Where to See Holiday Lights on the Carolina Coast
Enchanted Airlie and Lake Linda’s are the two big ones, and Enchanted Airlie sells out, so book early. Where to find holiday lights from downtown Wilmington to the smaller beach towns, plus the boat parades on the waterway.
Your Guide to Holiday Events on the Carolina Coast
Boat parades instead of sleigh rides. The 2026 dates for the NC Holiday Flotilla, Enchanted Airlie and Wilmington’s riverfront drone shows, plus when our own towns light their trees.
Fall in Holly Ridge: Why Autumn Might Be the Best Time to Look Here
Holly Ridge sits between Wilmington and Jacksonville, ten minutes from Surf City, and it is growing faster than its schools can keep up with. What fall shows you about the town, and the school capacity question to ask before you buy.
Picking Your Own Oysters on Stump Sound
Oyster season on Stump Sound runs October 15 to March 31 and you do not need a license. Where to get to the water, what the rules actually say, and the one almost everybody breaks.
Surf City at the End of Summer
The water holds in the mid to low 70s through most of October, the paid parking winds down, and the crowds go home. September and October are the months locals keep for themselves on Topsail Island.
Your Ultimate Guide to a Surf City & Topsail Island Summer
Explore the ultimate guide to summer activities in Surf City and Topsail Island, NC. Find the best spots for surfing, beachcombing, dining, and family fun.