PLEASURE ISLAND UPCOMING EVENTS

Carolina Beach Pier Pumpkin Patch

Recurring Daily
October 1-31, 2023
Carolina Beach Pier
Atlanta Avenue and Lake Park Blvd
Carolina Beach, NC 28428

Celebrate Fall at the Seaside Pumpkin Patch offering special Halloween family fun all October long! Choose the perfect pumpkin starting October 1 and let the kids paint them for free on Sundays. Spend Friday evenings at the Patch enjoying Bonfires & S'mores featuring multiple firepits with seating areas. Dress in your 80's best when a live band rocks out at the 80's October Bash Party October 31 or "Howl at the Moon" during their Full Moon Party on October 28th!

Farewell Summer Jazz Funeral

October 6, 2023
Kure Beach Ocean Front Park and Pavilion
105 Atlantic Ave
Kure Beach, NC 28449

Join the Town of Kure Beach for their annual jazz funeral procession to wish summer a fond farewell until next year. The Port City Players lean the procession of fancily dressed "mourners" to the pavilion. The band then performs jazz favorites to celebrate the end of summer. All are invited to participate in the New Orleans style jazz funeral procession with T'Geaux Boys food truck offering traditional new Orleans cuisine. Don't forget your fancy hats, lacy parasols, and finest dress to join the parade

Pets in the Park

October 7, 2023
Carolina Beach Lake Park
Atlantic Ave and S Lake Park Blvd
Carolina Beach, NC 28482

Come celebrate pets, their owners, and pet friendly businesses at the lakeside Pets in the Park! The family-friendly event usually incudes fun like K9 demonstrations, Puppy Kissing Booth, "Ask a Vet" Booth, Pet Blessing, Rescue Groups, Pet Parade, Costume Contest, DJ Mike, DOGA - a half hour yoga session with your pup, Face Painting, amazing food trucks (for pets and their humans).

Blakeslee AF Rec Concert

October 13, 2023
118 Riverfront Road
Kure Beach, NC 28449

Enjoy family-friendly free Friday Sumer Lawn Concerts at the Blakeslee Air Force Recreation Area. The music continues with the collective Bacon Grease featuring lead singer Jared Michael Kline playing all your favorite songs from the past to the present. Close to both Carolina Beach and Kure Beach, delight in the outdoors, and bring blankets and chairs for the whole family. Pack your picnic to enjoy dinner with the grooves of live music.

King of the Island PRO/AM Tournament

October 28 & 29, 2023
Good Hops Brewing
811 Harper Road
Carolina Beach, NC 28482

Join the friendly fun of Pro/Am Disc Golf at Joe Eakes in Kure Beach on Saturday with the next day at the Good Hop's trinity course in Carolina Beach to decide who will be crowned Royalty of Pleasure Island! Both Professional Disc Golf Course Association (PDGA) registered courses are in close proximity to each other as well as both beaches and historic downtown for plenty of Halloween fun before and after the tournament.

Cape Fear Kite Festival

November 3-5, 2023
Fort Fisher State Recreation Area
1000 Loggerhead Road
Kure Beach, NC 28449

Come join the fun as serious kite flyers share their sky art at the Fort Fisher State Recreation Area for the Cape Fear Kite Festival presented in partnership with Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce. This is the final kite event of the professional kite flying season with more than just your average size kites, styles, and of course colors float, soar, and ride the air. Festivities begin at the beachfront of the Courtyard of Marriott Carolina Beach on Friday after dark for a special "Night with Kites" and then continue during both Saturday and Sunday in Kure Beach. Please check their social media for updates. Live bands, food trucks, and other vendors will attend the festival.

Christmas by the Sea

November 25, December 9, and December 12, 2023
Carolina Beach Avenue S & Harper Avenue
Carolina Beach, NC 28482

Enjoy Christmas by the Sea as the Town of Carolina Beach becomes and island of lights with homes and businesses at their festive finest to get you in the holiday spirit. Stroll the famous Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Gazebo decked in sparking splendor from the late November until the New Year. Bask in the holiday glow and special Holiday Happenings scheduled to begin at 5:00 p.m. along the Boardwalk.

Holiday Flotilla Dinner Cruise

November 25, 2023
301 Carl Winner Drive
Carolina Beach, NC 28482

Ring in the holidays with a special dinner cruise to the NC Holiday Flotilla and fireworks! This seven hour cruise features a full Southern dinner of pulled pork, sliced brisket, and smoked turkey served with all the trimmings. Upon arrival in Banks Channel, your front row seat gives exciting view of the fireworks and Flotilla. Festive dance music accompanies your return to Carolina Beach for an evening you always remember.

Island of Lights Christmas Flotilla

December 2, 2023
Carolina Beach Boat Basin to Snow's Cut
Carolina Beach, NC 28482

Fishing boats and pleasure crafts decorated with thousands of lights present a spectacular display on the Intercoastal Waterway at the annual Island of Lights Christmas Flotilla. Water crafts will cruise from Snows Cut to the Carolina Beach Boat Basin and back, competing for prizes and adding to the wonderful holiday spirit! A panel of judges will be on hand to choose the winners. Bring the family and enjoy a colorful evening.