Hey, August! Family Fun around Wilmington, NC

Y’all, Summer’s not over yet! August is packed with family-friendly events around Wilmington that are perfect for keeping the kids entertained before school starts back up. Whether you’re looking for outdoor festivals, story times, or special one-day events, there’s something fun for every age.

Heads up! August 4th is the one day event for Great Wolf Lodge (there’s one in Concord, NC) mega sale starting at $84/night for 2*. Check their website for all the details.

Events this week:

• Aug 4th – Fit For Fun Storytime: Sharing is Caring – 10 AM
• Aug 4th – Family Storytime @ Hampstead Branch
• Aug 4th – Family Storytime at the Main Library in Burgaw
• Aug 5th – Family Storytime at the Main Library in Burgaw
• Aug 5th – Family Night at Carolina Beach Lake Park – 6:30PM – 8PM
• Aug 5th – Summer Movies at Mayfaire ($1) – 10 AM & 11 AM
• Aug 5th – MESSY HANDS @ Pleasure Island Library – Turtle
• Aug 5th – Island STEAM Club: Science Story Hour – Toothpick Stars
• Aug 6th – Animal Ambassador Feedings at Halyburton Park – 4PM
• Aug 6th – Lego Club at the Main Library in Burgaw
• Aug 6th – OUTDOOR FAMILY STORYTIME @ Pine Valley Library
• Aug 6th – FAMILY STORYTIME @ Northeast Library
• Aug 6th – Story time By the Sea at Kure Beach Oceanfront Park – 10AM
• Aug 6th – Summer Movies at Mayfaire ($1) – 10 AM & 11 AM
• Aug 6th – Summer Movies at The Pointe ($2) – 10 AM
• Aug 7th – BABY & ME @ Pine Valley Library
• Aug 7th – FAMILY STORYTIME @ Northeast Library
• Aug 7th – Summer Movies at The Pointe ($2) – 10 AM
• Aug 7th – SEAHAWK FAM at UNCW Kenan Auditorium – 10:30 AM
• Aug 7th – Summer Evening Series at Halyburton Park: Signs of Animals – 6:30 PM
• Aug 8th – Fit For Fun Waterplay
• Aug 8th – Little Explorers at Halyburton Park: Notion of Motion – 10 AM
• Aug 8th – Kaleidoscope Play and Learn @ Northeast Library
• Aug 8th – Make a Mermaid or Sea Prince @ Pleasure Island Library
• Aug 8th – Summer Concert Series at Airlie Gardens – 6 PM
• Aug 9th – Summer Movies at The Pointe ($2) – 10 AM

*I’ve listed a few, but not all. Check out the libraries website for all events.

Reoccurring events:

• Sundays – Movies in the Park at Carolina Beach Lake Park – 8:45 PM
• Mondays – Wrightsville Beach Farmers Market
• Mondays – Summer at Scooters 1 – 4 PM – $8 admission
• Tuesdays – Turtle Talks at Wrightsville Beach – 7:00 PM details
• Monday – Friday – Cardinal Lanes | Kids Bowl Free details
• Wednesdays – Airlie Gardens Butterfly Release – 10 AM
• Wednesdays – Mondays – Summer at Scooters 1 – 4 PM – $8 admission
• Wednesdays – Poplar Grove Farms Market
• Saturday’s – Small Wonders at Cape Fear Museum (includes free admission) – 10 AM

Fun Activities Indoors:

• Battle House Tactical Laser Tag
• Bounce Parties and Games
• Cape Fear Museum
• Cardinal Lanes Beach Bowl & Ten Pin Alley
• Children’s Museum of Wilmington
• Crossfire Paintball & Nerf Arena
• Dave & Buster’s (better for older kids)
• Ecological Marine Adventures (Topsail Beach)
• Earl Jackson Pool (Covered)
• Fit For Fun Center
• Flip N Fly
• Great time for turtle nest hatching on the local beaches
• Gymnastics Unlimited & Carolina Gymnastics (Open Gym)
• Halyburton Park Nature Center
• iFLY Wilmington (Indoor Skydiving – Free to Watch)
• Ingram Planetarium (Sunset Beach)
• Jungle Rapids Arcade & Indoor Jungle Gym
• Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue & Rehabilitation Center (Topsail Beach)
• Little Leaps
• Museum of Coastal Carolina (Ocean Isle Beach)
• NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher
• New Hanover County Libraries
• Pinspiration Wilmington
• Port City Express Train (Inside Independence Mall)
• Scooter’s Skating Center
• Skyzone Trampoline Park
• Smart Start Resource Room
• Three Friends Play Dates (Ogden)
• Wilmington Ice House
• Wilmington Railroad Museum
• Wilmington Rock Gym
• Zing Zang Zoom Children’s Museum (Jacksonville)

Water Activities

• Area Beaches – Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, Fort Fisher, Oak Island, Surf City and Topsail
• Community Pools + Splash Pads