Events

Boardwalk Blast Kickoff

May 22 2026 - 6:30pm
Boardwalk Blast Kickoff starts Carolina Beach’s weekly music and fireworks series, best viewed from the beach in front of the historic Boardwalk. Live music begins at 6:30 PM, followed by fireworks at 9:00 PM — check local channels for updates and 2026 details.Read more
Carolina Beach Events

Boardwalk Blast Fireworks and Music Series

May 28 2026 - 6:30pm
The Petty Mac Review - Tribute to Tom Petty/Fleetwood Mac Music from 6:30 - 9:30pm Fireworks at 9pmRead more
Carolina Beach Events

Fireworks by the Sea & Boardwalk Blast

May 28 2026 - 6:30pm
Pleasure Island summer officially kicks off with weekly fireworks starting the Friday before Memorial Day and continuing every Thursday evening through the Friday before Labor Day. Head to the beach in front of the Carolina Beach Boardwalk for live music around 6:30 PM followed by...Read more
Carolina Beach Events

A250th: Fort Fisher's Artillery Program Day

May 30 2026 - 10:00am
Visit Fort Fisher State Historic Site this spring for their annual Artillery Day on May 30, 2026, featuring free admission and public programs from 10:00am–4:00pm. More details are coming soon—keep an eye on the NC DNCR Events Calendar and Fort Fisher’s social media for updates.Read more
Kure Beach Events

Boardwalk Blast Fireworks & Music Series

Jun 4 2026 - 6:30pm
Dubtown Cosmonauts - Psychedelic, Funky Jamb-Rock Music from 6:30 - 9:30pm Fireworks 9pmRead more
Carolina Beach Events

40th Annual Carolina Beach Music Festival

Jun 6 2026 - 10:00am to Jun 7 2026 - 6:00pm
Dance barefoot in the sand at one of the longest-running beach music festivals in the U.S., held right on the Carolina Beach shoreline. Enjoy a full day of live beach music Saturday featuring top Southern bands, followed by Reggae Sunday with Tropidelic and Ballyhoo! bringing...Read more
Carolina Beach Events

Boardwalk Blast Fireworks & Music Series

Jun 11 2026 - 6:30pm
Shoot to Thrill - Girls Rockin’ AC/DC Music from 6:30pm - 9:30pm Fireworks at 9pmRead more
Carolina Beach Events

5Kish Beer Run

Jun 20 2026 - 9:00am
Join us Father’s Day Weekend (Saturday, June 20) for the 11th annual Good Hops “Will Run for Beer” trail race, followed by awards and post-race festivities at the brewery. This fun 5K-ish run/walk through Carolina Beach State Park supports Carolina Beach Elementary School and Friends...Read more
Carolina Beach Events
Carolina Beach Fireworks

A 250th: Independence Day Fireworks & Boardwalk Blast

Jul 3 2026 - 6:30pm
Celebrate Independence Day early with a free fireworks display by the sea, featuring live beachside music starting at 6:30 PM before fireworks light up the sky at 9:00 PM. This weather-permitting event is free for spectators—arrive early to claim your beach spot and check the...Read more
Carolina Beach Events
Bathing Suits Fort Fisher

Bathing Suit Exhibit

Jan 2 2026 - 9:00am to Aug 31 2026 - 5:00pm
Step back in time with 100 Summers of Style: A Century of Swimwear at Carolina Beach, a vibrant exhibit showcasing the evolution of beach fashion. Explore Elaine Henson’s collection of actual bathing suits—from bloomers to bikinis—alongside vintage swimsuit ads, and learn how world events, like...Read more
Kure Beach Events

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