Kure Beach Holiday Market & Toys for Tots Donation Drive

Tired of the big box stores with the same ‘ole ho-hum gift ideas year after year? Shop local this year at The Kure Beach Holiday Market, your one-stop holiday shopping experience by the sea for unique gift ideas. Come browse for spectacular presents from over 35 amazingly talented local designers, artists, crafters, and merchants offering hand-crafted fashions, jewelry and accessories, soaps, skin scare, décor, gourmet foods, sweets, and wine.

Registration Now Open for 2016 Christmas Flotilla

See more photos of previous Flotilla participants here.

Ready to deck the masts and stern with boughs of holly and strands of light to give spectators an ooh-la-la experience they’ll be glad to skip the neighborhood light tours for?

Boat parades are big part of holiday celebrations along coastal communities, and the annual Pleasure Island Christmas Flotilla is no exception. The flotilla means gathering together along the banks of the basin with friends and family watching fishing boats, pontoons, sail boats, and the like light up the waterway as part of the 25^th annual Island of Lights celebration. And now is your chance to be part of the action.

A Pleasure Island Holiday Getaway

Just because summer is over doesn’t mean there’s nothing to do on Pleasure Island. Quite the contrary! Pleasure Island is renowned for great entertainment, great food, and great experiences all year long. So whether you’re footloose-and fancy-free empty nesters, or a young family looking for a holiday adventure away from the house, make Pleasure Island your holiday getaway destination where you’ll find no shortage of fun ways to celebrate the season.

A Girl’s Weekend Guide to Pleasure Island

From the beach to the boardwalk and everything in between, Pleasure Island is already a family vacation destination. Now that the season is changing and the rates are lower, it’s the perfect time for a girl’s weekend get-away. With spas, shopping, sight-seeing, and dining experiences extraordinaire, Pleasure Island offers a weekend full of girl time adventures.

Early Voting on Pleasure Island

Exercise your right to vote!

If you're eager to cast your ballot and make your voice heard, be sure to take advantage of early voting on Pleasure Island! There will be early voting opportunities now through Saturday, November 6th, 2016 at the Carolina Beach Town Hall Multi-Purpose Room. See below for times and details.

EARLY VOTING 2016 - Pleasure Island

Thursday, October 20th to Wednesday, November 2, 2016

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thursday, November 3rd and Friday, November 4th, 2016

9:00 am - 7:00 pm

FINAL DAY OF EARLY VOTING, Saturday, November 6th, 2016

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

ELECTION DAY, Tuesday, November 8th

6:30 am - 7:30 pm

*Please note, the voting location for ELECTION DAY will be at the Carolina Beach Recreation Center. EARLY VOTING will be at the Carolina Beach Town Hall Multi-Purpose Room

To see a sample ballot, click here.

Revised Line-Up for the Rescheduled 23rd Annual Pleasure Island Seafood Blues & Jazz Festival on April 23, 2017

We are very excited to announce the revised line-up for the 23rd Annual Pleasure Island Seafood Blue & Jazz Festival originally scheduled for October 8th and 9th that had to be rescheduled for Sunday, April 23rd, 2017 at the Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area in Kure Beach, NC due to Hurricane Matthew. We are beyond thrilled to offer 12 of the original 14 bands, including the phenomenal Jonny Lang and the dynamic Samantha Fish.

Island Women Flip Flop Ball

On Pleasure Island we love to have a good time, and love to support a great cause...and flip flops are the ideal footwear for any occasion!

Don't miss the Flip Flop Ball hosted by the Island Women to benefit The Help Center of Federal Point.

Friday, November 4th
8:00 - 11:00 PM
At the Marriott Courtyard Carolina Beach
Tickets are $25 per person

Enjoy great music from DJ Mike Worley, a Silent Auction, and 50/50 Raffle as well as Lite Desserts, Snacks, and a Cash Bar.

The dress? Beachy chic of course, and don't forget those flip flops!

Tickets are on sale at the following locations:

Jeanne's Jewels in Carolina Beach, Hours 10 am - 5 pm
Cut-N-Up Salon in Carolina Beach, Evening hours are available.

We hope to see you there!