Things To Do in Wilmington, NC
312 upcoming events in Wilmington, New Hanover County.
Wilmington this weekend See all
3:00 pm
Planetarium Show-Birth of Planet Earth
Cape Fear Museum
Arts & Theater · 4 more dates through 30 Oct
6:00 pm
UNC Wilmington Women's Volleyball vs Northeastern - Alumni Weekend
Campus
Sports & Active · 1 more date through 3 Oct
7:00 pm
Sounds of the Spirit- 90's/ Early 2000's Rap
Evoke Mind and Body- Wilmington,4833 Carolina Beach Road ste. 106
Arts & Theater
7:30 pm
Thalian Association presents Dracula
Historic Thalian Hall Mainstage
Holiday · 2 more dates through 4 Oct
10:00 am
Black Water Adventure River Cruise
Wilmington Water Tours LLC,212 South Water Street (on the Riverwalk)
10:00 am
Carolina Beach MusicFest
Carolina Beach Boardwalk Ocean Stage- Main Gate Located By Hampton Inn
Festivals & Fairs
10:00 am
Planetarium Show-One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure
Cape Fear Museum
Arts & Theater · +1 more time this day · 4 more dates through 31 Oct
12:00 pm
LIVERFEST 2026: market. music. and more. - Fermental
Fermental
Festivals & Fairs · 1 more date through 4 Oct
12:00 pm
OKTOBERFEST - Waterline Brewing’s 11th Annual Under the Bridge
Waterline Brewing Co
Festivals & Fairs
3:00 pm
Planetarium Show-Cape Fear Skies
Cape Fear Museum
Arts & Theater · 9 more dates through 31 Oct
Upcoming events in Wilmington All 312
3:00 pm
Planetarium Show-Cape Fear Skies
Cape Fear Museum
Arts & Theater · 9 more dates through 31 Oct
3:00 pm
Planetarium Show-Birth of Planet Earth
Cape Fear Museum
Arts & Theater · 4 more dates through 30 Oct
6:00 pm
UNC Wilmington Women's Volleyball vs Northeastern - Alumni Weekend
Campus
Sports & Active · 1 more date through 3 Oct
7:00 pm
Sounds of the Spirit- 90's/ Early 2000's Rap
Evoke Mind and Body- Wilmington,4833 Carolina Beach Road ste. 106
Arts & Theater
7:30 pm
Thalian Association presents Dracula
Historic Thalian Hall Mainstage
Holiday · 2 more dates through 4 Oct
10:00 am
Black Water Adventure River Cruise
Wilmington Water Tours LLC,212 South Water Street (on the Riverwalk)
10:00 am
Carolina Beach MusicFest
Carolina Beach Boardwalk Ocean Stage- Main Gate Located By Hampton Inn
Festivals & Fairs
10:00 am
Planetarium Show-One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure
Cape Fear Museum
Arts & Theater · +1 more time this day · 4 more dates through 31 Oct
12:00 pm
LIVERFEST 2026: market. music. and more. - Fermental
Fermental
Festivals & Fairs · 1 more date through 4 Oct
12:00 pm
OKTOBERFEST - Waterline Brewing’s 11th Annual Under the Bridge
Waterline Brewing Co
Festivals & Fairs
10:00 am
Strength Training with Cathi
Wilmington area
Health & Wellness · 15 more dates through 25 Nov
3:00 pm
Planetarium Show-Back from the Brink
Cape Fear Museum
Arts & Theater · 6 more dates through 26 Oct
3:00 pm
Planetarium Show-Worlds Beyond Earth
Cape Fear Museum
Arts & Theater · 3 more dates through 27 Oct
6:30 pm
4-H Envirothon Club-PRIVATE NHC EXTENSION
Arboretum and NC Cooperative Extension > Arboretum Education Center
3:00 pm
Planetarium Show-Secret Lives of Stars
Cape Fear Museum
Arts & Theater · 3 more dates through 28 Oct
6:00 pm
UNC Wilmington Women's Volleyball vs Hofstra - Food Drive
Campus
Sports & Active · 1 more date through 10 Oct
7:00 pm
Sounds of the Spirit- Showtunes
Evoke Mind and Body- Wilmington,4833 Carolina Beach Road ste. 106
Arts & Theater
10:30 am
Fish and Chicken Dinner sponsored by the Montford Point Marines Chapter 25
Distinguished Kuts,2014 Princess Place
12:00 pm
Broomtail Brewing's October Sunday Funday Vendor Market
Broomtail Brewing
Markets & Pop-ups
12:00 pm
Zoomies for a Cause - 5K and 1 Mile for Canines for Service
Long Leaf Park Shelter #4
Sports & Active
3:00 pm
Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Wilmington, NC
Hoggard High School Soccer Field #1 & #2
Sports & Active
8:00 am
Extension Planning
Arboretum and NC Cooperative Extension > Arboretum Education Center
1 more date through 3 Nov
1:00 pm
Hold-Private
Arboretum and NC Cooperative Extension > Arboretum Education Center
1 more date through 16 Oct
7:00 pm
Sounds of the Spirit- Classic Rock
Evoke Mind and Body- Wilmington,4833 Carolina Beach Road ste. 106
Arts & Theater
7:30 pm
"American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez" -- screening at Jengo's Playhouse
Jengo's Playhouse
Around Wilmington — within 25 miles All 115
115 more events within 25 miles of Wilmington, soonest first.
Reel Housewives of Topsail Island Annual Bike Ride
517 Roland AveSurf City, 28445 24 mi away
Sports & Active
8:00 am
WBOCC East Coast Championship
275 Waynick BlvdWrightsville Beach, 28480 5 mi away
Sports & Active
8:00 am
Reel Housewives of Topsail Island Annual Breast Cancer Bike Ride
Surf City Soundside ParkSurf City, 28445 24 mi away
Sports & Active
9:00 am
Reel Housewives Of Topsail Island breast cancer bike ride
Soundside ParkSurf City, 28445 24 mi away
Sports & Active
5:00 pm
Bachelor Auction... Save The Ta Ta's.
Lazy Pirate Sports Bar & Grille Carolina BeachCarolina Beach, 28428 12 mi away
8:00 am
Wrightsville Beach Farmers' Market
Wrightsville Beach ParkWrightsville Beach, 28480 5 mi away
5:30 pm
Meet the Manager
Wrightsville Beach Town Hall > Council ChambersWrightsville Beach, 28480 5 mi away
7:00 pm
Freaky Friday A New Musical
Hampstead Annex - 15060 US Highway 17 HampsteadBurgaw, 28443 24 mi away
Arts & Theater
Movie in the Park - The Nightmare Before Christmas
Soundside ParkSurf City, 28445 24 mi away
Arts & Theater
11:00 am
Fall Plant Sale
Hampstead United Methodist Church - 15395 US Hwy 17 N HampsteadBurgaw, 28443 24 mi away
6:00 pm
Hoggard Class of 1981 Reunion
Shell Island ResortWrightsville Beach, 28480 5 mi away
Classes & Clubs
About Wilmington
- County
- New Hanover
- Population
- 115 451 inhabitants (2020)
- ZIP codes
- 28401, 28412
- Official site
- wilmingtonnc.gov