Resources

Wilmington is full a hidden gems & there are surprisingly a lot more resources, things to do and places to see with your kiddos then you would initially think. This page is dedicated to making it easier on you – less turning to Google and more time exploring and spending time with the kids.

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Babies/Post-Partum (Under 1 years old)

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Toddlers/ Pre-Schoolers/Pre-K (1 – 5 years old)

Bounce Parties and Games
Cape Fear Museum
Carolina Gymnastics Academy – Watch Me Play
Defy Wilmington
Flip n Fly
Independence Mall – Indoor playground
Independence Mall – Indoor train ride
Jungle Rapids – Indoor Kids Jungle
Kindermusik With Sarah
NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher
New Hanover County Public Library – See Calendar for StoryTime
NSEA Swim Foundation/Earl Jackson Public Pool
Old McFayes Farm
Port City Gymnastics – Open Gym
Smart Start
The Children’s Museum of Wilmington
The New Hanover County Arboretum
Wilmington Railroad Museum

SUN1st Sunday of each month is NHC Residents Day
Airlie Gardens or Cape Fear Museum | Free Admission

Earl Jackson Public Year- Around Pool (Downtown)
Saturday-Sunday, 12:00-5:00pm
$3/adults (Aged 18 and up)
$1/child (Under 18)
MONEarl Jackson Public Year- Around Pool (Downtown)
Monday-Friday, 1:00-4:00pm
$3/adults (Aged 18 and up)
$1/child (Under 18)
TUESPort City Gymnastics – Open Gym (Ogden)
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
$5/child

Carolina Elite, Inc. (Hampstead)
9:30 AM – 11:30AM
$5/child

Earl Jackson Public Year- Around Pool (Downtown)
Monday-Friday, 1:00-4:00pm
$3/adults (Aged 18 and up)
$1/child (Under 18)
WEDPort City Gymnastics – Open Gym (Ogden)
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
$5/child

New Hanover Public Library StoryTime
10:00 AM
Free

Earl Jackson Public Year- Around Pool (Downtown)
Monday-Friday, 1:00-4:00pm
$3/adults (Aged 18 and up)
$1/child (Under 18)
THURPort City Gymnastics – Open Gym (Ogden)
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
$5/child

Carolina Elite, Inc. (Hampstead)
9:30 AM – 11:30AM
$5/child

Earl Jackson Public Year- Around Pool (Downtown)
Monday-Friday, 1:00-4:00pm
$3/adults (Aged 18 and up)
$1/child (Under 18)
FRICarolina Elite, Inc. (Hampstead)
9:30 AM – 11:30AM
$5/child

Earl Jackson Public Year- Around Pool (Downtown)
Monday-Friday, 1:00-4:00pm
$3/adults (Aged 18 and up)
$1/child (Under 18)
SATCarolina Gymnastics Academy – Watch Me Play (Off Carolina Beach Road)
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
$7/child

Cape Fear Museum – Small Wonders
10:00 AM
Free (Ages 3 – 6)

Earl Jackson Public Year- Around Pool (Downtown)
Saturday-Sunday, 12:00-5:00pm
$3/adults (Aged 18 and up)
$1/child (Under 18)
**Always check their websites for updates!
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Elementary (5 – 11 years old)

NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher
USS North Carolina Battleship

Middle (10 – 14 years old)

NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher

High (14 – 18 years old)

NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher

This page is a work in progress – so please excuse the mess!