18 Things to Do in Wilmington NC This Week · November 5–8, 2026

Food & Drink

Fall Feast: Autumn In The South

The Battle for Southern Flavor, with twelve of the region's chefs competing at Canterbury Stables.

Saturday, November 7, 2026 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM · Canterbury Stables

Taste of Wrightsville Beach

Annual food festival with dozens of samples, tastings, and contests showcasing the Wrightsville Beach food scene.

Saturday, November 14, 2026 · Wrightsville Beach

Wine & Pasta Workshop

Hands-on wine and pasta workshop hosted at Market House Beer & Wine.

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 6:30 PM · Market House Beer & Wine

Outdoors & Active

Nature lovers hike (easy level)

Easy-level nature hike hosted by the Fun and Social Somethings Out About Town Meetup group.

Sunday, November 8, 2026 9:00 AM

Battleship Half Marathon, 10K and 5K

Annual running event offering half marathon, 10K, and 5K races along the southern N.C. coastline.

Sunday, November 15, 2026 · Wilmington

Music & Nightlife

U.S. Fleet Forces Band Brass Quintet

Brass quintet performance from the U.S. Fleet Forces Band at Thalian Hall.

Friday, November 6, 2026 7:30 PM · Thalian Hall

Switchfoot with special guest Anberlin - Forever Now Tour

Switchfoot tours with special guest Anberlin on the Forever Now Tour at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater.

Saturday, November 7, 2026 · Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

Marty Stuart

Country music performance by Marty Stuart at the Wilson Center.

Friday, November 13, 2026 7:30 PM · Wilson Center

Beethoven's Fifth Symphony Journeys

Wilmington Symphony Orchestra performance of Beethoven's Fifth led by Music Director Peter Askim.

Saturday, November 14, 2026 7:30 PM · Wilson Center @ CFCC

Arts & Culture

National Geographic Live: Earth After Dark

National Geographic Live presentation on the night sky, from the Milky Way to meteor showers and fireflies.

Friday, November 6, 2026 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM · UNCW Kenan Auditorium

American Ballet Theatre Studio Company

American Ballet Theatre Studio Company performance at Thalian Hall as part of the Main Attraction Series.

Thursday, November 12, 2026 7:30 PM · Thalian Hall

Cape Fear Makers Guild Grand Opening Event

Grand opening event hosted by the Cape Fear Makers Guild Meetup Group.

Saturday, November 14, 2026 1:00 PM

Festivals & Special Events

Port City Marina Boat Show

Weekend boat show with boats, local dealers, marine vendors, and waterfront atmosphere at Port City Marina.

November 6-8, 2026 · Port City Marina

BAD Day Music and Arts Festival 2026

Music and arts festival in Wilmington featuring live performances.

Saturday, November 14, 2026 12:00 PM · Wilmington

Date Night

Masquerade Singles Speed Dating Event

Masquerade-themed singles speed dating event at Ten Pin Alley.

Saturday, November 14, 2026 5:30 PM · Ten Pin Alley

Family-Friendly

FIELD TRIP: Old McFaye's Farm

Stroller Strides class followed by farm fun with animals, hayrides, pony rides, and more at Old McFaye's Farm.

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 9:30am - 12pm · Old McFaye's Farm

Touch-A-Truck

18th annual Touch-A-Truck event where kids can explore trucks up close.

Sunday, November 15, 2026 10:00 AM · The Pointe at Barclay

Free Events

Creative Castle First Friday Art Walk

Free self-guided art walk along Castle Street featuring local creative spaces.

Friday, November 6, 2026 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM · Castle Street between 3rd and 12th streets