Wilmy Weekly: September 3

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What’s Happenin’ in Wilmington 👀

Thursday, September 3rd

• Splash Pad Playdate at Long Leaf Park: Jump into the weekend with a splash! Pack up the kids and head out for a weekly play date at Long Leaf Park! Stop by from 10:30-11:30am.

• Live Music at Bowstring: Hit the town to listen to some live music! The Clay Street Unit, hailing from Denver, CO, is joining forces with Tobacco Road for an unforgettable performance. Get your tickets today!

• Carinval at Carolina Beach Boardwalk: The boardwalk is calling your name! Head out to Carolina Beach to enjoy rides, games, treats, and more! Stop by for one of the last weekends of the summer!

• Trivia at Outer Dunes Brewing: Calling all connoisseurs! Show off your special knowledge at trivia night where you can play with friends to win. The game starts at 7:30!

• Guided History Tour at Airlie Gardens: Take a step into the past with Airlie Garden’s guided history tour. Get to know your environment in a new level from 10-11:30am

Friday, September 4th

• Casual Bike Ride at UNCW: The best part of your Friday night is where rubber meets the road! Hop on your peddles and enjoy a casual group bike ride around UNCW, then dinner at P.T.’s. The ride starts at 5:45pm!

• Night Tour at the Burgwin Wright House: Take it back to colonial times at Burgwin-Wright! Move through the house in candlelight and learn about the hidden history of the past when you register today!

• Candlelight Concert at The Elia: Dance the night away like Stevie Nicks with a candlelight concert! Hosted at The Elia, this experience will be romantic, inspiring, and unforgettable. Get your ticket today!

• Camp Riverwalk at Hotel Ballast: Calling all campers! The Patio Parties are in full swing from 12pm-10pm. Listen to live music, play yard games, and enjoy food and drink specials all day long!

• PSL’s Sweet 16 Anniversary Show at Thalian Hall: Pineapple-Shaped Lamps are celebrating a birthday with laughter in Port City! This theatrical comedy show is nostalgic and action packed so get your ticket to their party today!

• End of Summer Party at End of Days Distillery: Summer is slipping away! Celebrate with the one who knows endings best… End of Days Distillery! The menu will have a tiki bar takeover so make you stop by from 11am-9pm.

Saturday, September 5th

• Cars and Coffee at The Pointe at Barclay: Do you hear that? It’s the sound of a corvette! Cars and Coffee is back this month for the theme Corvettes — stop by for a car show and a cup of Joe and then grab brunch and shop at the Pointe. Stop by from 8am-11am.

• Wilmington True Crime Tour at Downtown Wilmington: Calling all true crime buffs! See some of the spooky true crime history when you get a ticket for this guided walking tourthrough Wilmington’s most infamous spots!

• Pottery Workshop at Bookworm Pottery: It’s date night! Make a retro funky mug with Bookworm Pottery from 10am-12pm. No experience is required!

• Plant Swap Market at Waterline Brewing Company: Dust off your green thumb! Sip, shop and swap from 12-4pm at Waterline Brewing Company and grab a bite from the Well Fed Ed food truck after!

• Yoga at Crystal Pier: Stretch it out with a view! Participate in pier yoga at Crystal Pier at The Oceanic from 7:30-8:30am. Sign up today!

• Port City Vintage Market at Seagate Bottle Shop: Go back in time with the Port City Vintage Market! Shop from 12-5pm at Seagate Bottle Shop with Wilmington’s best vintage vendors!

Sunday, September 6th

• Free Movie at Carolina Beach Lake Park: Cuddle up at the lake for summer movie night! Bring family, friends, blankets, chairs, and snacks to watch the Super Mario Galaxy movie! It’s the last summer movie of the season so don’t miss it!

• Summer Volleyball Doubles Series at Capt’n Bills: Hit the sand for beach volleyball! Capt’n Bills is offering a doubles series to play for King and Queen of the Beach! Register to play!

• Fins Up Festival at Wrightsville Beach Brewery: Fins up! The Friends of Wrightsville Beach is hosting their annual fundraiser featuring local vendors, live music, raffles, and more. Stop by from 12-9:30pm.

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LOCAL SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK:
Soundside Adventures — Hit the waves!

Just because summer is coming to a close doesn’t mean Local Summer isn’t knocking at your door! Spend it in style with Soundside Adventures! Hit the water to paddle, sail, fish, or cruise with options available for seafarers of all experience levels!

📍226 S Lumina Avenue

Wilmy Weekly Tip: Check out the September Sail Club and hit the water with a new set of friends and skills!

Featured Food Deal of the Week: Lunch Special @ Coquina Fishbar

Stop by on Friday to grab the Coquina lunch special for just $14! The special includes a cheeseburger or veggie burger with a side and fountain drink.

📍890 Town Center Drive

LIVE MUSIC 🎸 

Friday

• Greenfield Lake Amphitheater | American Aquarium | 7pm

• Bowstring | Heart Brigade | 7pm

• The Elia | Tribute to Fleetwood Mac | 8:45pm

Saturday

• The Marina Grill | MGB | 6pm

• Bowstring | Cracker | 7pm

• Goat & Compass | Dirty Dead | 7pm

Sunday

• Bowstring | Steep Canyon Rangers | 7pm

• Port City Marina | The Movement | 5:30pm

• Ogden Tap Room | Stu Cru Two | 4pm

FOOD TRUCKS
This Week’s Featured Food Trucks 🚛 

FLY’N PHIL’E

September 3 | DrumTrout Brewing Company | 5:30pm to 8:30pm

PEPE’S TACO TRUCK

September 4 | Flytrap Brewing | 6pm to 10pm

WELL-FED ED

September 3 | Flytrap Brewing | 5pm to 8pm

WILMYWOODIE

September 4 | LBC Bottle Shop | 4pm to 9:30pm

WILMINGTON NEWS AND UPDATES

2026 Riverfest is cancelled: The City of Wilmington announced this week that the annual Riverfest is cancelled and will not take place this fall due to operational and safety concerns.

New gallery opens this fall: The DREAMS Center for Arts Education is debuting a new part of their galley as part of their Fourth Friday experience. Artist Bob Ostrom’s works “Wooden That Be Fun?” will be available for viewing this month.

Burger Street is opening in the Cargo District: Taste a new flavor in the Cargo District with Burger Street! It is expected to open at the former Shepard BBQ location.

WEATHER 🌡️ 

Friday
75🌡️94 | 🌧️9% | 💨SW 10 mph

Saturday
72🌡️96 | 🌧️24% | 💨W 5 mph

Sunday
70🌡️85 | 🌧️65% | 💨 NE 10 mph

Monday
70🌡️85 | 🌧️16% | 💨 NE 20 mph

🌊🌡️ Ocean temperature = 84°F