The holiday spirit is in full swing here in Wilmington and there are several fun events where you can enjoy the cheer! And if you’re worn out from too much cocoa and carols, there are great non-holiday events as well to give you a break! Check out our Wilmington Weekend Guide below and have a fantastic weekend!
The Twelve Tastes of Christmas
Stop by the Brooklyn Arts Center for the 3rd annual 12 Tastes a Christmas, a fundraiser for Cape Fear Literacy Council, with season eats and cocktails. Participants include standout local restaurants and bars including PinPoint, Flytrap Brewing, Palate and more.
Friday, December 11th at 7pm.
Admission is $30.00.
For tickets and more information visit the event page.
Brooklyn Arts Center
516 North 4th Street
Wilmington , NC 28401
Holly Jolly Holiday Stroll
Enjoy holiday sights and activities in downtown Wilmington this Saturday and Sunday. The Stroll includes street musicians, choral groups, a window decorating contest at downtown businesses and decorations at the Port City Marina and Bennett Brothers Marinas.
Friday, December 11th from 4pm – 8pm; Saturday, December 12th from 11am – 8pm.
Admission is free, stroll is self guided.
For details and schedules, visit the Wilmington Downtown website.
Various Venues in Downtown Wilmington.
Jingle Bell 5K Run
Jingle all the way through this 5k, taking place around the Wrightsville Beach loop! Participants are encouraged to dress in holiday apparel and proceeds benefit the Wrightsville Beach Museum of History.
Saturday, December 12th, at 9am.
Admission is $15.00 to $30.00.
For more information and to register, visit the event page.
Wrightsville Beach Museum of History on The Loop
303 West Salisbury Street
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
Island of Lights Tour of Homes
There’s nothing we love more than a good homes tour! (We can’t help it, we’re in real estate). The Island of Lights Tour in Carolina Beach and Kure Beach is a self guided tour of some of the area’s homes, complete with elegant holiday decor.
Saturday, December 12th, from 4pm to 9pm.
Tickets are available at touche’ at 201 N. Lake Park Blvd.
For more information, visit the event page.
Carolina Beach
Atlanta Avenue and South Lake Park Blvd
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
Santa by the Sea
The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher never dissapoints with holiday events and this Saturday adults and children can enjoy decked out halls, holiday crafts and games, and of course, a special visit from Santa!
Saturday December 12th, at 5pm.
Admission is $15.00 to $18.00.
For more information, visit the aquarium website.
NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead Road
Kure Beach, NC 28449
Christmas Flotilla at Southport Waterfront
In case you can’t get enough of flotillas, stop by SOuthport along the Southport Marina to Kingsley Park and enjoy decked out boats. Boats will be judged by the students from Southport Elementary for originality and creativity.
Saturday, December 12th, at 7pm.
Admission is free.
For more information, visit the event page.
Southport Waterfront
Yacht Basin Drive
Southport, NC 28461
North Carolina Symphony Holiday Pops
The North Carolina Symphony Concert is coming to the Cape Fear Community College Humanities & Fine Arts Center in downtown Wilmington and will be playing fun holiday selections from recent movies such as Frozen, along with holiday classics.
Saturday, December 12th, at 3:30pm and 7pm.
Admission is $15.00 to $71.00.
For tickets and more information, visit the event page.
CFCC Humanities & Fine Arts Center
701 North Third Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
27th Annual Santa Cruise
The 27th Annual Santa Cruise is this Saturday aboard the Henrietta III! Enjoy this charity cruise for the Salvation army by providing 6 non-perishable items for admission. The cruise runs for an hour and a half and picks up Santa on the way to the North Pole!
Saturday, December 12th, at 9:30am and 12:30pm.
Admission is free with 6 non-perishable items per person.
For more information, visit the Cape Fear Riverboats website.
Cape Fear Riverboats
101 South Water Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
A Charlie Brown Christmas
A Charlie Brown Christmas comes to life at the CFCC Humanities and Fine Arts Center!
Saturday, December 12th, and Sunday, December 13th, at 3pm and 5pm.
Admission is $8.00. Bring a canned good for a discounted ticket.
For more information, visit the CFCC website.
CFCC Humanities & Fine Arts Center
701 North Third Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
A Courtly Holiday Tea with The Beverly Biggs Baroque Trio
Chamber Music Wilmington presents a live performance and German tea ceremony on Sunday evening at the Graystone Inn.
Sunday, December 13th, at 4pm.
Admission is $50.00 to $65.00.
For tickets and more information, visit Chamber Music Wilmington’s website.
Graystone Inn
100 South 3rd Street
Wilmington, NC 28401