Friday · October 23
Nurse Blake
Viral nurse-comedian takes the Wilson Center stage — the comedy ticket of the weekend.
Wilson Center · 7:00 PM
Tickets↗★ This Weekend in Port City ★
THE WEEKEND
OCT 23 - OCT 25
120 Events · Family-Friendly · Local Bars & Live Music · Festivals · Food & Drink Events
Saturday · October 24
Ghostbusters In Concert
Full film + live orchestra scoring the ghost-busting classic — perfect Halloween weekend pick.
Wilson Center · 7:30 PM
Tickets↗Saturday · October 24
Soccer Mommy & Snail Mail: The S&M Tour
Two of indie rock's biggest voices co-headline Greenfield Lake — don't sleep on this one.
Greenfield Lake Amphitheater · 6:00 PM
Tickets↗Friday · October 23
Concerts 3
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Same As It Ever Was: Tribute to Talking Heads
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Brown Dirt Cowboys
Sold Out
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Fele Cett in Concert | Live UK Garage & House
Theater & Performing Arts 2
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Eternamente: A Día de los Muertos Spectacular!
A vibrant celebration of Día de los Muertos featuring spectacular performances honoring the Day of the Dead tradition.
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Live Shadowcast
Interactive live theatrical shadowcast performance of the iconic Rocky Horror Picture Show.
Comedy & Magic 4
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Don't Tell Comedy — Secret Show (Cargo District)
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Nurse Blake
Healthcare humor comedian Nurse Blake brings his hilarious insights about nursing and medical life on this comedy tour.
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Guy Branum
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Next Stop Stand-Up Comedy
Local Bars & Live Music 9
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DJ Riz & Slim Deluxe
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Live Music by Doug McFarland
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Krispee Biscuits
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Lamp Light Lewis
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Regulation Larry
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Bring in the Clowns! Clowns, Burlesque & Bingo
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CMB Live
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Spooky Local Showcase feat. Mark Sinnis and 825 and Churchyard Ghost
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Live Music on the Carolina Beach Pier
Festivals 3
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Fall Festival
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Carnival of Carnage
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Voracious: Cellar, Sea & Shore Festival
Food & Drink Events 2
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Tap Takeover: Fonta Flora · The Veil · Lawson's
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Pleasure Island Restaurant Week
Family-Friendly 19
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Nuclear Science Week Panel Discussions
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Boundless Tour in the PNC USCT Park
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Planetarium Show-Birth of Planet Earth
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Halloween Trunk or Treat Monster Mash
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Speakeasy & Historic Happy Hour Tour
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Movie in the Park: Hocus Pocus 2
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Fright on Wright: Project Resonance
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Halloween Carnival
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Owl Prowl - Evening Birding
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Sunset Cruise with Live Music
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Tate Farm's Halloween Attraction
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Planetarium Show-Cape Fearful Skies (18+)
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All 4 Cats Haunted Car Wash Fundraiser
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Bellamy Mansion Ghost Hunt
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Blankets, Bonfires & Music: Seaside Pumpkin Patch
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Fall Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch
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Haunted Thalian Hall Tours
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Movies on the Fantail
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Shadows in the Parlor
Farmers Markets 2
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Water Street Evening Market
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Shop the Sound, Craft & Farmers Market
Weekly Fun 1
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Friday Karaoke w/ DJ Kenny Mac
Saturday · October 24
Concerts 5
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Punk Rock Cares — All-Day Warming Shelter Benefit Show
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Soccer Mommy & Snail Mail: The S&M Tour
Indie rock acts Soccer Mommy and Snail Mail join forces on The S&M Tour, delivering introspective alternative rock.
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Ghostbusters In Concert
An immersive concert experience celebrating the iconic Ghostbusters films with their legendary soundtrack and visual elements.
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Departure: The Journey Tribute Band
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WHQR STNL w/ Jay Killman & The Constellations
Theater & Performing Arts 1
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Live Shadowcast
Interactive live theatrical shadowcast performance of the iconic Rocky Horror Picture Show.
Comedy & Magic 1
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Guy Branum
Local Bars & Live Music 12
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Sips & Songs: Jesse Stockton
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Live Music
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Dram Family Band
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Halloween Drag Show
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Justin Cody Fox Band
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MUSE-QUERADE: After Dark
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Overtyme
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Port City Bossa Nova
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Shadow Bash
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Riblickers Blues Band
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Steadfast Reggae
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Overtyme Live
Not confirmed in today's SeaWitch scrape — only historical events shown; not included to avoid phantom listing
Festivals 4
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Lighthouse Beer and Wine Festival
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Wilmington's Crystals + Mystics Festival
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Fall Festival
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Carnival of Carnage
Food & Drink Events 5
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Great Notion Super Tap Takeover
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SausageFest
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Sip & Paint (Pumpkins) Party
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Slice of Fire Challenge
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Pleasure Island Restaurant Week
Family-Friendly 17
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CAM Community Day: Echoes of Us
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Cape Fear Legends & Lore Cruise
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Kids@CAM Community Day
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Planetarium Show-One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure
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Mixed Media - Pressed Plant Journals and Notepads
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Doggy Costume Contest
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Doggy Halloween Costume Party
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Monster Mutts Festival
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Planetarium Show-Cape Fear Skies
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Carolina Beach Halloween Golf Cart Fundraiser
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Trunk or Treat
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Fright on Wright: Project Resonance
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Sunset Cruise with Live Music
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All 4 Cats Haunted Car Wash Fundraiser
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Tate Farm's Halloween Attraction
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Battleship 101
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Fall Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch
Farmers Markets 2
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Riverfront Farmers Market
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Wilmington Farmers Market at Tidal Creek
Outdoor & Sporting Events 2
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UNCW Seahawks Basketball vs UNC Greensboro
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Senior Night
Car Shows & Cruise-Ins 2
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Big Cans. Tiny Vans. Kei Car Meetup
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PT's Grille Car Show
Sunday · October 25
Concerts 2
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Punk Rock Cares Benefit Concert, Day 2
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Soul-R Fusion
Theater & Performing Arts 1
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Beckwith Recital Series presents Jialin Yao
Local Bars & Live Music 5
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Blue Sunday w/ Rhythm Bones
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An Evening w/ Hannah Marie Kelley
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Country Night w/ Nate Van Winkle & The Cape Fear Riders
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Ethan Hanson Live
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The Journey 2 — Release Party (Rap/Hip Hop)
Festivals 5
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Cargo District Fall Fest 2026
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Oktoberfest 2026
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Oysterberfest
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Wilmington's Funky Fright Fest: Halloween Makers Festival
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Zombie Island Mash
Listed as Make Wilmington Weird Fear Fest in ILM Weekly; venue scrape calls Fri 10/30 version Zombie Island Jamboree
Food & Drink Events 5
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The Doll House Halloween Drag Brunch
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The Great Wilmington Beer & Weenie Race
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Pumpkin Spice & Pedals Flower Class
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Argentine Asado Experience
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Cider at Sunset: A Fall Celebration
Family-Friendly 3
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History Comes Alive River Cruise with Dr. Chris Fonvielle
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Planetarium Show-Backyard Wilderness
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Fall Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch
Farmers Markets 1
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HDWM Artisan Market
Weekly Fun 2
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Luck of the Draw
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Weekly Jazz Jam hosted by Jay Killman
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