festival
A springtime tradition celebrating Wilmington's exceptional artwork, gardens, history and culture. Activities include headline concert entertainment; a three day riverfront street fair with arts, craft and food vendors, continuous live entertainment; a spectacular parade including floats and marching bands. North Carolina Azalea Festival
April 09-11 > Wilmington
Azalea Garden Tour
The Cape Fear Garden Club is celebrating the Azalea Garden Tour. Tickets are valid for use the entire weekend www.azaleagardentour.org
mid-April thru mid-December > Wilmington
Farmers' Market
The City of Wilmington, in cooperation with the New Hanover County Cooperative Extension, announces the opening of the Farmers' Market at Halyburton Park. Regional produce, plants, herbs, cut flowers, seafood and more will be featured weekly, with special events and promotions to be held throughout the year. www.wilmingtonfarmers.com
April 17 > Carolina Beach
Pleasure Island Chowder Cook-Off
Taste and vote on all types and styles of delicious chowder prepared by some of the finest cooks in South Eastern North Carolina. The daylong event will include live local and regional music. The Pleasure Island Chowder Cook-off is about delicious food, good music, and family fun, so bring the kids along to this annual family-oriented event. Children will enjoy the park's playground and activities. Adults will enjoy live entertainment and chowder tasting and voting. Admission fee. Pleasure Island Tourism
April 17 > Southport
Oak Island Lighthouse 5K & 10K Run/Walk
The Annual Oak Island Lighthouse 10K Run/Walk is a point to point race. It will begin at the Oak Island bridge and follow a very scenic route beside marshlands, beaches and the Oak Island Lighthouse ending at the N.C. Baptist Assembly. Entry fee. www.lighthouse10k.com
April 24-25 > Holden Beach
Day at the Docks Festival
Day at the Docks is the Holden Beach way to kick off the Spring and start the vacation season. Includes food. crafts, live music entertainment, kids activities and more. Come join us! hbmerchants.com
April 24 > Wilmington
Annual Antique Automobile Show
The Cape Fear Chapter Antique Automoblie Club of America will be presenting the show. Vehicles 25 years or older are allowed. Trophies will be awarded to 1st and 2nd place. As many as 100 cars and trucks are expected. local.aaca.org/northcarolina/capefear/
April 30 - May 01 > Wilmington
Coastal Classic Celebrity Golf Tournament
The tournament is studded with more than 30 celebrities from television, film and sports who take part in the event every year. This year's list of celebrities will be announced at a later date. Past celebrity players include Astronaut Alan Shepard, Actors Dennis Hopper, Hal Linden, Lee Majors, Dan Cortese and Patrick Duffy and sports legends Carlton Fisk, Jim Mudcat Grant, Bobby Cremins and Bonnie Blair. www.nhhn.org
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