Community in Carolina Beach and Kure Beach
Fundraisers, charity events, library programs, family events, arts and community gatherings in Carolina Beach and Kure Beach.
Weekly
Pumpkin Patch (Through Oct 31)
Family Storytime (Ages 5 and Under, Through Dec 14)
Puzzle Swap
DIY Day for Adults (Registration Required)
Mahjong Club
Pumpkin Patch (Through Oct 31)
Public Fish Fry
Public BBQ Chicken Dinner Fundraiser
County HazWagon Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off
Turtle Talk (2027 Summer Series)
Story Time by the Sea (2027 Summer Series)
Neighbor Night (2027 Summer Series)
Free Hot Community Meal
Line Dance Class
Mahjong Monday
Second Sunday Social (Potluck After Worship)
AA Beginners Meeting
AA Step Study
AA Open Discussion
Line Dancing Night (Beginner Lessons, Then Open Dance)
Zumba (Community Center)
Dog Disc League (Port City K9 Toss & Fetch)
Zumba (Ocean Front Park, Thursdays Through Dec 17)
October 2026
Food Drive for Carolina Beach Elementary (Lazy Pirate Drop-Off)
Lazy Pirate Sports Grill collects food donations through Oct 23 and delivers them to Carolina Beach Elementary School that day.
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.
Movie Night in the Patch
Northend Flood Mitigation Alliance (NFMA) Community Meeting
The Northend Flood Mitigation Alliance presents updates on its strategic action plan and, if approvals come, the basin pilot project.The Northend Flood Mitigation Alliance presents updates on its strategic action plan and, if approvals come, the basin pilot project. The organization encourages all Northend residents, owners, and stakeholders to attend.
Reeling With the Reef (Veterans Memorial Reef Fishing Trip)
This inaugural fishing trip for up to 45 anglers supports veterans' artificial reefs.
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.
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.
Unity Day: Wear Orange (Carolina Beach Elementary School)
Carolina Beach Elementary School marks Unity Day, an anti-bullying awareness day. Students and families are invited to wear orange.
Coastal Carolina Comedy Presents: Y'all Talk Funny!
Four Cape Fear area comics: headliner Randy Slack, Wendy Warshauer, Jeff Bartolino (MC) and host Peter Burrows.Four Cape Fear area comics: headliner Randy Slack, Wendy Warshauer, Jeff Bartolino (MC) and host Peter Burrows. Ages 17 and up; free parking; limited dinner menu from 5:30 PM.
Carolina Beach Firefighters' Association Annual BBQ Fundraiser
Firefighters serve chopped pork plates and sandwiches smoked at the station, plus a 50/50 raffle and merchandise.Firefighters serve chopped pork plates and sandwiches smoked at the station, plus a 50/50 raffle and merchandise. Open until 3 PM or until sold out; cards accepted. Proceeds support the firefighters.
Halloween Golf Cart Extravaganza (7th Annual)
This Island Men fundraiser parade benefits local charities. Participation is free, and donations are accepted.
Boo! to Trash Beach Cleanup (NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher)
The NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher holds a beach cleanup at Carolina Beach Pier.The NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher holds a beach cleanup at Carolina Beach Pier. The date and place are confirmed on the aquarium calendar, but the 4:00-6:00 PM time comes from a single search summary.
Halloween Family Storytime (Pleasure Island Library)
Children ages 5 and younger and their caregivers share 25 minutes of Halloween-themed stories, songs, and movement activities.Children ages 5 and younger and their caregivers share 25 minutes of Halloween-themed stories, songs, and movement activities. Library staff build early literacy skills through singing, talking, reading, writing, and playing.
Movie Night in the Patch
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.
Networking and Coffee Featuring Katelynn Tan (Violet Thread Collective)
The brewery hosts a business networking and coffee event.
Community Blood Drive (American Red Cross)
The Town of Kure Beach hosts an American Red Cross blood drive. Walk-ins are welcome.
National Night Out: Halloween Edition (Trunk-or-Treat)
The Carolina Beach Police Department's postponed National Night Out returns with a Halloween twist: emergency vehicles from several agencies on…The Carolina Beach Police Department's postponed National Night Out returns with a Halloween twist: emergency vehicles from several agencies on display, trunk-or-treat, candy and safety tips. Costumes are encouraged.
Witches Pub Crawl (11th Annual): Fundraiser for Harry's House
Beaches & Boots hosts the annual pub crawl along the boardwalk, and hats and light-up brooms are encouraged. Funds raised go to Harry's House.
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.
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.
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.
Genealogy Interest Group (Kure Beach Community Center)
This monthly family-history group shares research tips and covers DNA and ancestry topics.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, [email protected], with payment by Venmo, PayPal, cash, or check.
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.
Book People (Pleasure Island Library)
Adults 18 and older gather to share current and favorite reads, swap book suggestions, and discover new authors.
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.
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.
Networking and Coffee Featuring Brad Hanson With Driftwood Inspections
The brewery hosts a business networking and coffee event.
Genealogy Interest Group (Kure Beach Community Center)
This monthly family-history group shares research tips and covers DNA and ancestry topics.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Harry's House T-Shirt Fundraiser: Pickup Days
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, [email protected], with payment by Venmo, PayPal, cash, or check.
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.
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 Holiday Potluck
The networking series holds a holiday potluck edition.
Book People (Pleasure Island Library)
Adults 18 and older gather to share current and favorite reads, swap book suggestions, and discover new authors.
January 2027
Healthy Aging: Sleep Disorders (Pleasure Island Library)
The session covers how sleep affects health, why sleep matters, and common sleep disorders.The session covers how sleep affects health, why sleep matters, and common sleep disorders. Participants leave with concrete steps to improve their sleep.
Genealogy Interest Group (Kure Beach Community Center)
This monthly family-history group shares research tips and covers DNA and ancestry topics.
Kure Beach AI Roundtable Discussion
This monthly Community Center program explores artificial intelligence. The first session, AI Basics, took place on Oct 13.
Stoked Benefit for Martha's Kitchen
This annual fundraiser benefits Martha's Kitchen, which partners with Island Women and Island Men. Food tickets are sold in advance.
February 2027
Kure Beach AI Roundtable Discussion
This monthly Community Center program explores artificial intelligence. The first session, AI Basics, took place on Oct 13.
Special Olympics New Hanover County Polar Plunge & 5K
The day includes a 1-mile fun run and walk at 1:00 PM, a 5K at 1:30 PM, and the plunge from the beach north of the pier at 3:05 PM, plus vendors and…The day includes a 1-mile fun run and walk at 1:00 PM, a 5K at 1:30 PM, and the plunge from the beach north of the pier at 3:05 PM, plus vendors and food trucks. The event benefits Special Olympics New Hanover County.
March 2027
Kure Beach AI Roundtable Discussion
This monthly Community Center program explores artificial intelligence. The first session, AI Basics, took place on Oct 13.
April 2027
Pets in the Park (6th Annual, Rescheduled)
The Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce hosts the 6th annual Pets in the Park, a pet-centered day with local pet businesses, creators and animal…The Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce hosts the 6th annual Pets in the Park, a pet-centered day with local pet businesses, creators and animal adoption groups. The event was rescheduled from Oct 10, 2026.
September 2027
End of Season Foam Party (2027)
An end-of-season foam party takes place at Ocean Front Park.