Events listing

Annual City of Wilmington Tree Lighting

05 Dec 2024 Tree Lighting at Riverfront Park

Riverfront Park, 10 Cowan St, Wilmington 28412

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21st Annual Wilmington Holiday Parade

08 Dec 2024 Parade will start promptly at 6:00 pm at N. Front St. and Walnut St. and travel south on Front St. to Church St.

N. Front Street, N. Front Street, Wilmington 28402

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Dino Dig Event at FFF!

13 Dec 2024 Are you ready for a DINO-mite day? Visit Fit For Fun’s Jurassic playground to dig for prehistoric fossils and make exciting discoveries! Fit For Fun’s Dino-friend Rexy may even STOMP by for a visit!

Fit for Fun, 302 S. 10th St, Wilmington 28401

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Kids Night Out at Maides Park!

13 Dec 2024 Join Davis Center staff for their Kids Night Out Program! This community event is designed to provide children with a fun and engaging evening of activities, games, and social interaction in a safe environment. Pre-Registration Required - $5/person - Ages 6 to 12.

Maides Park, 1101 Manly Ave, Wilmington 28405

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Little Explorers at Halyburton Park!

01 Jan 2025 Bring your “Little Explorers” out to the park and discover nature through hikes in the park, experiments, and activities. Your children will delight in the many nature themes we explore each month. Space is limited!
Ages 2 to 5 - $3/participant - Registration Required

Halyburton Park, 4099 S. 17 Street, Wilmington 28403

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Creature Feature at Halyburton Park!

03 Jan 2025 Feed your curiosity at the Creature Feature where each month shines a spotlight on one of the unique species that call Halyburton Park their home! Pizza included.
$5/participant - Pre-Registration Required - Ages 3+
4099 S. 17th Street, Wilmington, NC

Halyburton Park, 4099 S. 17 Street, Wilmington 28405

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Tiny Heroes Program at the Fit For Fun Center!

13 Jan 2025 🔥 Session 1: Fire Safety Lesson & Crafts
📅 Jan. 13 at 10 AM
Join Ms. Brooke from Wilmington Fire Department for a fun, interactive fire safety lesson in the Fit For Fun Art Room!

🚒 Session 2: Firetruck Display
📅 Jan. 27 from 10–11 AM (subject to emergency calls)
Explore a real firetruck, check out firefighting gear, and meet our local heroes!

Don’t miss these family-friendly events! 🚨

Fit for Fun, 302 S. 10th St, Wilmington 28401

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Kids Night Out at Halyburton Park!

14 Feb 2025 Kids Night Out is coming to Halyburton Park! Enjoy a night off with your
friends and family while the park keeps an eye on the kids. Participants can look forward to enjoying a variety of nature activities, a themed walk around the park’s forest, and even indulge in some pizza for dinner!

Pre-Registration Required - $5/person - Ages 5 to 12

Halyburton Park, 4099 S. 17 Street, Wilmington 28412

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Care Staff for a Day (at Halyburton Park!)

02 Apr 2025 Are you an animal advocate? Do you think all critters are cute? Thinking about becoming a zookeeper or aquarist? Then this is the program for you! Get a behind-the-scenes tour with Halyburton’s animal husbandry team and learn about the ins and outs of ambassador care! Admission to the monthly animal ambassador feeding program is included with your experience!

Halyburton Park, 4099 S. 17 Street, Wilmington 28405

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