🗓️ Wilmington Events 6/4-6/7

💥 Port City Heroes Expo 🏳️‍🌈 Pride 🌻 Sunflower Festival More!

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Megan Rowe
June 04, 2026

Top 3 Events this Weekend

Port City Heroes Expo

(Fri-Sun) A three-day sports card and TCG expo with athletes, voice actors, vendors, and collectibles at Wilmington Convention Center.

Sunflower Maze & Festival

(Sat-Sun)Trask Family Farm’s 4th Annual Sunflower Maze & Festival is open for the weekend with live music, food trucks, hayrides, homemade ice cream, U-pick flowers, a jump pad, produce, and the Bubble Barn at Trask Family Farm.

Sundaes & Tie-Dye Festival

(Sun) A colorful family festival with a tie-dye bar, soft serve, and local vendors at The Bend.

More Unique Events

Thursday 6/4

  • 18th Annual Port City Music Festival - A community master class and concert featuring young performers at Cameron Art Museum, with the master class running from 4:30–6:30 PM and the concert from 7–8 PM.

  • Booked & Busy Market - A Girls Night In Night Market with a wine tasting and live music at Market House Beer and Wine.

  • The Bends - A rock band from Baton Rouge reimagining early 2000s garage rock with catchy choruses and a ferocious live performance at Bowstring - Bar & Live Music Venue.

  • Pints & Ponytails - A family-friendly hair-styling workshop for dads and daughters with hands-on practice at The Eagles Dare.

  • Louis Tee and Friends - A night of nonstop laughs with Louis Tee and special guests at Dead Crow Comedy Room.

  • Boardwalk Blast Live Music & Fireworks - Dubtown Cosmonauts bring psychedelic, funky jamb-rock to the Carolina Beach Boardwalk, with music from 6:30–9:30 PM and fireworks at 9 PM.

Friday 6/5

Saturday 6/6

  • Gals In The Garage | Black's Tire and Auto Service - Join ASE Certified Technicians for a fun, no-pressure afternoon of real-life car care tips, plus food and giveaways at 2828 Carolina Beach Rd, Wilmington, NC.

  • Carolina Beach Music Festival - Enjoy a full day of classic beach music on the sand at Carolina Beach Boardwalk with ocean views and performances by The Tams, Band of Oz, and Jim Quick & Coastline.

  • Petals & Painting - A beginner-friendly watercolor sunflower painting class with Katie Elzer-Peters at Trask Family Farm.

  • 5th Anniversary Party Tiki Party - Outer Dunes Brewing celebrates its fifth anniversary with live music, food trucks, games, and a tiki party at Outer Dunes Brewing.

  • America250: Stars and Stripes - A mixed repertory showcase celebrating America’s 250th anniversary through dance and music at Wilson Center.

  • Italian Wine Tasting - An intimate Italian wine tasting with curated pours, picnic vibes, and lite bites at Maven Monroe event venue.

  • MasQUEERade Ball - A regency-inspired masquerade Pride Prom with music, dancing, and a drag performance at The Eagles Dare.

  • Free Volleyball Social - A free beach volleyball social with appetizers and good vibes at Join a League at Capt'n Bills Backyard.

  • Sunset Live Music Series: Jet 22 Refueled - Jet 22 Refueled brings rock, country, blues, and current hits to the waterfront at Marina Grill.

  • Wilmington Sharks Game - Wilmington Sharks take on the Morehead City Marlins at Buck Hardee Field at Legion Stadium.

  • Miss NC 4th of July Scholarship Pageant - A family-friendly scholarship pageant celebrating patriotism and community pride, with proceeds benefiting the NC 4th of July Festival.

Sunday 6/7

Plan Ahead - Upcoming Events You Should Know About​

4/3- 5/30 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.

6/5- 6/7- Port City Heroes Expo — THIS WEEKEND! A 3-day sports card and TCG expo with athletes, voice actors, autographs, vendors, trade night, and collectibles all weekend at Wilmington Convention Center.

6/6- Carolina Beach Music Festival - THIS WEEKEND! Enjoy a full day of classic beach music with ocean views at the Carolina Beach Boardwalk.

6/7- Pride Fest 2026 — PrideFest returns to Hi-Wire Brewery for a day of live DJs, a vendor market, live music, drag performances, and Pride celebrations supporting the LGBTQ Center of the Cape Fear.

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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