August > Wilmington
Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts
Thalian Hall
August > 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
August > 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
August > 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
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
August > Wilmington
Folk Fridays
Folk Concerts will be held the third Friday of each month from May - September. Airlie Gardens
June 1 thru August 12 > Kure Beach
Living History Program at Fort Fisher
The fort’s longest running and most successful educational program. Summer interns and volunteers in period Civil War uniforms give special tours, talks and weapons demonstrations on a scheduled basis. Admission is free, donations appreciated! Fort Fisher State Historic Site
August > Lake Waccamaw, west of Wilmington
Lake Waccamaw State Park
Rangers hold regularly scheduled educational and interpretive programs about Lake Waccamaw State Park. Lake Waccamaw State Park
August > Kure Beach
Fort Fisher State Recreation Area
Rangers hold regularly scheduled educational and interpretive programs about Fort Fisher State Recreation Area. Program titles include Shell Stroll, Turtle Talk, Salt Marsh Exploration, Bird Hike and Surf Fishing Basics. Fort Fisher State Recreation Area
August > Carolina Beach
Carolina Beach State Park
Rangers hold trail hikes and regularly scheduled educational and interpretive programs about Carolina Beach State Park. Contact the park office or check online: http://207.4.179.50/dprcoe/coe_pub.html Carolina Beach State Park
Early June thru late August > Ocean Isle Beach
Summer Childrens Programs
A popular program for families. Bring camera and have your picture taken with a snake or turtle! Museum Of Coastal Carolina
August 01-03 > Oak Island
Long Bay Lady Angler King Mackerel Tournament
For info: oakislandfishingclub.org
August 09 > Wrightsville Beach
Castles & Scoops Sand Sculpting Contest
Businesses, civic organizations, and groups and families build sand sculptures with prizes in five categories. Contestants build ice cream sundaes while sculptures are being judged. Benefits the Wilmington Children's Museum. Wilmington Childrens Museum
August 16-17 > Wrightsville Beach
Annual East Coast Wahine Championships
Surf competitions in shortboard, longboard, pro longboard, advanced shortboard, bodyboard, and novice divisions. Also, a surf clinic will be held. Entries are limited. www.eastcoastwahines.com
August 23 > Wilmington
Flavor of the Past: Tasting Through Time
Taste. Touch. Try. Visitors can step back in time to sample and experience 100 years of food, live entertainment, and Southern culture. Cape Fear Museum
Aug 29-30 > Holden Beach
South Brunswick Isle King Mackerel Classic
Annual King mackerel fishing tournament. Sanctioned by SKA (div 12) and the USAA (div 4). Over $100,000 in cash prizes. One day fishing. For info: sbikingclassic.com
August 30 > Oak Island
Oak Island Arts and Crafts Festival
Over 80 booths of artwork handcrafted by the exhibitors. There are no buy and sell items. Offer visitors a veriety of items including paintings, pottery, baskets, jewelry, sculpture, wood, and more. Middleton Park Southport - Oak Island Tourism
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