Don’t miss The Port City Highland Games on Saturday, June 3, 2023 from 10:00am – 5:00pm! The event benefits paws4vets and will feature professional athletes (including the East Coast Women’s Championship competition), clan tents, vendors, food trucks, music, Highland dancing, herding dog demonstrations, and more! The British Motor Club of the Cape Fear will be holding their annual Car Show as part of the Port City Highland Games! Flying Machine Brewery will be releasing an exclusive limited edition Port City Highland Games Beer! History Though references to similar concepts exist going back m ..read more

The Oak Island Recreation Department and Adventure Kayak Company will be sponsoring the annual Ride the Tide Community Float! This years event will consist of a 5.2 mile float from the recreation center kayak launch to Blue Water Point Marina. The Davis Canal is a calm and scenic paddle trail with the float taking place as the tide is flowing with paddlers. Come and paddle with us! For questions simply reach out to Program Supervisor, Ryan Gordon at rgordon@oakislandnc.gov or by calling 910- 278-4747. When: Saturday, June 3 , 2023 • Float Begins at 9:15 AM Where: Recreation Center • 3003 E. O ..read more

Kayak for the Warriors Kayak/Padleboard Race is a 3.2-mile kayak and paddle board race through the Pine Knoll Shores canals. The race begins Saturday, June 3, at 10 a.m. A $50 registration fee for a single kayak/paddle board and $100 for a tandem kayak includes a Warrior T-shirt and lunch for each paddler. The race is electronically timed. The WARRIORS RACE will be based on the registrant(s) who brings in the most donations in his or her or team name. Participants are asked to create their own team of sponsors. Each racer is encouraged to raise at least $100 in additional donations from their ..read more

The Southport Historical Society will make history come alive as you enjoy a relaxed self-guided, one-mile walk through charming Historic Southport. Transport your self back to the early days of this city while visiting churches and homes dating back to the 1800s, as well as landmarks like City Hall, the Old Brunswick Jail, Old Smithville Burial Grounds, and River Pilots Tower. The instructions and map for the tour can be picked up at the Southport Visitor’s Center located at  203 E Bay St. in Southport or the Southport-Oak Island Chamber of Commerce Welcome Center located at 4433 ..read more

62nd Annual Old Homes Tour & More JUNE 10th, 2023 Friday & Saturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm This annual tour features some of Beaufort’s beautiful private homes, glorious gardens, multiple local churches, and artists’ studios throughout the town, as well as the authentically restored buildings and grounds of the Beaufort Historic Site. Thank you to our dedicated homeowners who are opening their doors for the 62nd Annual Old Homes Tour.   Kickoff Party and Bartenders’ Challenge   Saturday, June 10th  | 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Come to the Beaufort Historic Site for a fun-filled afte ..read more

Lace up your running shoes and see the sights. Add the fun of a run and fitness to your vacation joining us for a Summer morning 5k run/walk through the Historic Village of Corolla Light. Enjoy the sights of the Northern Outer Banks. The WhaleHead Club, Corolla Light​ and the magnificent Currituck Beach Lighthouse are all along the course. Click on your race date to Register now! May 31 June 7 June 14 June 28 July 12 July 19 July 26 Aug 2 Aug 9 Aug 16 Aug 23 Aug 30 Sep 6 Sep 13   ADULT $38 ACTIVE DUTY/VETERAN MILITARY DISCOUNT $35 TEEN 13-17 $35 ​CHILDREN 12 & UNDER $30 ​ Walk-up reg ..read more

Founded in 2009 by cellist and conductor Stephen Framil and Wilmington artist Christine Farley, the 15th Annual Port City Music Festival 2023 is a summer concert series committed to the highest quality of performance, and making the experience of great music accessible to all. From symphonies to concertos to chamber music to lieder to choral to opera, the Port City Music Festival not only brings a fresh and distinct interpretation to the venerated classics but also seeks to bridge the styles of classical, jazz, folk and world music – each program an eclectic and richly diverse musical offerin ..read more

  On June 2nd & 3rd, 2023 shaggers’ of all ages can enjoy a day of live entertainment with the hottest beach music bands in the South. All three bands offer that laid-back style of rhythm and blues with deep roots in the Carolina Coast. The gates will open at 10:00 am with the first band hitting the stage at 11:00 am. The Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce is proud to be hosting the 36th Annual Carolina Beach Music Festival on Saturday, June 4,2022 on the beach strand at the historic Carolina Beach Boardwalk in Carolina Beach. When: June 2, 2023 – June 3, 2023 Carolina Beach ..read more

The Cape Fear Blues Festival is quickly becoming one of the most anticipated music festivals of the summer season in North Carolina, and newcomers will find plenty of reasons to celebrate at this multiple-day event that has plenty of soul. Featuring local musicians as well as national headliners, the annual Cape Fear Blues Festival lights up the town with plenty of great music at multiple venues, and ample fun to go around for music fans everywhere. Friday, June 9th – Sunday, June 11th The event varies from year to year, but visitors can expect plenty of great live music throughout the ..read more

Walking on the beach is a great way to get some exercise, soak up some Vitamin D, and spend time near the beautiful ocean. We’ve come up with a fun way to enhance that beach walk with a scavenger hunt! You can try to get them all in one walk, in a year, or even in a lifetime, it’s up to you. It’s just a fun excuse to scout for some interesting beach sightings. 1. Spot a Sandpiper Sandpipers are shorebirds that wade in the shallows of the tide. They have long bodies and legs, and narrow wings. Most species have a narrow bill, but otherwise, the form and length are quite variable. They are sma ..read more