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🗓️ Wilmington Events 4/16-4/19
🛍️Spring Markets 🌎 Earth Day 🛥️ A Boat Show & More
Top 3 Events this Weekend
![]() | Beaufort Wine and Food Spring Festival(Sat) Spend the afternoon shopping local vendors, enjoying live music, and grabbing bites from food trucks at Chow Town, Wilmington’s Food Truck Rodeo. |
![]() | 2026 Port City Marina Boat Show(Fri-Sun) This waterfront boat show runs from Friday 4/17 through Sunday 4/19 with boats, vendors, live music, food, and family-friendly fun at The Pier at Port City Marina. |
![]() | Cargo District Spring Fest(Sun) Explore a spring celebration with markets, activities, specials, and pop-ups throughout The Cargo District Food Hall. |

More Unique Events

Thursday 4/16
Oaxaca Essentials: Vibrant Seasonal Flavors - Explore bold Oaxacan cooking in a hands-on class featuring tortillas, salsas, and tacos at Little Olive Co.
SIP + SEW: TOTE BAG WORKSHOP! - Learn beginner-friendly sewing basics and make a small project in a relaxed BYO-beverage workshop at Solemar Studio.
Beach Yoga at Sunset - Join a pay-what-you-can community yoga session focused on connection and healing at Wrightsville Beach.
A Night of Words and Song with Laurie Gwen Shapiro - Enjoy an evening of book reading, conversation, original music, and a DJ set at The Fuzzy Needle.
Joshua Kane: Borders of the Mind - Experience an interactive theatrical performance blending illusion, mind reading, and mystery at Historic Thalian Hall.
Mt. Joy at Live Oak Bank Pavillion - Catch Mt. Joy on the Hope We Have Fun Part II tour at Live Oak Bank Pavilion.
Beaufort Wine and Food Spring Festival - (Thu-Sun) This multi-day festival runs from Wednesday 4/15 through Sunday 4/19 with tastings, wine dinners, mixers, brunch, and signature events centered in Downtown Beaufort.
Friday 4/17
Poster Pop-Up - Browse posters from a year-long art project plus new work at The Alley.
Sunset River Cruise With Live Music Aboard Wilmington Water Tours - End the day with a live-music sunset cruise on the Cape Fear River departing from Wilmington Water Tours.
Fleur Couture: Floral Fashion Show - See fresh florals transformed into wearable art in an immersive runway experience at Azalea Station Coffee Bar.
Raanan Hershberg - Stand-up comic Raanan Hershberg, known for appearances on The Tonight Show, The Late Late Show, and Comedy Central, performs at Dead Crow Comedy Room.
Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country - Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country brings its “Cosmic Descent” to Greenfield Lake Amphitheater in Wilmington.
Saturday 4/18
Sourdough Workshop - Learn to make real sourdough with step-by-step instruction and take-home tools at Freya's Haus.
Spring Market at ChowTown - Spend the afternoon shopping local vendors, enjoying live music, and grabbing bites from food trucks at Chow Town.
Social District - Stroll the Brooklyn Arts District with an official social district beverage while exploring participating businesses around Brooklyn Arts Center.
Wilmington Earth Day - Celebrate Earth Day with eco-friendly groups, live music, food trucks, and family-friendly activities at Long Leaf Park.
Color & Wellness Event - Recharge with color analysis, tarot, chair massage, and light refreshments at Live At Ted's.
Sunset Live Music Series: Frank Grant - Catch live music from Frank Grant as part of the sunset series at Marina Grill.
Belly Dance Show - Watch a showcase featuring standout belly dancers from the region and beyond at The Barzarre.
Fueling the Future - Join Nourish NC in an evening of delicious food, live music, and silent auction raising money to feed children in our community.
Grand Opening of Evergreen Apothecary - Wilmington’s new hemp & wellness destination. Join us for a day of good vibes, exclusive deals, raffles, local vendors, music, and more.
Sunday 4/19
Wave Spring Market - Shop 30+ local vendors, enjoy live music, and make a day of it at The Pointe at Barclay.
Yoga in the Courtyard - Start your Sunday with a yoga session and mimosa-friendly vibes at Palate Bottle Shop.
Big Plant Swap Market - Browse plants and local art, build a succulent bowl, and enjoy food and drinks at Waterline Brewing Co.
4/20 Yoga - Join us for a gentle beginner-friendly yoga class led by Jessie. All levels are welcome, so come stretch, reset, and enjoy the vibes.
Plan Ahead - Upcoming Events You Should Know About
4/15-4/19- Beaufort Wine and Food Spring Festival – THIS WEEKEND! The Beaufort Wine and Food Festival brings a refreshed, downtown-centered culinary celebration to the heart of Historic Downtown Beaufort, spanning April 15–19.
4/3-TBD Upick Strawberries & Flowers - Pick strawberries and flowers while enjoying homemade ice cream, chocolate-covered strawberries, and strawberry cakes at Trask Family Farm.
Fridays May-July Free Concert Friday - A free, family-friendly concert series with live music and food trucks takes place at The Eagles Dare.

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