March 23
Badwater Cape Fear 2024
7:45am-9:45pm | Bald Head Island
With 50km and 51-mile race options and a start line at the foot of the Old Baldy Lighthouse, Badwater® Cape Fear features a twelve-mile warm-up on the car-free, one-lane-wide roads and maritime forest trails of Bald Head Island, followed by either 19 or 38 miles of running on the wild and secluded sandy beach between Cape Fear and Fort Fisher. The beach stretch features spectacular views of the Frying Pan Shoals to the east and the wild and undeveloped Cape Fear River marshlands to the west. Running this remote coast is a dramatic, invigorating, and inspiring manner in which to experience Bald Head Island, Fort Fisher State Recreation, and the Cape Fear region in all its grandeur! The official event webpage is http://www.badwater.com/event/badwater-cape-fear/
Registration is open NOW for 2024: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=103328
April 27
33rd Annual Small Fry Fishing
Tournament
Spring Lake Park | 210 Pine Road
The Small Fry Fishing Tournament is a day for families and their children ages 3 to 12 to fish along with local police officers. Age categories include: 3 to 5, 6 to 8 and 9 to 12. Prizes are awarded in each age group. Registration will open soon! Event hosted by Boiling Spring Lakes Police Department.
March 11
Blippi - The Wonderful World Tour
10am | Odell Williamson
Auditorium/Brunswick
Community College | 150 College Rd NE
Blippi is coming to your city for the ultimate curiosity adventure in Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour! So, come on! Dance, sing, and learn with Blippi and special guest Meekah as they discover what makes different cities unique and special. Will there be monster trucks. excavators, and garbage trucks galore? You bet! So get ready to shake those wiggles out and OJ Twist your way through this brand-new musical party!
March 15-17
Breakout Dance Competition
Odell Williamson
Auditorium/Brunswick
Community College | 150 College Rd NE
Breakout Dance Competition is an innovative company that focuses on creating a refreshing and unforgettable experience for the dancers and their families. Breakout takes pride in its unique vibe and motivating atmosphere, which will leave dancers feeling empowered. We are vested in providing optimum customer service to studio owners and directors to ensure a positive experience. Register now, if you’re ready to join the Breakout movement! Please visit: www.breakoutcomp.com for more information.
March 14-16
Serenity: Women’s Retreat
Fort Caswell
100 Caswell Beach Road
A 2-night women’s retreat to grow in relationship with each other and God. Our theme for this retreat is Serenity, exploring what it looks like to be still and know God (Psalms 46:10). Cost: $155/person – includes lodging and meals. Please email questions to Joy@relentlesschurch.cc.
March 16
North Brunswick Business Expo
10am | Leland Cultural Arts Center | 1212 Magnolia Village Way
Over 45+ businesses to visit and learn about the services they offer in this area, plus food and door prizes.
March 2
Special Olympics Polar Plunge
11am-2pm | Middleton Park
133 SE 48th Street
Find your reason and get to freezin’ with Special Olympics Brunswick County! Plunge for a purpose at our 2024 Polar Plunge. Register now https://give.specialolympicsnc.com/.../2024.../c527572#PolarPlungeNC
We will have food, games, entertainment, and opportunity to learn more about our local program. This is one event you will not want to miss out on!
April 11-14
Spring 2024 Retreat
10am | Ocean Isle Beach
Immerse yourself in all the beach has to offer. Enjoy an all-inclusive weekend vacation based on relieving stress and reconnecting with your Prana. Yoga classes are offered multiple times per day. Your personalized schedule includes daily meditation, a one hour massage & activities you choose upon registering. Hosted by Nourished Retreats.www.nourishedretreats.com
March 9
Teen Art Club
8am-10am | Rourk Branch Library
5068 Main Street
Join us for a traditional acrylic Painting program-Teens only. Instructor, Carla Gregory, loves a variety of media including acrylics and watercolors. She was in the education field for 25 years. Currently, she teaches private art classes at Carla’s Creative Corner and art classes through the 4-H Club of Brunswick County. This program is hosted by Coastal Carolina Outreach and Rourk Branch Friends of the Library. Please Register with the following link: https://brunsco.libcal.com/calendar/18533/
March 9
3rd Annual Cool & Fancy Gala
6-10pm | St James Community Center | 4136 Southport-Supply Road SE | $75 Per Person
You’re invited to a night of entertainment, refreshments and fundraising at Up Your Arts’ 3rd Annual Cool & Fancy Gala!
https://lifeinbrunswickcounty.com/fun-for-the-arts/
March 18
Fashion with Friends
5pm | St James Community Center 4136 Southport-Supply Road SE
Resort wear fashions from 8 of our local boutiques. A lovely evening with your friends complete with Dinner, Drinks, Swag Bag, Door Prizes. Tickets are $52.00 per person ($50.00 cash price) or $371.00 for a table for 8 ($360 cash price). Ticket purchase deadline Saturday, April 6th. https://www.sptokimerchandise.com/home/Fashion-with-Friends-p624068918
March 6
Ultimate Girls Night Out - Wine, Women & Chocolate!
5:30-8pm | Sea Trail Convention CenterSea Trail Convention Center 75A Clubhouse Road
Get ready for an evening of Shopping, Sipping, Savoring, and Swinging to the music! https://bit.ly/2024WineWomenChocolate
March 15-17, May 4, May 5, Oct 18-20
2024 Veteran Retreats
Wild Horse Ranch | 1050 Wild Horse Trail
Experience a quiet presence and sense of belonging through equine interaction. For more information or to request an application: info@Atlibertyconnections.org
March 2
North Carolina Rice Festival
10am-5pm | Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site
8884 Saint Philips Rd SE
Join us at Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site on Saturday, March 2nd for the North Carolina Rice Festival! Activities will be located indoors and outdoors. Activities will include; history/cultural presentations, tours, demonstrations, live entertainment, family fun, children’s stage, Gullah Geechee food vendors, and arts/crafts. Visit, https://www.northcarolinaricefestival. for more information.
March 6
Brunswick County Special
Olympics Spring Games
10am-3pm | Town Creek Park
6420 Ocean Highway E
The rain date for the event is March 28th!
Lunch is provided for all registered volunteers and it will be turkey sandwiches from Subway. Make sure to bring your ID with you the day of the event for check-in. You must be registered by February 23rd to guarantee your shirt size. Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094BAEAB28A2F8CE9-41838603-spring#/