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Thursday 4/2

• Garden Party Shopping Event – Celebrate spring style with water-resistant jewelry, candles, and 20% off boutique favorites at this Garden Party shopping event.

• Planter Weaving Workshop – Learn to weave a cotton planter and go home with a new indoor plant at this creative basketry night.

• Tropical Thursday Latin Dance Class w/Wilmington Latin Dance – Take a high-energy Latin dance class with music all night, no partner needed, at Bonita Latin Fusion.

• Intro to hemming, mending & altering - Learn basic sewing and machine techniques to hem, mend, alter, or upcycle your own clothing at Solemar Studio

Friday 4/3

• Line Dancing Challenge – Put your boots on for a no-breaks line dance marathon with prizes at The Eagles Dare.

• Ultimate Brewing Championship – Sample wild-ingredient beers from 13 Cape Fear breweries and vote for your favorite at Brooklyn Arts Center.

• Sunset Live: Refueled – Catch live music by Refueled as part of the Sunset Live 2026 Music Series at Marina Grill.

• Signals w/ JunkMail, applefield and killdeer – Experience a Good Friday showcase of experimental and rock bands from across North Carolina at The Fuzzy Needle.

• Bad Bunny Fiesta – Dance all night to Bad Bunny hits and reggaeton vibes at Bonita Latin Fusion.

• Full Pink Moon in Libra: Flow + Sound Bath – Move through a yin flow and immerse yourself in a crystal bowl sound bath for heart-centered balance (venue TBA).

• Arts Sensation! – Enjoy a lively evening of live jazz and multi-genre dance benefiting Thalian Hall’s capital campaign at Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts.

Saturday 4/4

• Azalea Sweep – Volunteer to help clean festival sites before the Azalea Festival and stay for a free thank-you lunch at Legion Stadium.

• Pottery Workshop: Coffee Mugs – Learn to handcraft ceramic coffee mugs in a relaxed, beginner-friendly class at Bookworm Pottery.

• Music & Mimosas at CAM Café – Savor brunch with live acoustic music and complimentary museum gallery access at Cameron Art Museum’s CAM Café.

• Petals & Painting Workshop – Paint farm-fresh flowers in watercolor and take home both your artwork and bouquet at Trask Family Farm.

• Social District – Stroll the Brooklyn Arts District with an approved to-go drink in hand within the designated social district near Brooklyn Arts Center.

• Little Yard Market at Eugenia's – Shop local pop-up vendors and grab coffee in the front yard market at Eugenia’s (venue in the Cargo District).

• Vinyl & Cocktails – Browse vinyl vendors, sip craft cocktails, and enjoy art and music at End of Days Distillery.

• Easterween Goth Night Party – Dance through a dark-spectrum goth night with immersive visuals and DJ Straftanz at The Barzarre.

Sunday 4/5

• New Hanover County Residents Free Day – Enjoy free admission for New Hanover County residents at Airlie Gardens.

• Oasis by Rizzybeats and Coco Pipa – Relax with eclectic international grooves and fresh smoothies at Coco Pipa.

• Curated on Castle Vintage Market – Shop vintage finds, jewelry, and treats at this outdoor market in the Rescue Mission parking lot (venue TBA).

• FREE to Play - World Tavern POKER NIGHT – Play free, tournament-style poker to earn points toward prizes and trips at Backspin Social.

• ODB Walk & Run Club – Join a friendly 1–3 mile neighborhood run/walk and enjoy post-run drink specials at Outer Dunes Brewing.

• Love thy Neighbor: A Pole & Burlesque Variety Show – Step into a dark, irreverent pole and burlesque variety show in the “Rabbit Hole” at The Barzarre.

Easter Events🐣

• Easter Litter Hunt – (Sat) Help run a litter-collecting beach robot, sort finds, and protect the coast at Fort Fisher State Recreation Area.

• Easter Egg Hunt – (Sat) Join a free, all-ages Easter egg hunt and bring your own basket at this community event.

• Annual Easter Egg Hunt Calvary Baptist Church – (Sat) Enjoy story time, games, and divided-age egg hunts at Calvary Baptist Church.

• Easter Egg Hunt – (Sat) Bring the family for an Easter egg hunt with fun surprises at The Golf Barn.

• Easter on Tap – (Sat) Hunt for prize-filled eggs, enjoy a DIY drink station, and play jellybean games at By The Beach Brewing.

• Easter Egg Drop – (Sat) Skate, scoot, and collect prize-filled eggs at this festive session at Scooter's Family Skating Center.

• Bunny Bites & Coastal Delights – (Sun) Celebrate Easter all day long with coastal fare at Sammy Sea’s Coastal Kitchen.

• Easter Brunch Buffet at Savor – (Sun) Indulge in a first-come, first-served Easter brunch buffet of sweet and savory favorites at Savor (venue TBA).

• Bluewater Grill Easter Brunch Buffet – (Sun) Feast on prime rib, salmon, ham, and brunch classics with waterfront views at Bluewater Waterfront Grill.

• Easter Bunny Extravaganza – (Sun) Enjoy Easter fun featuring a festive mimosa bar at Fermental.

• Brunch and Bubbles – (Sun) Sip mimosa flights and Bloody Marys with live music and a specialty brunch menu at Waterline Brewing Co.

• Tara Nicole’s Icon Easter Drag Brunch at The Eagle’s Dare – (Sun) Celebrate Easter with a high-energy drag brunch featuring local Icon performers at The Eagles Dare.

Plan Ahead - Upcoming Events You Should Know About​

4/8-4/12 North Carolina Azalea Festival – The 2026 North Carolina Azalea Festival transforms Wilmington into a multi-day celebration of gardens, parades, concerts, and Southern coastal heritage at Wilmington Riverwalk (runs April 8–12).

4/15-4/19- Beaufort Wine and Food Spring Festival – The Beaufort Wine and Food Festival brings a refreshed, downtown-centered culinary celebration to the heart of Historic Downtown Beaufort, spanning April 15–19.

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

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