Wilmy Weekly: December 19

Night of Lights, The Grinch’s Christmas Spectacular, The Muppet Christmas Carol, Christmas Sushi Class, and more!

December 19, 2025

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It’s warming up here in Wilmington, but our weekend plans are even hotter! Keep reading for the most exciting happenings in Port City.

  • 👀 What’s Happenin’ in Wilmington this week

  • Secure Moving Solutions 🤝 

  • 💃 Night of Lights, The Grinch’s Christmas Spectacular, The Muppet Christmas Carol, Christmas Sushi Class, and more!

  • 🍻 Local Spotlight: Woodhouse Spa

  • 🚚 Food Trucks and This Week’s Live Music

  • 📽️ Beloved local restaurant founder passes

Let’s get to it!

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What’s Happenin’ in Wilmington 👀

Friday, December 19

  • Kris Kringle Holiday Market at Waterline Brewing Company: Are you a plant parent, or do you want to be? Celebrate the holiday season with a new plant for your collection at the Kris Kringle plant swap! This event will feature garden vendors, Santa himself, and seasonal drinks and food. Stop by from 5:30-7:30pm.

  • Holiday Party at Bounce Parties and Games: Pack up the kids and take them to Bounce for a night they won’t forget! Meet Santa and grab a photo with him, snack on hot chocolate and cookies, make crafts, and more from 11am-2pm. Tickets are available today.

  • K-Pop Glow Skate at Scooters Family Skating Center: Are you still dreaming of being a K-Pop Demon Hunter? Make those dreams a reality at Scooters! Skate along to songs from the movie, dress up in costume, and more from 1-4pm.

  • The Grinch’s Christmas Spectacular at Thalian Hall: Your heart will grow three sizes when you see The Grinch in live action! This performance is suitable for all ages, and arts and crafts will be available at the venue, along with an opportunity to meet the main characters! Get your ticket today.

  • Ugly Sweater Party at Bowstring: Show up and show out in your ugliest holiday garb! Party the night away with Three Lades in Wilmington for a chance to win a contest, drink, and mingle! Get your ticket today!

Saturday, December 20

Sunday, December 21

  • Holiday Market at Wilmington Distillery: Sip and shop all afternoon at Wilmington Distillery’s holiday market! If you get thirsty, try hand-crafted spirits and free liquor samples. Stop by from 1-5pm.

  • Wine & Christmas Cookie Pairing at Fermental: Nothing says holiday spirit like curling up with a cookie and a glass of wine! Luckily, Fermental had the same idea! Stop by from 2-5pm for this cozy event.

  • Christmas Sushi Class at Hi-Wire Brewing: Give the gift of gathering for yummy food this season! Make some merry and magical sushi rolls in this hands-on cooking experience. This is an all-you-can-eat experience with a drink ticket included in the ticket price!

  • Holiday Cookie Exchange at By The Beach Brewing: Get and give with By The Beach Brewing this weekend! Bring 3 dozen of your favorite holiday cookies and take home some new ones to try in a special holiday tin! This event begins at 2pm.

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LOCAL SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK:
Woodhouse Spa — Wilmington’s newest wellness hub!

The Woodhouse Spa is now OPEN and ready to melt away your stress during this busy season! While you may be busy hustling and bustling, getting ready for the holidays, Woodhouse has opened at the perfect time to help you take care of YOU!

Get a massage, facial, or enjoy the day spa at their Military Cutoff location. Check out their website for more details on their services!

📍1121 Military Cutoff Road

Wilmy Weekly Tip: Try their Digital Detox package to unwind and reset this season! When screens just seem to dominate your life, take a step back and go to Woodhouse Spa… or give it as a gift!

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Featured Food Deal of The Week:
20% off bottles of wine @ LBC Bottle Shop and Pizza

Grab a bottle of wine for 20% off and pair it with a piece of delicious pizza! Bottles of wine can be enjoyed on site or take home!

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LIVE MUSIC 🎸 

Friday

  • Wilmington Distillery | Oc3ans | 9pm

  • Carolina Beach Pier | Jay Killman Trio | 6pm

  • The ArtWorks | Perry Smith | 6pm

Saturday

  • Fermental | Dragons With Matches | 7pm

  • Music On Market | Wilmington Voices | 7:30pm

  • Wilmington Distillery | Hair Trigger | 9pm

Sunday

  • Bourgie Nights | The Jim Ferris Trio | 6pm

  • Wilmington Distillery | Ginger May and Dylan | 8pm

  • The Cotton Exchange | Brunswick Bass Group | 2pm

FOOD TRUCKS
This Week’s Featured Food Trucks 🚛 

EASTSIDE

December 19 — Poplar Grove Plantation/Farmers Market — 5pm to 9pm

PEPE’S TACO TRUCK

December 19 | Flytrap Brewing | 6pm to 10pm

WILMINGTON NEWS AND UPDATES

Beloved local restaurant founder passes: The founder of Indochine Restaurant, Solange “Niki” Thompson, passed away this week. The restaurant remains open and is ready for its 26th year in business here in Wilmington.

The Wilson Center welcomes popular country group: Shenandoah, award-winning country group, will be gracing the stage at the Wilson Center in March. Keep your eye on the website for tickets!

Wilmington to host LEGO Convention in 2026: The new LEGO Convention will be hosted this year at the Wilmington Convention Center in September. Proceeds will be donated to Creations for Charity.

A Big Thank You to Our Local Partners

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WEATHER 🌡️ 

Friday
35🌡️65 | 🌧️21% | 💨SW 20 mph

Saturday
40🌡️57 | 🌧️4% | 💨 NE 7 mph

Sunday
36🌡️65 | 🌧️8% | 💨 NW 9 mph

Monday
37🌡️51 | 🌧️1% | 💨 NE 11 mph

🌊🌡️ Ocean temperature = 53°F

Today’s newsletter was written, edited, and published by Jade, Nic, and Trenton.

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