http://irenakohler.com/blog/categoryname_farmers-markets/sort_entrydatetime-desc/  One of the greatest things about living in Coastal NC is the abundance of unique weekend events. Whether you have visitors from out of town and want to show them a good time, or you are looking to explore your hometown you have lots of options for this weekend. Here are 10 of the activities going on this weekend that are worth a look! Explore! #lovewhereyoulive1. Nurishment Class: Homemade CondimentsLearn to make all of the condiments that you need for a summer cook-out. When you are done, grab a bite and shop for your party supplies!http://bit.ly/1I6sqztTidal Creek2. Beach Reads Book Sale at the Northeast Regional LibraryPick-up some good beach reads for the second half of summer! Books are only $0.50!!http://bit.ly/1JkDBkmNHC Public Library, Northeast 3. Carolina Beach and Riverwalk Farmers MarketsSpend the morning strolling around in the beautiful sunshine! Show your home some summer lovin’ by bringing home fresh flowers!http://bit.ly/1oOntA2http://bit.ly/1f83vQACarolina Beach / Downtown Wilmington4. Historical Southport Bike TourGet outside, get active, and gain some knowledge about historical Southport. Southport offers up tons of unique shopping and dining experiences when you are done! See why they are America’s Happiest Seaside Town!http://bit.ly/1CJHAdjSouthport5. Cornhole Tournament Benefiting Brandon BaileyDo you have what it takes to sink the bean bagjQuery15206205183092970401_1437072070443? Then you might want to head out to Sneads Ferry to show-off your skills, win a prize, and support Brandon’s fight against Lymphoma. Triple win!http://bit.ly/1fMJ8cDSneads Ferry 6. Pro-Am Surf FestWatch some of the greatest surfers in the world compete at one of the largest surfing competitions on the East Coast! Sun, salt, and surfing sounds like the perfect beach weekend!http://bit.ly/1K9tNN6Wrightsville Beach7. Yoga Fest 2015 : Summer of Hope FundraiserGet your mind and body relaxed and ready to face the work week! The best part? Proceeds will benefit Homes of Hope Orphanages in India! Feel good, do good, be good!http://bit.ly/1CG8x1LWilmington Yoga Center8. Family Park Days “ Bubble Bash”Who doesn’t love blowing bubbles in the warm sunshinejQuery1520807116371113807_1437072282760 Meet your neighbors while chasing bubbles. Paint with bubbles and make your own bubble wand! And, did I mention it is freejQuery152021012896252796054_1437073018743?http://bit.ly/1I69AdsPhillips Park (Jacksonville)9. US Coast Guard One-Day Safety CourseLiving near the water necessitates that you know how to be safe on or when operating a boat. This one day course is designed to get you boating ready. One day inside, is worth a whole summer of safety!http://www.southport-oakisland.com/index.php/event/3270/uscoastguardonedaysafetycourseOak Island / Southport10. Summer Pop-up Starry Nights (other themes throughout the month)Spend time with your family cooling off at the Cape Fear museum participating in various interactive experiences! This is the perfect way to learn about the people, places, and things that create our unique region. This week learn about the constellations in the summer sky!http://bit.ly/1gDYUXf Cape Fear Museum / Wilmington***Bonus Activity! Coast in and Win!!***Visit some the beautiful homes listed by Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage and enter to win $500! Winning could fund a lot of weekend adventures! For a list of our open houses visithttp://bit.ly/JVRxuj http://irenakohler.com/blog/1307/10-awesome-things-to-do-this-weekend!-get-out-and-explore!!!/ Thu, 16 Jul 2015 12:00:00 -0500