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Southport Arts & Crafts Events - 2025 Schedule

Southport Arts & Crafts Events - 2025 Schedule
This Week
Saturday, November 29th 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Kure Beach

Holiday shopping is a whole lot more fun with the Atlantic Ocean as a backdrop, and the annual Kure Beach Holiday Market combines a stellar location with a delightful mix of locally crafted and truly one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on your Christmas list. Held during Thanksgiving week, with music, food, and more enticements for visitors, the Kure Beach Holiday Market is a great way to get into the spirit of the season while simultaneously getting a jump start on your holiday shopping.

Week of December 1, 2025 - December 7, 2025
Friday, December 5th - Friday, December 12th
Southport

Join in the fun of the season and enjoy a days-long festival that highlights the community spirit of Southport by attending the highly anticipated WinterFest festival. This annual celebration features a wealth of activities at landmarks and popular spots throughout the coastal town, and is a great way to enjoy the spirit of the holidays while taking in everything this popular vacation destination has to offer.

Week of December 8, 2025 - December 14, 2025
Friday, December 5th - Friday, December 12th
Southport

Join in the fun of the season and enjoy a days-long festival that highlights the community spirit of Southport by attending the highly anticipated WinterFest festival. This annual celebration features a wealth of activities at landmarks and popular spots throughout the coastal town, and is a great way to enjoy the spirit of the holidays while taking in everything this popular vacation destination has to offer.

Week of December 29, 2025 - January 4, 2026
Wednesday, December 31st 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wilmington

Join us to ring in 2026 with our special New Year's celebration at 12pm! New Year's Noon is Wilmington's signature family-friendly New Year's event. This year marks the 18th annual New Year's Noon and we are excited for another year of fantastic festivities; decorate a crown, create a streamer wand, reflect back on 2025, and toast to 2026 with a glass of juice!

Week of April 6, 2026 - April 12, 2026
Wednesday, April 8th - Sunday, April 12th
Wilmington

For more than 75 years, the North Carolina Azalea Festival has reigned supreme as one of the biggest and best festivals along the southeast coastline, and newcomers are welcome to join in the fun to experience full days of vendors, live music, parades, and other events that shine a spotlight on the lively city of Wilmington. Founded in 1948, the North Carolina Azalea Festival has emerged as one of the most anticipated events in the state, and the celebration attracts visitors from all over the world who want to discover how enchanting the Cape Fear region can be.

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Wrightsville Beach Park

The sunny Wrightsville Beach Park, conveniently located in the heart of town, is a fantastic destination for an outdoor adventure that doesn't necessarily entail a trip to the beach. Adjacent to the Wrightsville Beach Parks & Recreation's main...

Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park

There’s an ocean of adventures waiting for visitors at the Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park. Featuring a full range of entertainment options including a water park, mini golf course, go karts, arcade, and so much more, veritably every visitor...

Monkey Sea, Monkey Dune ~ Top floor, End...

Visit our newly remodeled top floor end unit, Monkey Sea, Monkey Dune. Savor calming vistas of the Atlantic Ocean, the Intracoastal Waterway and the Island from both of our roomy decks. The redesigned floor plan provides each bedroom with a...

  • Ocean Isle Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
Victory Beach Vacations

Visitors who are on the hunt for the postcard-perfect vacation rental in the heart of the Carolina Beach or Kure Beach area will find an enticing selection and plenty of friendly customer service when they rent through Victory Beach Vacations. Based...

Flourish @ The Cove Riverwalk Villas

Welcome to The Cove Riverwalk Villas, Wilmington’s most unique vacation rental community!Flourish is charmingly decorated to create a serene and exhilarating ambiance. The green-themed decor brings the outdoors in, offering a relaxing getaway from...

  • Wilmington
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Southport, NC Kayaking Guide

Surrounded by creeks, rivers, and coastal terrain, Southport is understandably a dream destination for kayakers of all varieties. From this central and slightly inland launching point, visitors can cruise past towering trees and deep maritime...