Sept-Oct 2026

An Invitation to Wander

A map of Wilmington’s picnic places encourages discovery

Napa Valley 2.0

The new buzz in iconic wine country

Wilmington Events: Sept-Oct 2026

Looking to fill your social calendar? We've got the rundown on what to do this season.

Cold Front, Warm Kitchen

Six recipes for the moment iced coffee stops making sense

First in Flight, Again

Concorde Espresso Bar takes off with a second Wilmington location

Cocktail Casual

Jesse’s Restaurant and Bar strikes a balance between dressed-up dining and the comfort of a neighborhood hangout

Guardians of the Past

Inside Legacy Architectural Salvage, a dedicated community preserves the pieces—and stories—of Wilmington’s history

Home Was Already Here

With Charter Building Group, Amy and Michael Murphy built their forever home in the Riverlights community they already loved

When the Boss Becomes the Client

Liberty Homes’ president and owner gains a whole new perspective on the client experience and the dedicated team behind each custom project  

Mind Your Manners

Inspired by a Latimer House social media series, a modern-day Victorian explores the elaborate rules that once governed visits, dining and courtship

The Art of Costume

For UNCW professor Mark Sorensen, costume design is where fashion, storytelling and theater come together 

Woven Together 

Weaving Wonder Basketry brings people together through hands-on classes rooted in traditional fiber arts

Plant Native, Plant Now

Recommendations from plant professionals on how to rethink your garden this fall

Close to Home, Far from Ordinary

One-of-a-kind rentals offer memorable escapes within an easy drive of Wilmington

The Art of Darkness

Tattoo artist Sage Reil explores identity, transformation and renewal through bold blackwork

The House of Rose

Behind the scenes with the owner of Rosie Revolution

Read at Your Own Risk

Oktober Books & More offers four gripping picks for fall

A Life in Music

Q&A with Teddy Burgh, a musician, composer and UNCW professor