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Events & Seasons
Beach, city and mountain trip planning, seasonal guides and advice for owners, from our team in North Carolina.
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Holidays at Carolina Beach: Island of Lights, Boardwalk on Ice and More
Island of Lights 2026 dates at Carolina Beach and Kure Beach: the lighting at the lake, Christmas parade, flotilla, tour of homes, Boardwalk on Ice and New Year's Eve.
The Best Time to Visit Carolina Beach, Month by Month
Carolina Beach through the year: ocean temperatures by month from NOAA, the big events, crowds, parking and dog seasons, and when to find the best value.
Wilmington Winter Guide: Best Things to Do in the Cooler Months
Wilmington and its beaches in winter: Enchanted Airlie, holiday flotillas, Boardwalk on Ice, museums, the Battleship, downtown dining and quiet beach days, for 2026–27.