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🎄 SAVE THIS POST. Did you hear? Enchanted Airlie tickets go on sale to the public beginning at 9 a.m. on October 28. The member pre-sale opens October 21 at 9 a.m. Check our bio for a link to more info and the ticket page 🎟️ Enchanted Airlie at Airlie Gardens has been a holiday tradition in Wilmington since 2005. Stroll through the beautiful gardens and take in the sight of twinkling lights, festive displays, and cheerful music at the end of November and during select days in December. More inf

From the slight chill in the air to the delicious fall sips to pumpkin patches on the beach to fall markets and festivals, autumn in and around Wilmington and our three island beaches is simply magical ✨🍂 Check the link in our bio to see our new comprehensive guide on fall things to do in Wilmington 🔗 #VisitWilmingtonNC #WilmingtonNC

What to know about the bike ride 🚴👇 The Kure Beach Bike and Pedestrian Committee hosts the 3rd Annual Tour de Island Bike Ride on October 17, 2026. The ride will begin at the Ocean Front Park in Kure Beach. Check in opens at 7:30 a.m. and the ride starts at 8 a.m. This 10-mile landmark bike tour of the island is a great opportunity to explore the beauty of Carolina and Kure Beach on 2 wheels. If you don’t have a bike, you can rent from local outfitters like Tony Silvagni Surf School or Pleasure

Day 13 of trying every shop in the @Wilmington Coffee Passport brought us to Grumpy Grandpa's. Located in the Scotts Hill area, right by Freya's Haus, this spot has a mini community market attached, featuring raw local honey and their custom house-made syrups so that you can experience their coffee all over again in your own kitchen. Today, we tried the "Matcha-Tosh," an apple pie matcha latte with caramel drizzle, topped with cinnamon, and a maple cold brew with apple cold foam. If you’re looki

Gatekeeping beach access 5 just a little bit, but you deserve to know… Because there is no public parking directly along North Ridge Lane, Wrightsville beach access 5 lacks the usual line of parked cars, giving it a quiet, almost private feel. For an easy visit, park at nearby beach access 4, where you can make use of the restrooms and changing facilities. From there, take a short walk to access 5, where a serene wooden path opens up to a beautifully untouched beachscape. Save this for your next

✨ Book an Oyster Farm Tour and Tasting ✨ Epic Excursions in Wrightsville Beach offers a 3-hour experience where you climb aboard a private charter boat that takes you to the oyster farm of Middle Sound Mariculture. There, you’ll meet owner James Hargrove who will talk you through the process of year-round oyster farming around Wilmington before taking you to a nearby barrier island for an exclusive tasting experience of delicious oysters, charcuterie, and lovely wine pairings 🍷 🦪 Along with t

Halloween isn’t just a holiday in Wilmington, NC 👻 These popular filming locations from the 2021 horror film, “Halloween Kills” can all be easily visited around Wilmington. Some other horror films shot in Wilmington over the years: Maximum Overdrive (1986) The Exorcist III (1990) The Conjuring (2013) The Black Phone (2021) Scream (2022) AND MORE For extra ideas on how to have a hauntingly good time in Wilmington, check the link in our bio for a comprehensive guide on events, tours, itineraries

Good news for dogs in Wrightsville, Carolina, and Kure Beaches 🐕 🌊 October 1 marked the beginning of dog season. LEASHED dogs are allowed on the strand through March 31. *Please note that pet owners are required by law to clean up their pet’s waste and dispose of it properly.

Trade your morning alarm for coastal bird calls at Carolina Beach State Park. Recurring monthly on the 3rd Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., the Bird Hike is led by Carolina Beach State Park Rangers. Covering about 2 miles along the scenic Snow’s Cut Trail, this easy hike is a fantastic chance to spot coastal species like Ospreys, Blue Herons, and Great Egrets in their natural habitat. Make sure to bring: • Binoculars • Insect Repellent • Water Be sure to save the date. The next hike is on Octob

2 WEEKS to the 25th-annual Lighthouse Beer & Wine festival 🍻🍷 Check our bio for our comprehensive guide on this year's event in downtown Wilmington. The Lighthouse Beer and Wine Festival takes place at the Live Oak Bank Pavilion at Riverfront Park on October 24. Kick the weekend off on Friday from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. at Voracious: Cellar, Sea and Shore Festival which offers a premium experience for those seeking an elevated date-night and culinary experience this fall. Then, head back to the Pavilio