Guides to Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, and Kure Beach. Itineraries, food, nightlife, beaches, and weekend plans.
The 2026 Boardwalk Blast brings free fireworks and live music to Carolina Beach every Thursday, Memorial Day through Labor Day. Full lineup …
The Carolina Beach Boardwalk has rides, food, live music, and fireworks all summer. Here's what to eat, where to park, and what …
The Carolina Beach Music Festival is North Carolina's longest-running beach music festival, held on the sand at Carolina Beach Boardwalk each June.
Every venue, bar, and free concert series worth knowing about in Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach, and Carolina Beach. Where to go, what nights, …
Hand-picked VRBO rentals near Wilmington, NC. Top-rated vacation stays from downtown houseboats to oceanfront homes at Wrightsville and Kure Beach.
From the NC Azalea Festival to Riverfest, Cucalorus, and beach music at Carolina Beach, here are the festivals worth a trip to …
What's happening in Wilmington this weekend, plus the recurring events, seasonal staples, and go-to spots that make any weekend here worth planning …
Family-friendly evening options in Wilmington NC. Mini golf, arcades, laser tag, bowling, escape rooms, trampoline parks, sunset cruises, ghost tours, and the …
A local's walkthrough of downtown Wilmington and the Riverwalk. Where to eat, where to park, the best bars after dark, and the …
Everything you need to know about Wings Over Carolina Beach 2026 performer lineup, best viewing spots, parking rates, times, and what to …
The best kid-friendly spots in Wilmington by age group. Aquarium, beaches, Children's Museum, rainy day backups, and the places that actually keep …
Complete guide to the 2026 USA Beach Wrestling Nationals & World Team Qualifier at Carolina Beach, NC — May 8-9. Schedule, parking, …
The local's guide to seeing a show at Live Oak Bank Pavilion. Where to park, what you can bring, the clear bag …
The 53rd annual offshore fishing tournament at Wrightsville Beach. Full schedule, spectator tickets, weigh-in times, and what to expect at Seapath Marina.
Memorial Day weekend in Wilmington, NC: the Battleship observance, Boardwalk Blast fireworks at Carolina Beach, Orange Street ArtsFest, beaches, food, drinks.
Parking rates, which lots fill first, and the spots nobody tells you about. The no-BS parking guide for Carolina Beach events, beach …
The 18th annual Port City Music Festival brings seven free chamber music concerts to Wilmington, NC from May 31 through June 7 …
The best free activities in Wilmington, NC. Beaches, parks, walking tours, galleries, and things that don't cost a thing.
Every weekly trivia night in Wilmington NC by day of the week. Breweries, bars, hosts, start times, and what to expect. Music …
The Fort Fisher Aquarium is closing May 26, 2026 for a 30-month renovation. Here's what to see before it shuts down. Tickets, …
When the weather kills your beach plans, here's what to do instead. Museums, breweries, bowling, and the stuff locals actually do on …
The local's guide to seeing a show at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater in Wilmington, NC. Parking, what you can bring, the clear bag …
Wilmington NC after dark. Live music, bars and breweries, cocktail spots, escape rooms, mini golf, ghost tours, sunset cruises, late-night food, and …
Wilmington's America 250 celebration in 2026. Historic sites, special events, the First in Freedom Passport, Flying Machine's commemorative ale, and the July …
Which Wilmington beach is right for your trip. Parking, vibe, costs, and the honest differences between Wrightsville, Carolina, Kure, and Fort Fisher.
Every brewery in Wilmington ranked by vibe, beer style, and whether they have food. Plus downtown crawl routes and beach day combos.
Everything you need for Wilmington's 36th annual 20-mile ride — schedule, route, registration, parking, and what to do when you're done.
The adult nightlife guide to Wilmington NC. Bars, breweries, cocktail spots, dance clubs, rooftops, late-night food, and 21+ group activities, broken down …
From sunset cocktails on the river to dim bars on Dock Street. The date night spots in Wilmington that actually set a …
Free comics from Marvel, DC, and more at Wilmington's local comic shops. Where to go, what's available, and why you should bring …