January 2013 Wilmington NC Events

Welcome 2013! Celebrate the New Year at these upcoming events in Wilmington North Carolina.

January 2013 Wilmington events include plays, musicals, athletic challenges, fundraisers, shows, and more! Mark up your calendar today so that you can attend as many upcoming Wilmington events as possible during the month of January. Hosting or attending a January event that is not already on the list? Submit your event today!

Visiting Wilmington from out of town this month? Take advantage of excellent hotel discounts from our local partners and explore our website to find information on local attractions, restaurants, and more!

January 2013 Wilmington Events:

Wilmington Jazz at the CAM: Sir Manual & The Weather Channel Boyz, fusion jazz
January 3, 2013 from 6:30 - 8PM
Continue your New Year fun with the return of Jazz at the CAM! A new group to the series will blend smooth jazz and funk into a musical journey comparable to Dave Koz, Marcus Miller, Weather Report, and Foreplay. Call 910-395-5999 for more information. Click here to learn more about Wilmington's upcoming music entertainment.

Monty Python's Spamalot
January 3-6, 10-12, 2013
Cape Fear Theatre Arts presents Monty Python's SPAMALOT this January 2013 at Thalian Hall Mainstage. Lovingly ripped off the classic film comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Spamalot retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, and features a bevy of beautiful show girls, not to mention cows, killer rabbits, and French people. Call Thalian Hall at 910-632-2285 to get your show tickets today.

Hidden Battleship
January 12, 2013
This behind-the-scenes tour of un-restored areas of the Battleship North Carolina is designed for the explorer at heart! The four-hour tour consists of small groups with guides. guests explore the bow, third deck, engine room #1, the refrigerator compartments, and climb inside the fire control tower to the top of the ship. Call 910-251-5797 for reservations.

Live Music in Wilmington NC
January 15, 2013 - M.L.K. Gospel Concert
January 25, 2013 - The Marshall Tucker Band
January 26, 2013 - Sir Manuel and The Funk U Orchestra
January 30, 2013 - Jeff Mangum
Wilmington NC venues present a variety of entertaining shows in Wilmington, NC this January 2013. Plan ahead with family and friends so that you can experience these exciting performances. Read our Live Music in Wilmington NC blog for more information about these upcoming Wilmington events!

5th Annual Cold Stroke Classic
January 19, 2013
The 2013 Cold Stroke Classic will take place in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina on January 19, 2013. The course will begin and end at the Blockade-Runner Beach Resort for both divisions. All paddling for the race will be on the Intracoastal Waterway. Paddlers can opt to do the 3.5 mile Recreational course or the 7 mile Elite Course. Call 800-383-4443 for more information.

Sheppard's Battery: Defending The Left Flank
January 19, 2013 from 10AM - 4PM
Fort Fisher's 148th anniversary program will focus on the Confederate defenders at Sheppard's Battery and around the 'Bloody Gate' on the left flank of Fort Fisher. Civil War re-enactors will set up displays of camp life, and talk with visitors about the life of the Confederate infantry and artillery troops during the January 1865 campaign. Admission is free and open to the public. Call 910-458-5538 for more information.
 
Pied Piper Theatre: Dury Lane - A Musical Mother Goose Mash-Up
January 20, 2013 at 3PM
A musical revue featuring the beloved rhymes of Mother Goose from the inventive mind of Steve Cooper. Fractured Fairy Tales meets the Ziegfeld Follies in this fun-filled musical for the entire family. You will not want to miss Georgie Porgie and Jack Horner, Jack Sprat and his Super-Sized Wife, Miss Muffet and the Spider, and more. Call 910-632-2285 to get your tickets from Thalian Hall today.

Martin Luther King Parade
January 21, 2013 at Noon
Join us in historic downtown Wilmington for the Martin Luther King Parade. The parade line-up time is at 9:00AM and the parade will begin at noon.

Step Up For Soldiers Back Yard BBQ Cook-Off
January 25 - 26, 2013
BBQ meets the beach at the 2013 Step Up For Soldiers Back Yard BBQ Cook-Off coming up January 25 - 26, 2013. Thirty teams will take to their grills, forks in hand, secret recipes folded and stashed in pockets, all for the glory of the title and the satisfaction of knowing they have raised a significant amount of money for Step Up For Soldiers. The cook-off will be held at the lake in Carolina Beach at the junction of Lake Park Blvd. and Atlanta Avenue. Everyone is welcome and admission is free! Call 910-547-0087 for more information.

Bellamy Mansion Museum Preservation Celebration
January 25, 2013 from 6:30PM - 9:30PM
Come and experience the finest Wilmington hospitality! Four magnificently restored houses will be open for a special Preservation Celebration on Friday, January 25th from 6:30 - 9:30PM. Tour the Donald MacRae House, George Washington Williams House, David R. Murchison House and Tuscany, all located within walking distance in the downtown Historic District. Tickets are $35 each and include wine, heavy hors d'oeuvres and desserts. Call 910-547-9592 for more information.

16th Annual Model Railroad Show and Sale
January 26 - 27, 2013
The Original Cape Fear Model Railroad Society presents the 16th Annual Model Railroad Show and Sale January 26 - 27, 2013. Join us at American Legion Post 10 for this exciting event. Tickets are $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for children, and free for children 5 and under. Enjoy free clinics by Tom Staley of Tom's Train Station in Cary, NC. Call 910-270-2696 for more information.

Danielle Snyder
Wilmington NC Events

Live Music in Wilmington NC

Wilmington music events will feature live entertainment for audiences of all ages at favorite Wilmington NC venues this coming December, January, and February. 

Wilmington NC venues present exciting shows in Wilmington, NC this coming December, January, and February. Plan ahead with family and friends so that you can attend these concerts in Wilmington. Wilmington music features jazz, rock, funk, gospel and more! Plus, big time artists Miranda Lambert, Dierks Bentley, and Citizen Cope will perform live in cities nearby. Plan ahead so that you can attend all of these exciting events!

Visiting Wilmington from out of town? Take advantage of incredible discount rates from our Wilmington hotel partners.

Music in Wilmington North Carolina:

Keller Williams
December 27, 2012 at 8:30PM
98.3 The Penguin Presents Keller Williams with More than a Little Support and That 1 Guy on December 27, 2012 at the Brooklyn Arts Center in Wilmington, North Carolina. General Admission tickets are $25 in advance and $30 day of. Get your tickets today to attend this exciting Wilmington concert. Visit www.brooklynartsnc.com for more information.

M.L.K Gospel Concert
January 15, 2013 at 7:00PM
The M.L.K. Gospel Concert at Saint Steven A.M.E. Church in Wilmington, North Carolina will feature various choirs from around the southeast. Join us at 501 Red Cross Street in Wilmington for this special Wilmington concert.

The Marshall Tucker Band
January 25, 2013 at 9:00PM
In the early fall of 1973, Marshall Tucker Band was still a young and hungry group out to prove themselves every time they hit the stage. Their debut album had already spawned numerous hits. The collective talents of the Marshall Tucker Band took them very far indeed. More than three decades later, this performance reminds us how it all began. Still led today by founding member and lead singer Doug Gray, they represent a time and place in music that will never be duplicated.

Sir Manuel and The Funk U Orchestra
January 26, 2013
Music from the 60's, 70's and early 80's with hits from Ohio Players, Commadors, Mass Production, George Clinton, James Brown, Jeffery Osborne, Ray Le'Montagne, Prince, Cameo, Chuck Brown, and many more ol shook funk tunes! Visit www.brooklynartsnc.com for more information.

Jeff Mangum
January 30, 2013 at 8:30PM
Progressive Music Group presents Jeff Mangum with special guests Tall Firs on January 30, 2013 at Brooklyn Arts Center. Buy your tickets in advance and save! $1 per ticket will benefit Children of the Blue Sky. Visit www.brooklynartsnc.com for more information.

North Carolina Jazz Festival
February 7 - 9, 2013
Wilmington, North Carolina welcomes all jazz lovers to the 33rd Annual North Carolina Jazz Festival. Fill your evenings with exciting performances brought to you by some of the greatest jazz musicians from around the globe, and spend your days exploring Wilmington's favorite local attractions.

Julie Rehder and Jack Krupicka Quartet
February 14, 2013
Julie Rehder and Jack Krupicka Quartet invite you to join them for a romantic filled Valentine's Day evening of jazz. This Cape Fear Jazz Society music event in Wilmington is part of the Jazz at The CAM series. Purchase your Jazz at the CAM tickets today for this Valentine's Day performance.

Lotus
February 26, 2013 at 8:00PM
HUKA Entertainment and Progressive Music Group present LOTUS with special guests Moon Hooch. Lotus has crafted a unique musical style outside of simple genre limitations. On a given weekend the band could be the only group with guitars at an all electronic music festival and then the next night crash a traditional rock festival with their dance heavy beats, synths and samples. Visit www.brooklynartsnc.com for more information.

Jeremy Kittel Band
March 9, 2013 at 8:00PM
Jeremy is a full-time member of the Grammy-winning Turtle Island String Quartet - while also touring as the leader of his namesake band. His stylistically diverse, boundary-zapping perspective produces a breathless fusion of musical styles - and an audience response that borders on Kittel-mania. Call 910-632-2285 for more information.

Concerts Near Wilmington NC:

Miranda Lambert & Dierks Bentley - Locked & Reloaded Tour
January 17, 2013 at 7:30PM | Colonial Life Arena | Columbia, South Carolina
Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley will kick off their 2013 Locked & Reloaded Tour on January 17, 2013 at the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina. Plan a quick getaway today so that you can be part of this exciting event! Purchase your Miranda Lambert & Dierks Bentley tickets and book a Columbia hotel room today!

Citizen Cope
February 9, 2013 at 9:00PM | Music Farm | Charleston, SC
Citizen Cope will perform LIVE in Charleston, South Carolina on February 9, 2013 at Music Farm. Join Citizen Cope fans at this exciting live concert. Purchase your Citizen Cope tickets and book a Charleston hotel room today so that you can attend this Charleston concert!

Danielle Snyder
Wilmington NC Events 

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

2012 Wilmington NC Holiday Challenge

Take the 2012 Wilmington NC Holiday Challenge to get in the holiday spirit!
 

Experience the sights, tastes, and smells of Christmas at Wilmington's favorite holiday events. We challenge you to get in the holiday spirit and attend as many Wilmington holiday events as you can this holiday season! Print the 2012 Wilmington NC Holiday Challenge check list and hang it on your fridge today. Check off each holiday event as you go and post holiday pictures on our Facebook page! Share this Holiday Challenge with family and friends so that you can celebrate the holidays together.

Visiting Wilmington NC from out of town this holiday season? Take advantage of special discount hotel rates from our local hotel partners. We look forward to seeing you in Wilmington NC!

Read more about the exciting Wilmington events in the 2012 Wilmington NC Holiday Challenge and get in the Christmas Spirit today!

Visit Santa
November 23 - December 24, 2012
Hours Vary Throughout the Season
Visit Santa in Santa Village at Mayfaire. Children can visit him and have their photos taken by Mayfaires professional photographer. Santa welcomes children, adults, pets, and anyone with a holiday spirit. Call 910-256-5131 for more information.

Enchanted Airlie
November 29, 30, 2012 December 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 2012  
Enchanted Airlie is voted one of the Southeast Tourism Society's Top 20 Events! Airlie's holiday light display, Enchanted Airlie, runs until just before Christmas. The fantastic LEGOS display is returning this year. Last year's display was made up of over 250,000 bricks and set the record as the largest crowd to see a single LEGO display in the US! Call 910-798-7700 for more information.
 
It's A Wonderful Life
November 29 - December 2, December 6-9, 13-16, 2012
Take a jump back in time and experience first-hand the MAGIC behind a LIVE 1940's Radio Broadcast with 'It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play'. This treasured holiday show comes to life right before your eyes as an ensemble of Five 1940's radio players perform a special Christmas broadcast of It's a Wonderful Life, complete with music, sound effects and a Live Audience! Get your tickets to It's a Wonderful Life today.

Train and Light Spectacular in Wilmington NC
December 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, & 30, 2012
The Wilmington Railroad Museum and WWAY NewsChannel 3 present Wilmington's Train and Light Spectacular. Come down and see the Museum as never before. More than 15,000 lights glisten and sparkle to mark the holidays, Santa is on hand, with cookies from Sugar on Front and cider to sip and enjoy. Call 910-763-2634 for tickets.

Island of Lights Holiday Flotilla
December 1, 2012 at 6PM
Fishing boats and pleasure craft electrically decorated with thousands of lights present a spectacular display on the Intracoastal Waterway. They cruise from Snow's Cut to the Carolina Beach Boat Basin and back. Watch as the boats compete for prizes and add to the wonderful holiday spirit. Call 910-458-5507 for more information.

NC Aquarium's Holiday Elf Camp
December 1, 8, & 15, 2012
Kids ages 5-12 are welcome to attend the 2012 Holiday Elf Camps. Elves will be making gifts, wrapping them, meeting other elves, and making some extra special memories here at the aquarium. This fun and educational program gives adult elves guilt-free time for holiday shopping and relaxation. Camps include a pizza lunch, snacks, crafts, holiday gift-wrap, instruction and countless wonderful memories. Call 800-832-3474 for more information.

Holiday Lights By Boat
December 1, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 15, 21, 22, 2012 from 5:30PM - 7PM
Join Wilmington Water Tours for this special holiday boat excursion. Enjoy holiday punch at the Captains Reception and then depart for the Harbor Holiday Light Cruise. Call 910-338-3134 for more information.

Candyland Christmas Event 2012
December 2, 2012 from 1 - 4:30PM
Celebrate the magic of the season with your entire family and Santa at the 2012 Candyland Christmas Event at The Children's Museum of Wilmington. Children will make candy cottages, enjoy goodies, make handmade ornaments, story time, share wish lists with Santa, mix reindeer food, and enjoy special holiday performances. Call 910-254-3534 for more information.

10th Annual Wilmington Holiday Parade
December 2, 2012 at 6:10PM
Join us in historic downtown Wilmington for the 10th Annual Wilmington Holiday Parade. This Wilmington parade begins at N. Front and Walnut at 6:10PM. Get in the holiday spirit with family and friends at this exciting Wilmington event. Call 910-341-7855 for more information.

Poplar Grove Christmas Crafts Fair
December 2, 2012 from Noon to 5PM
Dressed in its holiday finest, the plantation's Christmas Open House is a charming gateway to old fashioned holiday spirit. Take a self guided tour or shop the Craft Fair. Children can visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. A hayride through Abbey Nature Preserve is a wonderful trip for the whole family. As Poplar Grove's way of saying thank you and  Merry Christmas to the community, admission is free today. Learn more about the Christmas Open House and Craft Fair at Poplar Grove today.

Fort Fisher Holiday Open House
December 6, 2012 from 10AM - 5PM
Enjoy seasonal refreshments, decorations, and live music by area choral and instrumental groups throughout the day. There will be special one-day discounts in the Museum Shop. Call 910-458-5538 for more details.

Miracle on 34th Street
December 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, & 16, 2012 
The movie opened in 1947 and went on to win the Academy Award for Best Screenplay. Tony Award-winner Meredith Willson created this magical musical adaptation of the beloved film. When a nice old man who claims to be Santa Claus is institutionalized as insane, a young lawyer decides to defend him by arguing in court that he is, in fact, the real thing. And in the process, a cynical single mom and her troubled daughter are changed forever by the power of believing. Call 910-632-2285 for tickets.

The Holiday Flea at BAC
December 7, 8, and 9, 2012
Renowed as the 'ultimate vintage flea' and attended by hundreds and hundreds of shoppers and dozens of vintage vendors from around the region, The Holiday Flea will be a weekend-long event that promises to be bigger and better with a wide array of vintage, retro, and upcycled treasures. Wilmington's finest food trucks will feed holiday crowds and the BAC cash bar serves liquid refreshments. Visit www.brooklynartsnc.com for more information.

Kure Beach Christmas Show
December 7, 2012 at 6PM
The Annual Kure Beach Christmas Show is sprinkled with snow, bright characters, talented singers, and amazing dancers. Lighted holiday floats, live bands, and colorful characters like Santa will be at the annual nighttime Christmas parade to add to the festivities of the season.

Santa Claus Cruise
December 8, 2012
Cruise aboard Henrietta III to the North Pole to pick up Santa Claus! Cape Fear Riverboats presents the 24th Annual Santa Claus Cruise to benefit Wilmington Salvation Army's Food Pantry. Admission price is 6 non-perishable food items per person. Call 910-343-1611 to reserve your spot.

Polar Express Holiday Show
December 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, & 23, 2012
Shows at 4:30PM and 5:30PM
The classic story returns for the holidays! WWAY NewsChannel 3 and Wilmington Railroad Museum present the Polar Express Family Show. On-air staff read this holiday favorite, followed by a visit from Santa and special 'first gift'. Afterwards, enjoy cookies from Sugar on Front and sip cocoa.Call 910-763-2634 to reserve your Golden Tickets.

Budweiser Clydesdales at Mayfaire
December 9, 2012 from 2PM - 4PM
Welcome the Budweiser Clydesdales on Sunday, December 9th from 2PM - 4PM at Mayfaire. Don't forget your camera so that you can snap pictures of these amazing animals as they walk the Mayfaire streets. Call 910-256-5131 for more information.

North Carolina Symphony Holiday Pops
December 11, 2012 at 8PM
The North Carolina Symphony comes to you this holiday season for a concert of yuletide classics to warm your heart. Along the way, you'll enjoy all-time symphonic favorites and the orchestra's ever-popular Christmas carol sing-along. Join us at Keenan Auditorium for this exciting event!

Santa at the Cotton Exchange
Every Saturday and Sunday until December 23, 2012
Visit Santa at the Cotton Exchange in Wilmington, North Carolina. Santa is available on Saturdays from 12PM - 4PM and Sundays from 1PM - 4PM until December 23, 2012. Bring a camera and make a memory at Santa's Station. Call 910-343-9896 for more information.

Caroling by 'REINDEER' Drawn Carriage
December 14, 15, 21, 22, 23, & 24, 2012 from 6PM - 10PM
Come and sing Christmas carols with Santa and his special 'reindeer'. Snuggle under warm lap blankets while enjoying the beautiful Christmas lights. $12 per adult, $5 per child under 12. Free candy canes for children! Call 910-251-8889 for more information.

Wilmington Trolley Holiday Light Tours
December 14 - 23, 2012
Wilmington Trolley presents the 2012 Holiday Light Tours! Enjoy music, narration, and fun with family and friends. Take advantage of the Holiday Family Special and get 2 adult tickets and 2 children tickets for $25! Visit www.wilmingtontrolley.com for more information.

5K Jingle Bell Run in Wilmington NC
December 15, 2012
Join us for a this spectacular holiday event! Race participants are encouraged to dress in holiday apparel including Santa costumes, antlers, and snowmen. There will be a prize for the best costume! Call 910-256-2569 for more information.

Sounds of the Season from Stage and Screen
December 16, 2012 at 4PM
Join us at the Scottish Rite Temple Auditorium in Wilmington, North Carolina for the Sounds of the Season from Stage and Screen. Tickets are $9.99 in advance and $12 at the door. Visit www.wilmingtonchoralsociety.com for more information.

Free Baroque Christmas Concert
December 17, 2012 at 7:30PM
Join us at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Wilmington, North Carolina for this FREE Baroque Christmas Concert. This holiday event will benefit the Good Shepherd Center. The concert is free, donations are accepted. Call 910-620-7207 for more information.

Happy Holidays Everyone!

Danielle Snyder
Wilmington NC Events

Thanksgiving Dinners and Events in Wilmington NC

Celebrate Thanksgiving in Wilmington North Carolina with special holiday events and delicious Thanksgiving dinners!

Dress up like a turkey and join us bright and early Thanksgiving morning to kick off the holiday season with an exciting 5K run / walk. Work up an appetite for a delicious Thanksgiving feast and then get lots of rest to be first in line for those Black Friday sales. Continue the holiday celebrations all weekend long at the 29th Annual Holiday Flotilla! Thanksgiving in Wilmington promises to be an exciting holiday weekend for the entire family. Don't forget to share these Thanksgiving hotel specials with family and friends so that loved ones can visit Wilmington, NC for the holidays! Check out the holiday events and feasts happening in Wilmington, North Carolina:

2012 Thanksgiving Events in Wilmington North Carolina:

Celebrate Thanksgiving with the local community at these exciting holiday events happening in Wilmington, North Carolina:

2012 Gallop for the Gravy 5K
November 22, 2012 at 8AM
Gallop for the Gravy is a certified 5K course that starts and ends at the Wilmington Family YMCA. It winds through the Forest Hills neighborhood, has plenty of shade and is flat. There is one water stop at about the 1/2 point. Best costume will win a prize! It's a great way to kick off your Thanksgiving holiday! Learn more about the Gallop for the Gravy 5K and register today!

Wilmington's 8th Annual Turkey Trot
November 22, 2012 at 8:30AM
The 8th Annual Turkey Trot in Wilmington, NC will take place on November 22, 2012. The Turkey Trot is a certified 5K in Wrightsville Beach Park that benefits Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity. Start your Thanksgiving holiday with an exciting 5K that supports a great cause! Call 910-762-4744 for more information!

29th Annual North Carolina Holiday Flotilla at Wrightsville Beach
November 23 - 24, 2012
The 29th Annual Flotilla weekend will be held on Friday and Saturday, November 23rd and 24th. Flotilla is one of the top 20 events in the Southeast and a must see family weekend! Weekend events include a Launch Party held at Blockade Runner, a family friendly Festival in the Park, a spectacular lighted boat parade and an increasingly impressive fireworks display! Call 910-256-2120 for more information.

2012 Thanksgiving Dinners in Wilmington NC:

Invite family and friends to join your for a Thanksgiving feast at one of Wilmington's favorite restaurants. From traditional Thanksgiving meals to fancy Thanksgiving menus, Wilmington has it all. You can even order your turkey to go so that you can enjoy Thanksgiving dinner in the comfort of your own home.

Casey's Buffet Barbecue & Home Cookin'
5559 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, NC | 910-798-2913
Thanksgiving Menu
11AM - 9PM
Children 3 and under eat free!

Cracker Barrel
21 Van Campen Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28403
Thanksgiving Menu
11AM - Close

K&W Cafeteria
3501 Oleander Drive, New Hanover Center, Wilmington, NC | 910-762-7011
Thanksgiving Menu

Oceanic - Oceanfront Dining
703 S. Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 | 910-256-5551
Thanksgiving Menu
12PM - 8PM

Ruth's Chris Steak House
301 North Water Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 | 910-343-1818
Thanksgiving Menu
Noon - 7PM

The Bridge Tender
1414 Airlie Road, Wilmington, NC 28403 | 910-256-4519
Thanksgiving Menu

Where will you celebrate Thanksgiving 2012? If you know of other Wilmington restaurants offering Thanksgiving dinner, please leave a comment on this post so that we can add them to the list!

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

Danielle Snyder
Wilmington NC Events

Thanksgiving in Wilmington North Carolina

Find Thanksgiving hotel deals at premier Wilmington hotels this November 2012.

Make hotel reservations today so that you can participate in Thanksgiving activities and shop the Black Friday sales in Wilmington, North Carolina. Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving dinner featuring turkey, stuffing, apple pie, and more at one of Wilmington's favorite local restaurants. Watch the Thanksgiving day football games, visit the beach, or spend the day exploring downtown Wilmington. After a long day of holiday fun, rest comfortably at a Wilmington hotel so that you can be the first in line for Black Friday deals at Best Buy, Target, Walmart and more. For a sneak peak at incredible Black Friday sales, visit www.blackfriday.com.

Invite family and friends to Wilmington so that you can celebrate Thanksgiving with the people that you care about most. Visitors will enjoy the comforts of home at these Wilmington hotels. Check out the Thanksgiving Specials listed below and call them today to make your hotel reservations. Holiday specials are valid Thursday, November 22 through Sunday, November 25, 2012. Availability is limited, so make your reservations today to guarantee these low rates!

Staybridge Suites Wilmington North Carolina - King Studios Only $89.00 per night!

866-875-7770 | 5010 New Centre Drive, Wilmington, NC | www.staywilmington.com
Experience the very same comforts and luxuries of home at the Staybridge Suites Wilmington hotel. The beach and downtown are only five minutes away from this incredible Wilmington hotel. Perfect Thanksgiving accommodations near Black Friday sales.

• Spacious guest rooms feature fully equipped kitchens and flat screen TV's
• Free hot buffet breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking
• Indoor Pool, Fitness Center, and Business Center located on site
• Black Friday sales, shopping, and attractions nearby

Just call 866-875-7770 and ask for the Thanksgiving Special to make your reservations!

Holiday Inn Wilmington North Carolina - Only $75.00 per night

866-893-2703 | 5032 Market Street, Wilmington, NC | www.wilmingtonhi.com
The Holiday Inn is a contemporary, full service hotel that is centrally located near Wrightsville Beach, downtown, and Wilmington attractions. Enjoy a peaceful hotel environment with upscale amenities. Excellent Thanksgiving specials near Black Friday sales.

• Spacious guest rooms feature a microwave, refrigerator, and coffee maker
• Free hot buffet breakfast, free wireless internet and free parking
• Savoy Grill Restaurant, Indoor Pool, Fitness Center and Business Center on site
• Black Friday sales, beaches, downtown Wilmington, and local attractions nearby

Just call 866-893-2703 and ask for the Thanksgiving Special to make your reservations!

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Danielle Snyder
Wilmington NC Events

November 2012 Wilmington NC Events

Wilmington North Carolina November events include festivals, cruises, art shows, holiday celebrations, culinary events and more. Kick off the 2012 season with your favorite Wilmington attractions. Check out our list of November events listed below and start making plans with family and friends today. Visiting from out of town? Take advantage of excellent hotel deals from our local hotel partners. We look forward to seeing you at Wilmington's greatest local events!

Cape Fear Kite Festival
November 3 & 4, 2012
Visit Wrightsville Beach for the Cape Fear Kite Festival. There will be kite flyers from as far as Chicago, New York, and Florida. Kites include lots of inflatable big ones, so bring a camera and shoes comfortable for walking in the sand.

Truck-a-Roo - Inaugural Downtown Food Truck Cook-Off
November 3, 2012 from 4PM - 8PM
Join us at Riverfront Park in Downtown Wilmington for the Truck-A-Roo Cook-Off. Pruchase a Ballot Card for just $10 to sample a savory selection from each of the trucks and cast your vote for the 'Best in Show'. Admission to the event is free. Regional craft brews and wine will be available for purchase and a great lineup of bands will provide entertainment.

Champagne and Cheesecake Cruise
November 4, 2012 from 2PM - 4PM
Welcome Daylight Savings Time and the beginning of the Holiday Seasons on a Champagne and Cheesecake Cruise with Wilmington Water Tours. Nothing like champagne and sweets to kick off the season! Call 910-338-3134 for more information.

Farmers' Market at Poplar Grove
Every Wednesday from 8AM - 1PM until November 21, 2012
It is the last month to visit the Farmers' Market at Poplar Grove, so plan ahead so you can see what the local growers and producers have to offer the community. Visit and shop with a variety of vendors offering fresh food, beautiful flowers, unique arts & crafts, snacks, cheese & more. Products and produce vary according to availability and season. Free parking! Plan your trip to the Farmers' Market at Poplar Grove today. 

Cucalorus Film Festival
November 8 - 11, 2012
Cucalorus takes place every November in Wilmington, screening over 100 independent and international films in venues like the majestic and recently restored Thalian Hall as well as City Stage Theater and Jengo's Playhouse. In 2009, MovieMaker Magazine recognized it as one of the 25 Coolest Film Festivals. Call 910-343-5995 for more information.

Coastal Carolina Clay Guild Holiday Show & Sale
November 9, 10 & 11, 2012
The Coastal Carolina Clay Guild will open the annual Holiday Show and Sale with a reception on Friday, November 9 from 5PM - 8PM. The Show / Sale will continue on Saturday and Sunday with ceramic artists from all over coastal Southeastern NC exhibiting their work. Each artist will donate one item for the Sunday raffle benefiting Empty Bowls and other community projects. Learn more about the Coastal Carolina Clay Guild Holiday Show in Wilmington, NC today.

Wilmington Symphony Orchestra Concert: Patriotic Pops! A Salute to Veterans
November 11, 2012 at 4:00PM
A Veterans Day matinee saluting veterans and a nostalgic tour of the rich legacy of American popular music. This event is sponsored by Brightmore of Wilmington and seating for this concert is general admission. Join us at UNCW Keenan Auditorium for this Wilmington event. Call 910-791-9262 for more information.

Surf to Sound Challenge
November 17, 2012 at 9AM
The Surf to Sound Challenge in Wilmington, North Carolina kicks off at 9AM with a Kids Race. The top three finishers will be awarded race ribbons. Next up is the Elite Surf to Sound Challenge and the Intermediate Harbor Island Outer Loop. Prizes are awarded for both races.

The Lighting at the Lake Celebration
November 23, 2012 at 7PM
The light up ceremony officially begins the month long Island of Lights Festival. The brief opening ceremony will feature the President of The Island of Lights committee, Pleasure Island Mayors, and musical entertainment. Local Boy Scouts provide the Honor Guard and display the Flag for the signing of the National Anthem. Families can walk one mile around the lake to view the beautiful lighted displays. Santa will visit the celebration and free cocoa and cookies will be served. Call 910-458-5507 for more information.

29th Annual North Carolina Holiday Flotilla at Wrightsville Beach
November 23 & 24, 2012
Since the original Flotilla 29 years ago, it has become one of the top 20 events in the Southeast and a must see family weekend. Enjoy a fabulous Launch Party, a family friendly Festival in the Park, the spectacular lighted boat parade, and impressive evening fireworks. Call 910-256-2120 for more information.

Wilmington Art & Craft Show
November 24 - 25, 2012
On Thanksgiving weekend, the Wilmington Art & Craft Show will be held at the Wilmington Convention Center. This carefully juried fine art and fine craft show consists of top-notch artists and craftsmen from Wilmington and around the country. You will find everything from funky pottery to elegant paintings, exquisite jewelry to stunning sculpture, fabulous fiber to vivid glass work. Click here for a discount coupon!

A Carolina Nutcracker in Wilmington, North Carolina
November 30, 2012
Join City Ballet of Wilmington for the holiday event of the season at Thalian Hall. Set in Wilmington in December 1865, A Carolina Nutcracker is a unique blend of Wilmington history and the cherished holiday ballet. This performance is a treat for all ages, so get your tickets today! Call 910-632-2285 for more information.

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Danielle Snyder
Wilmington NC Events