2012 New Year's Eve in Wilmington NC

Celebrate New Year's Eve in Wilmington North Carolina at exciting holiday events on December 31, 2012!

Ring in the New Year with family and friends at Wilmington's favorite holiday events. Kick off New Year's Eve Day with the kids at The Children's Museum of Wilmington's New Year's Noon event. Countdown to 'midnight' at noon with the kids so that you can enjoy a cruise, masquerade ball, gala, and more when the ball finally drops at midnight! Wilmington NC holiday events are designed to entertain people of all ages and interests. Share these New Year's Eve events with family and friends so that you can make plans today!

Visiting Wilmington from out of town to celebrate New Year's Eve on the coast? Take advantage of excellent discount Wilmington hotel rates from our local hotel partners! If you live in Wilmington, email these discounts to family and friends so that they can join you for these exciting holiday events!

We look forward to seeing you at Wilmington's New Year's Eve Celebrations!

2012 New Year's Eve Events in Wilmington North Carolina

New Year's Noon!
December 31, 2012 & January 1, 2013 from 11AM - 1PM
Celebrate the New Year with The Children's Museum of Wilmington on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. This count down to the New Year features confetti, noise makers, and lots of fun! The 'midnight' celebration occurs at noon and it is FREE with regular admission. Call 910-254-3534 for more information.

New Year's Eve Party Cruise
December 31, 2012
Ring in the New Year aboard the 120' Royal Winner Princess II. Enjoy a champagne toast, dessert, and party favors for only $25.00 per person. The cruise will board at 10PM and return at 12:30AM. Call 910-458-5356 to make your holiday reservations.
 
Save the Night Masquerade Ball
December 31, 2012 from 9PM - 1AM
Join us at the St. Thomas Preservation Hall for a black tie masquerade. An evening supporting the Centre of Redemption, a Wilmington home for underage pregnant girls rescued from sex trafficking. Dance in the New Year and enjoy an open bar, hors d'oeuvres, dessert, a champagne toast, and a silent auction. Visit www.centreofredemption.com for tickets.

New Year's Eve Gala featuring Spamalot in Wilmington NC
December 31, 2012 at 7PM
Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts and City Stage Productions present the 2012 New Year's Eve Gala featuring the outrageous musical comedy "Monty Python's Spamalot". The event begins at 7PM with a buffet, open bar, champagne and party favors. Curtain time is at 8:30PM. Desserts will be served at intermission, and after the show, the party runs until 1AM New Year's Morning. Call 910-632-2285 for more information.

New Year's Eve Celebration Cruise in Wilmington NC
December 31, 2012
Cruise into 2013 aboard Henrietta III. This riverboat cruise along the Cape Fear River includes a heavy hors d'oeuvre buffet, entertainment, party favors, and a champagne toast! Plan ahead with family and friends so that you can celebrate this exciting holiday together. Call 910-343-1611 to make your pre-paid reservations TODAY!

Island of Lights New Year's Eve Countdown
December 31, 2012
Celebrate the New Year near the Pier in Kure Beach. Do not miss out on your chance to watch the lighted beach ball drop at midnight, followed by a spectacular fireworks demonstration. Call 910-458-5507 for ore information about this family friendly, Wilmington NC event!

Happy Holidays Everyone!

Danielle Snyder
Wilmington NC Events