September

September 29, 2019  The Novant Health Oceanside Family Medicine 15K & Joyce Irish Pub 5K will be held at 8 AM in Brunswick Forest, a beautifully 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...more about 5 Star Race Productions, LLC

October 4, 2020  This festival, held on the grounds of the Odell Williamson Auditorium at Brunswick Community College, celebrates the cultural diversity of Brunswick County. On Friday, morning activities of cultural educational workshop and ethnic performance to benefit Brunswick County elementary students. From 10 AM until 4 PM on...more about Brunswick County Intercultural Festival

October 2020 TBA  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 their Halloween...more about Batty Battleship's Halloween Bash

October 24 - 25, 2020  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 29, 2019  (10 AM to 12 PM and 1 PM to 3 PM) Celebrate the Season at the Battleship! Santa welcomes everyone on board and volunteers stationed throughout the ship will help children and parents understand this floating city. Create your own retro e-card by posing in our Happy Huladays...more about Battleship NORTH CAROLINA Battleship Ho Ho Ho

September 26 and December 5, 2020  8 AM - 5 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. This is a great event for all ages! Be sure to bring your questions and cameras!...more about Battleship Alive

December 8, 2019  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 participate in traditional...more about An 18th Century Christmas