🗓️ Wilmington Events 5/8 - 5/11 2025

Mother's Day, Cooking Classes, Ghosts, and More!

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Megan Rowe
May 08, 2025

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Top 3 Events this Weekend

Free Concert Friday

(Fri) Kick off the Free Concert Friday series at Eagles Dare, a family-friendly event, with music from Signal Fire a reggae rock band

Interactive Comedy Show

(Fri) Part "Saturday Night Live" | Part "If you like Whose Line Is It Anyway?" Explosive live, written and spontaneous comedy at Azalea Station

Korean Cooking Class

(Sun) A memorable event for Mother’s Day lead by Gringo Ninja at Hi-Wire Brewery

More Unique Events

Thursday (5/8)

Friday (5/9)

  • Historical Fashion Showcase - Latimer House is putting on a special tour focusing on the women of the Latimer family and their fashion.

  • Yoga on the Pier / Beach - Catch a Wrightsville Beach sunrise with yoga on the pier

  • Michael Franti & Spearhead: Enjoy an evening of deliver an uplifting and energetic live experience, blending reggae, folk, hip-hop, and rock into a powerful musical message at Live Oak Bank Pavilion

Saturday (5/10)

  • Ghost Hunt & Tour: Have a spooky night on Battleship North Carolina

  • Caribbean Fest: Get ready for an unforgettable Caribbean afternoon brimming with vibrant live music, dancing, refreshing drinks, thrilling performances, electrifying DJs, and mouthwatering food!

  • Affogatos & Apple Gnocchi Workshop: Dessert and pasta lovers this is for you! Learn to make homemade apple gnocchi and enjoy an affogato for a sweet treat at Freya’s Haus

Sunday (5/11)

  • Mother’s Day Market - Grab something for mom while supporting local at Satellite’s Second Sunday Market

  • Mom-mosa Special and Card Making - Toast to the mother figure in your life and get creative with making your own card at their craft station at Waterline

  • Full Moon Cruise - See the full moon from the water while gently cruising down the Cape Fear River and listening to live Music

Tidbit of the Week: I finally got to play Good Lie’s 9 holes… and let me tell you, Good Lie mixes deceivingly challenging mini golf with a fun sports bar vibe. They’re an unapologetic adult mini golf that serves killer cocktails, trash-talking competition, and zero country club vibes

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

5/25 - 8/31 - Summer Movies at the Lake: 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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