🗓️ Wilmington Events 5/22 - 5/25 2025

Fireworks, New Color Themed Cafe, Racing and More!

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Top 3 Events this Weekend

Free Concert Friday

(Fri) A very special free family-friendly event at the Eagles Dare with 2 openers and a Tribute to Foo Fighters headlining the evening.

Canary Yellow Grand Opening

(Sat) Wilmington’s first color-themed coffee shop located in the Soda Pop District Downtown. First 25 customers get freebies and local goodies!

The Groove Market

(Sat) Explore Riverlights and shop with 30 local artists and makers among established bars, restaurants, and coffee trucks.

More Unique Events

Thursday (5/22)

Friday (5/23)

  • Summer Boardwalk Blast - Bring the family to the Carolina Beach Boardwalk for bands and fireworks

  • 4th Friday Gallery Walk - This self-guided tour of various exhibitions is free to the public and many galleries have the featured artist available to discuss their craft.

  • Leah Lamarr - Dubbed "the queen of Clubhouse" by Joe Rogan, is an internationally acclaimed stand-up comedian and entertainer, with sold-out shows at the New York Comedy Festival and features at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and The Chosen Festival.

Saturday (5/24)

  • Orange Street Arts Fest: Experience "A Jewel of a Show" at Wilmington's largest downtown arts festival, featuring over 90 artists from across the region showcasing diverse creations, alongside live entertainment, classic fair food, and a wine and beer tent.

  • Molewood Derby: Handcrafted car races, ice-cold beer, and competitive fun with prizes and bragging rights up for grabs at Mad Mole Brewing

  • Casino Night Fundraiser: Try your luck at Hi-Wire, where you can enjoy blackjack, roulette, craps, and poker with "funny money" for a chance to win raffle prizes, all while supporting Northside Food Co-Op and Voyage.

Sunday (5/25)

  • Summer Movies at the Lake - Grab your blankets and beach chairs and head to Carolina Beach Lake Park for a free pop up movie screening of Moana 2

  • Moments Market - Enjoy an evening at Oak and Fennel Farms enjoying coffee, shopping with artisans, picking your own wild flowers, and more

  • Blue Grass Sundays - Listen to like music from the Folkstone String Band followed by Karaoke with Frank Grant at Tap Yard

Tidbit of the Week: I finally made it to Eagles Dare Free Concert Friday last week and it was so much fun!

The owners do such a good job of picking stellar bands, food options, and making sure it’s a great experience for all ages! PLUS they support a local non-profit every week, it doesn’t get better than that.

If you haven’t made it there yet its free every Friday this summer!

Plan Ahead - Upcoming Events You Should Know About

5/2 - 7/25 - Free Concert Friday: Eagles Dare will host your favorite acts followed by a DJ every Friday night

5/23 - 8/29 - Summer Boardwalk Blast Music Series (Thursdays): Live bands and at the Carolina Beach Gazebo Stage followed by fireworks

5/25 - 8/31 - Summer Movies at the Lake (Sundays): Every Sunday at dusk bring your chair or blanket for a family friendly movie projected on the masssive outdoor screen at Carolina Beach Lake

6/7 - Carolina Beach Music Festival: Enjoy the longest- running beach music festival in the US that is still held on the beach AND they’ve added an additional day this year for Reggae

6/21 - Juneteenth Jamboree: WilmingtoNColor Heritage Tours invites the community to an unforgettable celebration of culture, resilience, and joy.This family-friendly festival is a vibrant tribute to freedom and Black excellence, featuring: Dazzling entertainment including magicians, fire breathers, and a fireworks finale, food, art activities, black history tours, and more.

7/21 - Brooklyn Arts District Music and Arts Festival: Outdoor stages featuring bluegrass, reggae, house, and more. Along with blocked off streets for arts, crafts, vendors, live

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

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