🗓️ Wilmington Event Rundown + 🎁Wilmington Gift Guide

Gift Guide, Film, Holiday Festivities, and more!

Halloween is over, so it seems like Christmas is officially here? After working through a few bugs in our database last weekend we’re back with a packed list of things to do & now we’re sending out events for Thursday too!

Things look a little different? Don't be alarmed - the same great information in a new format!

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Top 3 Events this Weekend

Cucalorus Film Festival

(Thurs-Sunday) Wilmingtons's infamous underground film festival celebrating independent and international film for 5 days

CAM after Dark: Close to Home

(Thursday) This collection features works by artists with a connection to our state, our region, and our home. Enjoy cocktails, art, and music.

The Southern Lights Opening Weekend

(Friday & Saturday) $10 holiday lights 30 min outside of Wilmington. Enjoy s’mores, wood-fired pizzas, a cash bar, and kids’ activities

More Unique Events

Thursday (11/21)

  • Free Yoga - Through Sunday enjoy Free Yoga at Port City Power Yoga to Celebrate 3 years

  • Indie Night Market - Enjoy shopping with 20 local vendors at Dram Tree Tavern

  • Suncatchers and Cocktails - Create beautiful sun catchers and sip on a cocktail at the newly opened Lavendar Rain Emporium Craft Cafe

Friday (11/22)

Saturday (11/23)

  • Tidal Creek Farmers Market - Shop local foods and artisanal gifts at the holiday edition of the market

  • Wreath Making Workshop and Brunch - Learn how to make a stunning holiday wreath while enjoy food and drinks from a grazing table at Oak and Fennel Farm

  • Danksgiving - Live reggae, different types of NC other libations, and special curated munchies menu at Waterman’s Brewing

Sunday (11/24)

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Plan Ahead - Upcoming Events You Should Know About

11/20 - 11/24 - Cucalorus Film Festival: Wilmingtons's infamous underground film festival celebrating independent and international film for 5 days

11/29 - 11/30 - Wrightsville Beach Flotilla: Enjoy this iconic parade of boats decked out in holiday decor in Wrightsville Beach

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!

11/29 - Downtown Holiday Tree Lighting: Live music, free hot chocolate, Santa Claus, and more

12/5 - City of Wilm Christmas Tree Lighting: Witness the lighting of the Christmas tree and the arrival of Santa himself at the River Front Park downtown

12/6 - Carolina Beach Christmas Parade: Experience the magic of the season with dazzling floats, holiday tunes, and Santa

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

Tidbit of the Week: I had such a lovely time at The Southern Lights for their premiere party last weekend!

Enchanted Airlie might be sold out, but the Johnson Family is opening people with open arms! This is only their 2nd year, so go give them a warm welcome.

I posted a video about them, and it got 1,000,000 views on TikTok in less than a day!

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