Community Calendar

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.

Bring your friends, bring your family, or bring yourself to Fermental's weekly game night: ROLL AGAIN.

Board games, card games, dice games, strategy, adventure, trivia, vintage, modern, classic, group, solo, etc.

This all-ages evening is a self-guided, casual dive into the world of game playing. From a few familiars to contemporary games, Roll Again is a weekly opportunity to meet other game enthusiasts from beginners to advanced players and everyone in-between.

This is a free event. Several games are provided to use. Bring your own for specific game play.

"When playing a game, the goal is to win, but it is the goal that is important, not the winning." -Reiner Knizia

Every Tuesday 5pm-10pm.
Beer, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages are available.

Family friendly. Pet friendly. Free parking.

600 S. 17th St. Wilmington. NC 28401
910.821.0362

Bring your friends, bring your family, or bring yourself to Fermental's weekly game night: ROLL AGAIN.

Board games, card games, dice games, strategy, adventure, trivia, vintage, modern, classic, group, solo, etc.

This all-ages evening is a self-guided, casual dive into the world of game playing. From a few familiars to contemporary games, Roll Again is a weekly opportunity to meet other game enthusiasts from beginners to advanced players and everyone in-between.

This is a free event. Several games are provided to use. Bring your own for specific game play.

"When playing a game, the goal is to win, but it is the goal that is important, not the winning." -Reiner Knizia

Every Tuesday 5pm-10pm.
Beer, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages are available.

Family friendly. Pet friendly. Free parking.

600 S. 17th St. Wilmington. NC 28401
910.821.0362

Thursday morning music club meets at 10:30 on the second Thursday Oct. - May. Our upcoming meeting will feature Beverly Andrews and the Classical Carolina trio in the lovely chapel at first Presbyterian Church. Reception will follow.

Join Wilmington's finest comedy collective for a night of spontaneous comedy, theatre, games and who-knows-what else! Waterline Brewing Co. graciously opens their stage to new and sometimes experimental improvised comedy!
Come early at 7:30 for an open improv jam, where you can get up onstage and show your stuff with our performers.

Free, fun, and funny!
Hosted by Jesslyn Wilson + Ben Ehrlich

Thursday morning music club meets at 10:30 on the second Thursday Oct. - May. Our upcoming meeting will feature Beverly Andrews and the Classical Carolina trio in the lovely chapel at first Presbyterian Church. Reception will follow.

Join Wilmington's finest comedy collective for a night of spontaneous comedy, theatre, games and who-knows-what else! Waterline Brewing Co. graciously opens their stage to new and sometimes experimental improvised comedy!
Come early at 7:30 for an open improv jam, where you can get up onstage and show your stuff with our performers.

Free, fun, and funny!
Hosted by Jesslyn Wilson + Ben Ehrlich

Join Wilmington's finest comedy collective for a night of spontaneous comedy, theatre, games and who-knows-what else! Waterline Brewing Co. graciously opens their stage to new and sometimes experimental improvised comedy!
Come early at 7:30 for an open improv jam, where you can get up onstage and show your stuff with our performers.

Free, fun, and funny!
Hosted by Jesslyn Wilson + Ben Ehrlich

Join Wilmington's finest comedy collective for a night of spontaneous comedy, theatre, games and who-knows-what else! Waterline Brewing Co. graciously opens their stage to new and sometimes experimental improvised comedy!
Come early at 7:30 for an open improv jam, where you can get up onstage and show your stuff with our performers.

Free, fun, and funny!
Hosted by Jesslyn Wilson + Ben Ehrlich

Join Wilmington's finest comedy collective for a night of spontaneous comedy, theatre, games and who-knows-what else! Waterline Brewing Co. graciously opens their stage to new and sometimes experimental improvised comedy!
Come early at 7:30 for an open improv jam, where you can get up onstage and show your stuff with our performers.

Free, fun, and funny!
Hosted by Jesslyn Wilson + Ben Ehrlich