Events listing

STEM & Stories

28 Apr 2026 Join Mr. Zachary in the art room for 15 minutes of playful exploration! Experience imaginative play, sensory learning, fine motor fun, s storytelling and movement activities that inspire creativity and curiosity.

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Senior Fitness Classes at Maides Park

30 Apr 2026 This class provides light exercise, incorporating yoga, light weights, and body weight exercises, for those 55 years of age and older.

Maides Park, 1101 Manly Ave, Wilmington 28403

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Free Bird Hikes at Halyburton Park

01 May 2026 Join park staff for a leisurely bird-watching stroll around Halyburton Park the first Friday of each month. We’ll search for migrants, residents, and point out year-round species too. These walks are for beginner birders and all are welcome. Participants meet at Halyburton Park (4099 S. 17th St).

This program is free and can be enjoyed by those 6 years of age and older.

Halyburton Park, 4099 S. 17 Street,  28412

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River to Sea Bike Ride Expo

01 May 2026 New this year: The River to Sea Bike Ride Expo will be held the day before the annual ride. Ride participants will be able to attend for free bike checks, to register and get more info about the ride, purchase merch items, and hang out with local bicyclists and organizations who support them.

Empie Park, 3405 Park Ave, Wilmington 28403

Tagged as: , Sports, Community events

36th Annual River to Sea Bike Ride

02 May 2026 This event is a 20-mile bike ride along the historic route of the Wilmington Beach Car Line. All age groups and experience levels of cyclists participate in this ride but must be able to ride 20 miles at a casual pace. Helmets are required and cyclists should give their bicycle a thorough safety inspection prior to the event.

Tagged as: , Sports, Festivals, Community events

Future Park Engagement Kick-off Event

02 May 2026 The City of Wilmington invites the public to share input on how the 25 acres purchased off Greenville Loop Road should be shaped.

MLK Community Center, 401 S. 8th St., Wilmington 

Tagged as: , Kids & family, Parks events, Community events

City Council Meeting

04 May 2026 City Council Meetings are generally held the first and third Tuesdays of every month inside Council Chambers, unless otherwise designated.

City Hall at Skyline Center, 929 North Front Street, Wilmington 28401

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City Manager's Recommended Budget Presentation

05 May 2026 City Manager Becky Hawke will present Wilmington City Council with the recommended budget for FY27 during Council's regular meeting on Tuesday, May 5.

Skyline Center, 929 North Front Street, Wilmington 

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Walk & Learn Series

06 May 2026 Discover a new way to explore the park each month with the Walk and Learn series. Each hike will focus on a different and unique aspect of the park- from natural history to cultural relevance to health and wellness. Available for those 16 years of age and older.

Halyburton Park, 4099 S. 17th St., Wilmington 

Tagged as: , Youth events, Parks events

Animal Ambassador Feeding

06 May 2026 Come meet some of the ambassador animals and learn how they live both in the wild and at the center while they enjoy a reptile-ready meal! Each program will feature a snake and a box turtle.

Halyburton Park, 4099 S. 17th St., Wilmington 

Tagged as: , Parks events