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Recurring | Rooted in Memory: The Gullah Geechee Vision of Jonathan Green
Wilmington
Oct 15th – Jan 24th
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Oct 15th – Jan 24th
Celebrate the Gullah Geechee culture through Rooted in Memory: The Gullah Geechee Vision of Jonathan Green at Cameron Art Museum from June 19 to January 24. Green, a native of Gardens Corner, South Carolina, draws deeply from his Gullah Geechee heritage to create works that evoke the lived…
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African American Arts/Theatre/Dance Culture Museum Exhbit/Prog
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Oct 15th – Oct 25th
Bellamy Mansion Museum is hosting an art exhibition, "A Closer Look: America 250 & Historic Foodways" by local artist Ricardo Perez. This exhibit combines striking portraits that commemorate our 250 years as a nation with evocative still life paintings that share stories of America's rich culinary…
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A250th Arts/Theatre/Dance Culture Historic Homes
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Battleship Yoga
Wilmington
Oct 15th, Oct 21st & Oct 28th
Join the expert Yoga Village instructors for an all levels practice featuring a iconic backdrop of the storied Wilmington waterfront and skyline! Stretch your worries away as the sun sets over the water on the historic Battleship NORTH CAROLINA! These individually ticketed drop in Yoga sessions…
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Accessible Fitness/Marathons Museum Exhbit/Prog Sports
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Oct 15th
Experience an evening of live music featuring Myra Graham Quince at PNC USCT Park. Myra Graham Quince, known as MGQ, is a singer, songwriter, and actress celebrated for her powerful voice and dynamic stage presence. A longtime gospel performer, she released her first single, "Psalm 91," in 2013…
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Arts/Theatre/Dance Culture Museum Exhbit/Prog Music/Concerts
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Shadows in the Parlor
Wilmington
Oct 16th + 3 more
Tour the darker side of historic Latimer House in downtown Wilmington this Halloween season on the Shadows in the Parlor tour. Occurring every Friday and one extra special tour on Halloween Night, glimpse into the past and encounter the unknown. Learn about the tales and legends that lurk the…
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Halloween Historic Homes History/Reenactments Holiday Events
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Oct 16th, Nov 7th & Nov 13th
Turn back time with a special walking tour of historic downtown as seen through the events depicted in the beloved book and video series Outlander. Walk in the footsteps of the main characters Claire and Jamie Fraser, led by local historian and Assistant Manager of the Burgwin-Wright House and…
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A250th Expo/Hobbies/Crafts Gardens/Flowers Historic Homes
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Oct 16th + 3 more
Spend an eerie evening investigating paranormal activities aboard the majestic Battleship NORTH CAROLINA, incredibly historic and undeniably haunted, she has been listed as one of the most haunted battleships and locations in North Carolina and featured in Ghost Hunters. Your admission also…
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Expo/Hobbies/Crafts Halloween History/Reenactments Museum Exhbit/Prog
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Latimer House Night Tour
Wilmington
Oct 17th, Nov 7th & Nov 21st
Experience authentic Victorian living during your night tour of the storied Latimer House. Guided by interpreters, witness 19th Century gaslight ambiance (without electricity), learn the history of that technology, how gaslight functioned, and what it meant to people of all levels of society who…
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Halloween Historic Homes History/Reenactments Museum Exhbit/Prog
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Oct 22nd
Join Cameron Art Museum for Mary's Art Explorers as they read The Not So Scary Scarecrow by Mamie Tauk. After story time, young artists will create their own scarecrow puppets using paper bags. Mary's Art Explorers is designed for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, but big brothers and sisters…
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Arts/Theatre/Dance Family Halloween Holiday Events
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Bellamy Mansion Ghost Hunt
Wilmington
Oct 23rd & Dec 11th
Built between 1859 and 1861 by enslaved and free Black artisans for Dr. John Bellamy and his family, the Bellamy Mansion served as Union Army headquarters in 1865 and is one of Wilmington's most storied homes. Come experience the 22-room mansion at its scariest, the dead of night. Site of…
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Expo/Hobbies/Crafts Historic Homes History/Reenactments Museum Exhbit/Prog
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Oct 24th
Join Cameron Art Museum in the Public Exhibition Opening of Echoes of Us: North Carolina Storykeepers. Spend the day discovering their newest exhibition on Community Day, Echoes of Us, and the story keepers uplifting the voices of communities across North Carolina. Enjoy a full day of free…
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Arts/Theatre/Dance Culture Family Museum Exhbit/Prog
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Poplar Grove Plantation Ghost Hunt
Wilmington
Oct 24th
Get spooked all year round at Poplar Grove Plantation with Haunted Rooms America for their Ghost Hunt tour that occurs in the dead of night until 2 a.m. Explore the manors ground in candlelight as you are guided by experienced investigators that tell the stories of haunted past. Haunts, or haints…
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Halloween Historic Homes History/Reenactments Holiday Events
Military Through the Ages
Surrounding Areas
Oct 24th
Explore the grounds of Moores Creek National Battlefield as it is filled with living historians portraying soldiers from wars across the ages including the American Revolution, War of 1812, Civil War and both World Wars. Combined with the historic ambience of colonial music demonstrations and…
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A250th Arts/Theatre/Dance Family History/Reenactments
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Battleship 101
Wilmington
Oct 24th
Join the fun when special volunteers are stationed throughout the top levels of the ship to help history come to life sharing their expertise about specific battleship subjects during Battleship 101. Some of the areas they are knowledgeable about are the gunnery, radar, sickbay, galley…
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Family History/Reenactments Literary/Lectures Museum Exhbit/Prog
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Oct 29th
Join Cameron Art Museum on Thursday, October 29, at 6 PM for the Art of Food and Wine Dinner: With a Southern Accent, a unique evening that blends art, cuisine, and fine wine in an intimate setting. Enjoy an exclusive tour of CAM's newest exhibition, With A Southern Accent: Sporting Art and Fine…
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Arts/Theatre/Dance Foodie Events Museum Exhbit/Prog
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Curious Tales Night Tour
Wilmington
Oct 30th
As twilight settles over Market Street, step into the Bellamy Mansion Museum for an exclusive after-hours tour led by renowned native historian and author Dr. Chris E. Fonvielle Jr. Inspired by his celebrated Curious Tales series, Dr. Fonvielle will guide you through the site, sharing the…
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Halloween Historic Homes History/Reenactments Holiday Events
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October Paranormal Ghost Tours
Wilmington
Oct 31st
October brings spooky tours as Poplar Grove is presenting an evening to perchance be visited by the spirits along a lighted pathway. Haunts, or haints, of all ages from 1850 through the 20th century continue to hover in and around the restored Manor House, Tenant House, graveyard and grounds…
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Halloween Historic Homes History/Reenactments Holiday Events
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Music at CAM
Wilmington
Nov 5th, Feb 4th & Jun 13th
Enjoy the brand new music series launched at CAM (Cameron Art Museum) that dives deep into exhibits with musical pairings and "invites audiences to experience the connections between music, art, culture, history, and place." Don't worry about dinner and make a reservation at the on-site…
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Arts/Theatre/Dance Culture Museum Exhbit/Prog Music/Concerts
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Recurring | Creative Castle First Friday
Wilmington
First Fridays
On the first Friday of every month, experience Creative Castle First Friday, a walk through the artistic Castle Street district featuring a variety of local businesses, from yoga studios to barbershops and bars, each displaying unique art pieces, live music, and local vendors. Start in the middle…
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Arts/Theatre/Dance Expo/Hobbies/Crafts Museum Exhbit/Prog Music/Concerts
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Nov 6th & Dec 4th
Come experience a rare glimpse into Colonial nightlife at the candlelit mansion, the Historic Burgwin-Wright House. Guided by interpreters who will reveal the rituals and superstitions of bygone times, experience a glimpse into a life without electricity and modern conveniences. Space is limited…
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A250th Gardens/Flowers History/Reenactments Literary/Lectures
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Recurring | Music & Mimosas at CAM Café
Wilmington
First Saturdays
Start your Saturday with art, music, and brunch! Join CAM on the first Saturday of every month for Music & Mimosas at CAM Café, located inside Cameron Art Museum. Enjoy a delicious brunch menu paired with specialty mimosas in seasonal flavors from 10 AM to 2 PM, while live music sets the mood from…
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Arts/Theatre/Dance Foodie Events Museum Exhbit/Prog Music/Concerts
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Nov 7th
Enjoy the exciting Holiday Market in the incredible acre of the Burgwin-Wright Historic Gardens featuring over 30 vendors including local authors, artists, handmade crafts and more. The historic house (regular admission charged), jail, visitor center and art gallery will remain open for their…
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Expo/Hobbies/Crafts Gardens/Flowers Historic Homes Holiday Events
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Pearl Harbor & Veterans Day Remembrances
Wilmington
Nov 11th
Operating aboard Battleship NORTH CAROLINA, the Azalea Coast Amateur Radio Club hosts a worldwide ham radio operator event commemorating both Veteran's Day and the Dec. 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor. The Battleship is NI4BK and HAM operators may contact the ship via voice, digital or Morse code…
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Expo/Hobbies/Crafts History/Reenactments Museum Exhbit/Prog
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Hidden Battleship Tour
Wilmington
Nov 14th + 4 more
Offered only four times this coming year, with one more tour in 2026, Hidden Battleship takes adventurous visitors beyond the traditional self-guided tour and into unrestored areas of the Battleship North Carolina Memorial that are normally closed to the public. Led by experienced guides in small…
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History/Reenactments Museum Exhbit/Prog Tours/Cruises
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Nov 21st
Join a Bellamy staff member for a walking tour exploring Historic Downtown in celebration of Juneteenth. Based on A Guide to Wilmington's African American Heritage, you will explore the people and places integral to Wilmington's Black History. This leisurely 90-minute adventure begins and ends at…
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African American Culture Historic Homes History/Reenactments
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Merry & Bright a Holiday of Lights
Wilmington
Nov 27th + 13 more
Join the Holiday festivities as historic Poplar Grove Plantation's beautiful grounds shimmer with a magical Christmas light display and more. Surrounded by thousands of twinkling lights, get in the Christmas spirit with the barn bustling with arts, crafts and gift vendors, a libations tent and…
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Family Festivals Historic Homes Holiday Events
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Holiday Train & Light Spectacular
Wilmington
Nov 28th + 7 more
Holiday magic returns to the railroad museum with even more twinkling lights and more Holiday action. The museum transforms into a winter wonderland with spectacular sparkling decorations. Over 35,000 lights glisten and sparkle as well as additional musical animations and twilight model train…
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Expo/Hobbies/Crafts Family Holiday Events Holidays On Water
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Polar Express Holiday Show
Wilmington
Nov 29th + 5 more
Immerse yourself in Holiday cheer with the reading of the wonderful Christmas classic, Polar Express, with each child receiving a gold train ticket punched by their conductor and a "Believe" bell. Afterwards, visit with Santa and enjoy cookies and sip some hot cocoa. The Wilmington Railroad…
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Family Holiday Events Holidays On Water Museum Exhbit/Prog
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Annual Jazz at CAM Concert Series
Wilmington
Dec 3rd + 4 more
Enjoy the 16th Annual wildly popular Jazz at the CAM (Cameron Art Museum) Concert Series. Offering a mixture of new and familiar jazz musicians in a variety of combinations performing a range of jazz genres, many of these evenings often sellout. Please check their website for additional…
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Arts/Theatre/Dance Museum Exhbit/Prog Music/Concerts
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Dec 4th – Jan 4th
Visit the newly renovated Cape Fear Museum of Science and History to continue the celebration of 250 years of America's Independence. They will transform part of the museum to display this temporary pop-up exhibit, "When Are We US?". The exhibit explores the various ways that the United States has…
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A250th History/Reenactments Museum Exhbit/Prog
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Battleship Alive!
Wilmington
Dec 5th
Watch and interact with World War II living history interpreters as they bring the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA to life by re-enacting daily ship duties and drills. This is always a unique, informative event for all ages, and great way to learn and understand history. Bring your questions and cameras…
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Family History/Reenactments Museum Exhbit/Prog
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Old Wilmington by Candlelight Tour
Wilmington
Dec 5th – Dec 6th
Come celebrate a new twist on the Old Wilmington by Candlelight Walking Tour. This year's event features self guided tours of festively decorated private homes, historic sites, buildings and houses of worship located in historic downtown. One ticket is valid for both days of the tour, allowing you…
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Historic Homes History/Reenactments Holiday Events Holidays On Water
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Sensory Sunday
Wilmington
Dec 6th
Sensory Sunday is a special Children's Museum of Wilmington event offering a sensory friendly experience for visitors with sensory sensitivities on select Sundays. Enjoy the Museum during exclusive hours designed for children with varying sensory, developmental, or physical needs. Explore the…
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Accessible Family Museum Exhbit/Prog
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CAM at the Movies
Wilmington
Dec 11th
CAM at the Movies is a unique collaboration between Cameron Art Museum (CAM) and Cucalorus Film Foundation to bring Wilmington a brand new cinematic experience to Jengo's Playhouse. Located in Wilmington's Soda Pop District, Jengo's Playhouse, provides an intimate setting for the series perfect…
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Arts/Theatre/Dance Literary/Lectures Movies/Film/Screenings Museum Exhbit/Prog
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Dec 11th
Join Wilmington's oldest historic house for an exciting walking tour of historic downtown Wilmington with riveting stories of how life was lived in Colonial times. The ninety minute tour departs from the Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens, covers historic streets and uneven terrain and returns to…
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A250th Arts/Theatre/Dance Gardens/Flowers Historic Homes
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