February - March 2021 TBD Franklin Square Gallery opens each year with its Spring Art Show. A reception and awards ceremony, which is open to the public, will be held on Friday, from 5-7 PM. It's a great chance to see the two-and three-dimensional artwork of the many talented artists of...more about Associated Artists of Southport Spring Art Show
March
March 21, 2020 Badwater Cape Fear is a 50K/51.4-mile ultra running race. It features a twelve-mile warm-up on the car-free, one-lane-wide roads of Bald Head Island. This will be followed by 19 or 39 miles of running on the east beach of the island as well as the wild and secluded...more about Badwater Cape Fear
March 21, 2021 The tradition of blessing the fleet was started by the Cape Fear Yacht Club in 1995. Any and all watercraft are invited to take part in this event. The procession begins at 2 PM at the City Pier. Launched by a cannon shot from Thor, the events begins...more about Blessing of the Fleet
January 13, 2022 The Coastal Consumer Showcase, “Highlighting the Best Products & Services” in the Southport Oak Island area runs from 4 PM until 7 PM. This is an annual event and the admission is free. There are free samples, giveaways, Pick-A-Prize Auction and registration for the $100 cash drawing....more about Coastal Consumer Showcase
March 6, 2020 Put on your denim and diamonds (neither is a requirement) and take yourself to a fun party with a charitable cause. This year's event features dinner, beer and wine as well as dancing to live music provided by the Cat5 Band. You can also participate in live and...more about Diamonds and Denim Ball
March 2021 event has been cancelled Fort Anderson, located at Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site, is the location of a Civil War Living History. From 10am to 4pm living history interpreters demonstrate trades. Talk with sailors, learn the blacksmith's trade. Hands-on activities for kids, and interactive programs for the entire family....more about Fort Anderson Civil War Living History
March 2021 TBD Everyone is invited to the Mardi Gras Parade and Festival. Enter your best Mardi Gras float in the parade on Oak Island Dr. beginning at 1 PM. Then join the festival at Middleton Park from 1 PM - 4 PM. There will be live music, arts and crafts...more about Oak Island Mardi Gras Parade & Festival
February 19 - March 26, 2020 - The US Coast Guard Auxiliary offers a fourteen-session Boating Skills and Seamanship course every Wednesday and Thursday from 7 PM - 9 PM. These courses are held at the Brunswick County EMS Headquarters, 40 Naber Drive, Shallotte and provide general information on selecting and registering a...more about USCG Boating Skills and Seamanship Course