Community Calendar

This cruise is available monthly on the first Saturday through October (excluding July 4th)

This morning, 90 minute cruise goes up the Northeast Cape Fear River to the upper reaches of the black water system of this storied river. Captain Doug Springer will share his extensive knowledge of the history of the area while you take in the flora and fauna along the river banks. The Northeast Cape Fear River is still largely unpopulated and looks much as it did when Wilmington was colonized in the late 1600s. We will cruise through the Castle Hayne Aquifer and by the bluffs of the Rose Hill Plantation.

This excursion is comfortable and memorable on our 49 passenger catamaran with 360 degree views. Photographers, birders, and nature buffs love the variety of wildlife and native plants that adorn the river banks. You may possibly see osprey, alligators, sea turtles, and river otters, just to name a few. Visit our full bar for a freshly brewed cup of coffee or for the best Bloody Mary on the river.

This is a 90 minute cruise $30. Boarding 15 minutes prior to departure.

Monday plans = handled

Join us at Flytrap Brewing for Music Bingo Night—a Star Wars–themed edition to celebrate May 4th! Expect tunes that orbit the sun, moon, and (of course) the stars while you play for Flytrap gift cards!

-Music Bingo: 6–8 PM (free to play)
- Wheelz Pizza rolling in: 5–8 PM

Grab your crew, sip on your favorite brew (or wine/non-alcoholic option), and let the music guide you. May the 4th be with you.

Cape Fear Fencing Association 6 week beginning fencing class starts May 4th at 6:30 pm in the basement of the Tileston gym, 5th and Ann Streets. Class will meet for approximately 1 hour on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Students should wear loose fitting clothing and sneakers. The club will provide all necessary fencing equipment. Appropriate for ages 8 - 80. Cost is $60 plus a $34 membership to USA Fencing (purchased on usafencing.org) good until July 31, 2026. Taught by internationally accredited instructor.

Show off your smarty pants at Ponysaurus Brewing Co.’s weekly Trivia Night every Monday at 7pm! Test your knowledge of the useless information you learned watching Jeopardy, binge-watching Netflix, and studying for high school geography. Grab a pint, some pizza, and put your noggin’ to good use at Ponysaurus Brewing Co.’s downtown Wilmington pizzeria & beer garden!

Be sure to get here early to snag a table, set up your phones to enter answers virtually, and get your team revved for some drinking and thinking with our hosts, Geeks Who Drink! At the end of the night, Ponysaurus Brewing Co. will award prizes in the shape of beer to first and second place, as well as the team with the least amount of points and the team with the best team name!

🍺🍺🍺🍗🍗🍗 Plus, $5 off pitchers and half price wings!

Cape Fear Fencing Association 6 week beginning fencing class starts May 5th at 6:30 pm in the basement of the Tileston gym, 5th and Ann Streets. Class will meet for approximately 1 hour on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Students should wear loose fitting clothing and sneakers. The club will provide all necessary fencing equipment. Appropriate for ages 8 - 80. Cost is $60 plus a $34 membership to USA Fencing (purchased on usafencing.org) good until July 31, 2026. Taught by internationally accredited instructor.

The LiveLung Wilmington Chapter brings together people impacted by lung cancer—patients, survivors, care partners, and loved ones—for education, connection, and support.

We meet in person on the 1st Thursday of each month at 12:30 pm at:

Hampton Inn – Medical Park
2320 S. 17th Street
Wilmington, NC 28401

Each meeting features expert speakers sharing the latest information about lung cancer, along with time to connect with others who understand the journey.

This Month’s Topic: "Lili's Top Things to Consider for Life, Fighting Battles & Death"
Guest Speaker: Lili Fiore

A free lunch is provided, so please register and place your lunch order at least 24 hours in advance.

Register here: https://forms.zohopublic.com/lynnlive1/form/WilmingtonMeetingRegistration/formperma/LCTmHs3w8bQwSEtdJenknE4JPXa_ZinT1cUWmVLhAdw

Everyone impacted by lung cancer is welcome.
Education. Community. Empowerment.

Come celebrate love and local history with the "Outlander in the Cape Fear" walking tour on February 13, May 8, August 7 and November 13!

The walking tour will invite guests to walk in the footsteps of Claire and Jamie Fraser from the global phenomenon book and Starz TV series, "Outlander." Using the North Carolina history that is laced into the romance series, guests will be able to learn about the Colonial Wilmington that real Scottish Highlanders like Claire and Jamie found when they arrived in America in the 1770s.

The walking tour will depart from the Burgwin-Wright House (224 Market Street) at 9 a.m. and run 90 minutes, stopping at about a dozen places downtown. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring water to drink.

Tickets are $25 + tax. Please call 910-762-0570 to reserve your tickets now.

Show off your smarty pants at Ponysaurus Brewing Co.’s weekly Trivia Night every Monday at 7pm! Test your knowledge of the useless information you learned watching Jeopardy, binge-watching Netflix, and studying for high school geography. Grab a pint, some pizza, and put your noggin’ to good use at Ponysaurus Brewing Co.’s downtown Wilmington pizzeria & beer garden!

Be sure to get here early to snag a table, set up your phones to enter answers virtually, and get your team revved for some drinking and thinking with our hosts, Geeks Who Drink! At the end of the night, Ponysaurus Brewing Co. will award prizes in the shape of beer to first and second place, as well as the team with the least amount of points and the team with the best team name!

🍺🍺🍺🍗🍗🍗 Plus, $5 off pitchers and half price wings!

Join the knowledgeable guides from Cape Fear Bird Observatory and their partners for a family friendly fun nature walk! Meeting at the Greenfield Lake boathouse (near the tennis courts) for an informational session on the third Saturday of every month, usually beginning at 9:00 AM followed by a narrated 60 minute stroll around the lake looking at interesting birds, plants, mammals, reptiles, and other fascinating wild things. All are welcome! No registration required. Please bring sunscreen, insect repellent, water and comfortable walking shoes.

Join us for a 90-minute walking tour in historic downtown Wilmington. The tour begins and ends at the Bellamy Mansion Museum. This tour is based on Beverly Tetterton's book "Wilmington: Lost But Not Forgotten" and will explore homes, businesses, and other buildings that have been lost to time.

The cost is $20 per person, plus tax. Space is limited, so registration is required online at the Bellamy Mansion Museum Store. This is a rain or shine event. The tours are appropriate for all ages, but please note they may not be suitable for anyone with limited mobility. If you have questions, please email info@bellamymansion.org before registering.