October > 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
October > 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
October > Wilmington
Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts
Thalian Hall
October > 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
October 02-04 > Southport
U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament
The U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament is one of North Carolina's oldest and most prestigious fishing tournaments offering over $100,000 in guaranteed CASH prizes. No minimum number of boats required. Entertainment, fish fry and more. For info: usopenkmt.com
October 03-05 > Wilmington
Riverfest
Wilmington's Annual Riverfront celebration in historic downtown. Features live music, arts, crafts, food booths, ship tours, river events, and children's carnival. Downtown Wilmington’s streets host a family fun festival that winds its way along the Cape Fear River. Continuous live entertainment is featured on outdoor stages during this festival that celebrates the area's rich heritage with music, arts and crafts, exhibits, dance performances, contests, children's activities, food, river events, friendly competitions, fireworks and more. www.wilmingtonriverfest.com
October 03-05 > Wilmington
Battle of the Beaches Tournament
Who are the mightier fishermen? Is it the gentlemen of Wrightsville Beach or the rough and tumble Carolina Beach boys? The Cape Fear Blue Water Fishing Club hosts this annual tournament. Offshore (Tuna, Dolphin, Wahoo). Bottom Fishing (Grouper, Snapper). Inshore Division (King, Dolphin). For info: cfbwfishingclub.org
October 04 > Wilmington
International Sports Car Show: Brits & Battleship
Join the British Motor Club of the Cape Fear for their annual car show at the Battleship North Carolina. All proceeds benefit the Battleship preservation fund. Come as a spectator or enter your car. www.bmccf.org
October 11 > Ocean Isle Beach
Oktoberfest
Admission charged. Silver Coast Winery
October 11-12 > Carolina Beach
Pleasure Island Beach Music Festival
Two day event brimming with live music, arts and crafts, delicious seafood, fine arts gallery and much, much more. Fort Fisher Military Recreation Area Pleasure Island Tourism
October 11 > Wrightsville Beach
Wrightsville Beach Bark in the Park Canine Disc Championship
Mighty mutts and playful purebreads will leap to the sky to catch flying discs at the 2005 Skyhoundz Hyperflight Canine Disc Championships. No experience necessary. Town Of Wrightsville Beach
October 17-19 > Wilmington
Halloween Festival
Poplar Grove Plantation's Halloween Festival has elements of fun and ultimate horror for people of all ages. Come and get totally scared from the haunted barn and haunted hayride that goes deep into the dark woods plus carnival games and rides. For the little ones, a not-so-scary hayride available. Poplar Grove Plantation
October 18-19 > Shallotte
North Carolina Oyster Festival
Arts & Crafts, food vendors, live entertainment, kids rides and games, surfing contest, 10k & 5k run, 1 mile fun run, oyster stew cook-off and The NC Oyster Shucking Contest. Brunswick County Tourism
October 24-26 > Wilmington
Halloween Festival
Poplar Grove Plantation's Halloween Festival has elements of fun and ultimate horror for people of all ages. Come and get totally scared from the haunted barn and haunted hayride that goes deep into the dark woods plus carnival games and rides. For the little ones, a not-so-scary hayride available. Poplar Grove Plantation
October 24-25 > Wilmington
Ghost Ship
You've seen the Battleship on paranormal programs, now come see for yourself! Battleship staff and volunteers will lead you through the bowels of the ship to hear true Battleship tales. ''Haunted North Carolina's'' members reveal ghostly details and provide you with a unique opportunity to learn how ghost hunters track spirits. Battleship North Carolina
October 24-25 > Ocean Isle Beach
Fall Brawl Kingfish Tournament
For info: oifishingcenter.com
October 25-26 > Holden Beach
North Carolina Festival by the Sea
The largest festival in the South Brunswick Islands, hosted by the Greater Holden Beach Merchants Association. The weekend festival starts with a parade on the causeway and kicks off the events under the bridge on Holden Beach. Arts, Crafts, 5K & 10K race, horseshoes, sandcastle contest, live entertainment & more. hbmerch.com
October 25-26 > Currie, northwest of Wilmington
Living History Day
Learn about historic weapons, clothing, military drill, and combat during the Revolution. Moores Creek National Battlefield
October 26 - 31 > Wilmington
Halloween Ghost Trolley
Listen to ghost stories tailored for young children,on the way to the "Ghost barn". Short halloween skit performed in the barn. Free treats for children. Admission charge. Wilmington Carriage Tours
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