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- 🗓️ Wilmington Events 7/17 - 7/20 2025
🗓️ Wilmington Events 7/17 - 7/20 2025
Pickle Parties, Pickleball, Dancing, a Frozen Treat Festival + More
Megan Rowe
July 17, 2025
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Top 3 Events this Weekend
 | Grease Retro Dance Party(Sat) Have a nostalgic night dancing to the Grease soundtrack and hits from the 50’s and 60s at Eagles Dare |
 | It’s a Super Pickle Party(Sat) Pickle everything at Fermental! Pickle-related pageantry, pickle eating contest, pickle beer and more! |
 | Shuck and Chill(Sun) Fresh oysters from the Topsail Sound at N.Sea.Oyster Co’s Barn in Hampstead along with Salita Pizza |
More Unique Events
Thursday 7/17
Night Market & Live Music – A performance from the Hatch Brothers along with local makers, food and drink vendors in the South Front District
Kickin' It with the Barth Brothers – Free football kicking camp with former NFL players at Hoggard High School, Wilmington.
Summer Sip & Shop – Pop-up shopping and summer treats during the concert series at Alimente Boutique, Burgaw.
Friday 7/18
Free Concert Friday: Emo Karaoke – Sing your heart out to emo hits backed by a live band at The Eagle’s Dare, Wilmington.
Doodle Jam – A fun night of table doodles, drinks, and live DJ beats for all ages at Flytrap Brewing, Wilmington.
You Pick Flowers – Enjoy vibrant flower picking daily (except Mondays) at Historic Trask Farm, Castle Hayne.
Saturday 7/19
Ponies & Pop-ups – Family fun with pony rides, crafts, games, and local vendors at Horseshoe Bend Farm, Wilmington.
Surfers Healing NC "Pickle for A Purpose" Pickleball Tournament – Fundraising pickleball tournament for autism support at Pickle & Taps, Wilmington.
Boom! Boom! Comedy – Free fast-paced improv comedy show at Tides Taproom, Wilmington.
Sunday 7/20
History Comes Alive with Dr. Chris Fonvielle River Cruise – Explore Wilmington’s past on a historic river cruise with a UNCW professor.
Vintage Flea – Shop 15+ vendors with live music at Recon Surf Shop, Wilmington.
Scoop Fest – Ice cream festival with sweet treats and live fun at LBC Bottle Shop, Hampstead.
Baila in The Boatyard w/ Wilmington Latin Dance – Salsa lessons and dancing under the stars at Tequila’s Waterfront, Wilmington.
 | Tidbit of the Week: I love local event organizers, they’re always cooking up the coolest events to keep us entertained. This is a shot from Soundwavves having a DJ pop up on Masonboro Island! We got there through our membership with Freedom Boat Club, it was about a 15 min trip from Carolina Beach Yacht Club where they have a dock. The DJ got there courtesy of our friends at Soundside. The owner Matty is always down to make cool experiences happen on his charters! So if you’re looking for a cool date night or corporate outing check him out. |
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
9/26-9/27 - Wilmington Coffee Fest - Enjoy all things coffee while supporting local non-profits from Latte Art Throw Downs to their Street Fair.
10/4 - Wilmington River Fest: Vibrant annual celebration that takes over downtown with live music, arts and crafts, food vendors, fireworks, and more!
10/18 - Lighthouse Beer and Wine Festival: This is the beer and wine event of the year– more breweries, wineries, and delights than you can possibly sample in a day. Don’t forget live music and delicious food, all in one amazing venue supporting the Carousel Child Advocacy Center.
Thanks for reading! Talk to you again next week 👋 - Meg
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