Wilmy Weekly: October 2

What’s Happenin’ in Wilmington 👀

Thursday, October 2

• Cackle: A Live Comedy Showcase at Fermental: Spill a little laughter at the Cackle showcase! Stop by Fermental at 7pm for a night of live comedy, featuring three local comedians: Juliet Ramsey, Matt Coghlan, and Ellie Coleman. This is a family and pet-friendly show.

• Stone Soup Gathering at Circling Sea Birthwork: Mamas, this one is for you! Find a piece of serenity when you join Circling Sea Birthwork for their mother’s circle. Bring your babies, your wisdom, and a potluck dish if you can! Stop by from 11am-2pm.

• Halloween Trivia at Waterline Brewing Company: Nothing quite says SCREAM like getting the right answer! Play some Halloween trivia where the top three teams will win prizes and everyone will have a spook-tastic time! Wear your costume for bonus points.

• Kayak and Yoga Sunset Excursion at Salty Dog Yoga & Surf: Hit the water in honor of local summer! Get your ticket today to paddle out to Masonoboro Island and participate in SUP yoga with Salty Dog. Tickets include yoga instruction and paddle boards. Registration is required!

• Till Death Resin Mosaic at Wine and Design Wilmington: Nothing says spooky season like some ghastly art! Sign up today to experience a buzzy craft night led by a professional artist. No experience is required!

Friday, October 3

• Fall/Winter Menu Release at Dram & Draught: Sip on something seasonal! Dram & Draught is rolling out its special cocktail menu for the upcoming season and is inviting you to get the first taste! RSVP today to celebrate.

• Showgirl Sparkle Swiftie Celebration at Wine and Design Wilmington: Showgirls, it’s your time to shine! Celebrate the release of Taylor Swift’s newest album with a themed gift bag, photo ops, and, of course, all of the best songs! Sign up today.

• Flims on Tap at Flytrap Brewing: Nothing says “fall” like a movie night! Join Flytrap for their outdoor movie screening every Friday of October, beginning this week with ‘Little Monsters’. Popcorn will be free, pours will be just $5, and fun will be guaranteed!

• Family Night Block Party at Crosswinds Wilmington: Grab the kids — it’s family night! Stop by the block party from 6-9pm to play outdoor games, snack on some light bites, and meet some new friends!

• Rocky Horror Picture Show 50th Anniversary Shadowcast at The Eagle’s Dare: Come up to the lab! It’s the 50th anniversary of ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ and The Eagle’s Dare is inviting you to celebrate in style! Watch the film, participate in a costume contest, and shop prop bags! Get your ticket today.

• Torment Haunted Laser Tag at Jungle Rapids: Head out to the jungle for some haunted laser tag! This is a family-friendly event safe for ages 10+. Get your ticket today so you can hunt the creatures that lurk in the shadows of the rapids.

Saturday, October 4

• Riverfest at Downtown Wilmington: It’s officially that time of year again! Riverfest is back, and with it, everything you love about this city! Shop street vendors, snack on food trucks, watch live performances, and more! This is an all-weekend event so stop by Saturday or Sunday. Check out the link for more information!

• 40th Annie-versary Party at Apple Annie’s Bake Shop: Snack on something sweet this Saturday! Stop by Apple Annie’s from 11am-3pm at the tent outside to celebrate their 40th anniversary! Eat some light bites from Taste of Italy and sip on some beverages from End of Days Distillery while you’re there!

• 10th Annual Oktoberfest Under the Bridge at Waterline Brewing: “Under the bridge downtown…” is where the best memories happen! Join Waterline Brewing Company for the annual Oktoberfest celebration, where you can enjoy German eats, lawn games, a best-dressed contest, and more. Stop by from 12-8pm.

• International Observe the Moon Night at Cape Fear Museum: Life is never moving too fast to look at the moon! This FREE event will include activities like Stellar Story Corner, coloring your own space helmet, building a moon phaser, and more. Brighter Days Coffee and Kona Ice will be on site.

• The First Cut Horror Film Festival at Jengo’s Playhouse: Snuggle up for a night of celebrating independent film! Tickets are available to see the four 90-minute horror film blocks, Q&As with the directors, and after after-party, and more. Get yours today!

• 4th Annual First Responders Kickball Tournament at Godwin Field: See our local heroes duke it out on the field! Wilmington and New Hanover County first responders are teaming up to play an epic game of kickball and raise funds for Wilmington Police Recreation Association. There will be music, food trucks, and raffles, so be sure not to miss it!

• Pose for Pink Fashion Show at Independence Mall: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Show your support for Going Beyond the Pink by attending their third annual fashion show. Tickets are available now and directly support breast cancer patients and survivors.

Sunday, October 5

• Goats, Pumpkins, and Smiles at Amber Dale’s Pumpkin Patch: Find the perfect pick at this local pumpkin patch! Meet a few goats at the special meet-and-greet, shop seasonal items like mums, get your face painted, and more! All from 10:30am-4pm.

• Island Flavor Day Party at Tequila’s Waterfront: Bring back some tropical vibes for October! Tequila’s is hosting Island Flavor Day with Afrobeats dance lessons and music, tropical drinks, and more. Stop by from 3-8pm.

• Spooky Drag Brunch at Eagle’s Dare: Drag yourself into spooky season with Tara Nicole! Her iconic brunch is back, so get your ticket today for light snacks and a special Halloween performance.

• Bachtoberfest 2025 at Fermental: It’s getting classy up in here! Tallis Chamber Orchestra of Wilmington is performing live and outside for an evening of classic music, fine, and seasonal beers! The performance begins at 8pm.

• Earth Sage Workshop at Spiritual Soul Center: Immerse yourself in art and nature with this special workshop. Join mixed-media artist Kim Papanicolaou for a guided workshop to make your own Earth Sage. This event is $40, and space is limited.

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LOCAL SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK:
The Green Bean Coffee Cart — Wilmington’s cutest beverages are on the move!

The Green Bean Coffee Cart is Wilmington’s newest beverage truck! A local couple put their love for cute beverages on wheels and are now available around town and to be booked for upcoming events.

Green Bean has everything you’re looking for in a caffeinated beverage! Their extensive menu includes coffee classics like lattes and cappuccinos as well as a special seasonal menu. Check their website for their schedule as they bop around town!

📍on the move!

Wilmy Weekly Tip: Try their iconic Boo Brew seasonal drink from their new menu!

Featured Food Deal of The Week:
$2 Glizzies @ Tap Yard Wilmington

Tap Yard is celebrating its 2nd anniversary with Glizzies on the Go! The first 25 people will get FREE hot dogs. After that, Glizzies will be just $2 each! Stop by for a snack and party!

📍502 South 16th Street

LIVE MUSIC 🎸 

Friday

• Greenfield Lake Amphitheater | Pigeons Playing Ping Pong | 5:30pm

• Live Oak Bank Pavilion | Gavin Adcock | 7:30pm

• Wilmington Distillery | Treya | 9pm

Saturday

• Marina Grill | Uptown Easy | 6pm

• Wilmington Distillery | Ethan Hanson | 9pm

• Commodore Room | The Instigators | 7pm

Sunday

• Hide-A-Way Private Lounge | Burning Bridges Jazz | 7pm

• Downtown Riverfest | Audiomelt | 11am

• Greenfield Lake Amphitheater | The 502s | 6pm

FOOD TRUCKS
This Week’s Featured Food Trucks 🚛 

CHEF DRIVEN

October 3 — nCino — 11am to 2pm

LOBSTER DOGS

October 3 — Seatrail Neighborhood — 5pm to 8pm

PORT CITY PLATES

October 3 | Greenfield Lake Amphitheater | 4pm to 8pm

RESTORED COFFEE

October 3 | Carol Sue Farms | 2pm to 5pm

PEPE’S TACO TRUCK

October 3 | Flytrap Brewing | 6pm to 10pm

WILMINGTON NEWS AND UPDATES

Oyster celebration coming to Wilmington: Even as the water gets cooler, it’s still always a good time for an oyster! The NC Oyster and Seafood celebration is coming to Wilmington this November at Seabird Restaurant on 11/4 and 11/5.

Locally filmed TV show is expanding into a full series: The pilot episode of ABC TV’s new show “RJ Decker” was filmed in Wilmington. Now, the show is expected to be made into a full series. While the filming location has not been set yet, follow along to see if Wilmington makes the cut!

Famous comedian is coming to Wilmington in 2026: Award-winning comedian Bert Kreischer has added a stop in Wilmington for the coming year! His “Permission to Party World Tour” is hitting the road, and Wilmington is on the list for April 2026! Check out the link to get your ticket.

WEATHER 🌡️ 

Thursday
59🌡️75 | 🌧️6% | 💨 NE 13 mph

Friday
63🌡️78 | 🌧️19% | 💨 NE 12 mph

Saturday
68🌡️79 | 🌧️16% | 💨 NE 12 mph

Sunday
69🌡️80 | 🌧️18% | 💨 NE 13 mph

Monday
68🌡️81 | 🌧️45% | 💨 E 12 mph

🌊🌡️ Ocean temperature = 78°F