Carolina Cup 2024

Offering several days of SUP (standup paddleboard) clinics, expos and demos including weekend races, bring the whole family for this amazing time and cheer on incredible athletes in exciting races! All races begin at the Blockade Runner! On Saturday: a 3.5-mile Harbor Island Recreational Race, a 6.5-mile Money Island Open Race, and the dreaded 13-mile […]

Carolina Beach Bird Walk

Explore Carolina Beach State Park on a guided bird walk led by park staff along Snows Cut Trail. No previous experience is necessary. Beginning at the Marina, the easy hike will be approximately two miles long over flat terrain lasting approximately two hours. Both novice and avid birders will enjoy the adventure of finding resident […]

Island Hopper Cruise

Numerous uninhabited islands dot the waters around Wrightsville Beach and during this 2 hour adventure cruise you can explore at least one of them. Start at Money Island where notorious pirate Captain Kidd is said to have buried his treasure and home to the area’s largest sand dune – perfect for sliding down; then cruise […]

Sunset Harbor Cruise

The coastal waters surrounding the Blockade Runner are beautiful any time of day, but nothing compares to the views at sunset. Hop aboard the Carolina Runner and join us for a relaxing and scenic 1.5 hour cruise where you have a front row seat to the best views of Wrightsville Beach. Don’t be surprised if […]

Island Hopper Cruise

Numerous uninhabited islands dot the waters around Wrightsville Beach and during this 2 hour adventure cruise you can explore at least one of them. Start at Money Island where notorious pirate Captain Kidd is said to have buried his treasure and home to the area’s largest sand dune – perfect for sliding down; then cruise […]

Live Music by Adam Fenton

Local Jazz Musician, Adam Fenton, will be playing the piano in EAST Oceanfront Dining from 6-8PM.

Kure Beach Outdoor Movie

Enjoy free Friday night family fun with a rollicking outdoor Pirate movie! Delight in the first movie that started the Pirates of the Caribbean series: Curse of the Black Pearl with some of your favorite scallywags on the outdoor giant screen as part of their first Ocean Front Flicks Series. Grab your lawn chair or […]

Island Hopper Cruise

Numerous uninhabited islands dot the waters around Wrightsville Beach and during this 2 hour adventure cruise you can explore at least one of them. Start at Money Island where notorious pirate Captain Kidd is said to have buried his treasure and home to the area’s largest sand dune – perfect for sliding down; then cruise […]

Island Hopper Cruise

Numerous uninhabited islands dot the waters around Wrightsville Beach and during this 2 hour adventure cruise you can explore at least one of them. Start at Money Island where notorious pirate Captain Kidd is said to have buried his treasure and home to the area’s largest sand dune – perfect for sliding down; then cruise […]

Bellamy Mansion Family Fun Day

Join the Bellamy Mansion for Family Fun Day. This free event will be complete with face painting, storytelling, live music, pony rides, a petting zoo, puppies, games, crafts, prizes, and much more. Family Fun Day visitors can also purchase souvenirs from the gift shop as well as refreshments like hot dogs, sodas, popcorn, cotton candy […]