Labor Day Weekend in Wilmington, NC

Wilmington Events

• Come aboard The Battleship NORTH CAROLINA for its Firepower! Big Bang Tour Aug. 31.
• Rock out to Marty Stuart Sept. 1 at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater.
• Catch Band of Horses & City and Colour riverside Sept. 2 at Live Oak Bank Pavilion at Riverfront Park.
• Find one-of-a-kind handcrafted jewelry, art and more at the Historic Downtown Wilmington Artisan Market Sept. 1.
• Take in the seasonal blooms and let the butterflies flutter around you with a visit to The Butterfly House at Airlie Gardens.

Island Happenings

• Head to the Carolina Beach Boardwalk for live entertainment, family-friendly activities, fireworks and more Aug. 30.
• Enjoy live concerts at SeaWitch Café & Tiki Bar Aug. 31.
• Pair live music with waterfront views at Bluewater Waterfront Grill for their Rock the Dock Summer Music series in Wrightsville Beach Sept. 1.
• Pack movie snacks and grab your lawn chairs to see “Wonka” during Free Movies at the Carolina Beach Lake Park Sept. 1.

Foodie Favorites

From alfresco dining to fresh seafood, find foodie favorites or try something new in Wilmington and its nearby beaches. Visit Wilmington's new Tequila Comida & Cantina Waterfront for fresh margaritas and contemporary Mexican cuisine. Enjoy fresh, locally sourced fare at PinPoint, one of historic downtown's best restaurants. In Wrightsville Beach, swing by local favorite, King Neptune for elevated bites or stop by Ceviche's, and experience Latin American flavors like the signature Mango Mahi. In Carolina Beach, pick up juicy burgers with a side of loaded fries at Island Burgers & Bites, or dock-and-dine at Stoked Restaurant located at the marina. In Kure Beach, indulge in pork chop specialties at Freddie's Restaurant or nosh on fresh fish tacos paired with scenic sunset views on Riverview Restaurant's outdoor patio.

Cocktails & Brews

Get a taste of the area’s local craft beverage scene with a visit to breweries, cocktail lounges, speakeasies, bottle shops and more. Visit the award-winning End of Days Distillery and try handcrafted cocktails like the End of Days Elixir, featuring their house made Port of Entry Vodka. Dockside Restaurant in Wrightsville Beach offers refreshing cocktails like Frozé or their Hibiscus Margarita. In Carolina Beach, sip on coastal-inspired cocktails like the Sea Turtle or the CB Breeze on Hurricane Alley's oceanfront rooftop patio. Those who enjoy craft brews will want to check out the Wilmington Ale Trail, featuring local award-winning breweries and one-stop bottle shops in Wilmington and its nearby beaches.