Wilmington North Carolina June 2013 Events

Wilmington NC presents free live music, Wilmington sports, Wilmington Farmers Markets, craft fairs, and more this June 2013!

June 2013 promises a month full of exciting Wilmington North Carolina events. Enjoy free live music at local beaches and riverfront parks, the Shakespeare on the Green Festival, Hammerheads Soccer, Sharks Baseball, and free fireworks by the sea!

Visiting Wilmington from out of town this June 2013? Reserve hotel packages at Staybridge Suites Wilmington or Holiday Inn Wilmington so that you can enjoy Wilmington's favorite attractions during your stay!

June 2013 Wilmington NC Events:

Wilmington Farmers Markets
June 2013
Wilmington NC features a variety of local Farmers Markets that offer unique opportunities for Wilmington residents and North Carolina visitors to enjoy fresh, locally grown produce. Visit Carolina Beach Farmers Market, Wrightsville Beach Farmers Market, and Riverfront Farmers Market this June 2013 to enjoy fruits, vegetables, meats, crafts, wines, and more!

Boogie In The Park - Wilmington NC
June 9, 2013 - The Casserole
June 16, 2013 - Two Cents Worth
Spend your Sunday evenings this summer enjoying free, live music by the sea. The Town of Kure Beach will be hosting Boogie In The Park every Sunday from 4PM - 7PM. Grab a lawn chair or blanket and your boogies shoes as you head down to Kure Beach Ocean Front Park for some family-friendly entertainment. Call 910-458-8216 for more information.

Shakespeare on the Green Festival
June 10 - 13, 2013
Wilmington NC presents the 2013 Shakespeare on the Green Festival! Come early, picnic on the green or enjoy a snack from our concession while enjoying Wilmington's annual free-to-the-public Shakespeare on the Green festival. This year's production is "Measure for Measure". Enjoy this free Wilmington event with family and friends! Check out www.capefearshakespeare.com for more information.

Wilmington Sharks Baseball Games
June 13, 15, 16 ,18, 20, 22, 25, 26, & 29, 2013
The Wilmington Sharks Baseball 2013 season is well underway! Cheer on your local baseball team and enjoy special promotions all month long! Enjoy Firefighter Appreciation Night, Big Splash at the Ballpark, Rita's Italian Ice Night, and more! Call 910-343-5621 or more information.

2013 Fireworks by the Sea in Wilmington NC
June 13, 2013 - Mark Roberts Band
June 20, 2013 - Daniel Parrish Band
June 27, 2013 - Mako Band
Carolina Beach Boardwalk presents FREE fireworks by the sea during the summer months! Enjoy fireworks and gazebo entertainment with friends and family this summer season. Gazebo entertainment begins at 6:30PM and the fireworks start at 9PM. Arrive early to grab a seat at the gazebo or on the beach.

2013 Kure Beach Free Summer Concert Series
June 14, 2013 - Eastbound
June 28, 2013 - Jam Sandwich
The Fort Fisher Military Recreation Area in Kure Beach is hosting a free concert series this 2013 summer season. Bring blankets, chairs, and a picnic dinner so that you can enjoy dinner with live music for free! The Fort Fisher Military Recreation Area asks visitors not to bring pets or beverages to this event. There will be beverages available for sale.

Les Miserables
June 14 - 16, 2013
Thalian Hall presents this classic performance set in early 19th century France! This story of Jean Valjean and his quest for redemption after serving nineteen years in jail for having stolen a loaf of bread for his starving sister's child will leave you with chills. Contact 910-632-2285 for ticket information.

Downtown Sundown Concert Series
June 14, 2013 - 20 Ride: America's #1 Zac Brown Tribute
June 21, 2013 - The Dave Matthews Tribute Band
June 28, 2013 - The Breakfast Club: America's Favorite 80's Tribute Band
The eighth annual Downtown Sundown Concert Series will take place each Friday evening from May - August at Riverfront Park. Enjoy some of your favorite local and regional bands, beer, wine, and food! Make plans today to enjoy these exciting musicians this June 2013 at the Downtown Sundown Concert Series.

Wilmington Hammerheads
June 15, 2013 - Hammerheads vs NY Red Bulls Reserve
June 22, 2013 - Hammerheads vs Charlotte Eagles
Catch the Wilmington Hammerheads soccer team challenging opponents at home this June 2013. Join Sledge the mascot as you cheer on your favorite players with family and friends at Legion Stadium. Call 910-777-2111 for ticket information.

Summer Solstice Artisan Fair
June 22, 2013
Cumulus Wilmington (WAAV, WGNI, WKXS, WMNX, WWQQ) along with their partners are pleased to present the first annual Summer Solstice Artisan Fair on June 22, 2013 in the beautiful Riverfront Park located in downtown Wilmington. The Summer Solstice Artisan Fair is a celebration of not only the first day of summer, but all the beauty, talent, and energy of the entire Cape Fear Region.

Danielle Snyder
Wilmington NC Events 

Wilmington North Carolina June 2012 Events

Happy June Everyone! Wilmington, NC is looking forward to a month full of free activities, kid friendly events, concerts, shows, outdoor adventures, and more. Take a glance at the exciting Wilmington events coming up this month and start making plans with family and friends today. If you are visiting Wilmington from out of town, we invite you to visit our website where you will find special hotel deals and a list of local Wilmington attractions. We look forward to seeing you at these spectacular Wilmington NC Events!

Free Activities
Looking for FREE Wilmington activities to do with your family and friends? Enjoy free fireworks by the sea near Carolina Beach at sunset. The fireworks and gazebo entertainment are free and open to all, weather permitting. Fireworks begin at 9PM and gazebo entertainment begins at 6:30PM. Fireworks by the Sea is scheduled for June 14, 21, & 28, 2012 and there will be live performances from bands like Blivet, Mako Band, and 40 East. Visit the Fireworks by the Sea website for additional information. Interested in learning more about the local community and the special products that we have to offer? Visit the Poplar Grove Farmer's Market and the Carolina Beach Farmer's Market where you will find fresh food, beautiful flowers, and unique arts & crafts for sale if you wish to make a purchase. 

Kid Friendly
As the school year ends and summer begins, we invite you to check out local summer camps. At the Wild Adventures Summer Camp, children will be using Airlie's 67-acres as their classroom where wildlife, plants, and countless other organisms use the property as habitat. Visit the Airlie Gardens website for more details. Plus, Mayfaire 16 cinemas presents the 2012 Summer Kid's Movie Extravaganza. Join them every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10AM for $1.00 Kids Movies. Featured June movies include Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, Happy Feet, Dolphin Tale, Yogi Bear and more. Check out the Summer Kid's Movie Extravaganza schedule for more details.  

Live Music
If you enjoy live music, Wilmington is the place to be in June 2012! Bellamy Mansion is hosting another event as part of their Jazz at the Mansion Series on June 8, 2012. Join us at 6:30PM for a live performance by Cindy Hospedales. After a special evening with Bellamy Mansion, join Airlie Gardens on June 15, 2012 from 6PM - 8PM for the next show in the Airlie Concert Series. Grenoldo Frazier will entertain with his repertoire of blues, swing, jazz, and show-tunes. Finally, the Mayfaire on the Town Summer Concert Series will feature 40 East (Today's Country) on June 15th and Selah Dub (Reggae) on June 22nd.

Nightlife in Wilmington
Check out the Brooklyn Bar! Guests will enjoy free games, free parking, and live music. Play indoor golf, ping pong, corn hole, darts, foosball, shuffleboard, and more. The Brooklyn Bar schedule changes often so look for their red flag. When it's up, they are open. You can also visit the Brooklyn Arts Center at St. Andrews website for additional details.

Outdoor Activities
Mahanaim Adventures features kayak adventures, backpacking adventures, camping adventures, team building activities, and more. If you are hoping to spend time in the outdoors this June 2012, we encourage you to check out the incredible activities offered by Mahanaim Adventures. Interested in bird tours? On any given day it's possible to see more than 30 species of birds while traversing Airlie Gardens. Bring your binoculars and enjoy a Bird Hike with Airlie Gardens on June 13, 2012. Bird guides will be provided. Visit the Airlie Gardens website for more details. 

Performing Arts
There are several exciting performances coming up this month in Wilmington, NC. Experience live Shakespearean drama at the Greenfield Lake Amphitheater. Enjoy a picnic on the green while you watch a spectacular performance during the Shakespeare on the Green festival. These FREE events will entertain the entire family. Big Dawg Productions presents The Foreigner by Larry Shue this June 2012. Sergeant 'Froggy' LeSeuer arrives at a fishing lodge with his pathologically shy friend. 'Froggy' tells everyone that Charlie is from an exotic foreign country and speaks no English. The guests speak freely around him because they assume he cannot understand their conversations and reveal more than they probably should. Visit the Big Dawg Productions website for show dates and times. Interested in a summer ballet program? Take a summer intensive performance workshop with City Ballet of Wilmington. Summer Session One begins June 18, 2012 featuring the delightful story ballet Alice In Wonderland. Visit the City Ballet of Wilmington website for additional information.

If you are hosting or attending a Wilmington event that is not currently listed on our website, please contact us and share details so that we can promote your Wilmington event for free. We look forward to hearing from you!

Danielle Snyder
Wilmington NC Events