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

New Hanover County

Wilmington

North Carolina

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...

Wilmington Water Tours LLC

<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...

<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 &...

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 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...

Wilmington Water Tours

<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...

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...

Old River Farms

<ul><li>The SENC Herbal Conference at Old River Farms is in Burgaw, NC, just a short 30-minute drive from Wilmington on November 7-8, 2026. Old River Farms is a beautiful, 3rd generation, family-owned, working farm that offers scenic views and working greenhouses that provide a lovely learning environment for herbal education and classes. The 3rd Annual SENC Herbal Conference will be a two-day event where local herbalists and the herbal-curious come together for a day of celebration, education, and community. This year, attendees are also welcome to camp on the farm at no added cost (limited space available)!</li><li>There will be a rich selection of <a href="https://sencherbalconference.com/weekend-schedule" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">20+ herbal workshops</a> with renowned teachers featuring:&nbsp;</li></ul>
<ul><li>Mimi Prunella Hernandez, who is the author of the National Geographic Herbal and co-author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to Edible Wild Plants.</li><li>Ruth Shelton, herbalist and owner of the Empirical Herbalist.</li><li>And many other teachers with classes across topics like herbal first aid, bioregional herbalism, indigenous medicine of reciprocity, flower essences, herbs in the age of GLP-1s, and more.</li></ul>
<ul><li>With twenty experienced teachers to provide instruction on how to work with medicinal plants and plant based healing modalities, the 2026 SENC Herbal Conference will leave participants feeling connected, inspired, and equipped to continue supporting their community’s health – physically, emotionally, and economically.&nbsp;</li></ul>

Local Event: 3rd Annual SENC Herbal Conference 

3rd Annual SENC Herbal Conference 


The SENC Herbal Conference at Old River Farms is in Burgaw, NC, just a short 30-minute drive from Wilmington on November 7-8,...

Unity Spiritual Center of Wilmington

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

Local Event: UNCW Department of Theatre Presents: The Wolves

UNCW Department of Theatre Presents: The Wolves

<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&nbsp; NOON and Dec. 5 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.

A Christmas “Colonial Apparition” Cruise  NOON and Dec. 5 at 1:30 and 3:30
Join Wilmington Water Tours and Burgwin-Wright House...

<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&nbsp;&nbsp; AND 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. This is a 90 minute cruise $40. Boarding is 15 minutes prior to departure.

Local Event: A Colonial Apparition River Cruise on the Cape Fear

A Colonial Apparition River Cruise on the Cape...

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

A Colonial Apparition River Cruise on the Cape Fear

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