Celebrate Spring on Pleasure Island: March Events Guide
Spring starts showing off in March along Pleasure Island. The days get longer, the weather gets milder, and the community calendar starts filling up with recreation, festivals, and family-friendly fun.
If you're planning a March getaway to Carolina Beach or Kure Beach, here’s what you won’t want to miss.
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March 7, 2026: 8th Annual Neon Bike Brigade & After Party
Whether you’re riding or cheering, the nighttime Bike Brigade Parade is glowing, family-friendly fun for all ages. Dress in neon, decorate your bike (rentals available locally!), and enjoy the festive ride — then head to the Kindred Wedding & Events Center for a lively after party with food, drinks, and dancing.
Price: Free for spectators | Riders $20 (Kids under 5 free) | Food & drinks available for purchase
Event Times: 4:00 PM Check-in | 6:00 PM Lineup | 6:30 PM Parade Begins | After Party to follow
March 14, 2026: St. Patrick's Lo Tide Run 5K Walk/Run & 10K
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with this flat, USATF-certified 10K and 5K Run/Walk at Carolina Beach Lake Park, starting and finishing lakeside. Dress in your best Irish attire (or not!) and enjoy an awards ceremony and festive after party following the race.
Price: Free for spectators | Registration details available closer to race day | Food & drinks available nearby
Event Times: 2026 TBA | Registration: 7:00 AM | 10K: 8:00 AM | Timed 5K: 8:15 AM | 5K Fun Run to follow
March 14 - 21, 2026: Pleasure Island Spring Restaurant Week
Enjoy the flavors of the coast during Spring Pleasure Island Restaurant Week in Carolina Beach and Kure Beach. For seven days, local restaurants feature special prix fixe menus and dishes at exclusive prices — the perfect time to discover a new favorite spot.
Price: Varies by restaurant and menu selection | Details announced closer to the event
Event Times: Varies by restaurant
March 20, 2026: Equinox Flow & Swim
Celebrate the Spring Equinox with an all-levels seaside yoga class focused on balance, renewal, and connection to nature. The session concludes with an optional ocean plunge for a refreshing seasonal reset.
Price: $20 Drop-In | Online registration at Tennessee Avenue location | Bring a towel to use as a mat
Event Time: Begins at 12:00 PM
March Weather in Carolina Beach & Kure Beach
March brings mild, refreshing coastal weather to Carolina Beach and Kure Beach — perfect for enjoying the outdoors without peak summer crowds. Average daytime highs range from the mid-60s to low 70s, with evenings cooling into the 50s, so light layers are ideal. The area typically receives about 4–5 inches of rain during March, but showers are often brief and followed by sunshine. While the ocean is still cool for swimming, it’s a beautiful time for beach walks, biking, fishing, and exploring local parks and trails.
March truly feels like the sweet spot between winter quiet and summer buzz — relaxed, scenic, and just right for a spring beach escape.
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