There's a whole lot happening in our beautiful city, from opportunities to see Santa, shop holiday markets, and get your groove on! So many events it will make your head spin - Wilmington is FAR from a seasonal city!

Table of Contents

• Top 3 Events this Weekend

• More Unique Events

• Updated 60+ Local Gifts and Experiences

• Plan Ahead - Upcoming Events You Should Know About …

Top 3 Events this Weekend

More Unique Events

Thursday (12/12)

• Port City Star Search Winner at the Bend: Enjoy live music from the winner of the Port City Star Search singing competition

• Marina District Holiday Market: Local vendors, festive food and drinks, live music, Christmas lights, and more

• The Indie Night Market: Shop with local vendors at the Dram Tree Tavern

Friday (12/13)

• Ravioli Cooking Class - Master the art of homemade ravioli and learn to create fresh pasta, and delicious filling, and pair it with the perfect sauce.

• Fire Pit Fridays - Head to the country at Northwest Land and Cattle for live music, fire pits, hot chocolate, kids activities and more

• Silent Night Disco on the Beach: Silent Disco among tiki torches, fire pits, Christmas lights, and Christmas trees!

Saturday (12/14)

• The Groove Holiday Market at Waterman’s - 30 local vendors, live music, and holiday cheer at Waterman’s Brewing.

• Jingle on the Battleship - Family-friendly holiday event, filled with photos with Santa, arts & crafts, youth performances, snacks, and special visiting guests!

• The Southern Lights - Enjoy dazzling lights, wood-fired pizzas, drinks, fire pits + s'mores, snowball fights, Santa guest appearances, magical mazes, and more!

Sunday (12/8)

• Christmas Cookies and Cocktails - Indulge in the sweetness of the season with a Christmas cookie and holiday-themed cocktail pairing!

• Full Moon Affair - Enjoy a moonlight dinner with chef-driven features and libations to celebrate the full moon and the changing tides

• Rx Holiday Art Market - Music by the Fontanelles, local artists and makers, and raffles to benefit WNC.

Updated 60+ Local Gifts and Experiences

(P.s. you can buy them all from the comfort of your own home! The convenience of Amazon with the benefit of shopping local!)

Plan Ahead - Upcoming Events You Should Know About​

11/22 - 12/23 - The Southern Lights: A magnificent display of dazzling lights at the Gardens of Southeastern NC, the NEW place to see Christmas Lights. Enjoy wood-fired pizzas, drinks, fire pits + s'mores, snowball fights, Santa guest appearances, magical mazes, and more!

12/14 - The Nutcracker: The Nutcracker is one of the country's favorite Christmas events and one of the most performed ballets in the world (ticketed)

12/14 - Jingle on the Battleship: Holiday performances, crafts, Santa and other special guests, snacks, self-guided tour of the Battleship. (ticketed)

12/14, 12/21, 12/28 - Holiday Drone Show: Get ready to be amazed! Wilmington's holiday season is shining brighter than ever with dazzling drone shows illuminating the downtown riverfront.

12/15 - Cargo District Winter Festival: Family-friendly winter activities, area-wide scavenger hunt, local vendors, special sales, flash tattoos, and more

11/16 - 12/23 - Enchanted Airlie: Sold Out

Thanks for reading! Talk to you again next week 👋 - Meg