Dramatic Kids
Youth Play Festival
Cape Fear Playhouse, 613 Castle St. Wilmington
Thursday, Jan. 14, 7 p.m.
Plays written by Wilmington students are put on stage at the Cape Fear Playhouse, with this week’s feature being “Miss Mayberry” by Gracie Rose Blackburn. Performances occur each night through Saturday, Jan. 16 at 7 p.m., with a Sunday performance at 2 p.m.
Remembered Clash
151st Anniversary of the Battle of Fort Fisher
Fort Fisher State Historic Site, Kure Beach
Saturday, Jan. 16, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Hear the cannon fire and learn the story of Fort Fisher during the 151st anniversary celebration for the historic Civil War site. In addition to reenactors in uniform, the event features special tours, lectures, kid’s activities and an exhibit on the 72 soldiers who received the Medal of Honor for their actions during the legendary battle.
Commemorating an Icon
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Parade
Downtown Wilmington
Monday, Jan. 18, 11 a.m.
Wilmington’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Parade begins at Hartnett and North Fourth Street in downtown. The parade will proceed down North Fourth Street with a turn at Princess Street and another at North Third Street, cutting left at Red Cross Street before finishing at the corner of North Front and Brunswick streets.
Reptilian Suppertime
Snake and Turtle Feeding
Halyburton Park
Wednesday, Jan. 20, 4 p.m.
Children ages 3 and older can learn about the live animals on display at Halyburton Park, including the snakes and turtles that will be on display in the event center. There will be at least one feeding of a snake and a turtle. Admission is $1.