September

September 23, 2018  The Novant Health Oceanside Family Medicine 15K & Joyce Irish Pub 5K will be held 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 area on an...more about 5 Star Race Productions, LLC

Thursdays - Supported by a grant from the Brunswick Arts Council and sponsored by the Brunswick County Parks and Recreation Department and Town of Leland Parks and Recreation, this outdoor concert series features live entertainment at the Leland Municipal Park located behind Town Hall in Leland. Concerts are held on Thursdays from 6:30...more about Brunswick County Free Concert and Movie Series (Leland)

September 8, 2018  Always held the second Saturday in September, this event celebrates the founding of Leland. Returning to the event's original location at the Municipal Complex, it features entertainment, vendors, carnival, food, environmental education, fireworks and more. Admission is free....more about Leland's Founders' Day Celebration

October 23, 2018  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 27 - 28, 2018  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 3, 2018  (12 PM – 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, radar, computers) and...more about Battleship NORTH CAROLINA - Fire Control: The Brains Behind the Guns

April 28, September 29, December 1, 2018  (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 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 participate in traditional...more about An 18th Century Christmas