Wilmy Weekly: October 9

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What’s Happenin’ in Wilmington 👀

Thursday, October 9

• Flying Machine Brewery Tasting at Carolina Beach Pier: Have a taste of something coastal at Carolina Beach Pier! Flying Machine will be offering free tastings of some of their favorite brews at the beach while the Sail Away band serenades you with their live performance. Stop by from 6-9pm.

• Satellite Night Ride at Satellite Lounge: Burn some rubber! Satellite is hosting its guided bike ride from Greenfield Lake to Halyburton. The 15-mile ride begins and ends at Satellite, where you can grab some food and drinks in the courtyard after! Roll-out is at 5:40pm.

• Banned Book Fair at Hi-Wire Brewing: Join five local book stores for some high-stakes reading at Hi-Wire! Local booksellers, businesses, and nonprofits are coming together to sell banned books, discuss their content, play trivia, and give back to Cape Fear Literacy at Pint Night. Stop by from 6-9pm.

• Music Bingo Night at Whiskey Tango Foxtrot: Name that tune! Play music bingo for a chance to win prizes and test your lyrical knowledge! Drinks, food, and music will be available, and all are welcome from 9-11pm.

• Line Dancing for Adults & Seniors at The Dance Element: Boot scoot boogie! Calling adults and seniors — it’s time to hit the dance floor! The Dance Element is offering line dance classes for just $12. No registration is required, so bring your dancing shoes and show up from 6:30-7:30pm!

Friday, October 10

• Corn Maze at Trask Family Farms: It’s that time of year! The Trask Family Farms are back with their famous corn maze! The maze is 4 miles long and is lined with art installations, signs, and games created in collaboration with the Cameron Art Museum. Sign up today!

• Fall Fest at Maides Park: Kick off Fall with the City of Wilmington! The annual Fall Fest is open to all ages and will be hosted at Maides Park from 6-8pm.

• 2025 Wilmington Boat Show at Wilmington Convention Center: The Wilmington Boat Show is BACK! See the best boats on the water at the convention center from 12-6pm. While you’re downtown, don’t forget to stop by the battleship and shop local! Get your ticket today.

• Turtle Smash Emo Night at The Eagle’s Dare: I hope you still have your black eyeliner! We’re throwing it back to the 2000s for Emo Night! Turtle Smash will be performing on Friday at 7pm. Get your ticket today!

• Sean Patton Live at Dead Crow Comedy: Sean Patton is hitting the stage, and you won’t want to miss it! Get your ticket today to catch his live stand-up comedy set at Dead Crow.

• The Girls Costume Party Tour at Reggies 42nd Street Tavern: It’s always a good night for a costume party! Show up in your very best for The Girls show and kick-off to the spooky season! The party starts at 7pm.

Saturday, October 11

• Pilates Brunch at Lizzie B’s Saloon: Bend and brunch at the saloon! Carlie Garrison will lead a pilates class followed by mimosas and baked goods for just $25. No experience needed!

• 2025 Witches Paddle at Wrightsville SUP: Grab your hat and your cauldron! Witches and Warlocks alike are hitting the water this weekend. Paddlers of all levels are invited to join a 2-mile paddle that supports Wilmington’s Domestic Violence Shelter and Services. Winners will be selected for the best costume! Get your ticket today.

• Art in the Arboretum at New Hanover County Center and Arboretum: It doesn’t get much better than art beneath the open sky! Stop by this year’s Art in the Arboretum event to shop at up to 90 artist booths, snack at food trucks, and listen to live music. Get your ticket today!

• Grand Reopening at The Harp Bar: The Harp is back in business! Stop by to celebrate their reopening from 2-10pm. Grab a yummy drink, listen to live music, and peruse the outdoor festival all day long.

• Pumpkin Painting Party at DrumTrout: Can you paint the prettiest pumpkin the patch? Stop by DrumTrout to find out! Put your artistic skills to the test as you grab a bite from local food trucks, snack at the free caramel apple bar, and play board games. This event starts at 1pm!

• Halloween Beach Bash at Carolina Beach Pier: Nothing says “Halloween” like sand between your toes! Celebrate Wilmington-style at the Carolina Beach Pier with the Dirty Blonde Band. Find a pumpkin from the Beach Pumpkin Patch, drink at the tiki bar, participate in the costume contest for the chance to win $500, and more. Stop by from 6-10pm.

Sunday, October 12

• Make Wilmington Weird Fest at Hi-Wire Brewing: Let your weird shine at the Make Wilmington Weird Fest! Shop weird vendors, watch fire performers, take photos with a hearse, and more! Stop by from 12-6pm.

• Cargo District Fall Fest at The Rift: It’s a day full of the very best parts of fall! Participate in an adults-only pumpkin carving contest, listen to live music, watch football, and enter a raffle! Stop by from 3-6pm.

• Woofstock 2025 at Coastal Kia: Meet your new best friend at Woofstock! Hamilton’s Healing Hearts will have over 100 adoptable animals ready to take home! Stop by from 12-4pm.

• Harmony Under the Bridge at Waterline Brewing Company: Support Brooklyn Arts Music Academy at Harmony Under the Bridge! There will be family-friendly activities, merch for sale, and live performances by BAMA students! $1 from every pint will be donated to the cause. Stop by from 3-6pm.

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LOCAL SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK:
Wine Knot Skybar and Lounge — Wilmington’s best view and brew!

Wine Knot Skybar is nestled on the top floor of the Murchison building in downtown Wilmington. Sip on a craft cocktail or a crisp glass of wine as you overlook Cape Fear Memorial Bridge and the battleship!

The fun doesn’t end at their menu and views — check out their event calendar! Wine Knot’s fall schedule is packed with fun events like Boos and Brushes, Halloween parties, Goth night, and more.

📍201 N Front Street, Suite 909

Wilmy Weekly Tip: Don’t miss Boos and Brushes: Pumpkin Edition on 10/19!

Featured Food Deal of The Week:
Taco Thursday @ Waterman’s Brewing

Celebrate Thursday the right way with Waterman’s Brewing! Tacos will be just $10 on Thursday, with fillings such as chicken, fish, shrimp, and veggie.

📍1610 Pavilion Place

LIVE MUSIC 🎸 

Friday

• Greenfield Lake Amphitheater | Blackberry Smoke | 7pm

• Thalian Hall | Sloane | 7pm

• Seven Mile Post | CMB | 7pm

Saturday

• Wilson Center | The Voice of Whitney | 7:30pm

• Wilmington Distillery | Apollo | 10pm

• Greenfield Lake Amphitheater | American Aquarium | 7pm

Sunday

• Live Oak Bank Pavilion | Lukas Nelson | 5:30pm

• Wilmington Distillery | Brandon Tise | 2pm

• Wilmington Distillery | Ethan Hanson | 8pm

FOOD TRUCKS
This Week’s Featured Food Trucks 🚛 

BRIGHTER DAYS COFFEE

October 9 — Wesley Memorial United Methodist — 10am to 5pm

October 10 — Wesley Memorial United Methodist — 10am to 5pm

EASTSIDE

October 9 — Flytrap Brewing — 5pm to 8pm

October 10 — Wilmington Brewing Company — 5pm to 8pm

KT’S BBQ

October 10 | Greenfield Lake Amphitheater | 3pm to 10pm

LEO’S PIZZA

October 10 | Flying Machine Brewing Company | 5pm to 8pm

PEPE’S TACO TRUCK

October 10 | Flytrap Brewing | 6pm to 10pm

WILMINGTON NEWS AND UPDATES

”Enchanted Airlie” tickets to open to public for sale this month: The “Enchanted Airlie” holiday light experience at Airlie Gardens is now selling tickets for the 2025 season. The season is expected to run Nov. 28-29 and Dec. 1-20. Tickets will be available for the public to purchase on October 22.

Local artist Minnie Evans is touring nationally: Late artist Minnie Evans, a well-known Wilmington local, is now touring her artwork in two national exhibits. Her work is now shown at the Boston Museum of Fine Art and Atlanta’s High Museum of Art.

WEATHER 🌡️ 

Thursday
61🌡️74 | 🌧️9% | 💨 NE 15 mph

Friday
63🌡️73 | 🌧️15% | 💨 NE 17 mph

Saturday
64🌡️70 | 🌧️87% | 💨 NE 15 mph

Sunday
58🌡️71 | 🌧️67% | 💨 NW 15 mph

Monday
55🌡️74 | 🌧️24% | 💨 NW 12 mph

🌊🌡️ Ocean temperature = 75°F