Community Calendar

Starting May 15th the Wednesday market moves from the top lawn to the lower grounds with room to spread out and enjoy the shade of the Ancient Oaks of Poplar Grove. Come meet your butcher, your baker, your artisan maker, shop small and local and show your support for your neighbors! While you're visiting the market you'll be a short hop to the new Shops at Poplar Grove, home to Grumpy Grandpa's Coffee, A Sink Full of Flowers and the new PG Mercantile. Plan a whole morning to peruse the grounds at no charge and explore this 300 year old historic, 13 acre former peanut plantation. Get your history on by taking a guided Manor House tour ($15 per person for guided tours). Queen Esther's Teas will be moving into the lower floor of the manor so make sure you stop in for a cup! Due to overwhelming development on all sides The Stables (home of the PG rescue animals) will remain closed to the public until further notice as we work to ensure the safety and happiness of our four legged, furry and feathered friends.

Join us for a Kids' Summer Clothing and Gear Swap from 10am-noon on June 21 inside our Nature PlaySpace. Bring clean, new or lightly used children's outdoor clothes, shoes, inclement-weather gear, baby carriers, and more to exchange—at no cost—with other visitors. We will be swapping warm weather items! Bring items day-of or look for a donation area inside the Museum beginning June 14. As items included in the swap will be sourced through donations, we cannot guarantee the availability of specific sizes or types of items. The Swap will coincide with the Saturday PlaySpace Pop-Up.
Rain date: June 28
Potential donation items may include:
-Shoes (sandals, sneakers, rain boots, etc.)
-Swim gear
-Pants, shirts, underlayers, etc.
-Jackets, coats
-Rain gear (rain suits, jackets, overalls, etc.)
-Camping gear
-Baby carriers
-Other essentials to spending time outdoors!
Contact Chelsea Flowers (chelsea.flowers@naturalsciences.org) with any questions.

How are you holding up? Are the kids alright?

The pressures we are facing in this period of political upheaval are heavy. In this workshop we will work to help you out of the fear and hopelessness that we are all feeling and address how to engage your kids in developmentally appropriate ways to allow them to find their way alongside you.

What You’ll Take Home:
By the end of this workshop, you'll walk away with practical tools you can start using immediately—like a script to help you answer your child’s tough questions about current events without overwhelming them, a family “circle check-in” ritual to encourage open communication, and a plan for setting media boundaries that preserve your child’s sense of safety.

You'll also leave with a developmentally appropriate framework for discussing justice, fairness, and activism with kids of different ages—plus a list of conversation starters and books to read together as a family. Most importantly, you'll gain a renewed sense of calm and clarity, so you can show up as a grounded, emotionally regulated presence in your child’s life, even in chaotic times.

Starting May 15th the Wednesday market moves from the top lawn to the lower grounds with room to spread out and enjoy the shade of the Ancient Oaks of Poplar Grove. Come meet your butcher, your baker, your artisan maker, shop small and local and show your support for your neighbors! While you're visiting the market you'll be a short hop to the new Shops at Poplar Grove, home to Grumpy Grandpa's Coffee, A Sink Full of Flowers and the new PG Mercantile. Plan a whole morning to peruse the grounds at no charge and explore this 300 year old historic, 13 acre former peanut plantation. Get your history on by taking a guided Manor House tour ($15 per person for guided tours). Queen Esther's Teas will be moving into the lower floor of the manor so make sure you stop in for a cup! Due to overwhelming development on all sides The Stables (home of the PG rescue animals) will remain closed to the public until further notice as we work to ensure the safety and happiness of our four legged, furry and feathered friends.

This week, Art Explorers will be joined by special guest, author and illustrator, Super Jane. reading from her Chloe Zoe series. After, enjoy an activity coordinated with the book series and even an opportunity to purchase a signed copy from the author.

During the summer months of June, July, and August, CAM is happy to announce that all Mary’s Art Explorers events will be free thanks to a generous grant from the International Paper Company. Space is limited to 50 participants for each event, so register now to secure your spot!

Come join us for an exhibition of original 2' x 2' woodblock prints carved by hand and printed during PRINTFEST 2025. All of the unique, hand-carved woodblocks were printed on muslin using a paving roller.
The exhibition features work from over 30 participating printmakers, including CFCC and UNCW students, faculty, local, and regional artists.

Join us on Saturday, June 28, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM for Kids@CAM: Juneteenth Commemoration.

Commemorate Juneteenth with a special edition of Kids@CAM, a family-friendly morning of creativity, expression, and connection. Enjoy hands-on art activities for all ages, parents included, facilitated by museum educators. At 11:30 AM, take part in a guided, family-friendly tour of the exhibitions. Participate in the activities, the tour, or both!

This month’s program invites families to reflect on the question: “What does Freedom feel like?” through artistic exploration and storytelling. Poet and teaching artist Mahlaynee Cooper (aka Carrie Assata) will join us to share her work. Based in Brooklyn, Cooper is the founder of Speak Ya Peace NC and uses poetry, music, and education to empower and inspire. Her presence will bring an engaging layer of spoken word and dialogue to the day’s activities.

Event Highlights:
Freedom Workshop: MahLaynee will guide families in defining freedom through a short workshop that includes writing prompts and group reflection based on lived experiences

Quilting History: Participants will decorate 6×6 quilt squares responding to the question “What does Freedom feel like?” The pieces will be assembled into a collective quilt throughout the event

Collaging Identity: Create a personal identity collage inspired by artists Deborah Roberts and Clotilde Jimenez
Textile Design Station: Design your own textile pattern inspired by bold visual works from Thandiwe Muriu, Mickalene Thomas, Jeffrey Gibson, and Ayana V. Jackson.

Members: $5 per adult/child
Not-Yet Members: $10 per adult/child
Registration: https://52374.blackbaudhosting.com/52374/KidsCAM---Juneteenth-Celebration

The Wilmington Anime-Fest is an anime collectors’ mecca convention located in the beautiful City of Wilmington, North Carolina. Striving to be North Carolina’s best and truest anime convention featuring fandoms of multiple genres. As a long-time collector of anime, manga and pop culture items the promoter brings Wilmington an event that will satisfy all anime fandom!

Wilmington Anime-Fest will have exhibitors that cater to a wide-spectrum of interests including:

-anime candy - magazines - toys - video games

-anime manga - cosplay - artwork sketches - apparel & jewelry

In addition, a roster of anime industry professionals and fandom-related celebrities are guaranteed in attendance for fans to meet and greet. This will be one show not to miss!

URL:
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3104674-2?pid=10303

Date and Time: On Sun, 29 Jun 2025 10:00 - Sun, 29 Jun 2025 17:00

Venue details: Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, 301 North Water Street, Wilmington, North Carolina, 28401, United States

Category: Kids / Family

Price:
General Admission: USD 20.00

Celebrate love, pride, and summer vibes at Love Dance @ CAM, a Sunday tea dance in the museum’s beautiful courtyard from 2–5 PM. Featuring music by DJ Louis, a Pride Gallery Tour, and a Pop-Up Pride Shop, this lively afternoon brings the community together in joyful celebration. CAM Café will be serving our signature Love Punch and other festive treats.

Tickets: $10 CAM Members / $15 Not-Yet Members / $5 Students.

https://52374.blackbaudhosting.com/52374/Love-Dance-2025

Starting May 15th the Wednesday market moves from the top lawn to the lower grounds with room to spread out and enjoy the shade of the Ancient Oaks of Poplar Grove. Come meet your butcher, your baker, your artisan maker, shop small and local and show your support for your neighbors! While you're visiting the market you'll be a short hop to the new Shops at Poplar Grove, home to Grumpy Grandpa's Coffee, A Sink Full of Flowers and the new PG Mercantile. Plan a whole morning to peruse the grounds at no charge and explore this 300 year old historic, 13 acre former peanut plantation. Get your history on by taking a guided Manor House tour ($15 per person for guided tours). Queen Esther's Teas will be moving into the lower floor of the manor so make sure you stop in for a cup! Due to overwhelming development on all sides The Stables (home of the PG rescue animals) will remain closed to the public until further notice as we work to ensure the safety and happiness of our four legged, furry and feathered friends.