Dillard's

Join Wacoal for Fit for the Cure®, a special in-person event that combines expert bra fittings with meaningful impact in the fight against breast cancer.
Receive a complimentary bra fitting. For every guest who gets fit and purchases a regular-price Wacoal or b.tempt’d bra at the event, Wacoal will donate $5 to Susan G. Komen®, supporting breast cancer research, patient services, and critical education programs.
Whether you’re overdue for a fitting, refreshing your top drawer, or simply looking for a meaningful way to give back, this is an easy way to do something good for yourself and your community.
Bring your daughters, friends, sisters, and neighbors. Make it a girls’ day with purpose!
The event runs all day; check your location for availability. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome, and the event is open to all.

Local Event: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness

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Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer...

Join Wacoal for Fit for the Cure®, a special in-person event that combines expert bra fittings with meaningful impact in the...

Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness

Wilmington Water Tours

<h4>Sunset Cruise with Live Music - Every Friday &amp; Saturday through October</h4>
Come aboard for a Sunset cruise with LIVE music. Breathtaking Sunsets and music you’ll enjoy from one of our many local musicians.
Our Sunset Cruise with Live Music makes a great combo. Enjoy a cold beverage from our full bar and a sunset with live local music. Bring your family and friends for a memorable experience. This cruise is 90 minutes, $40. Boarding 15 minutes prior.

Local Event: Sunset Cruise with Live Music Aboard Wilmington Water Tours Every Friday and Saturday

Sunset Cruise with Live Music Aboard Wilmington...

Sunset Cruise with Live Music - Every Friday & Saturday through October
Come aboard for a Sunset cruise with LIVE music....

Sunset Cruise with Live Music Aboard Wilmington Water Tours Every Friday and Saturday

Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center

Based on the classic, best-selling novel by Charles M. Sheldon, <a href="https://dgpa.theater" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Deo Gloria Performing Arts</a> presents In His Steps - The Musical. This compelling drama explores a town turned upside down when its residents—including a famous soprano, a newspaper editor, and a millionaire—are challenged to radically rethink how they make their everyday decisions. As they navigate the unexpected consequences of their choices, their lives and their city are forever transformed. Featuring beautiful music, a gripping story, and incredible local talent, this fall production at the historic Hannah Block USO is an unforgettable night of community theater.

Local Event: In His Steps - The Musical

In His Steps - The Musical

Based on the classic, best-selling novel by Charles M. Sheldon, Deo Gloria Performing Arts presents In His Steps - The Musical....

5329 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC, 28403

The Wilmington Farmers Market runs rain or shine, year round on Saturdays from 8am to 1pm.&nbsp; Stock up on your favorite local produce, pasture-raised meats, baked goods, and other weekly staples.

Local Event: Wilmington Farmers Market

Wilmington Farmers Market

The Wilmington Farmers Market runs rain or shine, year round on Saturdays from 8am to 1pm.  Stock up on your favorite local...

Unity Spiritual Center of Wilmington

Step into a powerful breathwork experience designed to help you reset, reconnect, and rediscover your inner clarity. This immersive session features a 60-minute breathwork journey, a guided intention-setting session, and a restorative integration period in Unity's Sanctuary. Tickets are $40 for the early bird special and $50 for regular registration; participants are encouraged to bring a yoga mat and blanket.

Local Event: Let's Get High On Our Own Supply

Let's Get High On Our Own Supply

Step into a powerful breathwork experience designed to help you reset, reconnect, and rediscover your inner clarity. This...

Wilmington Water Tours LLC

<h2>Get to Know the Cape Fear’s Most Enduring Legends with This Special Cruise Charting the Stories That Don’t Always Get Told!</h2>
From the tunnels underneath the city to the colonial imposter who tempted fate by claiming to be royal, this cruise will traverse the last 250 years of local history to get at the heart of what’s fact and what’s fiction. From rum runners captured on the river during Prohibition to a post-Revolutionary War Duel and an escaped circus elephant, Hunter Ingram, historian at Burgwin-Wright House, will share these stories and more.Our boat, The Wilmington, has comfortable seating for up to 49 passengers, refreshments for all ages at the cash bar and a restroom on board. This is a 90 minute cruise $40 adults, $20 children. Boarding is 15 minutes prior to departure. 
Wilmington Water Tours is located on the Riverwalk between Elijah's and River 128 Restaurants at the foot of Orange St. Look for the pirate, kiosk and post cards rack.

Local Event: Cape Fear Legends & Lore River Cruise

Cape Fear Legends & Lore River Cruise

Get to Know the Cape Fear’s Most Enduring Legends with This Special Cruise Charting the Stories That Don’t Always Get...

<h2>History Buffs Dream Cruise!</h2>
Set sail through centuries of history on this immersive cruise led by acclaimed historian Dr. Chris Fonvielle. Each month, Dr. Fonvielle explores a different era of Wilmington and Cape Fear’s fascinating past — from early European exploration to the rise of the port city, to the dramatic battles and blockades of the Civil War. A gifted storyteller and local expert, Dr. Fonvielle brings depth, detail, and personality to every tale, all while cruising the scenic Cape Fear River.
Whether you’re a lifelong history buff or just curious about the forces that shaped this region, this is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to learn while enjoying a relaxing, scenic cruise. Topics rotate monthly, so every trip offers a new perspective on Wilmington’s place in American history.&nbsp; &nbsp;Our boat, The Wilmington, has comfortable seating for up to 49 passengers, refreshments for all ages at the bar and a restroom on board. This is a 90 minute cruise $45 adults, $25 children. Boarding is 15 minutes prior to departure

Local Event: History Comes Alive River Cruise with Wilmington Water Tours

History Comes Alive River Cruise with...

History Buffs Dream Cruise!
Set sail through centuries of history on this immersive cruise led by acclaimed historian Dr. Chris...

History Comes Alive River Cruise with Wilmington Water Tours

<h4><a href="https://wilmingtonwatertours.net/cruises/speciality-cruises/history-comes-alive-with-dr-chris-fonvielle/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">History Comes Alive with Dr. Chris Fonvielle – October 25 ~ 10 AM</a></h4>
Whether you’re a lifelong history buff or just curious about the forces that shaped this region, this is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to learn while enjoying a relaxing, scenic cruise. Topics rotate monthly, so every trip offers a new perspective on Wilmington’s place in American history.
Our October 25 cruise will cover Cape Fear History Mysteries
During the spooky season, join Dr. Chris E. Fonvielle Jr., Professor Emeritus in the Dept. of History at UNCW, as he reveals some of the Lower Cape Fear’s strange, supernatural tales. Was Samuel Russell Jocelyn Jr. really buried alive in the graveyard at St. James Church after a horseback riding accident in 1810? Was the inexplicable glowing orb known as the Maco Light seen by thousands of people, including Dr. Fonvielle, for at least 100 years really the ghost of Joe Baldwin, a railroad conductor killed in a terrible train wreck, looking for his decapitated head? Is Thalian Hall really haunted by the spirits of actors and actresses who performed there in the past?
Our boat, the “Wilmington” is a 49 passenger enclosed motor catamaran with comfortable seating and a restroom on board. Our full cash bar has refreshments and snacks for all ages. This is an hour and 45 minutes long cruise, $45, children $25. Boarding is 15 minutes prior to departure.

Local Event: History Comes Alive with Dr. Chris Fonvielle Aboard Wilmington Water Tours

History Comes Alive with Dr. Chris Fonvielle...

History Comes Alive with Dr. Chris Fonvielle – October 25 ~ 10 AM
Whether you’re a lifelong history buff or just curious about...

History Comes Alive with Dr. Chris Fonvielle Aboard Wilmington Water Tours

Unity's Prayer Ministry

Join Unity's Prayer Ministry for a guided meditation facilitated by Linnea McKinsey. Gently explore the roles and masks we carry, release what we no longer need, and reconnect with the Divine presence within for a $10 suggested love offering.

Local Event: Unveiled: Coming Home To Our True Selves

Unveiled: Coming Home To Our True Selves

Join Unity's Prayer Ministry for a guided meditation facilitated by Linnea McKinsey. Gently explore the roles and masks we...

<h4><a href="https://wilmingtonwatertours.net/cruises/speciality-cruises/breakfast-with-the-birds/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Birding Cruise led by Jill Peleuses of Wild Bird &amp; Garden&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;</h4>
Join Wilmington Water Tours and Jill Peleuses from Wild Bird &amp; Garden, for a peaceful morning birding excursion on the Cape Fear River. As we cruise down the river we will point out the birds we see and discuss their habitats and habits. The Cape Fear area is a perfect spot for our feathered friends. This birding trip will give you a look at the birds that make the Cape Fear River their home.. Along with the expertise of Jill Peleuses, we have three bird guides and binoculars aboard to help you spot and identify the bird species on this one-of-a-kind Cape Fear River tour!
Whether you’re a novice or a long-time nature lover, you are sure to appreciate the birdlife our area has to offer.&nbsp; Get out on the Cape Fear River with Wilmington Water Tours for this Specialty Cruise.&nbsp; Bring your camera to capture nature at its finest.
This is a 90 min. cruise from 10am to 11:30am. $40. Boarding is 15 minutes prior to departure.

Local Event: Birding River Cruise with Dr. Jill Peleuses

Birding River Cruise with Dr. Jill Peleuses

Birding Cruise led by Jill Peleuses of Wild Bird & Garden  
Join Wilmington Water Tours and Jill Peleuses from Wild Bird &...

<h4><a href="https://wilmingtonwatertours.net/cruises/speciality-cruises/breakfast-with-the-birds/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Birding Cruise led by Jill Peleuses of Wild Bird &amp; Garden October 30</a></h4>
Join Wilmington Water Tours and Jill Peleuses from Wild Bird &amp; Garden, for a peaceful morning birding excursion on the Cape Fear River. As we cruise down the river we will point out the birds we see and discuss their habitats and habits. The Cape Fear area is a perfect spot for our feathered friends. This birding trip will give you a look at the birds that make the Cape Fear River their home. Along with the expertise of Jill Peleuses, we have three bird guides and binoculars aboard to help you spot and identify the bird species on this one-of-a-kind Cape Fear River tour!
Whether you’re a novice or a long-time nature lover, you are sure to appreciate the birdlife our area has to offer.&nbsp; Get out on the Cape Fear River with Wilmington Water Tours for this Specialty Cruise. Bring your camera to capture nature at its finest.
This is a 90 min. cruise from 10am to 11:30am, $40. Boarding is 15 minutes prior to departure.

Local Event: Birding River Cruise Aboard Wilmington Water Tours

Birding River Cruise Aboard Wilmington Water Tours

Birding Cruise led by Jill Peleuses of Wild Bird & Garden October 30
Join Wilmington Water Tours and Jill Peleuses from Wild...

Sip Tiki Bar

Celebrate Halloween at the best bars across Downtown Wilmington with welcome shots/treats, drink specials and more.
Wilmington's 3rd Annual Halloween Bar Crawl is taking over Downtown Wilmington on Halloween eve.
Dress up, grab your crew and join one of Wilmington’s biggest Halloween nightlife events, featuring 5+ of the city’s best bars in one of its most popular neighborhoods. Costumes make the perfect icebreaker, so come ready to mix and mingle for an even more memorable Halloween experience.
🎃 One Ticket. One District. One Huge Halloween Night. Your wristband gives you access to participating venues across the district, up to 5 complimentary welcome shots and other perks.
Choose your own route, bounce from bar to bar and see where the night takes you.
🧡 Bring your friends and save 20% on group tickets of four or more!
Tickets are limited and prices go up as we sell out, so get yours early before they're gone.
MANDATORY CHECK-IN BETWEEN 5PM–8PM: 📍 Sip Tiki Bar — 214 N Water St, Wilmington, NC
WHAT'S INCLUDED 🔶 Up to 5 Complimentary Welcome Shots/Treats – Redeem at the bars of your choice (limit 1 per venue) 🔶 Signature Halloween Drink Specials – Curated for the occasion 🔶 Free Cover – At all participating venues (no re-entry at some locations) 🔶 Professional Event Photography – You bring the look, we’ll capture the moment 🔶 Instagram Costume Contest – Post your look, tag us, and win
HOW IT WORKS 1. Check in between 5–8PM at Sip Tiki Bar. 2. Collect your wristband, bar map and event perks. 3. Choose your route and crawl in your own time, there is no set schedule. 4. Sip, dance, mingle, repeat. It’s your Halloween, your way.
 For updated participating bars &amp; restaurants please click on link below <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/halloween-bar-crawls-2026-wilmington-nc-1291359?aff=EVENTVESTA" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/halloween-bar-crawls-2026-wilmington-nc-1291359</a>
 COSTUME CULTURE 👻 You don’t need to go full theatrical, but this night is about the look. Make it iconic, creative, stylish - or simply bold. 📸 Post your best shot on Instagram and tag @downtowncrawlers to enter the contest. Winners will be announced the week after the crawl.Happens on the following Dates:
<ul><li>Oct 30, 2026, 5:00pm to Oct 31, 2026, 12:00am Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Oct 31, 2026, 4:00pm to 11:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)</li></ul><a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/166431/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More info

Local Event: Halloween Bar Crawls 2026 - Wilmington, NC

Halloween Bar Crawls 2026 - Wilmington, NC

Celebrate Halloween at the best bars across Downtown Wilmington with welcome shots/treats, drink specials and...

<h4><a href="https://wilmingtonwatertours.net/cruises/speciality-cruises/a-colonial-apparition-on-the-cape-fear/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">A Colonial Apparition on the Cape Fear</a></h4>
October 30 –&nbsp; 6 PM December 5 – 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm
This is one of Wilmington’s most authentic ghost stories that takes place on the Cape Fear River during the Revolutionary War era.&nbsp; The story takes place aboard the Steamer Wilmington and draws from an encounter with the ghosts of two Scottish Highlanders with ties to the Revolutionary war. The story was written in 1898 by James Sprunt. Don’t miss this holiday event like no other. Wilmington Water Tours and Hunter Ingram with the Burgwin-Wright House have partnered to offer a river cruise based on this story.Our boat, The Wilmington, has comfortable seating for up to 49 passengers, refreshments for all ages at the cash bar and a restroom on board. This is a 90 minute cruise $40 adults, $20 children. Boarding is 15 minutes prior to departure.

Local Event: A Colonial Apparition River Cruise

A Colonial Apparition River Cruise

A Colonial Apparition on the Cape Fear
October 30 –  6 PM December 5 – 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm
This is one of Wilmington’s most...

<h4><a id="activity-single-2334" href="https://wilmingtonwatertours.net/a-christmas-colonial-apparition-cruise/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">A Christmas “Colonial Apparition” Cruise Nov. 16 at 10 AM and NOON and Dec. 6 at 1:30 and 3:30</a></h4>
Join Wilmington Water Tours and Burgwin-Wright House for holiday spirits and a river cruise for a ghost story set on Christmas Eve aboard the Steamer Wilmington. The phrase “apparition on the Cape Fear” likely refers to a ghost story, “A Colonial Apparition” by James Sprunt is set on the Cape Fear River.
This is Wilmington’s only Christmas ghost story that takes place on the Cape Fear River. The story follows a Christmas Eve encounter aboard the Steamer Wilmington, which encounters the ghosts of two Scottish Highlanders with ties to the Revolutionary war.
Wilmington Water Tours and Burgwin-Wright House have partnered to offer this river cruise based on this story. The story was originally written by James Sprunt and was published in 1898 Our boat, The Wilmington, has comfortable seating for up to 49 passengers, refreshments for all ages at the cash bar and a restroom on board. This is a 90 minute cruise $45 adults, $25 children. Boarding is 15 minutes prior to departure.

Local Event: A Colonial Apparition on the Cape Fear River

A Colonial Apparition on the Cape Fear River

A Christmas “Colonial Apparition” Cruise Nov. 16 at 10 AM and NOON and Dec. 6 at 1:30 and 3:30
Join Wilmington Water Tours and...

Discover affirmative prayer, a sacred Unity practice that aligns you with Divine Presence and awakens your Divine Nature. Facilitated by Theresa Rodriguez and Linnea McKinsey, this workshop invites you to bring an open heart and curious spirit for a life-transforming experience. A love offering of $20 is suggested, and all are welcome to attend regardless of their experience level.

Local Event: Awaken The Sacred Within: An Invitation To Affirmative Prayer

Awaken The Sacred Within: An Invitation To...

Discover affirmative prayer, a sacred Unity practice that aligns you with Divine Presence and awakens your Divine Nature....

Awaken The Sacred Within: An Invitation To Affirmative Prayer

Cultural Arts Building

A modern version of Euripides' classic story of two siblings struggling to escape the long shadow of family violence. Journey to the mythical land of Tauris where Iphigenia and Orestes battle fickle deities and a tyrannical king in one last attempt to end the cycle of killing.

Local Event: UNCW Department of Theatre Presents: The Reunion in Tauris

UNCW Department of Theatre Presents: The...

A modern version of Euripides' classic story of two siblings struggling to escape the long shadow of family violence. Journey...

UNCW Department of Theatre Presents: The Reunion in Tauris

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Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness

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