This Weekend on Pleasure Island

What a great weekend to be on Pleasure Island! There's a little something for everyone...you can listen to some live music, shop for the freshest local produce at the Farmers Market, and watch a movie under the stars! Here are just a few of the events and activities to keep you busy this weekend:

Free Summer Concert Series at Fort Fisher

Featuring South of K

Friday, July 17, 2015

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Head down to Kure Beach and the Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area - you won't want to miss this popular local band and their great bluegrass sound. Food and beverages available for sale.

Carolina Beach Farmers Market

At the Carolina Beach Lake

Saturday, July 18

8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Stroll around the Carolina Beach Lake as you shop for local produce, artwork, jewelry, crafts, and even baked goods, coffee, and wine. 

"The Wilmington National Cemetary" at 2015 Fort Fisher "Beat The Heat" Lecture Series

Spencer Theater at Fort Fisher Historic Site

Saturday, July 18

2:00 pm

Superintendent Bill Jayne will discuss the history behind Wilmington’s National Cemetery. Established after the Civil War, most of the original interments were remains removed from the Wilmington City Cemetery, Fort Fisher, Fort Johnson, and the surrounding area.

Please note, all “Beat the Heat” lectures are subject to change or cancellation without notice due to factors beyond our control. We encourage you to call the site at 910-458-5538 to confirm speakers and lecture times.

Boogie in the Park

Featuring Mark Roberts Band

Sunday, July 19

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Wind down the weekend with a fun, family friendly concert at Kure Beach's beautiful Ocean Front Park. 105 Atlantic Ave Kure Beach, NC 28449

Sunday Night Movie at the Lake

Featuring Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2

Sunday, July 19

Dusk (Around 8:45 pm)

On summer Sunday nights the Carolina Beach Lake is the place to be! Watch a family friendly feature film under the stars. Bring a picnic or purchase classic movie concessions to enjoy while you watch the movie. This week's selection, Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2, picks up with Flint and his friends who, after the disastrous food storm in the first film, have been forced to leave town. Watch what happens when they discover his machine is now creating mutant food beasts...living pickles, hungry tacodiles, and shrimpanzees!