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September is a busy month, especially when it comes to all the fun, family-friendly events offered throughout the Wilmington area. From bicycle rodeos to World War II remembrances to festivals celebrating the local harvests, plants, and people of the community, your family is sure to find lots of free, fun weekend activities to do this month!
11th Annual Carolina Beach Police Department Bike Rodeo
Saturday, September 8th from 2pm-5pm
Location:
Carolina Beach Recreation Center
1121 N. Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach, NC 28428
Admission: Free
The Carolina Beach Police Department and the Town of Carolina Beach is proud to offer an afternoon of bicycle awareness and safety. The Bike Rodeo is the perfect opportunity to prepare for the upcoming school year, learn safe habits while riding your bike, make sure your helmet is properly fitted and register your bike! Enjoy music, food, games and activities, raffles and giveaways such as helmets, reflectors, lights and other items. For More information, visit https://www.carolinabeach.org/town_administration/departments/bike_rodeo.php
Children’s Museum of Wilmington’s Community Day
Sunday, September 9th from 1pm-5pm
Location:
116 Orange St., Wilmington, NC 28401
Admission: Free
The Children’s Museum’s 2nd Annual Community Day is a small gesture in thanking the community for 21 years of caring, support and generosity. Guests will be treated to free admission, face painting, balloon making, snacks from Waffle House and Tropical Smoothie, a football throw with New Hanover High School football players, a Black's Tire/Ricky Benton Racing NASCAR show truck, photo opportunities with the Wilmington Hammerhead mascot and more! For more information, visit https://www.playwilmington.org
Native Plant Festival at the NHC Arboretum
Saturday, September 15th from 9am-4pm
Location:
6206 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403
Admission: Free
Celebrate Cape Fear area native plants and learn how to incorporate them into your own garden plans. This event features a celebration of the Cape Fear area’s native plants and highlights ways in which residents can incorporate them into their own gardens. The event features activities for adults and children, native plant vendors, a seed swap and seed giveaway, displays and presentations by local experts, food trucks, and live music for kids by Susan Savia. For more information, call 910-798-7660
Summer Harvest Festival at Poplar Grove Plantation
Saturday, September 15th from 9am-5pm and Sunday, September 16th from 10am-4pm.
Location:
10200 Hwy1 7 N., Wilmington, NC 28411
Admission: Free
This two day family event marks the beginning of fall and features a vast array of vendors representing the season’s must haves! Offerings include plantings for winter, local artisans and crafters, carnival games, concessions, a bouncy house, and Mr. Mark from The Broccoli Brothers. For more information, visit www.poplargrove.org.
Saturday, September 22 from 10am-2om
Location:
Greenfield Lake Boathouse Near the Boathouse and 302 Willard Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
Admission: Free
Cape Fear River Watch is partnering with the City of Wilmington Parks and Recreation Department to offer this event promoting science, nature and outdoor recreation. Lakefest features live animals, alligators, a climbing wall, turtles and snakes, animal tracks, leaf printing, fish identification, casting clinics, face painting, water quality, dogs & H2O, aquatic insects, owl pellets, guided eco tours, arts and crafts, boat displays, paddle boats, canoe and kayak rentals and more! For more information email kaylynn@cfrw.us.
Youth Day at the NHC Law Enforcement Officers Association Club House
Sunday, September 23rd from 1pm-5pm
Location:
5301 Holly Shelter Rd., Castle Hayne, NC 28429
Admission: Free
Youth Day offers kids ages 6 to 16 the chance to participate in activities such as fishing skills, archery, and a chance to experience shooting sports/marksmanship in a safe and controlled environment. Parents, grandparents, or a responsible adult must accompany each youth at each event throughout the day. Other offerings include food, prizes, face painting, exhibits by NHC Sheriff’s Department, Wilmington Police Department, NHRMC EMS, Coast Guard, NC Wildlife, Marine Patrol, Airlink and SABLE helicopter appearances. Adult lunch is $1.
