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- 🗓️ Wilmington Events 7/31 - 8/3 2025
🗓️ Wilmington Events 7/31 - 8/3 2025
Pop Culture Fest, An All-Day Extravaganza, & MTV Nostalgia
Megan Rowe
July 31, 2025
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Top 3 Events this Weekend
 | Sunset Live Music Series(Fri) Head to Marina Grill’s Boatyard along the water for high energy sets and an eclectic covers |
 | Port City Rock Jam(Sat) One-day music and arts extravaganza with 13 bands at Bowstring celebrating the community. All proceeds will go the non-profits Play It Forward Wilmington and The Cape Fear River Watch. |
 | Summer Pop Culture Fest(Sat) Comics, collectible toys, Pokemon cards, anime items, retro video games, movies, vinyl, Legos, nerdy crafts, local artists, and much more! |
More Unique Events
Thursday 7/31
Silent Disco - Enjoy an evening of dancing while supporting “Welcome Home Angel”, a local non-profit organization that helps families by creating customized functional living areas for children with special healthcare needs at The Bend
Summer Boardwalk Blast Music Series – Enjoy Beatlesque’s tribute to The Beatles with fireworks at Carolina Beach Gazebo Stage.
Weekly Live Music – Adam Fenton performs live on Aview’s stunning rooftop
Friday 8/1
Zach Deputy – Zach Deputy brings island-infused funk and soul to Wilmington in a free show.
End of Summer Line Dance – Test your line dancing skills at The Eagles Dare in a nonstop dance challenge.
Malik Elassal Comedy – Enjoy stand-up comedy from rising star Malik Elassal at Dead Crow Comedy Club
Saturday 8/2
Club MTV 80s and 90s Dance Party – Celebrate MTV’s 44th anniversary with a retro 80s/90s dance party at Satellite Bar & Lounge.
Goat Yoga – Join a fun, indoor goat yoga session with photo ops and cuddly goats at Hi-Wire
Wilmington Book Fair – Explore 50 vendors of books, art, and author signings at Waterline Brewery.
The Fins and Sloppy Copy at Eagle's Dare – Rock out to nostalgic pop-punk and emo covers at Eagle’s Dare.
Saturday 8/3
Artist Reception – “Wrapping It Up” Jo Ann Alford & Elizabeth Darrow – Join the artists for a live reception with music and refreshments at Art in Bloom Gallery.
Boogie in the Park Concert Series – Enjoy a relaxing evening of free live music by the sea at Ocean Front Park in Kure Beach
Drive-By Truckers & Deer Tick – A night of gritty rock and Americana at Greenfield Lake Amp.
 | Tidbit of the Week: We’ve been beating the heat and the crowds this summer with our Freedom Boat Club of Wilmington membership. They have 2 locations, Topsail and Carolina Beach with 45+ boats. This beautiful shot was taken off of Topsail, I haven’t spent much time in that area but its absolutely gorgeous and the water was wildly blue and clear! We’re 2 months in and we’ve enjoyed docking and dining, taking our dog out, exploring uninhabited islands, and going to pop ups on islands with a DJ! |
Plan Ahead - Upcoming Events You Should Know About
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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