September

September 24, 2017  The Novant Health Oceanside Family Medicine 15K & Joyce Irish Pub 5K will be held in Brunswick Forest, a beautiful planned community 6 miles south of Wilmington. The course is picturesque and will take you through a park on paved running trails and a nature area on an...more about 5 Star Race Productions, LLC

January 22, 2018  The Wilmington Symphony Beethoven 15K & 5K at Brunswick Forest will take you through the pretty neighborhoods and on the paved running trails in BEAUTIFUL Brunswick forest. There will be individual and 4 person team entry categories as well as a Beethoven costume contest. All 15K finishers including...more about 5 Star Race Productions, LLC

September 29 - 30, 2017  This festival, held on the grounds of the Odell Williamson Auditorium at Brunswick Community College, celebrates the cultural diversity of Brunswick County. On Friday beginning at 7 PM, you can enjoy the African American Dance Ensemble. From 10 AM until 4 PM on Saturday the festival...more about Brunswick County Intercultural Festival

October 24, 2017  From 5:30 PM until 8 PM bring your little ghouls and goblins to the Battleship for trick-or-treating! Fun games, activities, henna tattoos, & storytelling are all part of the Halloween fun. Batty Battleship is perfect for the little ones and families! Children are encouraged to wear...more about Batty Battleship's Halloween Bash

October 28 - 29, 2017  Always held the last full weekend in October, this huge outdoor festival beneath the bridge kicks off with a parade on the causeway. The Holden Beach bridge is closed to vehicular traffic directly after the parade to allow festival participants the enjoyment of walking across the...more about North Carolina Festival By The Sea

November 4, 2017 (12 PM to 4:30 PM)  The Battleship is a floating weapons platform, but the finest guns are of little use without the means to direct their fire accurately at the target. Program presenters will discuss the various types of fire control equipment (directors/optical range finders,...more about Battleship NORTH CAROLINA - Fire Control: The Brains Behind the Guns

May 20, September 23, December 2, 2017  (8:00 am to 5:00 pm) Watch and interact with World War II living history interpreters as they bring the Ship to life by re-enacting daily duties and drills. A great event for all ages. Bring your questions and cameras!...more about Battleship Alive

December 10, 2017, December 9, 2018  From 1 PM until 5:30 PM visitors can explore how the American colonists celebrated the season. Costumed interpreters will provide guided tours of St. Philips Anglican Church and historic Brunswick on the hour. Visitors can enjoy colonial refreshments in the Visitor Center and children can...more about An 18th Century Christmas