Rainy day and indoor things to do in Carolina Beach and Kure Beach
Indoor ideas for a wet or windy day on Pleasure Island: library programs, classes, tastings and indoor game nights. Weekly indoor nights by day first, then dated events. Each listing links to the organizer's or venue's own page, so check there before heading out.
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DJ Funshine's Music Bingo Costume Party
Music bingo with DJ Funshine turns into a costume party for the week before Halloween.Music bingo with DJ Funshine turns into a costume party for the week before Halloween. Costumes are encouraged, and Thanksgiving donation items for Good Shepherd Center are welcome.
Free Tuesday Tasting: Gundlach Bundschu Wines (Neapolitan Wine Bar)
Neapolitan Wine Bar pours a free tasting of Gundlach Bundschu wines.
Spooky Science Storyhour (Pleasure Island Library)
Participants do a spooky science experiment.
Book People (Pleasure Island Library)
Adults 18 and older gather to share current and favorite reads, swap book suggestions, and discover new authors.
Halloween Bourbon Tasting at the Tropical CB
Bourbon tasting with a Halloween theme at The Tropical CB.
Halloween Basketball Skills Clinic (Grades 5-8)
Carolina Beach Parks and Recreation runs a Halloween-themed basketball skills clinic for grades 5-8.Carolina Beach Parks and Recreation runs a Halloween-themed basketball skills clinic for grades 5-8. Registration is at the Recreation Center or online through the Town's RecDesk site.
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.
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.
Genealogy Interest Group (Kure Beach Community Center)
This monthly family-history group shares research tips and covers DNA and ancestry topics.
Mahjong Teaching Table (Alley Dragons)
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.
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.
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.
Pirates of the Caribbean Trivia
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.
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.
Book People (Pleasure Island Library)
Adults 18 and older gather to share current and favorite reads, swap book suggestions, and discover new authors.
December 2026
Island STEAM Club: Art Creations (Pleasure Island Library)
Kids ages 6-12 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.
Healthy Aging: Dementia
The library hosts a talk on dementia in its Healthy Aging series.
Genealogy Interest Group (Kure Beach Community Center)
This monthly family-history group shares research tips and covers DNA and ancestry topics.
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.
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.
Book People (Pleasure Island Library)
Adults 18 and older gather to share current and favorite reads, swap book suggestions, and discover new authors.
DIY Day for Adults (Pleasure Island Library)
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.
Gingerbread Beach House Competition
Gingerbread beach houses made entirely of edible materials (no kits) go on public display in Youth, Adult and Professional/Business categories.Gingerbread beach houses made entirely of edible materials (no kits) go on public display in Youth, Adult and Professional/Business categories. Visitors get 3 tokens to vote for favorites, and Professional/Business entries are sold by silent auction for island charities. Winners are announced at the Cookie Reception and Awards, Sat Dec 12, 1:00-2:00 PM. Entry registration is free, due Nov 18 (first 25 per category).
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.