In Coastal North Carolina

Local Events

Holden Beach Events

Oak Island Events 

Enjoy events like: Tuesday Tide Dye-Starting June 9th, held at the Bridgeview Park Picnic Shelter  through August 4th.  Visit the Town Website for more information.

Enjoy events like: Oak Island Spooktacular: Saturday, October 24th – 4:00 PM to 08:00 PM “spooktacular” display of Halloween fun. Visit the Town Website for more information.


Summer Markets

Summer Movies
Oak Island Farmers and Artisans MarketSouthport Summer MarketSunset Beach Market in the ParkOne Love Market
Ocean Isle Beach Moonlight Movies
Monday: June1st to August 31st
Time: 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Wednesday: May to August
Time: 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM
Thursday: April 30th to September 24th
Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Wednesday: May 27th to August 26th
Time: 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Wednesday: May 20th to August 19th
Time: after sunset
Middleton Park 4410 E Dolphin Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465
146 E Bay Street
Southport, NC 28461
Sunset Beach Town Park 206 Sunset Boulevard N
Sunset Beach, NC 28468
Beach Drive & Marsh Harbor Rd SW
Calabash, NC 28467
Town Center Park 11 E Second Street
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
It's the perfect family outing so come
on out and shop!
Come browse the beautiful local produce,
baked goods, and handcrafted items!
Come out and enjoy the open-air shopping.There will be music, crafts, art, food, and much more!Movies will begin after sunset, food vendors will be available and admission is free.
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Summer Concert Series
Oak Island Summer Concert Series
Southport Summer Concerts
Holden Beach Summer Concert Series
Ocean Isle Beach Summer Concert Series
Sunset Sound Waves - Concert Series
Calabash Concert Series
Friday: May 22nd to August 28th
Time: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Thursday: May 29th to September 3rd
Time: 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Sunday: May 24th to September 6th
Time: 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
See website: May 24th to September 6th
Time: 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Wednesday: May 27th to September 2nd
Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Tuesday: June 2nd to August 4th
Time: 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Middleton Park 4610 E Dolphin Dr
Oak Island, NC 28465
Franklin Square Park 105 E West Street
Southport, NC 28461
Bridgeview Park 125 Davis Street
Holden Beach, NC 28462
Town Center Park 11 E 2nd Street
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Sunset Beach Town Park 206 Sunset Blvd. N
Sunset Beach, NC 28468
Calabash Community Park 868 Persimmon Road
Calabash, NC 28467
Groove, swing, and swoon their way through the soundtrack of your perfect summer. Guests are encouraged to bring picnic blankets, chairs, and dancing shoes! Bring a friend, bring a chair, and get ready to dance!Bring friends, a chair, and some dancing shoes!Bring a friend, bring a chair, and get ready to dance!Bring your dancing shoes as the Calabash Concert series is sure to be a hit!
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Annual Events

Bald Head Island Guided Historic Tours

Oak Island, NC

Bald Head Island historical golf cart tours takes you across the island while discussing four centuries of Bald Head Island’s history. Themes include piracy, colonization, the U.S. Lighthouse Service, U.S. Life-Saving Service, and development of Bald Head into an island resort. Tours are Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from March - December.

Shallotte Market Home Town

Shallotte, NC

Join us all season long for Market–Fest at the Shallotte Riverwalk! Enjoy local vendors, handmade goods, live music, kids crafts, and themed events throughout the year. From spring to the holidays, it’s the perfect way to shop local and experience the charm of downtown Shallotte.

North Carolina Blueberry Festival

Burgaw, NC

The North Carolina Blueberry Festival is Burgaw, NC's annual community celebration with Bake Sales, Food, Craft Beer, & Wine Vendors, Whole Hog BBQ Cook-off, 5k & 1 Mile Walk, Car & Truck Show, Blueberry Recipe Contest, BMX Stunt Shows, and Musical Entertainment.

Oak Island Beach Day

Oak Island, NC

Enjoy a full day of games, a sandcastle contest, live music, and food hosted by the Town of Oak Island, capped off with the annual Beach Day fireworks from the ...

Shallotte Market Harvest Fest

Shallotte, NC

Join us all season long for Market–Fest at the Shallotte Riverwalk! Enjoy local vendors, handmade goods, live music, kids crafts, and themed events throughout the year. From spring to the holidays, it’s the perfect way to shop local and experience the charm of downtown Shallotte.

Sunset at Sunset Festival

More than 100 vendors, crafters, food services, and non-profit organizations participate in the day’s activities.

Brunswick County Intercultural Festival

Leland, NC

Come enjoy a day of music, dance, and the International Village, along with craft & food vendors at the Leland Cultural Arts Center. Warm thanks go out to all performers, participants, ...

NC Oyster Festival

Ocean Isle Beach, NC

Celebrate all things oyster at Ocean Isle Beach’s Town Center Park with food, crafts, contests, kids’ activities, and live music. Don’t miss Saturday’s Oyster Shucking Contest—bring a chair, enjoy the ...

Trunk-Or-Treat

Oak Island, NC

Decorate your car and pass out candy, with First, Second, and Third Place awards being presented for Best Decorated Car.  

*We share local events for informational purposes only. We are not responsible for changes or inaccuracies in event details—please check with the organizer for the latest updates.

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