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Carolina Beach Fireworks 2026: Boardwalk Blast Schedule

The 2026 Boardwalk Blast brings free fireworks and live music to Carolina Beach every Thursday, Memorial Day through Labor Day. Full lineup …

Attractions

Things to Do with Kids in Wilmington, NC

The best kid-friendly spots in Wilmington by age group. Aquarium, beaches, Children's Museum, rainy day backups, and the places that actually keep …

Food & Drink

Trivia Nights in Wilmington NC

Every weekly trivia night in Wilmington NC by day of the week. Breweries, bars, hosts, start times, and what to expect. Music …

Live Music & Nightlife

Port City Music Festival 2026 in Wilmington, NC

The 18th annual Port City Music Festival brings seven free chamber music concerts to Wilmington, NC from May 31 through June 7 …

Attractions

Free Things to Do in Wilmington NC in 2026

The best free activities in Wilmington, NC. Beaches, parks, walking tours, galleries, and things that don't cost a thing.

Festivals

Festivals in Wilmington, NC: A Year-Round Guide

From the NC Azalea Festival to Riverfest, Cucalorus, and beach music at Carolina Beach, here are the festivals worth a trip to …

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Carolina Beach

Carolina Beach Boardwalk

Classic wooden beach boardwalk with nostalgic charm - arcade games, skee-ball, claw machines, small amusement rides for kids, …

Wrightsville Beach

Johnnie Mercers Fishing Pier

Fishing pier at Wrightsville Beach. One of the landmarks of the beach. Good for fishing, watching surfers, or …

Wilmington

The Wilmington Farmers Market

The Wilmington Farmers Market sets up every Saturday year-round in the Tidal Creek Co-op parking lot on Oleander …

Wrightsville Beach

Crystal Pier

What's left of the original 1939 Crystal Pier at Wrightsville Beach. More of a jetty now than a …

Wrightsville Beach

Wrightsville Beach

The most popular beach in the Wilmington area. Crystal clear water, consistent surf, good restaurants within walking distance. …

Wrightsville Beach

Wrightsville Beach Farmers' Market

The Wrightsville Beach Farmers' Market runs Monday mornings May through December on the Wrightsville Beach Park softball field …

Carolina Beach

Carolina Beach Skatepark

Public skatepark at Carolina Beach. Free to use. Decent layout for the size.

Wilmington

Greenfield Park

The park surrounding Greenfield Lake with a 5-mile scenic loop drive, walking and biking trails, playgrounds, and the …

Wilmington

Dram Tree Park

Small park in the Sunset Park neighborhood near Greenfield Lake. Shaded, quiet, and a good spot to sit …