July 8 - September 30, 2021 You don't have to fight the crowds on July Fourth. Instead, come see the weekly fireworks display at Carolina Beach. The free firework displays take place weekly on the beach near the Carolina Beach Boardwalk, weather permitting. The music starts at 6:30 PM and fireworks...more about Weekly Summer Fireworks at Carolina Beach
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May 15 - October 2, 2020 This friendly market is held Saturdays from 8 AM to 1 PM at the Carolina Beach Lake Park and features fresh local produce, baked goods, wines, cheeses, meats, and more. Local musicians perform weekly, and local artists are showcased throughout the summer. Free parking is...more about Carolina Beach Farmer's Market
July 12 - 14, 2019 This popular fishing tournament going on 40 years attracts fisherman from up and down the Carolina coast. Registration opens at noon, and from 7 PM to 11 PM, there's a Tournament Kick Off Party. Scales are open from 2 PM to 5 PM on Saturday and from...more about East Coast Got-Em-On Classic King Mackerel Tournament
July 11 - September 25, 2021 Usually beginning the last weekend in May and running through the first week in September, this free movie series from the Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce is a great way to spend a balmy summer evening. Held Sundays on the spacious lawn of Carolina Beach Lake...more about Free Family Movies at Carolina Beach Lake Park
June - August 2021 The Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce hosts its free Summer Concerts at the Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area on the Cape Fear River in Kure Beach. The concerts are held on the second and fourth Fridays of the month, beginning July 9th and continuing thru to...more about Pleasure Island Summer Concerts