Calendar of Events Wrightsville Beach
Sunday, 11/22/2009 1:00 PM |
| Seaside Shuffle 5K
The women's 5K will start at 1pm with the men's 5K following at 1:45pm. The course is TAC/USA certified. Entry fee is $15 in advance or $20 the day of the race. A post race party and awards ceremony will follow at the Blockade Runner. See the web site for more information. Start/Finish Blockade Runner Hotel 275 Waynick Blvd Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 www.wilmingtonroadrunners.org |
Thursday, 11/26/2009 7:30 AM |
| 5th Annual Turkey Trot
The Turkey Trot is one of the largest Thanksgiving Day events around the country. It is one of the most fun ways To Begin Thanksgiving Day. The 2.4 Mile Turkey Trot around the Loop and our 1 Mile or 2.4 Mile Gobbler Family Fun Walk is designed to accommodate everyone. On-site registration in the rear of the Park begins at 7:30am. $15 per person till 11/20, $20 per person after 11/20, Children under 12 FREE. Wrightsville Beach Loop Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 www.wilmingtonturkeytrot.com |
Friday, 11/27/2009 5:00 PM - Tuesday, 12/22/2009 9:00 PM |
| Enchanted Airlie
Enjoy beautiful holiday flowers, festive lights, live musical entertainment, and the largest display of model trains in the Southeast. Stroll through this whimsically lighted display at your own pace, soaking in the beauty. Now in its fifth season, Enchanted Airlie is open Nov 27 & 28, Dec 4, 5, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 21 & 22 . There are two show times per evening beginning at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Advanced tickets are required. Call 910.798.7700 for details. Airlie Gardens 300 Airlie Rd Wilmington, NC 28403 www.airliegardens.org |
Friday, 11/27/2009 5:45 PM |
| Tree Lighting Ceremony & Flotilla Holiday Party
Kick off the holiday season Wrightsville Beach style. Our tree lighting ceremony begins the weekend-long yuletide festivities at 5:45pm. Bring your children to see Santa, Mrs. Claus and the elves and then scoot around the corner for dancing and good times at the Flotilla Holiday Party at 7pm at the Blockade Runner. Reservations available by calling the Flotilla Information Line at 910.256.2120 or visit www.ncholidayflotilla.org. Wrightsville Beach Park 321 Causeway Drive Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 www.ncholidayflotilla.org |
Saturday, 11/28/2009 10:00 AM |
| Festival in the Park
Continue to celebrate the season at our annual Holiday Flotilla Festival in the Park. With an Arts & Crafts Show, performing artists, children's rides, antique auto show entertainment, amusements, and over 80 vendors, there's sure to be something for everyone. Festival goes from 10 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. For more information, call 910.256.2120. Wrightsville Beach Park 321 Causeway Drive Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 www.ncholidayflotilla.org |
Saturday, 11/28/2009 6:00 PM |
| NC Holiday Flotilla, 26th Annual
A spectacular lighted boat parade. A tradition at Wrightsville Beach for locals, boat lovers, and tourists for over 25 years. 30-50 boats ranging from yachts to personal watercrafts decorated for the holiday display. A Big Fireworks display to follow. For more information visit our web site. Call 910.256.2120. Wrightsville Beach Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 www.ncholidayflotilla.org |
Saturday, 12/12/2009 8:00 AM |
| First Annual 5K Jingle Bell Run
In celebration of the Meyer Cottage's 100th anniversary, The Wrightsville Beach Museum of History invites you to participate in the museum's First Annual 5K Jingle Bell Run. As this will be a celebratory, holiday event, race participants are encouraged to dress in holiday apparel (i.e. Santa costumes, antlers, snow men etc.). Join us in a 5K through the Wrightsville Beach area to see the beach in a new way. Historic cottages, beautiful winter marshes, and all your old haunts are part of the scenery as you meet the challenge to experience this special 5 K and benefit this special museum. 8am check in, 9:30am race start. Call 910.256.2569 for more information. Wrightsville Beach Museum of History 303 West Salisbury Street Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 www.wbmuseum.com |
