13 Things to Do in Wilmington NC This Week · June 25–28, 2026

Free Events

Fourth Friday Gallery Night

Over 20 downtown galleries and creative spaces open 6–9 PM for a free self-guided art tour featuring oils, ceramics, mixed media, and artists on-site.

Friday, June 26, 2026 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM · Downtown Wilmington

Poplar Grove Open Air Market

Weekly summertime farmers and artisan market under the historic magnolia and oak trees of Poplar Grove Plantation, featuring local produce, art, and crafts.

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM · Historic Poplar Grove Plantation, Wilmington

Run Con Sazón Weekly Wednesday Run

Casual 2-mile run or walk with the Run Con Sazón crew at CargoCade in the Cargo District, followed by hanging out at the arcade — all paces welcome.

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 6:30 PM · CargoCade, Cargo District, Wilmington

Music & Nightlife

Ella Langley: The Dandelion Tour

Country rising star Ella Langley brings her Dandelion Tour to Wilmington's largest outdoor music venue.

Friday, June 26, 2026 · Live Oak Bank Pavilion, Wilmington

Market House Soirée (House Music)

21+ riverside house music event at Market House featuring DJs Matt Lloyd, WHTXVR, and DJ Milk with sunset views over the Cape Fear.

Saturday, June 27, 2026 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM · Market House, Downtown Wilmington

ILM Action Network Punk for Pride

Punk music showcase benefiting Pride at The Barzarre, a scrappy live music venue in Wilmington.

Sunday, June 28, 2026 12:00 PM · The Barzarre, Wilmington

Arts & Culture

The Outsiders – Performance Club Theatre Company

Stage adaptation of the classic coming-of-age story performed by Performance Club Theatre Company for a limited weekend run at Thalian Hall.

Friday, June 26, 2026 · Thalian Hall, Wilmington

Making Steel Stamps Workshop

Hands-on metalworking workshop where participants learn to make custom steel stamps, hosted by Cape Fear Makers Guild.

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 7:00 PM · Wilmington

Festivals & Special Events

Pre-Dock St. Pride: Drag Me to Ibiza feat. Brenda the Drag Queen

Pre-Pride drag party at 118 Market St kicking off Wilmington's Pride weekend celebrations on Friday night.

Friday, June 26, 2026 10:30 PM · 118 Market St, Wilmington

Dock Street Pride Celebration

Annual community Pride celebration in downtown Wilmington's historic riverfront district featuring entertainment, local vendors, artists, and performers.

Sunday, June 28, 2026 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM · Dock Street, Downtown Wilmington

Outdoors & Active

Sustainable Summer Cleanup Kickoff

Community beach and coastal cleanup event organized by Plastic Ocean Project Volunteers to kick off a summer of environmental stewardship.

Sunday, June 28, 2026 10:00 AM · Wilmington area

Food & Drink

Trivia Night at Hell's Kitchen

Monday evening pub trivia night hosted by ILM Digital Nomads at Hell's Kitchen.

Monday, June 29, 2026 7:00 PM · Hell's Kitchen, Wilmington

Date Night

Sacred Blue Lotus Sound Journey

A deeply relaxing sound journey blending blue lotus tea with therapeutic sound bowls for a mind-body-spirit experience at terra sol sanctuary.

Saturday, June 27, 2026 4:00 PM · terra sol sanctuary, 507 Castle Street, Wilmington