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- 🗓️ Wilmington Events 9/18 - 9/21 2025
🗓️ Wilmington Events 9/18 - 9/21 2025
Exciting Openings, Oktoberfest, and Exclusive Discounts!
🚨📆 We just made some huge updates to the Plan Ahead section at the bottom with lots of discount codes!
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Top 3 Events this Weekend
![]() | Wilmington’s Largest Corn Maze Opening(Sat) Explore 10 acres of family fun and fall festivities at Trask Family Farm. |
![]() | 4th Annual Cape Fear Latinos Festival and Parade(Sat) Celebrate Latino culture with a parade, food, and live music downtown at Live Oak Bank Pavilion |
![]() | Sunset Live Music(Sat) Head to Marina Districts Boatyard for a sunset live music concert along the water Downtown |

More Unique Events
Thursday 9/18
Paint Your Own Pottery - Wine Tumbler - Create your own glazed wine tumbler at this 21+ pottery night hosted by local ceramicists.
The Robert Cray Band - Experience soulful blues and rock with Grammy winner Robert Cray at the Wilson Center.
Sunset Performance Series - Enjoy free soulful jazz and storytelling from Kim Pacheco at sunset in Cameron Art Museum's outdoor park
Friday 9/19
Mixed Signals - FREE LIVE MUSIC @ Sunset Live Music Series - Enjoy free live music by Mixed Signals at Marina Grill's Boatyard.
Blair Socci - Catch stand-up comedy with Los Angeles comedian Blair Socci at Dead Crow Comedy Room.
Wilmington Run Club - Start your Friday with a 3 mile run starting at The Ibis Coffee and Cocktails downtown.
Saturday 9/20
Oktoberfest Kickoff - Join the festivities with live music, food, and games at Prost.
Big Gay Hoedown - Celebrate queer country fun with dancing and mini horses at Waterline Brewing Co.
Wilmington's Largest Corn Maze - Opening - Explore 10 acres of family fun and fall festivities at Trask Family Farm.
Oktoberfest - Enjoy treats, music, and craft beer at Outer Dunes Brewing.
Beers and Bows - Wilmington Dads Event - Dads can learn hair-styling skills while bonding with daughters at Wine Knot Sky Bar.
Catch & Match Single's Bash at Tequila's Waterfront - Meet new people in a fun singles mixer with games and drinks at Tequila’s Waterfront.
Sunday 9/21
Public Cervix Announcement Benefit Concert - Support reproductive justice through music and community at Hi-Wire Brewery.
Stained Glass Pumpkin Workshop - Craft your own stained glass pumpkin at this beginner workshop at The Cozy Bookwyrm.
Drag Me to Trivia - Enjoy glam, trivia, and exclusive specials hosted by a drag queen at Tempo 33.
Baila in The Boatyard w/ Wilmington Latin Dance - FREE EVENT - Salsa the night away with a free beginner lesson and open dancing at Tequila's Waterfront.
50 Cent Games - Enjoy fun and affordable arcade gaming every Sunday at Rally Point Bar Arcade.

![]() | We’re working with your favorite waterfront spots this holiday season! Tequilas Waterfront and Marina Grill are now booking holiday parties along the water 🌊 If you’re in charge of event planning they make it a breeze with their full service planning, custom menus, private spaces, and on-site coordination! They have pre-made packages from $2,500 for holiday parties, team celebrations, VIP dinners, cocktail mixers, executive dinners, galas and more! |

Plan Ahead - Upcoming Events You Should Know About
9/20 - Cape Fear Latinos Festival - A parade and festival with music, dancing, crafts and more dedicated to celebrating latino culture
9/24 - Wilmington Fashion Week - The revival of WFW is brought to life with 5 days of runways and more
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. Use code CHECKWHATSGOOD for 20% off at checkout
11/1 - Applearchy Ciderfest: A festival that truly tastes like fall! Experience live bands, shop from a diverse selection of vendors, stock up at the local farmers' market, and savor delicious offerings from the Brunswick Beer and Cider Food Truck. AND the desserts, don’t miss out on the apple fitters and donuts! Use code Whatsgood for 10% off at checkout!
11/7 - Cape Fear Kite Festival - Join the fun as serious kite flyers take the sky on the beach along with activities, and vendors.
11/14 - Beaufort Wine and Food Fall Festival - Fall air, music, and wine paired with the salty brine of local oysters. Join us as we celebrate the oyster! Prepared in a variety of ways: steamed, raw, fried - there's something for everyone.
11/19 - Cucalorus Film Festival - 31st annual festival packed with 100+ independent and international films paired with a fringe-style selection of performance and installation art for a wide-ranging exploration of cinema and beyond.
11/29 - Holiday Flotilla at Wrightsville Beach - The 42nd annual dazzling boat parade, a "Day in the Park" celebration with various activities and vendors, and lively social gatherings. Decorated boats compete for awards like "Best in Show" and "People's Choice," making it a festive and engaging experience for all ages.
3/28 - 3/29 Feast Food & Drink Festival - Annual food and beverage festival that celebrates the region's culinary scene by featuring local chefs, breweries, wineries, and mixologists through various events like the Riverside Pier Party, Craft+Cuisine, and Brunch Elevated. All-inclusive tickets cover food, drinks, and entertainment. Use code whatsgood26 for 20% off

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