Carolina Beach and Kure Beach events in November 2026
Everything dated on Pleasure Island for November 2026 so far, in date order. More listings are added as organizers announce them.
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November 2026
Christmas Shoebox Packing Party
Volunteers pack Christmas shoeboxes right after the Sunday worship service (11 AM). The deadline to turn in filled boxes is Nov 15.
Live Music: TJ Aaron (Sunday Show)
TJ Aaron performs at the Boardwalk bar.
Martha's Kitchen 100% Give Back Day (Surf's Up Mini Golf & Tiki Bar)
Surf's Up Mini Golf & Tiki Bar hosts a give-back day: play mini golf and help neighbors, with the day's play benefiting Martha's Kitchen, the First…Surf's Up Mini Golf & Tiki Bar hosts a give-back day: play mini golf and help neighbors, with the day's play benefiting Martha's Kitchen, the First Baptist Church of Carolina Beach meal ministry.
Oktoberfest on the Beach (November Edition)
The pier's Oktoberfest celebration returns for a November afternoon on the beach.
Family Storytime (Pleasure Island Library)
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.
Read to a Dog (Pleasure Island Library)
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.
Island STEAM Club: Art Creations (Pleasure Island Library)
Kids ages 6-12 make a pom-pom turkey and explore science, engineering, and creativity through hands-on activities.Kids ages 6-12 make a pom-pom turkey and explore science, engineering, and creativity through hands-on activities. Participants work independently or in small groups.
Messy Hands (Pleasure Island Library)
Children ages 2-5 explore their creativity with different art mediums in this child-driven, process-based art program.Children ages 2-5 explore their creativity with different art mediums in this child-driven, process-based art program. An adult must accompany each child, play clothes are recommended, and registration is required.
Carolina Beach State Park Run With a Ranger
A park ranger leads this run. Meet at the Visitor's Center.
Men's Breakfast (Carolina Beach Presbyterian Church)
The church hosts a breakfast for men.
Genealogy Interest Group (Kure Beach Community Center)
This monthly family-history group shares research tips and covers DNA and ancestry topics.
Island Arts Council Poetry Thursdays
Readings from professional poets and lovers of poetry, held the first Thursday of the month at rotating locations.
Mahjong Teaching Table (Alley Dragons)
20th Annual Cape Fear Kite Festival
Professional kite flyers, live bands, food trucks, and vendors fill the day, followed by the evening Carolina Beach Aglow with LED lights and a dance…Professional kite flyers, live bands, food trucks, and vendors fill the day, followed by the evening Carolina Beach Aglow with LED lights and a dance party. Evening times vary, so check the official social pages.
CB Drone Show (America 250)
The second annual drone show is part of America 250 and takes place at dusk on Friday, Nov 6, 2026, during CB Aglow on the Carolina Beach beachfront.The second annual drone show is part of America 250 and takes place at dusk on Friday, Nov 6, 2026, during CB Aglow on the Carolina Beach beachfront. Hurricane Alley's co-sponsors the show.
Therapy Dog Storytime (Pleasure Island Library)
Children ages 5 and younger and their caregivers meet a therapy dog and share 25 minutes of dog-themed stories, songs, and movement activities.Children ages 5 and younger and their caregivers meet a therapy dog and share 25 minutes of dog-themed stories, songs, and movement activities. Library staff build early literacy skills through singing, talking, reading, writing, and playing.
9th Annual Neon Bike Ride Fundraiser for Ocean Cure
The fundraiser for Ocean Cure offers food and music at the lake from 3:00 to 6:00 PM, followed by a neon bike ride departing at 6:00 PM sharp.The fundraiser for Ocean Cure offers food and music at the lake from 3:00 to 6:00 PM, followed by a neon bike ride departing at 6:00 PM sharp. Golf carts may join at the back of the line. Participants should wear neon and proper safety equipment. Proceeds support Ocean Cure's 2027 season. Hosts: Carolina Beach Bar Club, Ocean Cure, and What's Happening Carolina Beach.
Carolina Beach Kite Festival Mural Restoration: Kite's Eye View (Nico Amortegui)
Mural artist Nico Amortegui restores the Kite's Eye View mural during Kite Festival weekend.Mural artist Nico Amortegui restores the Kite's Eye View mural during Kite Festival weekend. The Island Women Literacy Group hosts a children's meet-and-greet on Sat, Nov 7, 2:00-3:00 PM (registration required).
County HazWagon Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off (Kure Beach Town Hall)
The New Hanover County HazWagon accepts household hazardous waste, electronics, and food waste at no charge.
Holiday Pour & Explore (Wine and Beer Buying Event)
Guests ages 21 and older sample wine, bubbles, craft beer and zero-proof drinks, with Leland Brewing Co. as the featured brewery.Guests ages 21 and older sample wine, bubbles, craft beer and zero-proof drinks, with Leland Brewing Co. as the featured brewery. The tasting runs 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, and live music plays from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM. A portion of proceeds benefits the Carolina Beach Lifeguard Association.
Island Famous Pancake Breakfast (November 7)
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.
TidalWalk Holiday Market (Island Arts Council)
Holiday market with local artists, food and fun.
Family Storytime (Pleasure Island Library)
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.
Island STEAM Club: LEGO (Pleasure Island Library)
Kids ages 6-12 take on a festive feast LEGO building challenge, part of a monthly series. Registration is required.
Kure Beach AI Roundtable Discussion
This monthly Community Center program explores artificial intelligence. The first session, AI Basics, took place on Oct 13.
Sensory Storytime (Pleasure Island Library)
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.
Veteran's Day at Silver Dollar
Silver Dollar holds a Veterans Day tribute event.
Puzzle Swap (Pleasure Island Library)
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.
Teen Art Club (Pleasure Island Library)
Teens ages 12-18 make a new craft project each month or use library art supplies for their own projects. Registration is required.
Meet in the Wild Singles Night
Singles night at Hurricane Alley's.
Pirates of the Caribbean Trivia
Stingray Stage Community Mural Painting
The Carolina Beach Mural Project hosts a two-day community painting of a new mural at the Stingray Stage at Carolina Beach Lake, designed by artist…The Carolina Beach Mural Project hosts a two-day community painting of a new mural at the Stingray Stage at Carolina Beach Lake, designed by artist Susan Nuttall. Volunteers of all ages are welcome and no art experience is needed. Volunteers sign up for a painting time slot here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0549ACAE23A2FECF8-64997048-stingray#/
The Second Annual Carolina Wine Mixer
The mixer includes eight wine tastings, two oysters, live music by Feather, food trucks, and vendors.
Hoplite's 6th Annual Fundraiser for Paws Place
Live music by Chris Nash; raffle drawings at 3 PM; "Hounds of HopLite" calendars are $25 cash.
Kure Beach Yoga for Better Sleep Workshop
This all-levels yoga workshop requires preregistration through Tula. Participants bring a mat.
Live Music: Chris Nash
Chris Nash plays 12:00-3:00 PM, with raffles drawn at 3:00 PM and Hounds of HopLite calendars for $25.
Family Storytime (Pleasure Island Library)
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.
Yoga Storytime (Pleasure Island Library)
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.
Adult Spelling Bee
An adult spelling bee at The Dive.
Carolina Beach State Park Bird Hike
A park ranger leads this bird hike. Meet at the Marina.
Healthy Aging: Addiction & Substance Abuse (Pleasure Island Library)
Addiction and substance abuse are a growing problem among older adults.Addiction and substance abuse are a growing problem among older adults. The session covers the signs and symptoms of addiction, risk factors to watch for, and avenues for recovery.
Island Readers Book Club (Pleasure Island Library)
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.
Networking and Coffee Featuring Kasia Foltyn the Mobile Mermaid With Pierogi for the People
The brewery hosts a business networking and coffee event.
Pleasure Island Chamber Wave Awards
The Chamber's business awards include cocktails, dinner, and music. RSVP by Nov 9.
Harry's House T-Shirt Fundraiser: Preorder Deadline
This is the last day to preorder Harry's House fundraiser T-shirts, which cost $25 each.This is the last day to preorder Harry's House fundraiser T-shirts, which cost $25 each. Orders go through the Harry's House email, the host's listed contact, with payment by Venmo, PayPal, cash, or check.
Kure Beach Holiday Market
The market features handcrafted goods, a DJ, and food trucks.
Open Mic Comedy Night (Coastal Carolina Comedy)
Open mic comedy; sign-up at 7:30 PM.
Pleasure Island Pop & Shop (Fall Edition)
This fourth annual shop-local day, co-hosted by Island Tackle & Hardware, offers bubbly drinks, bites and in-store raffles at more than 10 Carolina…This fourth annual shop-local day, co-hosted by Island Tackle & Hardware, offers bubbly drinks, bites and in-store raffles at more than 10 Carolina Beach shops. Shoppers who visit three or more shops enter a prize drawing, held Sun, Nov 22, at Island Beverage.
The Merry Market on the Beach
Family Storytime (Pleasure Island Library)
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.
November's Full Moon Party
Book People (Pleasure Island Library)
Adults 18 and older gather to share current and favorite reads, swap book suggestions, and discover new authors.
Thanksgiving at Silver Dollar
Silver Dollar hosts a Thanksgiving Day gathering.
Boardwalk on Ice
The Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce brings an 88-foot real-ice skating rink with seasonal vendors to the Carolina Beach Boardwalk, from Black…The Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce brings an 88-foot real-ice skating rink with seasonal vendors to the Carolina Beach Boardwalk, from Black Friday Nov 27 through Jan 3, 2027. Public skating runs Wednesday through Sunday; Mondays and Tuesdays are set aside for lessons, exhibitions and private events. Holiday hours: Dec 24, 2-7 PM; Dec 25, 3-8 PM; Dec 31, 2-9 PM; Jan 1, 2-8 PM.
Island of Lights: Lighting at the Lake
The Christmas tree lighting countdown at Carolina Beach Lake includes kids' games, hot cocoa, baked goods, a Christmas caroling sing-along, snow, and…The Christmas tree lighting countdown at Carolina Beach Lake includes kids' games, hot cocoa, baked goods, a Christmas caroling sing-along, snow, and Santa. Carolina Beach Parks & Recreation co-presents the event with Island of Lights.
Kure Beach Holiday Market
This is the second day of the holiday market.
Family Storytime (Pleasure Island Library)
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.