What's Happening on Pleasure Island
Local Events
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From festivals and concerts to farmers markets and beach activities, there's always something to do.
Oct 22, 2026
Yoga on Kure Beach (Weekly on Saturday Until November 14)
Weekly all-levels beach yoga classes on Kure Beach every Saturday through November 14, starting at 8:00 AM with $15 drop-in rates.
Oct 22, 2026
Wings over Carolina Beach Air Show
Experience thrilling aerial performances at the Wings Over Carolina Beach Air Show, featuring Warbird Thunder and top pilots over the shoreline April 24-26, 2026.
Oct 22, 2026
Winter Market
Local Winter Market at The Vault in Carolina Beach features five vendors selling handmade items every Saturday from 11am to 3pm.
Oct 22, 2026
USA Beach Wrestling Nationals
USA Beach Wrestling Nationals returns to Carolina Beach Boardwalk May 9-10, 2026, featuring sumo and sand wrestling competitions across multiple divisions.
Oct 22, 2026
Turtle Talks at Kure Beach
Free weekly sea turtle education talks at Kure Beach Ocean Front Park featuring experts from the Pleasure Island Sea Turtle Project.
Oct 22, 2026
Tinted Turtle Trot
Join the Tinted Turtle Trot in Carolina Beach on April 26, 2026, with 5K, 1-mile, and kids' dash options starting at 9:30 AM.
Oct 22, 2026
Surf Dog Experience
Join the annual Surf Dog Experience at Carolina Beach Pier on May 16, 2026, where dogs catch waves with provided equipment and free shuttle service.
Oct 22, 2026
Story Time by the Sea
Join magical princesses and fairytale friends for weekly family-friendly stories, crafts, and games at Kure Beach Ocean Front Park & Pavilion.
Oct 22, 2026
St. Patrick's Lo Tide Run 5K Walk/Run & 10K
Join the St. Patrick's Lo Tide Run 5K or 10K at Carolina Beach Lake Park on March 14, 2026, featuring a USATF-certified course and festive Irish-themed celebration.
Oct 22, 2026
Special Olympics Polar Plunge & Run
Join the Special Olympics Polar Plunge & Run on February 21, 2026 at Kure Beach Oceanfront Park with 5K run, fun walk, and plunge options.
Oct 22, 2026
SeaWitch St. Patty's Palooza With Machine Gun
St. Patrick's Day weekend celebration at SeaWitch Tiki Bar featuring DJ Quay and Machine Gun with Irish food and drink specials.
Oct 22, 2026
SeaWitch Café & Tiki Bar Outdoor Music Concert
Live outdoor music concerts at SeaWitch Café & Tiki Bar in Carolina Beach, featuring dining, drinks, and dancing by the sea.
Oct 22, 2026
Sea Turtles of Our Coast
Join Ranger Emily Abernathy for an engaging program on sea turtles, their life cycles, nesting habitats at Fort Fisher, and conservation efforts.
Oct 22, 2026
Santa by the Sea
Celebrate the season at Santa by the Sea in Carolina Beach, featuring festive lights and holiday activities at Lake Park from 5–7 PM.
Oct 22, 2026
Santa by the Sea
Experience Santa by the Sea in Carolina Beach on December 20, 2025, featuring festive lights, holiday activities, and family-friendly seasonal fun at the lake park.
Oct 22, 2026
New Year's Eve Pier Party
Celebrate New Year's Eve at Carolina Beach Pier with fireworks, music, and festivities at the High Tide Lounge until 1 a.m.
Oct 22, 2026
Salty Dog Yoga & Pilates 13th Birthday Open House
Join Salty Dog Yoga & Pilates' 13th birthday celebration on February 1st with discounted yoga and pilates classes all day in Carolina Beach.
Oct 22, 2026
Pleasure Island Fall Surf Fishing Challenge
Competitive surf fishing tournament on Pleasure Island featuring multiple fish categories, cash prizes, and free spectator access October 16-18, 2026.
Oct 22, 2026
Pleasure Island Spring Restaurant Week
Discover Pleasure Island Spring Restaurant Week in Carolina Beach and Kure Beach, a seven-day culinary celebration featuring prix fixe menus and special pricing from local restaurants.
Oct 22, 2026
New Years Eve Bash: Seawitch Café & Tiki Bar
Join the New Years Eve Bash at Seawitch Café & Tiki Bar on December 31st with dancing, champagne toast, photo booth, and live entertainment until 1 a.m.
Oct 22, 2026
Muralfest
MuralFest brings vibrant street art to Carolina Beach Lake Park May 16–17, 2026, featuring live music, food trucks, and free admission.
Oct 22, 2026
Kure Beach Market
Browse fresh local produce and handmade artisan goods at this charming open-air market by the sea in Kure Beach, featuring ocean views and pet-friendly shopping.
Oct 22, 2026
Moth Night at Carolina Beach State Park
Join NC Wildlife Federation for free Moth Night on July 24, exploring nocturnal moths and earning badges through species identification at Carolina Beach State Park.
Oct 22, 2026
Kure Beach Holiday Market
Browse handcrafted goods from local artisans at Kure Beach's oceanfront holiday market, featuring a DJ, food trucks, and free admission.
Oct 22, 2026
Kure Beach Holiday Whoobie Whatty
Free Grinch-themed holiday event in Kure Beach on December 19 featuring Whoville costumes, movie screening, face painting, crafts, and photos with the Grinch.
Oct 22, 2026
Island of Lights New Year's Eve Celebration
Free family-friendly New Year's Eve celebration at Kure Beach featuring DJ, dancing, fireworks, and a midnight beach ball drop.
Oct 22, 2026
Halloween Story Time by the Sea
Join princesses for Halloween storytelling and photos at Kure Beach Ocean Front Park on October 24, 2026, 10–11 AM.
Oct 22, 2026
Fort Fisher 161st Anniversary Commemeration
Free family-friendly Civil War commemoration on January 17, 2026, featuring living history displays, artillery demonstrations, and guided tours at Fort Fisher State Historic Site.
Oct 22, 2026
Farewell Summer Jazz Funeral
Join the Farewell Summer Jazz Funeral on October 2, 2026, a New Orleans-inspired celebration with live music and food at Kure Beach Ocean Front Park.
Oct 22, 2026
Halloween Story Time by the Sea
Free Halloween Story Time by the Sea at Kure Beach Ocean Front Park on October 24, 2026, featuring favorite characters and stories for kids.
Oct 22, 2026
Fireworks by the Sea & Boardwalk Blast
Weekly fireworks and live music at Carolina Beach Boardwalk starting May 28, 2026, every Thursday through Labor Day weekend.
Oct 22, 2026
Easter Sunrise Beach Yoga
Join a guided sunrise yoga session on Carolina Beach on April 5, 2026 at 7:00 AM. All skill levels welcome, $15 drop-in rate.
Oct 22, 2026
Family Night in Carolina Beach
Free family-friendly entertainment at Carolina Beach Lake Park on Tuesday evenings, featuring live performances, face painting, and activities.
Oct 22, 2026
Easter Jamboree
Join the Easter Jamboree at Mike Chappell Park on March 27th featuring a free egg hunt, bounce houses, petting zoo, and family activities for ages 12 and under.
Oct 22, 2026
Carolina Beach State Park Half Marathon & 5K Run
Join the Carolina Beach State Park Half Marathon & 5K on January 3, 2026, featuring scenic trail courses through pine forests with water views.
Oct 22, 2026
Carolina Beach Pier Pumpkin Patch
Free fall celebration at Carolina Beach Pier featuring pumpkins, family photos, and seasonal refreshments throughout October.
Oct 22, 2026
Carolina Beach MusicFest: Fall Reggae
Live reggae festival on Carolina Beach Boardwalk featuring Ballyhoo!!, Signal Fire, and Cape Fear Rising on October 3, 2026.
Oct 22, 2026
Carolina Beach Market
Explore the Carolina Beach Lake Park Market featuring local vendors, handmade goods, fresh produce, and live music from May through October.
Oct 22, 2026
Carolina Beach Community Thank You Party
Join The Veggie Wagon on March 7 for a community BBQ benefiting the Carolina Beach Fire Department, featuring Skylight Inn BBQ from 11 AM–5 PM.
Oct 22, 2026
Boogie in the Park Concert Series
Free live music at Kure Beach Ocean Front Park featuring family-friendly performances from funk to pop on select Sundays May through October.
Oct 22, 2026
Cape Fear Kite Festival
Watch professional kite flyers showcase incredible designs at Fort Fisher State Recreation Area. Free spectator event with live music, food trucks, and vendors.
Oct 22, 2026
Boardwalk Blast Kickoff
Boardwalk Blast Kickoff launches Carolina Beach's weekly music and fireworks series on May 22, 2026, with live music at 6:30 PM and fireworks at 9:00 PM.
Oct 22, 2026
Boardwalk Blast Fireworks & Music Series
Free weekly fireworks and live music shows every Thursday and select Fridays at Carolina Beach Boardwalk, May through September 2026.
Oct 22, 2026
Blankets, Bonfires & Music
Free fall event at Carolina Beach Pier featuring bonfires, live music, s'mores, and seasonal treats Thursday and Friday evenings through October.
Oct 22, 2026
Bathing Suit Exhibit
Explore 100 Summers of Style, a century of swimwear evolution from bloomers to bikinis at Fort Fisher State Historic Site in Kure Beach.
Oct 22, 2026
A250th: Fort Fisher's Artillery Program Day
Join Fort Fisher State Historic Site on May 30, 2026 for free Artillery Day programming from 10am–4pm featuring public demonstrations and historic exhibits.
Oct 22, 2026
8th Annual Neon Bike Brigade & After Party
Join the 8th Annual Neon Bike Brigade parade on March 7, 2026, followed by a family-friendly after-party with food, drinks, and dancing at Kindred Wedding and Events Center.
Oct 22, 2026
7th Annual Mac and Cheese Festival at Good Hops Brewing
Celebrate comfort food at this Mac and Cheese Festival featuring 35+ samples prepared by Pleasure Island chefs. Vote for your favorite at Good Hops Brewing.
Oct 22, 2026
40th Annual Carolina Beach Music Festival
Dance barefoot in the sand at Carolina Beach's longest-running beach music festival featuring live Southern bands and reggae performances June 6-7, 2026.
Oct 22, 2026
5K and One Mile Fun Run: Race for the Planet
Join the Race for the Planet 5K and One Mile Fun Run at Fort Fisher on April 19, 2026, featuring scenic ocean views and welcoming routes for all skill levels.
Oct 22, 2026
5Kish Beer Run
Join the 11th annual Good Hops Will Run for Beer trail race on Father's Day Weekend at Carolina Beach State Park, supporting local schools and conservation.
Oct 22, 2026
A 250th: Independence Day Fireworks & Boardwalk Blast
Free Independence Day fireworks and live beachside music at Carolina Beach Boardwalk on July 3, 2026, starting at 6:30 PM.
Oct 22, 2026
The 10th Annual Great Chowder Cook-Off
Join the 10th Annual Great Chowder Cook-Off on April 11, 2026 at Good Hops Brewing in Carolina Beach featuring live music, games, raffles, and chowder sampling.
Oct 22, 2026
Discover Events in Kure Beach & Carolina Beach
Explore seasonal events in Kure Beach and Carolina Beach, from beach yoga and pumpkin patches to bonfires, kite festivals, and holiday markets.
Oct 22, 2026
Events in Carolina & Kure Beach
Discover seasonal events in Carolina Beach and Kure Beach, from spring fishing challenges to summer concerts, fall festivals, and winter holiday celebrations.