Events
Kure Beach is home to concerts, fishing tournaments, historical re-enactments and other events that are sure to interest you and your family. See our links below for a listing of what is upcoming.
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Thursday, 05/22/2008 - Thursday, 08/28/2008 |
| Carolina Beach Film & Fireworks Series
The town of Carolina Beach, N.C. will be hosting a "Film and Fireworks Series" this summer. The events will take place on Sundays and Thursdays beginning May 22, weather permitting. Family-friendly movies will be held at Carolina Beach Lake Park every Sunday and a fireworks display will be on the beach near the boardwalk each Thursday with a band performing from 6pm-9pm before the fireworks. Both events will be free and concessions will be available. Call 910.458.8434 for more information or visit our web site. Carolina Beach's Film & Fireworks Series schedule available here.
Carolina Beach Lake Hwy 421 & Atlanta Ave. Carolina Beach, NC 28428 www.pleasureislandnc.org (Get Map) |
Friday, 06/13/2008 - Saturday, 08/23/2008 |
| Pleasure Island Free Summer Concert Series
The Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce hosts their Free Summer Concerts at the Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area located along the Cape Fear River. They are held on the second and fourth Fridays in June, July and August (weather permitting). Grab the children, bring a chair or blanket and prepare to sit back, relax and enjoy some great music from 6 to 8 PM. This year you are allowed to bring your own food. No alcoholic beverages or pets are allowed. Beverages are for sale on site. Call 910.458.8434 for more information. Fort Fisher Military Recreation Area 118 Riverfront Rd Kure Beach, NC 28449 www.pleasureislandnc.org (Get Map) |
Thursday, 07/24/2008 |
| NC Aquarium Family Night - Polar Opposites
Is there anything cooler than hanging out with polar bears and penguins? What about learning how glaciers change the landscape, why ice floats and hearing a whole new version of "Ice, Ice Baby?" Take a break from the heat with interactive programs, Arctic crafts and polar activities! Enjoy Steel drum music by Kevin Kolb. These and a variety of other activities for all ages are free with paid admission or membership. Ticket sales end at 8pm. Visitors who tour the Aquarium earlier in the day may return for Family Night activities at no additional charge, if they present their receipts. Call 910.458.8257 for more information. NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher 900 Loggerhead Rd Kure Beach, NC 28449 www.ncaquariums.com (Get Map) |
Thursday, 07/31/2008 |
| NC Aquarium Family Night - Sharks!
Help us celebrate Shark Week by demystifying these misunderstood top predators and figuring out why sharks rule the oceans. Learn about the almost 400 species of sharks with interactive programs, fishy crafts, and surprising reminders that prove just how unthreatening sharks really are! Enjoy Steel drum music by Andy Whittington of Sea Pans. These and a variety of other activities for all ages are free with paid admission or membership. Ticket sales end at 8pm. Visitors who tour the Aquarium earlier in the day may return for Family Night activities at no additional charge, if they present their receipts. Call 910.458.8257 for more information. NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher 900 Loggerhead Rd Kure Beach, NC 28449 www.ncaquariums.com (Get Map) |
Saturday, 08/09/2008 |
| "Toys, Games & More" at Fort Fisher
Play civil War era games with site staff and volunteers! Learn about period games and toys as you are encouraged to play with examples provided by Fort Fisher State Historic Site. Kids of all ages will enjoy hoop races, games of graces as well as many more. Large games of townball (an early version of baseball) will be played on grounds surrounding the fort. Times are 10a,-12pm, and 2pm-4pm. Call 910.458.5538 for more information. Fort Fisher State Historic Site 1610 Fort Fisher Blvd. S Kure Beach, NC 28449 www.nchistoricsites.org/fisher/ (Get Map) |
