Puppy Parade
Canines & Couture Fashion Show and Pup Strut to Stop Puppy Mills
1900 Lumina Station
May 7, 6-8 p.m., Donation
Admission to the canine fashion show featuring local rescue pups is a bag of dog food that will be donated to serve local animal needs. The night includes DJ Brian Hood and a raffle. Dogs will be available to adopt. In addition, awards will be given to local activists who support canines. Call 310-279-8677 for details.
Turtle Trot
Sea Turtle Walk and Talk
N.C. Coastal Federation Fred and Alice Stanback Coastal Education Center
May 7, 8-9:30 p.m., Free
Enjoy a night of adventure as you and the family explore the beach while learning about local nesting sea turtles. Adventurers will see a sea turtle carapace, build a replica of a sea turtle nest and learn facts about the amazing animals. For more information visit www.nccoast.org
Fun in the Sun
Day in the Park
Wrightsville Beach Park
May 9, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Free
Come hang out at the park and enjoy a myriad of activities. Learn how to play pickle ball, tennis and the new gaga ball. Bring your young ones so they can have fun playing basketball, skating or listening to local music. Local vendors SurfBerry and Trolly Stop will provide food for purchase.
Wet Paint
Plein Air Event and Wet Paint Sale
Wrightsville Beach Museum
May 8-9, 9 a.m., Free
Visit the Wrightsville Beach Museum and see artists work in real-time. On Saturday, May 9 the artists’ work will go on sale from 2:30-4:30 p.m. All unsold pieces will be available in the museum until August. A percentage of sales will benefit the museum as well. Call 910-256-2569 for more information.
