Events

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

Family Night in Carolina Beach

Jul 16 2026 - 6:00pm

Family Night at Carolina Beach Lake returns on Tuesday evenings from 6–8 PM at Lake Park, featuring free family-friendly entertainment, including live performances, face painting, and activities. The Sea Turtle Project kicks things off at 6 PM, followed by rotating entertainment each week—weather permitting.Read more

Carolina Beach Events

Family Night in Carolina Beach

Jul 23 2026 - 6:00pm

Carolina Beach Events

Moth Night at Carolina Beach State Park

Jul 24 2026 - 8:30pm

Celebrate NC Moth Week with the NC Wildlife Federation and explore the fascinating world of nighttime lepidopterans. Learn about moths’ unique adaptations, use apps like Seek and iNaturalist to identify species, and earn a badge by recording 10 observations—this free event meets at the picnic...Read more

Carolina Beach Events

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

Boardwalk Blast Fireworks & Music Series

May 22 2026 - 6:00pm to Sep 4 2026 - 9:30pm

Summer officially begins on Pleasure Island (Carolina Beach and Kure Beach) with a weekly fireworks show on the Friday before Memorial Day. After Memorial Day, fireworks will light up the sky every Thursday night throughout the summer until the final fireworks show on the Friday...Read more

Carolina Beach Events

Farewell Summer Jazz Funeral

Oct 2 2026 - 7:00pm

Join the Town of Kure Beach for their annual jazz funeral procession, a lively New Orleans-style celebration marking the end of summer. Led by the Port City Players, enjoy live jazz, festive “mourners,” and local flavors from T’Geaux Boys food truck—free to attend, so come...Read more

Kure Beach Events

Boogie in the Park Concert Series

May 3 2026 - 5:00pm to Oct 18 2026 - 5:00pm

Free live music at Kure Beach Ocean Front Park! Boogie in the Park happens the first and third Sundays May–October (excluding holiday weekends) — bring a chair or blanket and enjoy family-friendly tunes from funk to pop.Read more

Kure Beach Events

Halloween Story Time by the Sea

Oct 24 2026 - 10:00am

Get ready for a magical Halloween Story Time by the Sea at Kure Beach Ocean Front Park , where favorite characters bring stories and fun to life for kids of all ages. This free event runs from 10–11 AM—no RSVP needed, just come in costume,...Read more

Kure Beach Events

Cape Fear Kite Festival

Nov 6 2026 - 11:00am to Nov 8 2026 - 4:00pm

The Cape Fear Kite Festival returns to Fort Fisher State Recreation Area, presented in partnership with the Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce. Watch professional kite flyers fill the sky with incredible shapes, colors, and larger-than-life designs during the final event of the kite season. Enjoy...Read more

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