Community Calendar

Historic Downtown Wilmington Marketplace is a city sponsored artisan outdoor market, in our 9th year. Every Sunday from April through October, local artists set up and display their creations on Front Street between Market and Dock streets, from 10-3pm. You can find jewelry, glass, fiber, clay, paintings and wall hangings.

Facebook: Historic Downtown Wilmington Marketplace
Instagram:@downtownilmartists
Contact: June Drachunus info@hdwmarket.com

Get ready to have fun and decorate for the holidays with the 3rd Annual Lighting The Way Christmas Tree Auction! This unique fundraiser is hosted by Thalian Association Community Theatre to benefit the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center.

Here’s how it works:
Thalian Association will provide a FREE tabletop Christmas tree to anyone who wants to participate. They can be decorated in the theme of your choice; you can promote a business or just be creative, perhaps enjoy a spirited competition between friends and neighbors! Once decorated, participants drop their trees at the Community Arts Center where they will be on display in preparation for an online auction that is open to the public.

Smart Start Family Festival – Saturday, November 8
Bring the little ones (ages 0–8) for a FREE day of fun at the 11th Annual Smart Start Family Festival on Saturday, November 8, from 10 AM to 2 PM at Long Leaf Park. Families will enjoy hands-on activities, live performances by the Broccoli Brothers Circus and Scooter the Story Yeller, raffle prizes, and more! Discover local resources and enjoy quality time together in a festive, family-friendly setting.
Questions about participating or sponsoring? Contact Jennifer at 910-815-3731 or jennifer.gallo@newhanoverkids.org.

𝐇𝐚𝐳𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐳𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐅𝐥𝐲𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐩 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠—𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐍𝐨𝐯. 𝟖𝐭𝐡 

We’re leaning 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘪𝘯 to the haze with a full day of tie-dye vibes, tasty brews, good tunes, and more. Here’s the lineup:

Tie Dye Station-Limited Release Flytrap Tee | 2-6 PM
𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞
𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐤𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐝 | 3-6 PM
𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐤 **special menu items** | 3-7 PM
𝐓𝐇𝐂 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬-𝐎𝐧 𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐨-𝐆𝐨 | all day 
𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐦𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐚𝐩: 𝘿𝙖𝙯𝙚𝙙 & 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙛𝙪𝙨𝙚𝙙 | 7 PM 

Grab your crew, kick back, and let’s haze the day away. 

Historic Downtown Wilmington Marketplace is a city sponsored artisan outdoor market, in our 9th year. Every Sunday from April through October, local artists set up and display their creations on Front Street between Market and Dock streets, from 10-3pm. You can find jewelry, glass, fiber, clay, paintings and wall hangings.

Facebook: Historic Downtown Wilmington Marketplace
Instagram:@downtownilmartists
Contact: June Drachunus info@hdwmarket.com

American Legion Post 129 13th Annual Holiday Craft Show - November 15, 2025, 9 AM to 3 PM. Located at 1500 Bridge Barrier Rd (behind the Food Lion), Carolina Beach, NC. A wide selection of vendors for your holiday shopping. We will also have snacks and beverages for purchase.

Enjoy our gardens at the Holiday Craft Market featuring 30+ local artisans and their handmade crafts and more! 9AM-3PM.

Vendors will be scattered throughout our acre of gardens. The historic house, jail, visitor center, and art gallery will remain open for regular operational hours of 10AM-4PM.

Admission to the market is free.

List of Vendors coming soon!

On November 15th from 10-2 the Hoggard High School STAE program will have its 3rd annual Holiday Market. We will have over 40 vendors including Bad B's Book truck and Twisted Drop Coffee. Come get all of your holiday shopping done and support this amazing program. https://sites.google.com/.../danielletocci/english-ii-stae_1

Historic Downtown Wilmington Marketplace is a city sponsored artisan outdoor market, in our 9th year. Every Sunday from April through October, local artists set up and display their creations on Front Street between Market and Dock streets, from 10-3pm. You can find jewelry, glass, fiber, clay, paintings and wall hangings.

Facebook: Historic Downtown Wilmington Marketplace
Instagram:@downtownilmartists
Contact: June Drachunus info@hdwmarket.com

Historic Downtown Wilmington Marketplace is a city sponsored artisan outdoor market, in our 9th year. Every Sunday from April through October, local artists set up and display their creations on Front Street between Market and Dock streets, from 10-3pm. You can find jewelry, glass, fiber, clay, paintings and wall hangings.

Facebook: Historic Downtown Wilmington Marketplace
Instagram:@downtownilmartists
Contact: June Drachunus info@hdwmarket.com