Event List

Free Summer Sunday Movies at Carolina Beach

400 South Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC 28428 Starts: 8:45pm ‐ Ends: 10:00pm

Your Sunday summer nights just got better! Every Sunday, starting at dusk, come with all your friends and family and enjoy a FREE movie by the beach! The movie line-up is listed below and is subject to change if the weather does not permit. You are welcome to bring your own food, drinks, chairs, blankets, and everything you might need to enjoy a movie on the big screen. Movie Line Up: Encanto Ghostbusters Trolls: World Tour King Richard The Mitchells and the Machines Jaws 2 The Jungle Cruise (2021) Luca American Underdog Sing 2 Grease (1978) Eternals Space Jam (2021) Clifford Spider-Man: A New Home (2021)...

Jul 01

Airlie Gardens Summer Concert Series

Airlie Gardens Starts: 6:00pm ‐ Ends: 8:00pm

Come enjoy one of Wilmington's most anticipated annual events! Enjoy the beautiful Airlie Gardens' while enjoying family-friendly music and games all summer long. The event allows all attendees to bring their picnic baskets, chairs, and blankets. There will also be food and beverages for sale at the festival if you would rather try some fan-favorite foods of Wilmington! The summer concert series occurs every other Friday, starting May 20th and ending September 16th, 2022. Please visit the Airlie Gardens website for ticket sales and the music lineup, as only advance tickets are sold and will sell out fast! Airlie Garden Summer Concert 2022 Ticket and Line-up: click here! Price: Adults: $10 | Children (4-12): $3| Children under 4: Free | Airlie Gardens Members please see website | Offsite parking with Free Shuttle available Event Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Gates and parking open 5:00 PM...

Jul 01

Fourth of July Fireworks and Boardwalk Blast

Carolina Beach Boardwalk Starts: 6:30pm ‐ Ends: 10:00pm

Celebrate Independence Day at the Carolina Beach Boardwalk! Come early for the rides and food, and stay late for the beautiful fireworks! There are many Carolina Beach-favorite restaurants and fun for the whole family to enjoy. Music will begin at the Gazebo Stage at 6:30 pm and Fireworks will start at 9 pm. Get there early to get the best spot on the beach to watch, as spaces will fill! Price: Free for Spectators Event Times: Usually Music: 6:30 PM | Fireworks: 9:00 PM...

Jul 01

Southport's NC 4th of July Festival, July 1st to July 4th

Southport, North Carolina Starts: 9:00am ‐ Ends: 7:00pm

You are invited to North Carolina's oldest July 4th celebration, the week-long Independence Day celebrations! This festival was first recorded in Southport in 1795 and has been a staple in North Carolina's history since. There are events for every and all family and friend groups! Events are as followed: July 1st: Sandcastle building, beach volleyball, live music, fireworks, food concessions July 2nd: Freedom Flotilla, firefighter's competition, Salute to Veterans, car and truck show, arts and crafts market, and food concessions July 3rd: Children's crafting entertainment events, Sack races, watermelon rolling, music, flag retirement ceremony, food concessions July 4th: Live music, fireworks celebration, flag-raising ceremony, July 4th Parade, food, and concessions Since these events are held dearly by our locals, please grab parking early! To support the Southport Festival, merchandise and donations can be found here. ...

Jul 03