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/