Community Calendar

The Holiday Train Expo is fun for the whole family. See 12 layouts, over 30 trains and beautiful holiday decorations. Come experience the magic of the POLAR EXPRESS!
The Expo is open on Saturdays and Sundays from Noon to 5 pm starting November 30th through December 29th.
A special Black Friday showing will be Friday November 29th from Noon to 5 pm.
After Christmas, come out on additional days: December 27th and 30th from Noon to 5 pm to keep the Holiday magic going.
Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
$9.00 for adults, $7.00 for children, Infants are free.
Located in the Dillards Wing at Independence Mall.

Historic Poplar Grove rings in the 2025 holiday season with 4 weeks of “Merry and Bright,” a dazzling festival of lights and holiday magic. The decorating divas of Poplar Grove are adding even MORE holiday scenes, vignettes and decorated trees for the ultimate photo ops and MORE of our ancient Oaks will be showcased in warm, flickering light. Fire-pits and marshmallow roasting areas will be out, different food trucks each night, snow machines and the indoor barns will have a select number of culinary delights, adult specialty libations, wine and beer and arts and craft vendors. This year the outdoor tent will be back for covered dining and live music on select nights. A real, professional Santa will be here all nights except for Thursday, December 4th and Mr. Twister (the ingenious balloon man) will be here on his new stage all nights from 5pm-9pm. Of course the Historic 1850’s Manor House will be decked out in its Victorian finest for you to take in the cozy sights and sounds of the Holiday Season.
Santa, Mr. Twister, marshmallow roasting, letters to Santa, letters to the troops at the vintage USO, a walk-through of the Victorian manor and all the photo ops you can handle are FREE with paid admission of $10 per person (adult and child, children under 2 are free). Tickets are available at www.poplargrove.org or at the gate the night of although capacity restrictions may apply. You can come anytime you like during the evening of the date selected and stay as long as you like for the ultimate interactive experience!
Show runs from Friday, November 28th to Sunday, December 21st from 5pm-9pm. Poplar Grove is a non-profit organization and funds raised help us continue our mission of “Education, Conservation and Preservation.”
See website for details or follow us on Facebook at “farmersmarketpoplargrove” and poplar_grove on Instagram.

Come experience Handel's masterpiece "Messiah" at St. Paul's Episcopal Church on December 12th at 7:30 pm. Featuring the Choir of St. Paul's, the North Carolina Baroque Orchestra, and soloists, this will be a concert to lift the spirits!

The Holiday Train Expo is fun for the whole family. See 12 layouts, over 30 trains and beautiful holiday decorations. Come experience the magic of the POLAR EXPRESS!
The Expo is open on Saturdays and Sundays from Noon to 5 pm starting November 30th through December 29th.
A special Black Friday showing will be Friday November 29th from Noon to 5 pm.
After Christmas, come out on additional days: December 27th and 30th from Noon to 5 pm to keep the Holiday magic going.
Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
$9.00 for adults, $7.00 for children, Infants are free.
Located in the Dillards Wing at Independence Mall.

Historic Poplar Grove rings in the 2025 holiday season with 4 weeks of “Merry and Bright,” a dazzling festival of lights and holiday magic. The decorating divas of Poplar Grove are adding even MORE holiday scenes, vignettes and decorated trees for the ultimate photo ops and MORE of our ancient Oaks will be showcased in warm, flickering light. Fire-pits and marshmallow roasting areas will be out, different food trucks each night, snow machines and the indoor barns will have a select number of culinary delights, adult specialty libations, wine and beer and arts and craft vendors. This year the outdoor tent will be back for covered dining and live music on select nights. A real, professional Santa will be here all nights except for Thursday, December 4th and Mr. Twister (the ingenious balloon man) will be here on his new stage all nights from 5pm-9pm. Of course the Historic 1850’s Manor House will be decked out in its Victorian finest for you to take in the cozy sights and sounds of the Holiday Season.
Santa, Mr. Twister, marshmallow roasting, letters to Santa, letters to the troops at the vintage USO, a walk-through of the Victorian manor and all the photo ops you can handle are FREE with paid admission of $10 per person (adult and child, children under 2 are free). Tickets are available at www.poplargrove.org or at the gate the night of although capacity restrictions may apply. You can come anytime you like during the evening of the date selected and stay as long as you like for the ultimate interactive experience!
Show runs from Friday, November 28th to Sunday, December 21st from 5pm-9pm. Poplar Grove is a non-profit organization and funds raised help us continue our mission of “Education, Conservation and Preservation.”
See website for details or follow us on Facebook at “farmersmarketpoplargrove” and poplar_grove on Instagram.

Get in the Holiday Spirit with an evening walk through the beautifully decorated Burgwin-Wright House!

Inspired by the Colonial era, the 1770 house is decorated with fresh greenery, fruits and flowers, as it would have been in the 18th century. Enjoy lively music by Masonboro Parlor, interpreters in period costumes, and crafts for the children.

Admission is Free; Donations are appreciated.

The Burgwin-Wright House is a Toys for Tots drop-off location, a bin is located in the visitor center.

A monthly open mic variety show including area poets, musicians, artists, comedians, playwrights and more! Every 2nd Saturday at Bottega!

Historic Downtown Wilmington Marketplace is a city sponsored artisan outdoor market, in our 9th year. Every Sunday from April through October, local artists set up and display their creations on Front Street between Market and Dock streets, from 10-3pm. You can find jewelry, glass, fiber, clay, paintings and wall hangings.

Facebook: Historic Downtown Wilmington Marketplace
Instagram:@downtownilmartists
Contact: June Drachunus info@hdwmarket.com

The Holiday Train Expo is fun for the whole family. See 12 layouts, over 30 trains and beautiful holiday decorations. Come experience the magic of the POLAR EXPRESS!
The Expo is open on Saturdays and Sundays from Noon to 5 pm starting November 30th through December 29th.
A special Black Friday showing will be Friday November 29th from Noon to 5 pm.
After Christmas, come out on additional days: December 27th and 30th from Noon to 5 pm to keep the Holiday magic going.
Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
$9.00 for adults, $7.00 for children, Infants are free.
Located in the Dillards Wing at Independence Mall.

Historic Poplar Grove rings in the 2025 holiday season with 4 weeks of “Merry and Bright,” a dazzling festival of lights and holiday magic. The decorating divas of Poplar Grove are adding even MORE holiday scenes, vignettes and decorated trees for the ultimate photo ops and MORE of our ancient Oaks will be showcased in warm, flickering light. Fire-pits and marshmallow roasting areas will be out, different food trucks each night, snow machines and the indoor barns will have a select number of culinary delights, adult specialty libations, wine and beer and arts and craft vendors. This year the outdoor tent will be back for covered dining and live music on select nights. A real, professional Santa will be here all nights except for Thursday, December 4th and Mr. Twister (the ingenious balloon man) will be here on his new stage all nights from 5pm-9pm. Of course the Historic 1850’s Manor House will be decked out in its Victorian finest for you to take in the cozy sights and sounds of the Holiday Season.
Santa, Mr. Twister, marshmallow roasting, letters to Santa, letters to the troops at the vintage USO, a walk-through of the Victorian manor and all the photo ops you can handle are FREE with paid admission of $10 per person (adult and child, children under 2 are free). Tickets are available at www.poplargrove.org or at the gate the night of although capacity restrictions may apply. You can come anytime you like during the evening of the date selected and stay as long as you like for the ultimate interactive experience!
Show runs from Friday, November 28th to Sunday, December 21st from 5pm-9pm. Poplar Grove is a non-profit organization and funds raised help us continue our mission of “Education, Conservation and Preservation.”
See website for details or follow us on Facebook at “farmersmarketpoplargrove” and poplar_grove on Instagram.