18 Things to Do in Wilmington NC This Week · September 3–6, 2026

Music & Nightlife

American Aquarium

Alt-country/Americana band American Aquarium performs live at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater to kick off the Labor Day weekend.

Friday, September 4, 2026 · Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, Wilmington

Live at the Line: Rock the 90's

A golden hour outdoor concert series celebrating 90s rock at 721 Surry St.

Friday, September 4, 2026 5:00 PM · 721 Surry St, Wilmington

PSL's Sweet 16 Anniversary Show

Pineapple-Shaped Lamps celebrate their 16th anniversary with a special show at Thalian Hall.

Friday, September 4, 2026 7:30 PM · Thalian Hall, Wilmington

Koe Wetzel

Country-rock artist Koe Wetzel performs live at Live Oak Bank Pavilion.

Saturday, September 12, 2026 8:00 PM · Live Oak Bank Pavilion, Wilmington

Date Night

Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

An atmospheric candlelit concert tribute to Fleetwood Mac at The Elia.

Friday, September 4, 2026 8:45 PM · The Elia, Wilmington

Jazz at the Mansion: Burning Bridges

Since 2010, Bellamy Mansion Museum and Cape Fear Jazz have joined forces for this beloved Jazz at the Mansion series — this week featuring Burning Bridges.

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 6:30 PM · The Bellamy Mansion Museum, 503 Market Street, Wilmington

Free Events

Sound Healing Workshop at Terra Sol

A hands-on sound healing workshop at Terra Sol Sanctuary in the Castle Street District, introducing participants to the benefits of sound healing.

Saturday, September 5, 2026 · Terra Sol Sanctuary, Wilmington

Introduction to Mantra Meditation

A free, community mantra meditation session hosted by New Hanover Kirtan Mantra Meditation at a local Wilmington venue.

Sunday, September 13, 2026 12:30 PM · Wilmington

Elaine May's 'Mikey and Nicky' (1976) Free Screening

UNCW Film Studies presents a free screening and presentation of Elaine May's 1976 film 'Mikey and Nicky' at King Hall Auditorium.

Sunday, September 13, 2026 3:00 PM · UNC Wilmington King Hall Auditorium, 601 S. College Rd, Wilmington

PCYP Monthly Networking Social at UNCW Athletics

Port City Young Professionals monthly networking social hosted and sponsored by UNCW Athletics, with free food, giveaways, and business casual vibes.

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 5:30 PM · UNCW, Wilmington

Festivals & Special Events

Labor Day Weekend and Cookout on Bald Head Island

Annual Labor Day celebration on Bald Head Island featuring a cookout with burgers and beachy fare plus activities all along the island.

Saturday, September 5, 2026 · Bald Head Island

Family-Friendly

The Goonies (1985) – Thalian Hall Cinema Family Series

Classic 1985 adventure film The Goonies screens as part of Thalian Hall's Cinema Family Series.

Saturday, September 5, 2026 · Thalian Hall, Wilmington

FIT4MOM New Mama Monday

FIT4MOM Wilmington highlights three stroller-friendly workout programs in one free class — a perfect introduction for new moms.

Monday, September 14, 2026 9:30 AM · Wilmington

Outdoors & Active

Trask Family Farms U-Pick Flowers

Trask Family Farms opens for their final flower U-pick of the season — grab a cup, jar, or bucket and fill it with fall blooms this Labor Day Weekend.

Saturday, September 5, 2026 · Trask Family Farms, Wilmington area

Arts & Culture

Expressive Writing Experience at Terra Sol

A guided expressive writing workshop at Terra Sol Sanctuary for those ready to reconnect with themselves through the power of writing.

Sunday, September 6, 2026 · Terra Sol Sanctuary, Wilmington

American Craft Walk

Annual downtown Wilmington event featuring local and regional artisans selling handcrafted wares along scenic streets.

Saturday, September 12, 2026 10:00 AM · Downtown Wilmington

Cape Fear Arts in Motion – Forward Motion Dance

Cape Fear Arts in Motion presents Forward Motion Dance, a live dance performance at Thalian Hall.

Thursday, September 17, 2026 · Thalian Hall, Wilmington

Food & Drink

Circle Pit BBQ at 3rd Street Eats

Circle Pit BBQ's Korean-Southern fusion pop-up returns to 3rd Street Eats for two nights with their rotating creative menu.

Thursday, September 17, 2026 6:00 PM · 3rd Street Eats, Wilmington