Wilmy Weekly: October 23

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What’s Happenin’ in Wilmington 👀

Thursday, October 23

• Goth Themed Thursday at Wine Knot Sky Bar & Lounge: Live out your pre-teen goth dreams at Goth Themed Thursday! Throw on your favorite black outfit and makeup for a night you’ll remember. Registration is free when you bring one hygiene item to be donated to the local Domestic Violence Shelter and Services.

• Beer Glasses & Boarding Passes at Flying Machine: Pack your bags for the last time this season! Flying Machine is hosting their grand finale with ILM for the chance to win two tickets to anywhere flying nonstop out of ILM — including seven different major airlines! You must be present to win.

• Macbeth at The Rift: When shall thee meet again? Thursday at 6pm with Cape Fear Shakespeare! Catch this live performance of the classic Macbeth — admission is free!

• Free Community Dinner at Hope Recovery: No need to plan dinner, folks! Hope Recovery has it covered. Show up with just yourself or a friend for a free dinner. All are welcome!

Friday, October 24

• Gold Party at Bazar: Are you going as a pirate for Halloween? Get that practice in early when you bring in all your gold to Bazar! Clean out your jewelry and book a free appointment to have your jewels evaluated for cash value on the spot! Reserve your appointment today.

• Friday Nite Howl-O-Ween Pawty at Carolina Ale House: Stuff that pup into a costume — it’s a pawty! Bring your furry sidekick in their best Halloween outfits for the chance to win a Doggy Costume Contest! 15% of all sales will benefit Heidi’s Hope Food Bank.

• Wine & Dinner Pairing at Marina Grill: Elevate your culinary experience at Marina Grill! Chef Duanne will be offering a private 5-course meal paired with specialty wines on the mezzanine overlooking the water. Get your ticket today!

• Trunk or Treat Car Show at The Battleship: Calling all Jeep lovers! Whether you want to bring your own jeeps or want to enjoy an old-fashioned trunk or treat with a view, this is for you! Enjoy rides, music, and food trucks from 6-9pm.

• People For Dinner at Dram Tree: It’s dinner and a show! Join Dram Tree for an impressive lineup of local musicians. This album release party is a no-cover event from 6-10pm.

• Blackout Skate at Scooter’s Family Skating Center: It’s time for the annual blackout skate! Turn off the lights and hit the rink from 7-10pm. Every skater will get a free light-up toy with admission!

Saturday, October 25

• Fall Fest at Riverlights: Shop more than 30 local creators in the Riverlights park on the Cape Fear River! Shop with a view and grab a bite or a drink as you walk, listen to live music, and meet furry friends! Stop by from 11am-3pm.

• Prison Tattoo Flash Event at Queen Street Tattoo: Pick your crime! Choose a tattoo from a special flash sheet for just $80 and receive a personalized mugshot with your art! Tattoos are on a first-come, first-served basis from 11am-7pm.

• Fall Market at Fermental: It’s never too early to kick off holiday shopping! Peruse the fall market as you snack on acai bowls or Angry Lobster rolls, sip on beer or wine, and mingle with friends. Swing by from 12-5pm.

• Community Storytime at the Wesley Pumpkin Patch: Nothing says “fall” like a cozy storytime in a pumpkin patch! Pack up the kids for a story, followed by face painting, a scavenger hunt, and, of course, a patch full of pumpkins to choose from! The story begins at 11am.

• Coastal Cowboys Fall Festival at Ogden Park: Support young local athletes with a day of fun! Bring out the whole family for an afternoon of games, sweet treats, a silent auction, and more. The fun begins at 11am.

• White Rabbit Matrix Party at The Eagle’s Dare: Red pill or blue pill… which will you choose? Follow the white rabbit to find out! RizzyBeats and Spooky Kyd will be performing, and costumes are encouraged for their costume contest, so don’t miss it! The party will be from 8pm-1am — tickets are available now!

Sunday, October 26

• Halloween Scare Fair at Waterline Brewing Company: It’s a wand-erful world out there! Enjoy the mystical part of life at the Halloween Scare Fair — a day full of crystals, magical vendors, live music, fairy hair, and more. Stop by from 12-4pm.

• Pup-O-Ween at Hi-Wire Brewing: Is your dog a winner? Find out at the annual Dog Costume Party! Enter your dog for just $5 for a chance to win — proceeds will support Wagon Tails Farm Rescue. Check-in starts at 3pm!

• Oysterberfest at Wrightsville Beach Brewery: Summer may be over, but wild oyster season is just beginning! Enjoy steamed and raw oysters and live music all day long — entrance is free and food/drink vouchers will be available for purchase!

• Fall Festival and Fundraiser at Needham Animal Hospital: Give back to Freedom Ridge Animal Rescue by just having fun! Wear your Halloween costume for a chance to win a prize, enter a raffle, snack at a food truck, and more! Admission is $10. Stop by from 1-4pm.

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LOCAL SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK:
Dram Tree Tavern — your favorite neighborhood bar!

Do you love cold brews? Live music? Delicious food? Get all three at the Dram Tree Tavern! Nestled in Sunset Park, the menu is always full, the drinks are topped off, and the event calendar is stacked.

Dram Tree Tavern is a family and pet-friendly establishment! Stop by Tuesday-Sunday and check out their social media for their event calendar and specific hours.

📍1806 Washington Street

Wilmy Weekly Tip: Check out the Dram Fam Jam Anniversary Show on Sunday, November 9 for a day packed with live music!

Featured Food Deal of The Week:
$1 Oysters and ½ priced wine @ True Blue Butcher and Barrel

Feed your local cravings with fresh oysters for just $1 on Thursday starting at 4pm! Pair with half-priced wine (bottles under $60) all night long.

📍110 Greenfield Street, Suite 114

LIVE MUSIC 🎸 

Friday

• Kenan Auditorium | Joanne Shaw Taylor | 8pm

• Live at Ted’s | Eternally Grateful Duo | 7pm

• Greenfield Lake Amphitheater | Paul Cauthen | 7pm

Saturday

• Bottega | The Sandy Branch Band | 4pm

• The Rift | Churchyard Ghost | 7pm

• Dram Tree Tavern | Mystic River | 7pm

Sunday

• Wilmington Distillery | Bianca Shaw and Brandon Henry | 2pm

• Bourgie Nights | Robert Ellis | 6pm

• Kenan Auditorium | Wilmington Symphonic Winds | 4:30pm

FOOD TRUCKS
This Week’s Featured Food Trucks 🚛 

CHEF DRIVEN

October 23 — DrumTrout — 5:30pm to 8:30pm

October 24 — Freya’s Haus — 5pm to 8pm

DONUT BUS

October 25 — Trask Family Farms — 10am to 5pm

October 26 — Trask Family Farms — 10am to 5pm

KIMCHI TACO

October 24 | Mad Mole Brewing | 5pm to 8pm

LEO’S PIZZA

October 23 | Fermental | 5:30pm

October 24 | Trask Family Farms | 5pm to 8pm

WILMINGTON NEWS AND UPDATES

Mosaic UMC church to support LGBTQ+ community with new venture: UMC Mosaic, a Methodist church located in Wilmington, is opening a new coffee shop to support LGBTQIA+ members. The space, while still under renovation, will support sanctuary, community and empowerment.

Wilmington to feature at NC State Fair: Wilmington is having a local show out at the annual NC State Fair in Raleigh! The fair, open from 10/16 to 10/26, features local chefs, distilleries, and restaurants. This weekend will mark the close of the fair for the 2025 season.

Wilmington breweries score high at the 2025 NC Brewers’ Cup: Several local breweries, including Flytrap Brewing and Wilmington Brewing Company, placed at the 2025 Brewers’ Cup. Local breweries were recognized for gold and silver status brews.

WEATHER 🌡️ 

Thursday
48🌡️71 | 🌧️0% | 💨 NW 8 mph

Friday
46🌡️71 | 🌧️3% | 💨 NW 9 mph

Saturday
49🌡️67 | 🌧️1% | 💨 NE 11 mph

Sunday
55🌡️68 | 🌧️4% | 💨 NE 12 mph

Monday
55🌡️65 | 🌧️69% | 💨 NE 16 mph

🌊🌡️ Ocean temperature = 70°F