August Events
Posted: July 25, 2018 by Honor Rudd
Bird Hike Aug 3
Enjoy a leisurely bird-watching stroll around Halyburton Park the first Friday of each month! These walks are for beginner birders and all are welcome.
Mystery at the Library Aug 3
Mystery at the Library Aug 3
Work in teams or individually to look for clues, listen to characters, and work your way through solving the mystery! For adults and teens.
Record Club for Teens Aug 6
Looking for something wholesome but cool to entertain your teen? How about record club at the NE Library this Monday? Snacks will be provided! Register in advance.
Teen Sci-Fi & Fantasy Club Aug 17
Bring your favorite book to read and share with the group! Teens 12-17 welcome. Register in advance!
13th annual O’Neill-Sweetwater Pro-Am Surf Fest Aug 17-19
Don’t miss 2nd largest surfing event on the east coast, this weekend in Wrightsville Beach! The 13th annual event will feature surf vendors, art and live music!
Touch Tank Tuesdays Aug 7 (recurring)
"Each week a variety of coastal plants and animals are carefully collected for Touch Tank Tuesday and later released...The rainbow of wildlife to view and hold varies each week."
Mud Day Aug 10&11
Squish, stomp and slide in the mud, make mud pies in the mud kitchen, explore Magic Mud and other new gooey concoctions, all at the Children's Museum of Wilmington!
Creative Forces: Open Studio Sessions Aug 15 (recurring)
The Jacksonville-Onslow Council for the Arts hosts free, weekly art studio time for active duty and veteran military service members. No prior art experience, equipment or commitment required. Just drop in and meet other service members who enjoy the arts in a relaxed, social and creative environment. Each session is led by a local artist/mentor who has experience working with service members. Bring your own artwork or learn new skills/techniques and collaborate on group projects.
Veterans Services Aug 17
Join a Veteran Disabled Outreach Specialist with the Department of Commerce, Division of Workforce Solutions for information for veterans on medical care, housing, food, and other necessities.
Mud Day Aug 10&11
Squish, stomp and slide in the mud, make mud pies in the mud kitchen, explore Magic Mud and other new gooey concoctions, all at the Children's Museum of Wilmington!
Creative Forces: Open Studio Sessions Aug 15 (recurring)
The Jacksonville-Onslow Council for the Arts hosts free, weekly art studio time for active duty and veteran military service members. No prior art experience, equipment or commitment required. Just drop in and meet other service members who enjoy the arts in a relaxed, social and creative environment. Each session is led by a local artist/mentor who has experience working with service members. Bring your own artwork or learn new skills/techniques and collaborate on group projects.
Veterans Services Aug 17
Join a Veteran Disabled Outreach Specialist with the Department of Commerce, Division of Workforce Solutions for information for veterans on medical care, housing, food, and other necessities.
Teen Sci-Fi & Fantasy Club Aug 17
Bring your favorite book to read and share with the group! Teens 12-17 welcome. Register in advance!
13th annual O’Neill-Sweetwater Pro-Am Surf Fest Aug 17-19
Don’t miss 2nd largest surfing event on the east coast, this weekend in Wrightsville Beach! The 13th annual event will feature surf vendors, art and live music!
Paws4Vets Arm Wrestling Challenge Series Aug 18
Food and drinks, dunk tank, bounce house, and more! The paws4vets Assistance Dog Placement Program provides customized Assistance Dogs to Veterans, Service Members, and their dependents with physical, neurological, psychiatric, or emotional disabilities.
Kure Beach Annual Community Center BBQ Aug 18
Enjoy a generous plate of barbecue, beans, coleslaw, potato salad, a roll, and dessert accompanied by a refreshing drink. Relax inside the beautiful community center with friends and neighbors while listening to songs performed by local artist Eric Keely.
16th Wilmington Family YMCA Kid's Triathlon Aug 18
Kids ages 5-13 get the ultimate triathlon experience! All participants receive a finishers medal and tshirt. All proceeds benefit youth programs of the Wilmington Family YMCA!
Vegetable Gardening 101 Aug 18
Learn to plant and tend vegetables at the Onslow County Discovery Gardens!
15th Annual Leland Under the Lights Car Show Aug 18
More than 200 vehicles and over 15 trophies awarded including Best in Show, Most Unique, and more! Rain or Shine!!
Cycle for Youth Science Aug 25
Join Wilmington-area kids for this community fundraiser for local nonprofit organizations: the Young Scientist Academy and A Bike for Every Child.
Inaugural Rock the Beach Festival Aug 25
Bring your own coolers and listen to the top three Tribute Bands in the Southeast today perform all of your favorite classic songs, all while you are closing out the summer on sunny and beautiful Carolina Beach.
Cape Fear Comic Con Aug 25
Zombies, Superheroes, Ghosts, Fantastic Artists and Writers, Mad Scientists and Fans Set to Converge on Wilmington! Get your costume ready and prepare to nerd out in style!!
Sunday FUNday for Autism Aug 26
Enjoy your Sunday Funday at Silante Irish Pub to benefit children with Autism. This event features food, fun and raffles for some really excellent prizes including a beach cruiser and an ATV!
21st Annual Lumina Daze Fundraiser Aug 26
Step back into a time where big bands played and people danced the night away to benefit the Wrightsville Beach Museum of History
College Sports Recruiting 101 Aug 28
Do you have a student athlete at home? This NCSA College Sports Recruiting event will help you and your student learn how to take control of his or her athletic journey. Hosted by Lejune High School.
Teen Advisory Board Aug 30
New Hanover County Public Library is looking for teens with ideas about how to make the library even more awesome. Volunteer credit hours will be offered for participating. REGISTER ONLINE.
Food and drinks, dunk tank, bounce house, and more! The paws4vets Assistance Dog Placement Program provides customized Assistance Dogs to Veterans, Service Members, and their dependents with physical, neurological, psychiatric, or emotional disabilities.
Kure Beach Annual Community Center BBQ Aug 18
Enjoy a generous plate of barbecue, beans, coleslaw, potato salad, a roll, and dessert accompanied by a refreshing drink. Relax inside the beautiful community center with friends and neighbors while listening to songs performed by local artist Eric Keely.
16th Wilmington Family YMCA Kid's Triathlon Aug 18
Kids ages 5-13 get the ultimate triathlon experience! All participants receive a finishers medal and tshirt. All proceeds benefit youth programs of the Wilmington Family YMCA!
Vegetable Gardening 101 Aug 18
Learn to plant and tend vegetables at the Onslow County Discovery Gardens!
15th Annual Leland Under the Lights Car Show Aug 18
More than 200 vehicles and over 15 trophies awarded including Best in Show, Most Unique, and more! Rain or Shine!!
Cycle for Youth Science Aug 25
Join Wilmington-area kids for this community fundraiser for local nonprofit organizations: the Young Scientist Academy and A Bike for Every Child.
Inaugural Rock the Beach Festival Aug 25
Bring your own coolers and listen to the top three Tribute Bands in the Southeast today perform all of your favorite classic songs, all while you are closing out the summer on sunny and beautiful Carolina Beach.
Cape Fear Comic Con Aug 25
Zombies, Superheroes, Ghosts, Fantastic Artists and Writers, Mad Scientists and Fans Set to Converge on Wilmington! Get your costume ready and prepare to nerd out in style!!
Sunday FUNday for Autism Aug 26
Enjoy your Sunday Funday at Silante Irish Pub to benefit children with Autism. This event features food, fun and raffles for some really excellent prizes including a beach cruiser and an ATV!
21st Annual Lumina Daze Fundraiser Aug 26
Step back into a time where big bands played and people danced the night away to benefit the Wrightsville Beach Museum of History
College Sports Recruiting 101 Aug 28
Do you have a student athlete at home? This NCSA College Sports Recruiting event will help you and your student learn how to take control of his or her athletic journey. Hosted by Lejune High School.
Teen Advisory Board Aug 30
New Hanover County Public Library is looking for teens with ideas about how to make the library even more awesome. Volunteer credit hours will be offered for participating. REGISTER ONLINE.
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