There are plenty of twists on holiday traditions befitting a charming coastal destination like Wilmington and our island beaches. Get in the spirit this season with a magical getaway filled with holiday cruises and flotillas, bright lights, unique shops and a variety of ways to celebrate. 

With the start of the new year, visitors look for new places to go and things to do. With exciting additions to up-and-coming neighborhoods, an expansion of the local beer scene, feature film debuts and more, there is plenty to consider adding to your to-do list in Wilmington.

Halloween is approaching, and there’s no better place to celebrate than one of the most actively haunted cities in the South. Haunted happenings take place year-round in this spirited town, but they all culminate in a month-long celebration throughout October.

Fall festival season is underway in Wilmington, NC and the island beaches of Carolina Beach, Kure Beach and Wrightsville Beach. Mild temperatures and fewer crowds make it the perfect time for a coastal getaway.

Wilmington, North Carolina is among the most historically significant African American regions in the United States, with ancestry dating back to the 1700s. Throughout the year there are museum exhibitions, theme tours and events that interpret Wilmington’s African American history.

When it comes to weddings – and other milestone celebrations in these unique times - small is the new big. Micro weddings offer a wonderful way for engaged couples to say “I do” without dealing with a huge guest list.

This holiday season, don’t get your tinsel in a tangle – head to Wilmington to participate in special holiday traditions that keep being outdoors in season through the holidays and beyond.