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Annual Big Toy Day: Sept. 21st

Fri, 16 Aug 2019 18:06:38 +0000

Planes, Trucks, and Automobiles…oh my! All at the Annual Big Toy Day at the Cape Fear Regional Jetport on Oak Island on Sept. 21, 2019 from 10 am to 3 pm.

There will be many participants including fire trucks, 18-wheelers, …

First Friday Gallery Walk

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 15:01:17 +0000

The first Friday of each month art galleries in the Southport area team up to promote a Gallery Walk. Art enthusiasts are welcome to participate in this cultural event each first Friday from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Wine & …

Start Planning Now: The Ultimate Vacation Activity Guide

Fri, 20 Jul 2018 15:28:25 +0000

Whether you’re planning a quiet couples getaway or a fun family vacation, we’ve assembled a complete vacation activity guide to help you plan your next vacation to the Carolina coast!

Free Summer Concerts
What’s better than an outdoor concert? A …

Bicycle Tours

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 05:50:14 +0000

Ernest Hemingway once said the best way to explore France is on a bicycle. He could have said the same thing about Southport.

The beautiful, picturesque town of Southport is a great place to ride a bicycle. The Adventure Company, …

Oak Island Biplane Rides

Thu, 21 Jul 2016 15:37:22 +0000

Have you ever wanted to see the beautiful beaches and marshlands from a few hundred feet up? This is your chance, take a biplane ride with Suncoast Aviation and see coastal North Carolina from a new perspective. This 1942 WACO-7 …

Spend An Unforgettable Day!

Thu, 04 Jun 2015 22:49:33 +0000

Come to the beach and take in some history at Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson Historic Site and Orton Plantation.

The location alone is amazing – wooden walkways wind amongst ruins of the pre-Revolutionary town which lie side by side with the …

Oak Island Ocean Education Center

Tue, 21 Apr 2015 21:48:30 +0000

Want to learn about sea turtles, local fish, marine animals and everything in our oceans? Then visit the Oak Island Ocean Education Center! See exhibits about local marine life and then go see everything you learned about. The Education Center …

150th Anniversary of the Fall of Fort Anderson Living History

Sat, 10 Jan 2015 16:37:20 +0000

Join us for the 150th Anniversary of the Fall of Fort Anderson Living History. In Winter of 1865: the Gibraltar of the South, Fort Fisher, had just fallen to Union forces. The end of the Civil War was in sight. …

Southern Cape Fear Bridal Show

Fri, 09 Jan 2015 18:47:03 +0000

Thinking about a destination wedding? Attend this event on February 15th from 1pm to 4pm for all your wedding planning needs in the Southern Cape Fear Coast. Representatives from caterers, reception and wedding venues, entertainment consultants, florists, photographers, videographers, DJs, …

2015 Azalea Festival April 8th-12th

Thu, 08 Jan 2015 15:50:33 +0000

Don’t miss the 68th Annual North Carolina Azalea Festival to be held April 8-12th, 2015 in the nearby greater Wilmington area. The Azalea Festival is a celebration of Wilmington’s outstanding artwork, gardens, culture and rich history during its five days …