On the Fly
Flytrap Frolic
Saturday, April 23, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Free
Stanley Rehder Carnivorous Plant Garden
An official event of the N.C. Science Festival, the Sixth Annual Flytrap Frolic offers tours of the garden and educational sessions on how carnivorous plants hunt prey. Attendees can enjoy face painting and crafts, and visit with live snakes from Halyburton Park and birds from Sea Biscuit Wildlife Shelter. Free parking will be available at Alderman Elementary School. For more information, visit www.coastallandtrust.org/flytrap
Planetary Celebration
Earth Day Festival
Saturday, April 23, Noon, Free
Hugh MacRae Park
With the theme of “Healthy Earth, Healthy People,” the annual Earth Day Festival will feature more than 50 exhibits. A Kid’s EcoZone will offer hands-on activities for children, including a nature brigade parade. Live music will include the Brothers Egg, D.H.I.M, the Folkstone Stringband and Mr. Mark’s Music. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. For details, go to www.wilmingtonearthday.com
Classic Cars in the Park
Brits at the Beach car show
Saturday, April 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Free
Wrightsville Beach Park
The British Motor Club of Cape Fear will hold its 17th annual spring car show, showcasing a collection of classic and vintage vehicles. A variety of cars will be on display, but the show emphasizes British sports cars, including MGs, Austin Healeys, Jaguars and other classic roadsters. For more information or to download a registration form, visit www.bmccf.org/car-show/
Classic Youngsters
Wilmington Symphony Orchestra Family Concert
Sunday, April 24, 4 p.m., Free
Kenan Auditorium, UNCW
Joined by the Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestra and the Junior Strings, the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra will host its annual free concert. The program includes a performance by violinist Amelia Smith, the 12-year-old winner of the student concerto competition. The Girls’ Choir of Wilmington will also perform. For more information, visit www.
wilmingtonsymphony.org/free-family-concert.html
