Community Calendar

Community science activities abound in the local area and the Wilmington Community Science Fest is bringing them all together for everyone to explore in one place. On March 28, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Davis Center, Wilmington Maides Park. Hosted by the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher (NCAFF); Valerie Robertson, Publisher of Cape Fear’s Going Green magazine; and Savannah Lytle, NC Environmental Education Certification candidate, this festival channels the passion of anyone in the community to take actionable steps to become community scientists. Festival goers are invited to explore all the community science opportunities, continue volunteering or join a project for the first time. The concept is a one-stop solution to ensuring those who are passionate about supporting science have easy access to the myriad of opportunities.

Feast Wilmington will host three events the weekend of March 28-29 at Live Oak Bank Pavilion at Riverfront Park:

Craft + Cuisine
Saturday, March 28 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
20 local breweries partnered with 20 local chefs to create unique and memorable pairings

Pier Party
Saturday, March 28 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Fine coastal cuisine, cocktails, wine, and top-notch entertainment along the Cape Fear River

Brunch Elevated
Sunday, March 29 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Next-level brunch bites, curated Bloody Mary and Mimosa bars, crave-worthy coffee creations and handcrafted mocktails

Feast Wilmington will host three events the weekend of March 28-29 at Live Oak Bank Pavilion at Riverfront Park:

Craft + Cuisine
Saturday, March 28 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
20 local breweries partnered with 20 local chefs to create unique and memorable pairings

Pier Party
Saturday, March 28 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Fine coastal cuisine, cocktails, wine, and top-notch entertainment along the Cape Fear River

Brunch Elevated
Sunday, March 29 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Next-level brunch bites, curated Bloody Mary and Mimosa bars, crave-worthy coffee creations and handcrafted mocktails

Feast Wilmington will host three events the weekend of March 28-29 at Live Oak Bank Pavilion at Riverfront Park:

Craft + Cuisine
Saturday, March 28 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
20 local breweries partnered with 20 local chefs to create unique and memorable pairings

Pier Party
Saturday, March 28 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Fine coastal cuisine, cocktails, wine, and top-notch entertainment along the Cape Fear River

Brunch Elevated
Sunday, March 29 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Next-level brunch bites, curated Bloody Mary and Mimosa bars, crave-worthy coffee creations and handcrafted mocktails

Feast Wilmington will host three events the weekend of March 28-29 at Live Oak Bank Pavilion at Riverfront Park:

Craft + Cuisine
Saturday, March 28 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
20 local breweries partnered with 20 local chefs to create unique and memorable pairings

Pier Party
Saturday, March 28 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Fine coastal cuisine, cocktails, wine, and top-notch entertainment along the Cape Fear River

Brunch Elevated
Sunday, March 29 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Next-level brunch bites, curated Bloody Mary and Mimosa bars, crave-worthy coffee creations and handcrafted mocktails

Join us for Science At Play, where science comes to life for even the littlest learners! Get ready for a morning of hands-on discovery where curiosity leads the way. Investigate ooey-gooey materials like slime, help build a collaborative city, explore the science inside your own body, and discover why science matters. The Museum will be open for regular exploration in addition to Science At Play activities.

Science At Play is proud to be part of the statewide NC Science Festival. This year’s theme, “Science Matters”, highlights the important role science plays in our lives, and Science At Play invites families to experience just how meaningful (and fun!) it can be.

Celebrate Wilmington’s vibrant dance community with a dynamic evening of ballet, contemporary, and modern works at the Wilmington Dance Festival, featuring local talent, guest artists, and a special silent auction!

The Wilmington Dance Festival celebrates the talent, passion, and creativity of local dancers and choreographers through a dynamic mix of ballet, contemporary, modern, and more. A beloved tradition since 2002, the festival has become a cornerstone of the Wilmington arts scene, spotlighting both emerging local artists and nationally recognized talent. This year’s event also features a silent auction with exciting prizes from local businesses. Join us for an inspiring evening of movement, music, and community spirit.

The Wilmington Dance Festival is a co-presentation between the Dance Cooperative and UNCW’s Office of the Arts.

Due to the tremendous success of last year’s inaugural event, Wilmington’s VegFest 2019 will span two days. An exciting lineup of speakers and vegan celebrities will be on hand to educate, showcase and inspire with a variety of family-friendly activities that focus on the vegan lifestyle. In addition to demos, speakers and some 50 vendors, attendees can look forward to food trucks, craft beer and live music. Education Day is set for Saturday, March 30th from 10 am until 5 pm at the venue Events! On Front which is located at 130 N. Front Street. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn all about the benefits and how-tos of a plant-based lifestyle. The festivities continue on Sunday March 31st at the Coastline Convention Center where vendors and demos will further showcase all things vegan. In case you missed it, 2019 was declared the “Year of the Vegan” by several major news outlets. Forbes predicts that 2019 will be the year that more people embrace a plant-based lifestyle and The Economist says that veganism will be this year’s most popular topic. Here’s your chance to discover what all the buzz is about! Tickets for the 2-day festival are $10. Kids under the age of 18 get in for free with a paying adult. Two nonprofits, Wilmington Vegan and North Carolina Farmed Animals Save are working directly with Helene Greenberg, the executive director and promoter of Triangle VegFest/NC Vegfests. For more information on Wilmington VegFest or how to become a sponsor, please visit: https://wilmingtonvegfest.com/ Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/ncvegfests/