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Halloween Events in Brunswick County NC

Pumpkins are lining porches, Halloween lights are up, and soon little ghouls will be knocking on your door. If you’re looking for some fun Halloween events around Brunswick County here’s what’s happening.

Halloween at the Old Brunswick County Jail Museum – on October 31 from 6 PM until 8 PM at 318 East Nash St. in Southport is a tour unlike anything you’ve seen. For just $2 per family, you can take a spooky flashlight tour of the old Brunswick County Jail.

Oak Island Spooktacular – October 25 from 5:30 PM until 7:30 PM at the Oak Island Recreation Center at 3003 E. Oak Island Dr. you can come dressed in your hollowing costume for an evening of fun with contests, live music, games, and more. This is a family-friendly event and it’s free and there will be multiple booths with carnival-type activities distributing candy to kids 13 and under.

Trunk or treat – at the Museum of Coastal Carolina in Ocean Isle Beach on October 26 from 10 AM until 3 PM. Families and kids are invited for the annual trunk or treat in each of the museum galleries. The price is $9.50 for adults with discounts for kids and seniors.

Grissettown Haunted Trail – The Haunted Trail is located at 758 Longwood Road in Ocean Isle Beach and recommended for those 10 and up. Although this is a family-friendly haunted Trail, it is voted as one of the scariest in the area. The event runs from October 18 through the 31st.

Fall Festival and Haunted Trail – on October 26 at 4 PM in Boiling Spring Lakes Community Center at 1 Leads Road is a family-friendly fall Festival and haunted Trail that’s a little bit tamer than the one before it. You’ll find carnival games, fortuneteller, food, and drinks. There will also be a costume contest with three different categories.

Halloween Night Masquerade Ball – on October 31 from 6 PM until 9 PM dress up in your fanciest masquerade and attend one of the fanciest balls in town. Located at the WWAY Event Center in Magnolia Greens, this event will have a catered dinner, cash bar, entertainment, dancing, and more. Proceeds are donated to a local charity for children and tickets start at $25 or $250 for VIPs.

Mulberry’s Spooktacular Night at the Park – On October 25 from 6:30 PM until 8:30 PM at the Mulberry Park at 123 Mulberry St. in Shallotte is a flashlight egg hunt, spooky candy land Pavilion, and movie under the stars.

Halloween Ghost Trolley – on October 26 from 6 PM until 9 PM join this family-friendly experience with a horse-drawn trolley tour with ghost stories, a haunted barn, and treats for young and old. It’s located in downtown Wilmington between Market and Water Street. The cost is just $12 per adult, $5 per child under 12 and free treats for the kids.

Whatever you decide to do, have a safe and happy Halloween!

Shallotte SummerFest Concert 2019

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Check out this year’s lineup for Shallotte Summerfest 2019. Held at Mulberry Park in Shallotte at 123 Mulberry St. every Thursday from 7 to 9 PM you can enjoy concerts or movies. Movies are going to start around 8:30 PM so it gets a little bit dark. Bring the kids, blankets, lawn chairs along with some snacks to keep you entertained and simply sit back and relax and enjoy family fun time at the park. This year they’re playing movies such as The Trolls, Boss Baby, The Incredible’s, and A Dog’s Way Home.Shallotte SummerFest Concert 2019

Concerts include Chocolate Chip & Company, 4 Miles South, Darrell Harwood, Band of Oz, and Blackwater Band. The band starts at 7:00 PM and will be started at 8:30 PM. Parking is available so grab some wings from Wing and Fish nearby, settle in for the evening and enjoy some family fun time. Kids can run around or enjoy the movie and parents can sit back and enjoy the sounds of local and regional bands.

Mulberry Park is located just off of Highway 17 about 20 minutes or 11 miles from Sunset Beach. It’s easily accessible just outside of the river’s edge golf club and plantation along Highway 17. There are lots of shops and restaurants close by and you can go grab a bucket of chicken at Bojangles Famous Chicken and Biscuits or the Waffle House and settle in for a great evening. There are a lot of cafés and other shops nearby as well.

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10 Fun Traditions to Adopt on Christmas Eve

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I remember just starting out and wanting my own traditions when it came to the holidays. There are so many different things that you can add into your traditional events and activities but if you’re looking for something a little bit new, what you give these 10 unique and fun traditions a try for your Christmas Eve this year.

10 Fun Traditions to Adopt on Christmas Eve

#1. Create a hot chocolate bar.

What can be warmer and inviting been a warm cup of hot chocolate? It even looks like the spirit of the season and when you can layout a beautiful spread of toppings, flavors, and make sense, it’s fun for everyone. Even if it’s just a couple of people or the entire neighborhood, this is a great tradition. Set out different types of toppings, flavor mix-ins, and flavored whipped cream. Have a big bowl, punch bowl, or crockpot full of delicious hot chocolate for people to serve up.

#2. Have a Christmas treasure hunt.

Maybe make the kids work for their treats from Santa this year. You can hide treats from Santa throughout the house or even outside setting up clues like a wild goose chase from one to another.

#3. Give new pajamas.

We’ve adopted this in our household where everyone gets new Christmas pajamas on Christmas Eve. You wear your pajamas and then spend the rest of Christmas Day in those warm and cozy PJs.

10 Fun Traditions to Adopt on Christmas Eve

#4. Give.

I can’t think of a better Christmas tradition and giving. Don’t forget about people in need during the holidays so whether it’s bringing a plate of cookies to a neighbor, giving to your local food bank, or offering charity to your local church in whatever gift they are doing, giving brings out the spirit in all of us.

#5. Have a Christmas cookie competition.

Have everyone bring a dozen cookies, all different kinds, and then you can vote on which one is your favorite.

#6. Break out the board games.

Has that Monopoly or Scrabble board sat in your closet too long? Consider being more interactive this year and have everyone sit down to a roving boardgame.

#7. Ask your ancestors for inspiration.

What did your ancestors do for Christmas Eve? Are there traditional foods or activities people would do on Christmas? Dig a little deeper and find out what people ate back then and serve it up on Christmas Eve.

10 Fun Traditions to Adopt on Christmas Eve

#8. Open one present.

I remember growing up that we can open one present on Christmas Eve. You might even combine it with the pajama gift.

#9. Christmas movie binging.

Didn’t get a chance to watch all your favorites this year? Consider binging until midnight with your favorite Christmas movies of Its a Wonderful Life, the Santa Claus, and Miracle on 34th St.

#10. Decorate gingerbread houses.

Have a gingerbread making contest where everyone gets a cheap gingerbread house at the store and can decorate it to their heart’s content. If there are enough people, hold the competition and see who wins. You might even consider posting it on social media to get everyone else involved.

This is going to be a wonderful Christmas this year and from our family to yours, Happy Holidays!!

Christmas Events in Brunswick County NC 2018

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Christmas Events in Brunswick County NC 2018

Looking for something fun to create memories of this holiday season? We have some of the most exciting and fun events around Sunset Beach and calabash this year. Here’s what’s going on.

Christmas at the Old Bridge Preservation Society. On December 4 at 5 PM, you can join us for the annual tradition to get us into the Christmas spirit and kick off the holiday season. The event will have holiday refreshments and music, carols, food and more. Located in Sunset Beach.

Calabash parade and tree lighting ceremony – on December 7 at 6 PM you can celebrate the 23rd annual Calabash Christmas tree lighting and parade in downtown Calabash. Enjoy local entertainment, Christmas caroling, hot chocolate, refreshments, crafts, and of course get your picture taken with Santa Claus. The parade begins at 6 PM followed by entertainment and the Christmas tree lighting at 7.

Southport Winterfest 2018 begins December 1 through the ninth. There are hundreds of things going on including the boat Parade, winter craft Festival, annual cookie contests, supper with Santa’s elves, a hosted movie of Polar Express, the Christmas fire engine parade, and Winterfest performing arts and historical tours. Check with the Southport’s city website for details.

Christmas at Pirates Voyage – this amazing dinner and a show celebrates the spirit of Christmas through January 5 in Myrtle Beach. The Crimson and emerald Pirates want the coveted Christmas treasure but Capt. Scrooge has already laid claim to it. Enjoy this unique twist on a classic favorite. Join us at 8907 North Kings Hwy. in Myrtle Beach this year with lots of different times and pricing for just about every budget.

Christmas the train show in Ocean Isle Beach December 1-2 from 10 AM to 4 PM at the Grissettown Longwood Fire and Rescue. Located at 758 Longwood Rd. is the 13th annual Christmas train show. Enjoy the smallest “Z” scale to the larger G scale models in over 20 different layouts. If you are a train aficionado or someone in your family is, you won’t want to miss this unique event.

Southport’s Christmas Tour of Homes on December 8 from 1 PM to 6 PM in historic downtown Southport. There will be several beautiful homes in this year’s annual Christmas tour of homes. Tickets are just $15 in advance or $20 the day of the tour and maps and tickets are available at Fort Johnson Southport Museum Visitors Center, the Southport Chamber Of Commerce Where the Franklin Square Gallery.

Candy Cane Flashlight Hunt on December 14 in Oak Island, located at 4446 Fish Factory Rd. SE. From 6 PM to 8 PM you can hunt for candy canes and red and green eggs, which is fun for the whole family on the softball field at the William Smith Park. Enjoy hot chocolate and even a visit with Santa.

Whatever you and your family choose to do this year, we wish you and yours a very happy and safe holiday season.

Sunset Beach NC Summer Concert Series

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May 30 through September 5 is the Sunset Beach 2018 concert season. This is, by far, the coolest music venue in the area. Thanks to 42 sponsors, this years summer concert series is an amazing lineup.

Sunset Beach NC Summer Concert Series

July 25 – Trey Calloway singing country mixed with a little soul and rock

August 1 – Gary Lowder & Smokin’ Hot

August 8 – Painted Man Band – a little dance and funk

August 15 – Tim Clark Band providing beach variety

August 22 – Please Cut Band also a beach variety band

August 29 – Dustin Chapman, contemporary Christian

September 5 – Silk Grove – Motown and soul

In case of rain, concerts will try to be rescheduled, specifically in September. So what should you expect?

For 2018, concerts have moved to a new and larger venue at the Village at Sunset Beach. Located just off of Sunset Boulevard north at the intersection of Park Rd., North, East of the planetarium. Concert start from 7 PM to 9 PM but they recommend getting there about 6:30 PM.

Sunset Beach NC Summer Concert Series

What to bring?

Bring lawn chairs and blankets, refreshments and your own food, but, pizza, wings from Papa John’s, the Dawg Wagon food truck, Dixieland kettle corn, and Sunset Slush Italian Ice will be available.

This is the seventh season for Sunset Beach Concerts and we just started going a couple of years ago. It’s a great thing to do on Thursday nights throughout the summer. And, it doesn’t go too late either. It’s still light out when you had home and everyone is very welcoming. This is a perfect time to enjoy the coolness of the day, great music, good food, and a great time to meet up with friends and family. We’ll be there, will you?

New Year’s Eve Events Around Sunset Beach 2017-2018

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The end of the year is almost here. If you are still looking for someplace to celebrate, here’s what’s going on around Sunset Beach North Carolina as we ring in 2018.

New Year's Eve Events Around Sunset Beach 2017-2018

New Year’s Eve Party at Roberto’s at 6737 Beach Dr. SW. and Ocean Isle Beach. There New Year’s Eve menu will feature lots of seafood including crab cakes, scallops in a Burre Blanc sauce, bang bang shrimp, salmon, and lots of other fantastic seafood. They’ll also have special veal dishes, pork chops, Ahi tuna and truffle fries. The entrées range from $18-$27 and their open 5 PM to 10 PM on December 31. They are typically closed on Sunday but of course, it’s New Year’s Eve. Make reservations at their website Robertosnc.com.

The Brentwood Restaurant & Wine Bistro from 2:00 PM until 11:30 PM is there New Year’s Eve celebration. Located at 4269 Luck Avenue in Little River, the Brentwood is featuring a fabulous New Year’s Eve menu with house-cured salmon, jumbo shrimp, smoked duck breast, Angus beef Châteaubriand, braised lamb Osso Bucco and delicious sweet treats such as vanilla ice cream with warm chocolate ganache, key lime Charlotte, and crème brûlée. The four-course menu is $65 with additional chefs wine selection between $18 and $28. The regular dinner is from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM with early dinner from 2 PM until 3:45 PM.

New Year’s Eve dinner event at the Jinks Creek Waterfront Grille. Located at 14 Causeway Dr. and Ocean Isle Beach on Sunday, December 31 from 6:00 PM until 12:30 AM is a Prix Fix four-course dinner with Early Bird seating at 6:00 PM for dinner, which is $38 and 8:30 PM seating, which is $50, which includes dinner and the Ball Drop Party beginning at 10 PM. There will be appetizers and a midnight champagne toast. Special menus include butternut squash and apple bisque, tuna crudo with roasted sweet potato and beet Napoleon, surf and turf with petite filet mignon with shrimp, crab, and lobster or chicken strudel.

New Year’s Eve Celebration at the Pink Palace. Located at the Pink Palace and Sunset Room at 295–1 Rice Mill Cir. in Ocean Isle Beach, this will be a great event with their annual New Year’s Eve party. The Pink Palace will be transformed into a beautiful dining atmosphere with candlelight, China, hats, and noisemakers. The festivities begin at 7:30 PM until 12:30 AM and cost $45 per couple or $22.50 for one. Hurry quick, reservations and on the 27th. There will be shrimp cocktail, cheese trays, a pork tenderloin dinner, bunco games, music and dancing and a champagne toast at midnight. This is even a BYOB.

New Year’s Eve at Beach Cove at 4800 South Ocean Blvd. in North Myrtle Beach. From 5:00 PM to 2:00 AM on Sunday will be a beautiful plated dinner from 5 PM to 9 PM at $47 per person. This custom menu will feature grilled New York strip with Jack Daniel caramelized onions, seasonal vegetables, and handmade salted caramel cream puffs. From 9 PM to 2:00 AM at the town center party for just $15 per person at the door, enjoy hors d’oeuvres served at 10:00 PM, brownie bites, and a nice champagne toast for those 21 and over. There will be a DJ playing from 8 PM until 1 AM.

Whatever you choose to do, whether you are painting the town red are enjoying a quiet evening at home, we wish you safety, health, and joy in the new year.

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