Aug 24 Monday
Show off your smarty pants at Ponysaurus Brewing Co.โs 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 nogginโ to good use at Ponysaurus Brewing Co.โs 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!
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Aug 28 Friday
Birding Cruise led by Jill Peleuses of Wild Bird & Garden August 28 at 10 AM
Join Wilmington Water Tours and Jill Peleuses from Wild Bird & Garden for a peaceful morning birding excursion on the Cape Fear River. As we cruise down the river we will point out the birds we see and discuss their habitats and habits. The Cape Fear area is a perfect spot for our feathered friends. This birding trip will give you a look at the birds that make the Cape Fear River their home.. Along with the expertise of Jill Peleuses, we have three bird guides and binoculars aboard to help you spot and identify the bird species on this one-of-a-kind Cape Fear River tour!
Whether youโre a novice or a long-time nature lover, you are sure to appreciate the birdlife and other flora and fauna along the riverbanks. Get out on the Cape Fear River with Wilmington Water Tours for this Specialty Cruise. Bring your camera to capture nature at its finest.
This is a 90 minute cruise $40. Boarding is 15 minutes prior to departure.
Aug 29 Saturday
Summer is in full swing! Come cool off with the coolest comedy show around!
Explosive LIVE written and spontaneous comedy from professional performers with over 25 years experience having studied at all the major comedy theaters in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York & beyond!
Audiences wonโt believe their eyes as comedy performers spin hilarious stories, characters and hilarity out of simple audience suggestions as well as fully written comedy sketches & music!!
Full bar with beer, wine and cocktails are available via the Azalea Station in the Cargo District.This show is intended for mature audiences (16+)!
Aug 31 Monday
Sep 05 Saturday
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.
Black Water Adventure โ First Saturday of the month through October 10 AMThis morning, hour and three quarters long 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. We will cruise through the Castle Hayne Aquifer and by the bluffs of the Rose Hill Plantation. Visit our full bar for a freshly brewed cup of coffee or the best Bloody Mary on the river.
This is a great cruise for photographers, birders and nature buffs. Bring your camera to capture the untouched beauty of this early morning adventure. $30. Boarding is 15 minutes prior to boarding.
Sep 07 Monday
Sep 11 Friday
Join the Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens for its thrilling "Colonial Wilmington & The Revolution" walking tour on March 13, June 12, September 11 and December 11!
The walking tour will invite guests to learn about how the American Revolution swept across Wilmington in the 1770s by visiting places important to the town's earliest days, including the former jail, courthouse and market sites. Get a unique perspective on what Wilmington would have looked on the eve of the Revolution, just in time for the 250th anniversary of America's independence!
The walking tour will depart from the Burgwin-Wright House (224 Market Street) at 9 a.m. and run 90 minutes. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring water to drink.
Tickets are $25 + tax. Please call 910-762-0570 to reserve your tickets now!
Sep 14 Monday
Sep 19 Saturday
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.