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Toast the Coast New Year’s Day

N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher

Jan. 1, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

900 Loggerhead Road

Kure Beach

All are invited to a kid-friendly new year’s coastal-themed party with crafts and ocean resolutions plus a kid parade and countdown before dive shows at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Admission is $8.95 to $10.95. Phone 910-458-8257 or email [email protected]

Take the plunge

13th Annual Dolphin Dip Extravaganza

Jan. 1, noon

Roland Avenue Beach Access

Surf City

Benefitting Ocean Cure, which helps at-risk and physically challenged youth achieve healing through surfing, the Dolphin Dip features thousands of folks braving the icy waters of the Atlantic Ocean, a costume contest and more. Contact Brian Moxey, [email protected] or visit
http://dolphindip.net/


 

Shining, gleaming, streaming

“Hair”

Jan. 2 – Jan. 4, 7:30 p.m., 3 p.m.

Thalian Hall

310 Chestnut St.

Cape Fear Theatre Arts presents the classic ‘60s musical with a group of idealistic hippies living a bohemian life in New York City and fighting against conscription into the Vietnam War. The score features the title song, along with “Aquarius” and other  favorites. The run continues through Jan. 16 with tickets between $20-$29. Contact the box office 910-632-2285 or visit www.thalianhall.org


 

A running start

New Year’s Romp

Saturday, Jan. 3, 8:30/9 a.m.

Jo Ann Carter Harrelson Center

Fourth and Princess streets

Warm up for this 5k, 10k and 1-mile run for soloists and teams of five or more, with fleece beanies for the first 250 registrations and prizes up for grabs. The after party is hosted by The Husk. Proceeds benefit Communities in Schools of Cape Fear, which supports at-risk youth. To register, visit www.ciscapefear.org/new-years-romp/

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