Fall Festival
Oktoberfest in Wilmington
BreakTime Billiards
Friday, Oct. 24-Sunday, Oct. 26
2014’s Oktoberfest in Wilmington takes place in the parking lot of BreakTime Billiards and the New Hanover County Government Center, and features festive food and drinks, wiener dog races, the Inflatable City of Fun and live music by rock and polka bands. Admission is $5-$7 and proceeds benefit the Pretty in Pink Foundation. For hours and a complete schedule of events, call 910-395-6658 or visit www.breaktimetenpin.com
Show Them Your Moves
Dancer Showdown Throwdown
5001 Nightclub and Lounge
Friday, Oct. 24-Saturday, Oct. 25, 9:30 p.m.
Wilmington movers and shakers are invited to a two-day dance competition hosted by the 5001 Nightclub. The contest is open to all, and the winning couple takes home a grand prize of $1,000. Dancers will be judged in salsa, bachata and merengue. Admission is $10. For more information, visit www.wilmingtonlatindance.com or email [email protected]
Hey, Big Reeler
Sixth Annual Big Buddy Fishing Tournament
Fort Fisher State Recreation Area
Oct. 25, 8:30 a.m. to1 p.m.
Children of Big Buddy and other at-risk youth programs in southeastern North Carolina are invited to this day of fishing and fun at the Fort Fisher State Recreation Area. The event features surf and fishing lessons, outdoor activities, indoor crafts, sandcastle building and more. For more information, visit www.capefearvolunteercenter.org or contact Annie Anthony at 910-392-8180 or [email protected]
Starry Nights
SkyQuest
Cape Fear Museum
Sunday, Oct. 26
Explore the world of astronomy in Cape Fear Museum’s digital planetarium, a state-of-the-art apparatus that creates a realistic view of stars, planets and other celestial bodies. Show times are 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. Space is limited to 26 participants for each show. For more information, call 910-789-4362 or email [email protected]
