Events

St. Patrick's Lo Tide Run 5K Walk/Run & 10K

Mar 14 2026 - 7:00am

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a festive 5K or 10K run/walk at Carolina Beach Lake Park, now serving as the start and finish line. Participants can dress in Irish-themed costumes (or not) and enjoy a flat, USATF-certified course. The event honors two notable local men...Read more

Carolina Beach Events

SeaWitch St. Patty's Palooza with Machine Gun

Mar 14 2026 - 1:00pm

Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Weekend with an all-day party right after the Lo Tide Run, featuring DJ Quay from 1–4pm and Machine Gun rocking the stage from 8pm–12am ($5 cover for the evening show). Enjoy Irish food and drink specials while you dance the...Read more

Carolina Beach Events

7th annual Mac and Cheese Festival at Good Hops Brewing

Mar 21 2026 - 1:00pm

Celebrate everyone’s favorite comfort food at this Mac & Cheese Festival, featuring unlimited samples prepared 35+ different ways — from traditional and spicy to seafood and vegetarian — and vote for your favorite crafted by talented Pleasure Island chefs. Where : Good Hops BrewingRead more

Carolina Beach Events

Pleasure Island Spring Restaurant Week

Mar 14 2026 - 12:00pm to Mar 21 2026 - 9:00pm

Enjoy Spring Pleasure Island Restaurant Week in Carolina Beach and Kure Beach, a seven-day culinary event featuring prix fixe menus and special pricing from dozens of local restaurants—perfect for discovering new favorite dining spots. Additional details and participating restaurants announced closer to event. Reoccurring daily.Read more

Island Wide

Easter Jamboree

Mar 27 2026 - 6:00pm

Join the Easter Jamboree at Mike Chappell Park on Friday, March 27th from 6:00–8:00 PM, featuring a free Easter egg hunt at 6:15 PM plus bounce houses, a petting zoo, photo booth, DJ, storytelling, and more. This family-friendly event is designed for ages 12 and...Read more

Carolina Beach Events

The 10th Annual Great Chowder Cook-Off

Apr 11 2026 - 1:00pm

Everyone’s invited! Sample all the chowders for just $10 entry — plus hotdogs available if chowder isn’t your thing. Enjoy live music by Kenny Reeves, games, drawings, a 50/50 raffle, and an auction. Don’t miss your chance to enter a $50 raffle for a brand-new,...Read more

Carolina Beach Events

Pleasure Island Team Surf Fishing Challenge

Apr 10 2026 - 9:00am to Apr 12 2026 - 9:00pm

Pleasure Island—home to Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher—hosts the area’s premier land-based team surf fishing tournament along its ideal coastline. Teams of up to four (ages 21+) are invited to compete for over $10,000 in cash and prizes; check social media for updates...Read more

Island Wide

5K and One Mile Fun Run: Race for the Planet

Apr 19 2026 - 6:30am

Join the excitement at the Race for the Planet 5K and One Mile Fun Run, welcoming participants of all skill levels to an easy, flat course beginning and ending at Battle Acre Park. The scenic route through Fort Fisher offers beautiful ocean and maritime forest...Read more

Kure Beach Events

Wings Over Carolina Beach Air Show

Apr 24 2026 - 12:00pm to Apr 26 2026 - 12:00pm

The Wings Over Carolina Beach Air Show returns to Carolina Beach in late April, featuring thrilling aerial performances over the shoreline. Festivities kick off with the National Anthem and a special flag ceremony by local Civil Air Patrol cadets, followed by high-energy acts including Warbird...Read more

Carolina Beach Events

USA Beach Wrestling Nationals

May 9 2026 - 11:00am to May 10 2026 - 2:00pm

The USA Beach Wrestling Nationals return to Carolina Beach, bringing an exciting blend of wrestling styles like sumo and sand wrestling. Athletes from U17, U20, and Senior Men’s and Women’s divisions across the U.S. will compete for national titles and a chance to qualify for...Read more

Carolina Beach Events