09/11/2026
🌴✨ WHAT’S HAPPENING IN NEW HANOVER COUNTY THIS WEEKEND?! ✨🌴
It’s the weekend, Wilmington! 🎉 If you’re looking for something fun to do, here’s your New Hanover County Weekend Roundup for September 11–13! 👇
🎨 AMERICAN CRAFT WALK — SATURDAY
📍 Downtown Wilmington
⏰ 10 AM–5 PM
🛍️ More than 120 talented artists will fill downtown with handmade art, jewelry, pottery, woodwork, candles, photography and SO much more! Best part? FREE to attend! (American Craft Walk)
🐉 HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE MUSICAL JR.
📍 Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center
🎭 Opening night is Friday, September 11, with performances continuing through September 20. Perfect for a family night out! (Wilmington Downtown)
🌌 PLANETARIUM FUN AT CAPE FEAR MUSEUM
📍 Cape Fear Museum
Friday features Birth of Planet Earth, while Saturday brings One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure and other planetarium shows. 🌎✨ Saturday’s Big Bird shows are especially geared toward younger kids. (New Hanover County Parks)
🎶 BLAKESLEE CONCERT SERIES
The Blakeslee Concert Series kicks off Friday, September 11, and continues through September 25. 🎸 A great excuse to get outside and enjoy some live music! (Wilmington and Beaches)
🍺 FEAST FEST — SATURDAY
📍 Flytrap Brewing
Downtown Wilmington has Feast Fest happening Saturday, September 12. Grab your friends and make a day of it! (Wilmington Downtown)
🏈 SUNDAY FOOTBALL KICKOFF!
📍 Backspin Social – Wilmington
Starting at 1 PM Sunday, enjoy NFL Sunday Ticket, draft specials and FREE pizza while supplies last! 🍕🏈 (Backspin Social)
🌳 OR JUST GET OUTSIDE!
Want something a little more laid-back? Take advantage of our beautiful county parks, trails and outdoor spaces. 🌿☀️
And, of course… there’s always downtown Wilmington, the Riverwalk, local restaurants, live music and plenty of ways to spend a beautiful coastal weekend! 🌊