Events in Wilmington — October 2026 (240 Things to Do)

October 2026 in Wilmington, North Carolina brings 240 live events across the city, led by music (74), art (63), community (31). 40 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

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What's happening in Wilmington in October 2026?

There are 240 events in Wilmington, North Carolina in October 2026, including Jazz at CAM: Mangroove at Cameron Art Museum, Latimer Day Tours at Latimer House Museum, Jon Pardi: Gamblin' Man Tour 2026 at Live Oak Bank Pavilion (7:00 PM), Azalea Golf Classic at 80th Annual North Carolina Azalea Festival. Browse the full October 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

Are there free things to do in Wilmington in October 2026?

Yes — 40 October 2026 events are explicitly listed as free in Wilmington. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

How do I find events in Wilmington for a specific date in October 2026?

VenuNite lists every upcoming event in Wilmington, North Carolina with date filters. Use the date picker on this page to narrow October 2026 down to a single day or weekend.

Events in Wilmington — October 2026

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Events in Wilmington — October 2026

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Jazz at CAM: Mangroove

Latimer Day Tours

Jon Pardi: Gamblin' Man Tour 2026

Azalea Golf Classic

Dirty South Magnet and Gran Moreno(18+)!

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True Crime Trivia @ Dixie Grill

Latimer Day Tours

Shadows in the Parlor

Andy Frasco & the U.N.

Boundless Tour in the PNC USCT Park

Anything But AI Night

Sounds of the Spirit- 90's/Early 2000 Rap

The Hatch Brothers

First Friday's Jazz & Fellowship

Rocky Horror Shadowcast at The Eagle's Dare

Hot Fix Sideshow

Riverfront Farmers Market — Saturday

Latimer Day Tours

Old School R&B Vs Hip Hop Party

Latimer House Night Tour

Music & Mimosas at CAM Café with Brian Gross

Wilmington World War II "Heritage City" History Tour

Tappin' The Gourd Pumpkin Festival

Dark History: Wilmington Coup, Massacre, and Insurrection Historical Tour

True Crime Tour of Wilmington

Uncharted Waters: Women's Kayaking & Connection Retreat

3 Docs & A Box LIVE @ Tappin the Gourd

40 Years of F#%king up A Film by NOFX! *18+

Gather for Good: Wilmington | Dinner Benefits for Me Fine

Cape Fear Rising + DJ

LET'S DANCE Vinyl DJ Party, Oct 3

Lettuce Cook Tour

NFL Sunday Funday at Tap Yard

Tap Yard's Bluegrass Backyard

Latimer Day Tours

Homeschool Art 3-5 Grade

Facial Cupping + Cacao Ceremony

Popdarts League

The Doobie Brothers: Walk This Road Tour

Latimer Day Tours

Battleship Yoga with Jessie Kolden

Homeschool Art K-3rd

Gentle Yoga

Nutrition to Excel your Training & Performance

Forum: Candidates for NHC County Commissioner

Apollo Bukowski

Farmers' Market at Poplar Grove — Wednesday

Ogden Park Farmers Market — Wednesday

Latimer Day Tours

Homeschool Art 6-8th

Public Tour

Live! at CAM Café: Warren Darryl

Spooky Sushi Class

Josh Lewis

North Carolina Symphony - Mendelssohn Violin Concerto

Latimer Day Tours

Trampled By Turtles

8th Annual UNCW Cybersecurity Conference

Jazz at CAM: Mangroove

Jazz at CAM: Mangroove

Latimer Day Tours

Latimer Day Tours

Jon Pardi: Gamblin' Man Tour 2026

Jon Pardi: Gamblin' Man Tour 2026

Azalea Golf Classic

Azalea Golf Classic

Dirty South Magnet and Gran Moreno(18+)!

Dirty South Magnet and Gran Moreno(18+)!

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Your Digital Career Kit: Resources for Creatives

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