Bring the baskets
Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 19, 9 a.m.
Wrightsville Beach Park
Bring the family out to the park for a morning of Easter egg hunting preceded by a performance of Easter Puppet Theater. Children ages 12 and younger are invited to participate in the hunt for candy-filled and prize-winning golden eggs.
Special Olympics
Spring Games
Wednesday, April 23, 10 a.m.
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Spectators are encouraged to attend the Special Olympics Spring Games in support of the athletes. Events include 25, 50, 100, 200 and 400 meter track races, long jump and wheelchair events. For more information on the Special Olympics and its programs, visit www.sonc.net/new-hanover
Adolescent Art
Azalea Festival Children’s Art Contest
Ongoing until Friday, April 26
Community Arts Center
Artwork from the top 16 entrants in the Azalea Festival Children’s Art Contest will be on display through Friday, April 26, at the Hannah Block Historic USO Community Arts Center, 120 S. Second St. The display, sponsored by the Thalian Association, is free to visit.