Wilmington Beaches Events Calendar

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Scroll through the calendar to discover exciting events happening year-round along the Wilmington Beaches. This coastal region is known for its vibrant beach-town spirit, rich maritime history, and welcoming community atmosphere—celebrating everything that makes Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, the Topsail area, and Wilmington so special.
Visit in the off season to enjoy some of the area’s best events, from family-friendly festivals and outdoor activities to surf competitions, historic tours, live music, holiday celebrations, seafood festivals, and local culinary experiences.
Whether you’re exploring the shoreline or heading into Wilmington's charming riverfront district, the Wilmington Beaches offer something memorable in every season.
📷: photo courtesy of Oceanfest
Surf City Ocean Fest
- Location: Downtown Surf City, NC (beachside near Roland Avenue)
Surf City Ocean Fest is a free, all-day beachside celebration held in downtown Surf City, NC. It combines live music, a vintage surf contest, 5K beach run, local vendors, food & drinks, eco-education, and family fun — all to support ocean conservation.
