The market features local artists and vendors.
The New Hanover County HazWagon accepts household hazardous waste, electronics, and food waste at no charge.
The all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast includes sausage, scrambled eggs, coffee or juice.The all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast includes sausage, scrambled eggs, coffee or juice. Proceeds support the center's activities and facility, and donations are welcome. The breakfast is held the first Saturday of each month.
Decorated boats parade for prizes on Sat, Dec 5, 2026, at 6:00 PM, the second Saturday after Thanksgiving.Decorated boats parade for prizes on Sat, Dec 5, 2026, at 6:00 PM, the second Saturday after Thanksgiving. One aggregator lists Dec 12, but this listing follows the organizer's date.
Guided paddle from the public dinghy dock on Sandpiper Lane, hosted by Paddle ILM.
The giant palm tree at Carolina Beach Pier is lit for the holiday season.The giant palm tree at Carolina Beach Pier is lit for the holiday season. The time follows last year's event (4:00 to 6:00 PM); confirm with the source.
The Nate Gerry Trio plays live at the pier.
Children ages 5 and younger and their caregivers share 25 minutes of stories, songs, and movement activities.Children ages 5 and younger and their caregivers share 25 minutes of stories, songs, and movement activities. Library staff build early literacy skills through singing, talking, reading, writing, and playing.
Children ages 5-12 practice reading aloud to a certified therapy team from Love on a Leash in 15-minute time slots.Children ages 5-12 practice reading aloud to a certified therapy team from Love on a Leash in 15-minute time slots. Caregivers stay with their children, and registration is not required.
This monthly Community Center program explores artificial intelligence. The first session, AI Basics, took place on Oct 13.
Children ages 5 and younger and their caregivers take part in an interactive, sensory-friendly storytime.Children ages 5 and younger and their caregivers take part in an interactive, sensory-friendly storytime. Library staff build early literacy skills through singing, talking, reading, writing, and playing.
Adults 18 and older gather to share current and favorite reads, swap book suggestions, and discover new authors.
Adults try a new craft or art on the second Wednesday of each month.Adults try a new craft or art on the second Wednesday of each month. Afterward, a featured library resource offers techniques and ideas for practicing the new skill at home.
Puzzle fans trade their old puzzles and can join a group that works on a new puzzle each month. The swap meets on the second Thursday of the month.
Teens ages 12-18 make a new craft project each month or use library art supplies for their own projects. Registration is required.
Singles night at Hurricane Alley's.
Buyers pick up preordered Harry's House fundraiser T-shirts at Harry's House on Dec 12-13, 2026.Buyers pick up preordered Harry's House fundraiser T-shirts at Harry's House on Dec 12-13, 2026. Orders go through the Harry's House email, the host's listed contact, with payment by Venmo, PayPal, cash, or check.
A holiday movie screens at Carolina Beach Lake. The title is not listed.
Ticket holders take a self-guided tour of private homes and local businesses decorated for the season, with a tour map provided.Ticket holders take a self-guided tour of private homes and local businesses decorated for the season, with a tour map provided. Tickets are sold at Sumthin Beachie.
Children ages 5 and younger and their caregivers share 25 minutes of stories, songs, and movement activities.Children ages 5 and younger and their caregivers share 25 minutes of stories, songs, and movement activities. Library staff build early literacy skills through singing, talking, reading, writing, and playing.
Kids ages 5 and younger and their caregivers enjoy yoga, stories, and music; bring a yoga mat, beach towel, or blanket, as only a limited number of…Kids ages 5 and younger and their caregivers enjoy yoga, stories, and music; bring a yoga mat, beach towel, or blanket, as only a limited number of mats are available. Registration is required, and there is no charge.
Adults 18 and older meet on the third Wednesday of the month to discuss a book with a North Carolina or Southern literature theme.Adults 18 and older meet on the third Wednesday of the month to discuss a book with a North Carolina or Southern literature theme. Copies can be checked out from the Pleasure Island circulation desk.
The networking series holds a holiday potluck edition.
The Grinch-themed night includes the Cheermeister announcement, a movie, crafts, cookie decorating, and Grinch photos.The Grinch-themed night includes the Cheermeister announcement, a movie, crafts, cookie decorating, and Grinch photos. Donations are collected for the Help Center of Federal Point.
The foundation's Christmas celebration includes food and is ticketed on Eventbrite. It may be invitation-oriented.
Princesses lead a holiday story time.
Open mic comedy; sign-up at 7:30 PM.
Santa Crawl listed on the venue's seasonal flyer.
Santa appears alongside holiday activities.
Adults 18 and older gather to share current and favorite reads, swap book suggestions, and discover new authors.
The community sings carols by candlelight with Kure Beach First Baptist Church; bring a lawn chair and a battery-powered candle.The community sings carols by candlelight with Kure Beach First Baptist Church; bring a lawn chair and a battery-powered candle. The inclement-weather location is Kure Beach First Baptist Church, 208 6th Ave S.
The countdown includes live music, a ball drop countdown, and drone fireworks shows at 8:00 PM and at midnight.The countdown includes live music, a ball drop countdown, and drone fireworks shows at 8:00 PM and at midnight. Carolina Beach Parks & Recreation co-presents the event with Island of Lights.
Silver Dollar hosts karaoke on New Year's Eve.
The Boardwalk bar hosts a New Year's Eve party with a DJ and party favors.
