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Thursday 6/25

• A Hands-On Farm-to-Table Learning Adventure - A hands-on homeschool food and agriculture experience where kids follow wheat from the field to a freshly baked pizza at Johnson Nursery and Public Gardens.

• Wildflowers and Wine - Spend the evening enjoying flower picking, wine tastings, and golden summer sunsets at Trask Family Farm.

• Boardwalk Blast Live Music & Fireworks - Enjoy live music and fireworks at Carolina Beach Boardwalk as the summer Boardwalk Blast series continues.

• CAM After Dark: Pride Gallery Talk with Ben Billingsley - Join Associate Curator Ben Billingsley for a Pride Month gallery tour featuring LGBTQIA+ artists at Cameron Art Museum.

• 2010's Trivia - Test your knowledge at a special trivia night at Earnest Money & Sons.

Friday 6/26

• Free Concert Friday: Big Ol Truck - Enjoy a free Toby Keith tribute concert with The Southern Touch Band at The Eagles Dare.

• Coffee & Clay: Sculpting Travel Mugs - Learn to create ceramic travel mugs in this beginner-friendly pottery workshop at The Cozy Bookwyrm.

• Pottery Wheel Date Night - Try wheel-throwing in a fun 90-minute pottery workshop at Bookworm Pottery & Co. in the Cargo District.

• Punk Pride Fest - Celebrate Pride with live music, food, and local vendors at Reggie’s 42nd Street Tavern.

• Mo Lowda and the Humble Live - Catch Mo Lowda and the Humble on their 2026 Spring Tour at Bowstring - Bar & Live Music Venue.

• Ella Langley: The Dandelion Tour - See country artist Ella Langley perform at Live Oak Bank Pavilion.

• Pride Night Luau with Professor Dub - Celebrate Pride Night with Professor Dub at The Starling.

• Live Music on the Pier - Enjoy live music on the Carolina Beach Pier as part of the weekly Friday night series.

• Summer Solstice Night Market - Shop women-owned small businesses and local vendors at Waterline Brewing Co. for a Summer Solstice evening market.

Saturday 6/27

• Pier Yoga w/ Wilmington Yoga Center - Start your Saturday with all-levels beach yoga on the Crystal Pier at The Oceanic.

• QAMP Camp - QAMP Camp offers a free LGBTQIA+ youth leadership and community day camp experience.

• Brooklyn Arts Social District - Explore the Brooklyn Arts District’s social district with shopping, dining, live music, and pop-up entertainment at Brooklyn Arts Center.

• Hawaiian Scavenger Hunt - Grab your bike for a Hawaiian-themed scavenger hunt through downtown Wilmington at Waterline Brewing Co.

• LGBTQ BBQ - Enjoy a free LGBTQ BBQ with hotdogs, hamburgers, and fundraising for the LGBTQ Center of the Cape Fear Coast at Fermental.

• Sunset Live: Overthyme - Catch Overtyme for sunset live music at Marina Grill’s Boatyard venue.

• Sunset Live Music Series: Brown Dirt Cowboys - Enjoy Brown Dirt Cowboys at Marina Grill as part of the Sunset Live Music Series.

• La Mar Salada Spanish Market PAELLA POP UP - Stop by Oden Brewing for a paella pop-up with Spanish flavors and live music.

• Market House Soirée - Take in river views, house grooves, and live DJs at Market House Beer and Wine.

• Brunswick County Drag Night - Enjoy a night of drag entertainment, music, and community fun with The Princess of the Port City.

• Downtown Pride After Party - Continue the Pride celebration with a special vinyl DJ night at The Underfront Co.

• Salsa Shakedown - Dance the night away with salsa, bachata, merengue, and more at Tequila Comida & Cantina Waterfront.

Sunday 6/28

• Coffee & Clay: Sculpting Travel Mugs - Learn to create ceramic travel mugs in this beginner-friendly pottery workshop at The Cozy Bookwyrm.

• Cape Fear Vintage Market - Shop 30+ vintage vendors offering clothing, streetwear, and sneakers at Marina Grill.

• Dock Street Pride Drag Brunch - Kick off Dock Street Pride with drag brunch at Ponysaurus Brewing.

• Love Wins Fest - Celebrate Pride Month with local artisans, brews, food, and live music at Waterline Brewing Co.

• Cargo District Bloody Mary Crawl - Sample creative Bloody Marys at participating Cargo District bars during this free crawl at Alcove Beer Garden.

• Blooms & Beers Festival - Enjoy flowers, local vendors, craft beer, and more at LBC Bottle Shop and Pizza.

• Sunday Funday @ Ironclad Brewery - Join a free Latin dance lesson and social dance party at Ironclad Brewery.

Plan Ahead - Upcoming Events You Should Know About​

Fridays May-July Free Concert Friday - A free, family-friendly concert series with live music and food trucks takes place at The Eagles Dare.

May- September 7- Boardwalk Carnival — The Town of Carolina Beach Boardwalk Carnival runs at Carolina Beach Boardwalk from May 20 through September 7, 2026, offering rides, games, boardwalk treats, and a lively coastal atmosphere all summer long.

7/3- A250th: Independence Day Fireworks & Boardwalk Blast - Fireworks by the Sea & Boardwalk Blast features classic rock and beach music from The Main Event, capped by fireworks over the beach strand in front of the Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Venue: Carolina Beach Boardwalk.

7/4- A250th: Wilmington's 4th of July Celebration! - City of Wilmington’s family-friendly celebration includes music by the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra, entertainment, kids activities, food, and fireworks. Venue:

7/4- 4th of July Symphony Pops Concert - Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary with the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra at Catch a Show at Live Oak Bank Pavilion, featuring patriotic favorites, a world premiere by Wilmington composer Chelsea Loew, special guest performances, and fireworks over the Cape Fear River.

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

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