Community Calendar

Got something to share? Join the folks at Fermental for our WEEKLY OPEN MIC, every Tuesday evening in the Cargo District.

STRINGS & THINGS is an opportunity to share a few songs, limericks, poetry, comedy, and more.
Bring you instrument to plug in and play. Every Tuesday. Every week. All skill levels. All genres. All fun.

Beer, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages are available.

ZEKE SMASH: BURGERS & BEYOND 12pm-8pm

Family friendly. Pet friendly. Free parking.
600 S. 17th St. Wilmington. NC 28401. 910.821.0362

Explore the waters on a custom pontoon boat around Masonboro Island and Wrightsville Beach. Captained by a naturalist ,this one hour trip provides a combination of natural history and local flora and fauna ecology

Explore the waters on a custom pontoon boat around Masonboro Island and Wrightsville Beach. Captained by a naturalist ,this one hour trip provides a combination of natural history and local flora and fauna ecology

Explore the waters on a custom pontoon boat around Masonboro Island and Wrightsville Beach. Captained by a naturalist ,this one hour trip provides a combination of natural history and local flora and fauna ecology

Celebrate three decades of local creativity at the 30th Annual Arts by the Shore Art Exhibition and Sale, presented by the Oak Island Art Guild.
The much-anticipated exhibition will take place at the Homer E. Wright Event Center, 4136 Southport-Supply Road SE in St. James, on:

• Friday, October 30, from 1–5 pm
• Saturday, October 31, from 11am – 3 pm

Visitors are invited to enjoy wine and cheese while exploring and shopping an inspiring collection of original 2-D and 3-D artwork created by talented local artists. From paintings and mixed media to sculpture and other distinctive works, Arts by the Shore offers a vibrant opportunity to experience the artistic spirit of the coastal community—and to own a one-of-a-kind work of art.

The 2026 exhibition will be judged by Elise Stein, a professional painter, muralist, and art educator. Artists will be recognized for outstanding work in their respective categories during an awards ceremony beginning at 3pm on Saturday, October 31.

A Call for Artists is posted on oakislandartguild.org and will remain open until October 23, 2026 | 5pm.

Join the City of Wilmington in celebrating our downtown! Following the adoption of the Greater Downtown Plan, the City is kicking off its implementation phase with planning for the future. 

From 5 to 6:30 p.m., explore City project displays, meet staff, share your ideas, and learn more about downtown initiatives. Enjoy food trucks, Halloween treats, lawn games, music, tree giveaways from Alliance for Cape Fear Trees, police and fire vehicles on display, and activities for all ages along the way.

Then, stick around for Hocus Pocus starting at 6:45 p.m. Bring the family, grab some popcorn, and settle in for a fun night downtown. Costumes are encouraged!

Keep in Mind
-Costumes are encouraged!
-Please bring blankets or low chairs (less than 9 inches high)
-Water refill stations and restrooms are available on site

Parking
-Free parking is available in the Skyline Center South Lot, at the corner of Nutt and Brunswick streets, and opens at 4 p.m.
-ADA parking is available along Harnett Street
-Nutt Street parking will be closed.
-The first hour is free to park in both the Market Street and Second Street parking decks

For more information, please visit wilmingtonnc.gov/CelebrateDowntown

A "Colonial Apparition" on the Cape Fear
October 30 – 6:00 PM

This is one Wilmington’s most authentic ghost story that takes place on the Cape Fear river during the Revolutionary War era. 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 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 bar and a restroom on board. This is a 90 minute cruise $40. Boarding is 15 minutes prior to departure.

On Halloween eve, Cinematique brings you the original 1974 horror classic: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Come in costume and bring a friend to hold on to while watching five friends head out to rural Texas to visit the grave of a grandfather. On the way, they stumble across what appears to be a deserted house, only to discover something sinister within. Something armed with a chainsaw.

This was the first film to marry independent exploitation cinema, arthouse filmmaking, and classical horror into a modern, nightmarish brew that continues to exert a profound and lasting influence over the contemporary horror renaissance. Screenings will be followed by a discussion led by Juan Carlos Kase, Associate Professor and Chair of Film Studies at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Stay after the matinee or show up early for the evening screening to enjoy the Cinematique Social Hour from 6pm-7:15pm in the Jengo's Bar (we'll provide the snacks!)

Screening:
@ 4:30 (Matinee)
@ 7:30 (Evening Screening + Post-Film Discussion)

Commissioned in 1941 and awarded 15 battle stars, the USS North Carolina is widely regarded as the most haunted location in North Carolina. Join Haunted Rooms America for a six-hour after-hours ghost hunt aboard the ship, featured on SyFy and A&E's Ghost Hunters. Guests investigate the decks and compartments in small groups, including areas normally off limits to the public such as the site of the 1942 torpedo strike, using professional ghost hunting equipment provided on the night. The evening ends with free roam time to investigate on your own with the team close at hand. Ages 18 and over, or 16-17 with a responsible adult. Tickets are limited.

Kick off your Halloween celebration at our Eek! Week Festival!

Get ready for a spooky and kooky morning filled with hands-on holiday fun. Wear your costumes and join us from 9am to noon on October 31st for treats, crafts, and experiments.

In addition, join us for our free daily programming all week leading up to the event for more festive fun! Check the monthly calendar on our website for all the details.