Carolina Beach, NC
What’s on this week
The next two weeks in Carolina Beach. Updated nightly from what the venues post.
Today, Friday 9 October
Coffee Walk + Talk
Fri, 9:30am–10:30am · Carolina Beach Lake Park
Join FIT4MOM Wilmington, Sip + Stroll Moms Club, and 4th Trimester Mission for a FREE community event: Coffee Walk + Talk! Designed for moms in the '4th trimester' and all stages of motherhood to connect, enjoy fresh air, and share meaningful conversations. Coffee is provided. Meet near shelter 5.
Matt Goodnight Live
October 9 · The Veggie Wagon
Live music performance by Matt Goodnight at Veggie Wagon.
Ray
October 9, 3pm–6pm · The Barge CB
Live Music
October 9, 4pm–7pm · The Veggie Wagon
Live Music
Fri, 5pm–9pm · Stoked Restaurant
Disc Golf Leagues
Tue, Fri, 6pm–9pm · Good Hops Brewing
Disc Golf Leagues every Tuesday and Friday evening at 6:00pm
Disc Golf Leagues
Tue, Fri · Good Hops Brewing
Friday Night Music Series - Sail Away Ladies
October 9, 6pm–9pm · Island Beverage
Blankets & Bonfires Music Series
Thu, Fri, 7pm–10pm · Carolina Beach Pier
Fourth Annual Blankets & Bonfires Music Series happening every Thursday & Friday evening this fall outdoors in the beach pumpkin patch at Carolina Beach Pier.
Cornhole Tournament
October 9, 7pm–10pm · Jack Mackerels Island Grill
Looking for 18 teams of 2. Cash prizes, merch prizes, and loads of fun! Contact Alex at 910.408.8891 or sign up in the restaurant.
Disc Golf League
Fri · Good Hops Brewing
Fall League 2026
Fri, 7pm–10pm · Putter Pub Mini Golf
8 weeks of fun featuring teams of 2, huge cash prizes, and drink specials. Sign up today!
Friday Live Music on the Pier
Fri, 7pm–10pm · Carolina Beach Pier
Kick off your weekend with live music on the pier every Friday. Enjoy refreshing drinks, delicious food, and ice cream—all with unbeatable oceanfront views. Free for our bar patrons—no tickets, no cover. Free customer parking in our private lot.
Live Music
October 9, 7pm–10pm · Hurricane Alley's
Meet in the Wild Singles Night
October 9, 7pm–10pm · Hurricane Alley's
Karaoke
Every day, 9:30pm–1am · Buzz's Crab Shack & Seafood
Karaoke every single night at Buzz's Crab Shack in Carolina Beach.
Karaoke
Fri, 10pm–2am · The Dive Restaurant and Bar
Tomorrow, Saturday 10 October
The Craft Box
October 10, 1pm–4pm · Island Beverage
Mobile craft box featuring craft kits to work on or take to-go.
Patti the Pachyderm Book Signing
October 10 · Island Beverage
Patti the Pachyderm Book Signing
October 10, 2pm–5pm · Island Beverage
Book signing for 'Patti the Pachyderm Finds a Penny' by Ellyn Riggins, illustrated by Megan Spath.
Kamden Wayne
October 10, 3pm–6pm · The Barge CB
Live Music
October 10, 3pm–6pm · The Veggie Wagon
TVW New Item Tasting
October 10, 3pm–6pm · The Veggie Wagon
Country Dance Party
October 10 · Lazy Pirate Island Sports Grill
Submit requests with choreographers to Mary Lacoste via DM or email (marylacoste429@gmail.com).
Best Dressed Western Attire Contest
October 10 · Lazy Pirate Island Sports Grill
Crowd participated judging for male and female categories.
Fast as You
October 10, 7pm–11pm · Lazy Pirate Island Sports Grill
Otha Allen Jr Live
October 10, 8pm–11pm · Sand Dollar Sports Bar
Karaoke
Every day, 9:30pm–1am · Buzz's Crab Shack & Seafood
Karaoke every single night at Buzz's Crab Shack in Carolina Beach.
DJ
Sat, 10pm–2am · The Dive Restaurant and Bar
Game Day Cruises
Sat, Sun · CB Tiki Boat
4-hour game day cruise along Carolina Beach waterways. Features twin TVs, Bluetooth stereo, BYOB, bring your own food, and dog friendly.
Sunday 11 October
Beach Church with KB First Baptist
Sun, 8:30am–9:30am · Ocean Front Park and Pavilion
Weekly morning church service by the beach
Music Bingo
Sun, noon–3pm · The Dive Restaurant and Bar
Free to play with lots of prizes and giveaways! Rounds include 3 Letter Bands, the 1980s, Misc, and Vans Warped Tour.
Matt Spell
October 11, 3pm–6pm · The Barge CB
Hot Ghoul Summer
October 11, 5pm–8pm · Carolina Beach Pier
Karaoke
Every day, 9:30pm–1am · Buzz's Crab Shack & Seafood
Karaoke every single night at Buzz's Crab Shack in Carolina Beach.
100% Give Back Day!
October 11 · Surfs Up Mini Golf & Tiki Bar
100% of all mini golf sales donated to Martha's Kitchen! Features a $250 Hole in One Challenge, hot grilled lunch from 11am-2pm, and more.
Football Sunday
Watch all the games with surround sound cranked up, cold beer, hot wings, and fresh oysters.
Football Sunday at the Shack
$1.50 oysters AND $1.50 wings all day long every Sunday!
Game Day Cruises
Sat, Sun · CB Tiki Boat
4-hour game day cruise along Carolina Beach waterways. Features twin TVs, Bluetooth stereo, BYOB, bring your own food, and dog friendly.
Monday 12 October
World Tavern Poker
Mon, 6pm–8pm · Good Hops Brewing
Gentle Yoga Flow @ OFP
Mon, 6:30pm–7:30pm · Ocean Front Park and Pavilion
Slower-paced gentle yoga class
Captained Sunset Cruise
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, 7pm–10pm · Carolina Beach Pontoon Rental
Hop aboard a pontoon with a captain to experience the sunset on the Intracoastal Waterway. Max 6 people. Captain provided, fuel included.
The Big Kahuna Cup Putt & Party League
Mon, 7pm–9pm · Surfs Up Mini Golf & Tiki Bar
2 Players/Team. 8 Weeks of Play. Mixed Formats. Great Prizes. Registration opens Mon. Aug. 17th.
Turtle Talk
Mon, 7pm–8pm · Ocean Front Park and Pavilion
Sit in on an engaging educational discussion about local nesting sea turtles hosted by the Pleasure Island Sea Turtle Project.
Karaoke
Every day, 9:30pm–1am · Buzz's Crab Shack & Seafood
Karaoke every single night at Buzz's Crab Shack in Carolina Beach.
Tuesday 13 October
Kure Beach Market
Tue, 8am–1pm · Ocean Front Park and Pavilion
Local market featuring vendors and goods
Trivia
Tue, 5:30pm–6:45pm · The Veggie Wagon
Disc Golf Doubles
Tue, 6pm–10pm · Good Hops Brewing
Disc Golf Leagues
Tue, Fri, 6pm–9pm · Good Hops Brewing
Disc Golf Leagues every Tuesday and Friday evening at 6:00pm
Disc Golf Leagues
Tue, Fri · Good Hops Brewing
Open Mic Nite
Tue, 6pm–9pm · Island Beverage
Open to all ages and musical talents in a laid-back, supportive environment. Free to play, free to enjoy, free to park.
Run Club
Tue, 6pm–10pm · Good Hops Brewing
Pictionary Night
Tue, 6:30pm–8:30pm · Sand Dollar Sports Bar
Bring your friends, test your drawing skills, and enjoy plenty of laughs every Tuesday.
Captained Sunset Cruise
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, 7pm–10pm · Carolina Beach Pontoon Rental
Hop aboard a pontoon with a captain to experience the sunset on the Intracoastal Waterway. Max 6 people. Captain provided, fuel included.
Movie Night in the Patch
Tue, 7pm–10pm · Carolina Beach Pier
We're creating a cozy movie night in our beach pumpkin patch every Tuesday night this fall!
Music Bingo
Tue, 7pm–10pm · Lazy Pirate Island Sports Grill
Twisted Trivia
Tue, 7:30pm–11:30pm · Silver Dollar
Ivey's serving up the trivia, Calvin's serving up the drinks!
Karaoke
Every day, 9:30pm–1am · Buzz's Crab Shack & Seafood
Karaoke every single night at Buzz's Crab Shack in Carolina Beach.
Wednesday 14 October
Sunrise Yoga on the Rooftop
Wed, 7am–8am · Brunches Carolina Beach
Wellness Wednesday sunrise yoga class overlooking the water led by @solroot_holistics at Brunches Carolina Beach. What to bring: towel or yoga mat, layers to bundle up, and great vibes!
In-Person Networking & Coffee
Wed, 9am–11am · Good Hops Brewing
Join Carolina Beach Business Connection for networking and coffee at Good Hops Brewing in Carolina Beach.
Story Time by the Sea
Wed, 10am–11am · Ocean Front Park and Pavilion
Stories & photos with 2 princess characters each week
Wine Dinners
Wed, 11am–9pm · Stoked Restaurant
Fun-ish Trivia Night
Wed, 6:30pm–9:30pm · Carolina Beach Grill & Bar
Hold My Beer Trivia
Wed · Good Hops Brewing
Music Bingo
Wed, 6:30pm–8:30pm · HopLite Irish Pub and Restaurant
Captained Sunset Cruise
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, 7pm–10pm · Carolina Beach Pontoon Rental
Hop aboard a pontoon with a captain to experience the sunset on the Intracoastal Waterway. Max 6 people. Captain provided, fuel included.
Music Bingo Night
Wed, 7pm–10pm · Silver Dollar
A night of music, laughs, and prizes! Sing along, test your tune knowledge, and win while you sip your favorite drink. Midweek fun starts here.
Karaoke
Every day, 9:30pm–1am · Buzz's Crab Shack & Seafood
Karaoke every single night at Buzz's Crab Shack in Carolina Beach.
Thursday 15 October
Live Music
Thu, 6pm–8pm · Bud & Joe's SandBar
Music Bingo
Thu, 6:30pm–8:30pm · Island Beverage
Neighbor Night
Thu, 6:30pm–7:30pm · Ocean Front Park and Pavilion
Enjoy an evening of yard games in the lawn at Ocean Front Park lawn; putt putt, corn hole, spike ball and more.
Blankets & Bonfires Music Series
Thu, Fri, 7pm–10pm · Carolina Beach Pier
Fourth Annual Blankets & Bonfires Music Series happening every Thursday & Friday evening this fall outdoors in the beach pumpkin patch at Carolina Beach Pier.
Captained Sunset Cruise
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, 7pm–10pm · Carolina Beach Pontoon Rental
Hop aboard a pontoon with a captain to experience the sunset on the Intracoastal Waterway. Max 6 people. Captain provided, fuel included.
Line Dancing
Thu, 7pm–10pm · Lazy Pirate Island Sports Grill
No prior experience necessary. Starts with beginner lessons and then open dance. COMPLETELY FREE!
Spookeasy Open
October 15, 7pm–10pm · Carolina Beach Pier
Karaoke
Every day, 9:30pm–1am · Buzz's Crab Shack & Seafood
Karaoke every single night at Buzz's Crab Shack in Carolina Beach.
Friday 16 October
Coffee Walk + Talk
Fri, 9:30am–10:30am · Carolina Beach Lake Park
Join FIT4MOM Wilmington, Sip + Stroll Moms Club, and 4th Trimester Mission for a FREE community event: Coffee Walk + Talk! Designed for moms in the '4th trimester' and all stages of motherhood to connect, enjoy fresh air, and share meaningful conversations. Coffee is provided. Meet near shelter 5.
TJ Aaron
October 16, 3pm–6pm · The Barge CB
Live Music
October 16, 4pm–7pm · The Veggie Wagon
Live Music
Fri, 5pm–9pm · Stoked Restaurant
Disc Golf Leagues
Tue, Fri, 6pm–9pm · Good Hops Brewing
Disc Golf Leagues every Tuesday and Friday evening at 6:00pm
Disc Golf Leagues
Tue, Fri · Good Hops Brewing
Friday Night Music Series - Nate Gerry
October 16, 6pm–9pm · Island Beverage
Blankets & Bonfires Music Series
Thu, Fri, 7pm–10pm · Carolina Beach Pier
Fourth Annual Blankets & Bonfires Music Series happening every Thursday & Friday evening this fall outdoors in the beach pumpkin patch at Carolina Beach Pier.
Disc Golf League
Fri · Good Hops Brewing
Fall League 2026
Fri, 7pm–10pm · Putter Pub Mini Golf
8 weeks of fun featuring teams of 2, huge cash prizes, and drink specials. Sign up today!
Friday Live Music on the Pier
Fri, 7pm–10pm · Carolina Beach Pier
Kick off your weekend with live music on the pier every Friday. Enjoy refreshing drinks, delicious food, and ice cream—all with unbeatable oceanfront views. Free for our bar patrons—no tickets, no cover. Free customer parking in our private lot.
Karaoke
Every day, 9:30pm–1am · Buzz's Crab Shack & Seafood
Karaoke every single night at Buzz's Crab Shack in Carolina Beach.
Karaoke
Fri, 10pm–2am · The Dive Restaurant and Bar
Saturday 17 October
Live Music by Chris Nash
October 17, noon–2pm · Putter Pub Mini Golf
Live music performance at the Saint Joseph St. Fall Block Party.
Saint Joseph 2026 Fall Block Party
October 17, noon–6pm · Four Hounds Distilling
Community block party featuring drink specials, food trucks, live music, vendors, and family activities in the 800 block of Saint Joseph Street, hosted by Neapolitan, Putter Pub, Four Hounds Distilling, and Hoplite.
Saint Joseph Fall Block Party
October 17, noon–6pm · HopLite Irish Pub and Restaurant
Community block party in the 800 Block of St. Joseph Street featuring drink specials, food trucks, vendors, live music, and family activities.
Saint Joseph Fall Block Party
October 17, noon–6pm · Putter Pub Mini Golf
Annual community block party on the 800 block of Saint Joseph Street featuring drink specials, food trucks, family fun, live music, and vendors hosted by Neapolitan, Putter Pub, Four Hounds, and Hoplite.
Saint Joseph Fall Block Party
October 17, noon–6pm · Neapolitan Wine Bar & Tasting Room
Join Neapolitan, Putter Pub, Four Hounds Distilling, and Hoplite Pub for a fall block party featuring drink specials, food trucks, live music, vendors, and family activities in the 800 Block of Saint Joseph Street.
Live Band
October 17, 3pm–6pm · The Veggie Wagon
Live Music by The Dram Family Band
October 17, 3pm–6pm · Putter Pub Mini Golf
Live music performance at the Saint Joseph St. Fall Block Party.
Karaoke
Every day, 9:30pm–1am · Buzz's Crab Shack & Seafood
Karaoke every single night at Buzz's Crab Shack in Carolina Beach.
DJ
Sat, 10pm–2am · The Dive Restaurant and Bar
Beach Clean Up
October 17 · Carolina Beach Pier
Game Day Cruises
Sat, Sun · CB Tiki Boat
4-hour game day cruise along Carolina Beach waterways. Features twin TVs, Bluetooth stereo, BYOB, bring your own food, and dog friendly.
Naughty Bingo
October 17 · Carolina Beach Pier
Sunday 18 October
Beach Church with KB First Baptist
Sun, 8:30am–9:30am · Ocean Front Park and Pavilion
Weekly morning church service by the beach
Music Bingo
Sun, noon–3pm · The Dive Restaurant and Bar
Free to play with lots of prizes and giveaways! Rounds include 3 Letter Bands, the 1980s, Misc, and Vans Warped Tour.
Boogie in the Park: Brown Dirt Cowboys
October 18, 5pm–7pm · Ocean Front Park and Pavilion
BYO Beach Chair/Blanket. Part of the Boogie in the Park Concert Series.
Karaoke
Every day, 9:30pm–1am · Buzz's Crab Shack & Seafood
Karaoke every single night at Buzz's Crab Shack in Carolina Beach.
Football Sunday
Watch all the games with surround sound cranked up, cold beer, hot wings, and fresh oysters.
Football Sunday at the Shack
$1.50 oysters AND $1.50 wings all day long every Sunday!
Game Day Cruises
Sat, Sun · CB Tiki Boat
4-hour game day cruise along Carolina Beach waterways. Features twin TVs, Bluetooth stereo, BYOB, bring your own food, and dog friendly.
Monday 19 October
World Tavern Poker
Mon, 6pm–8pm · Good Hops Brewing
Gentle Yoga Flow @ OFP
Mon, 6:30pm–7:30pm · Ocean Front Park and Pavilion
Slower-paced gentle yoga class
Captained Sunset Cruise
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, 7pm–10pm · Carolina Beach Pontoon Rental
Hop aboard a pontoon with a captain to experience the sunset on the Intracoastal Waterway. Max 6 people. Captain provided, fuel included.
The Big Kahuna Cup Putt & Party League
Mon, 7pm–9pm · Surfs Up Mini Golf & Tiki Bar
2 Players/Team. 8 Weeks of Play. Mixed Formats. Great Prizes. Registration opens Mon. Aug. 17th.
Turtle Talk
Mon, 7pm–8pm · Ocean Front Park and Pavilion
Sit in on an engaging educational discussion about local nesting sea turtles hosted by the Pleasure Island Sea Turtle Project.
Karaoke
Every day, 9:30pm–1am · Buzz's Crab Shack & Seafood
Karaoke every single night at Buzz's Crab Shack in Carolina Beach.
Tuesday 20 October
Kure Beach Market
Tue, 8am–1pm · Ocean Front Park and Pavilion
Local market featuring vendors and goods
Trivia
Tue, 5:30pm–6:45pm · The Veggie Wagon
Disc Golf Doubles
Tue, 6pm–10pm · Good Hops Brewing
Disc Golf Leagues
Tue, Fri, 6pm–9pm · Good Hops Brewing
Disc Golf Leagues every Tuesday and Friday evening at 6:00pm
Disc Golf Leagues
Tue, Fri · Good Hops Brewing
Open Mic
October 20 · Island Beverage
Open Mic Nite
Tue, 6pm–9pm · Island Beverage
Open to all ages and musical talents in a laid-back, supportive environment. Free to play, free to enjoy, free to park.
Pumpkin Painting Party
October 20, 6pm–8pm · Jack Mackerels Island Grill
Pumpkin painting fun, photo ops, spooky cocktails & mocktails, and fall fun.
Run Club
Tue, 6pm–10pm · Good Hops Brewing
Pictionary Night
Tue, 6:30pm–8:30pm · Sand Dollar Sports Bar
Bring your friends, test your drawing skills, and enjoy plenty of laughs every Tuesday.
Captained Sunset Cruise
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, 7pm–10pm · Carolina Beach Pontoon Rental
Hop aboard a pontoon with a captain to experience the sunset on the Intracoastal Waterway. Max 6 people. Captain provided, fuel included.
Movie Night in the Patch
Tue, 7pm–10pm · Carolina Beach Pier
We're creating a cozy movie night in our beach pumpkin patch every Tuesday night this fall!
Music Bingo
Tue, 7pm–10pm · Lazy Pirate Island Sports Grill
Twisted Trivia
Tue, 7:30pm–11:30pm · Silver Dollar
Ivey's serving up the trivia, Calvin's serving up the drinks!
Karaoke
Every day, 9:30pm–1am · Buzz's Crab Shack & Seafood
Karaoke every single night at Buzz's Crab Shack in Carolina Beach.
Wednesday 21 October
Sunrise Yoga on the Rooftop
Wed, 7am–8am · Brunches Carolina Beach
Wellness Wednesday sunrise yoga class overlooking the water led by @solroot_holistics at Brunches Carolina Beach. What to bring: towel or yoga mat, layers to bundle up, and great vibes!
In-Person Networking & Coffee
Wed, 9am–11am · Good Hops Brewing
Join Carolina Beach Business Connection for networking and coffee at Good Hops Brewing in Carolina Beach.
Story Time by the Sea
Wed, 10am–11am · Ocean Front Park and Pavilion
Stories & photos with 2 princess characters each week
Wine Dinners
Wed, 11am–9pm · Stoked Restaurant
Fun-ish Trivia Night
Wed, 6:30pm–9:30pm · Carolina Beach Grill & Bar
Hold My Beer Trivia
Wed · Good Hops Brewing
Music Bingo
Wed, 6:30pm–8:30pm · HopLite Irish Pub and Restaurant
Captained Sunset Cruise
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, 7pm–10pm · Carolina Beach Pontoon Rental
Hop aboard a pontoon with a captain to experience the sunset on the Intracoastal Waterway. Max 6 people. Captain provided, fuel included.
Music Bingo Night
Wed, 7pm–10pm · Silver Dollar
A night of music, laughs, and prizes! Sing along, test your tune knowledge, and win while you sip your favorite drink. Midweek fun starts here.
Karaoke
Every day, 9:30pm–1am · Buzz's Crab Shack & Seafood
Karaoke every single night at Buzz's Crab Shack in Carolina Beach.
Wine in the Patch
October 21 · Carolina Beach Pier
Thursday 22 October
Live Music
Thu, 6pm–8pm · Bud & Joe's SandBar
Music Bingo
Thu, 6:30pm–8:30pm · Island Beverage
Neighbor Night
Thu, 6:30pm–7:30pm · Ocean Front Park and Pavilion
Enjoy an evening of yard games in the lawn at Ocean Front Park lawn; putt putt, corn hole, spike ball and more.
Blankets & Bonfires Music Series
Thu, Fri, 7pm–10pm · Carolina Beach Pier
Fourth Annual Blankets & Bonfires Music Series happening every Thursday & Friday evening this fall outdoors in the beach pumpkin patch at Carolina Beach Pier.
Captained Sunset Cruise
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, 7pm–10pm · Carolina Beach Pontoon Rental
Hop aboard a pontoon with a captain to experience the sunset on the Intracoastal Waterway. Max 6 people. Captain provided, fuel included.
Line Dancing
Thu, 7pm–10pm · Lazy Pirate Island Sports Grill
No prior experience necessary. Starts with beginner lessons and then open dance. COMPLETELY FREE!
Karaoke
Every day, 9:30pm–1am · Buzz's Crab Shack & Seafood
Karaoke every single night at Buzz's Crab Shack in Carolina Beach.