This weekend in New Hanover County, NC

ALLEYCVT brings a Halloween show to The Pier at Port City Marina in Wilmington, NC. A discount code, becka10, is available for tickets.

Celebrating 23 years, this Wilmington tradition brings a lively open-air marketplace filled with local flavor. On Saturdays, browse seasonal produce, pasture-raised meats, farm eggs, local honey, roasted coffee, chocolates, and fresh-baked breads, muffins, and cakes. Find small-batch jams and salsas, then explore distinctive, handcrafted goods from local artisans, so every visit offers something new to discover. Admission is free, and leashed pets are welcome. With appreciation to Cumulus Media and Excite Credit Union.

At Hotel Ballast in Wilmington, North Carolina, PokeKon Fest brings a new all Pokemon show for all ages, featuring voice actors, vendors, and artists, plus panels, trivia, and retro, video game, and cosplay contests.

Meet adoptable pets at Paws in the Park. Apply in advance if you hope to take a pet home that same day.

Set sail for a casual One Piece Card Game tournament featuring Standard format with Swiss rounds. The entry fee is $8 and can be purchased in store, and a Bandai account is required to play. Everyone who enters receives an OP Tournament Pack. Store credit is awarded for each match win, with $5 per win when the event runs three rounds or $4 per win when it runs four. Any undefeated X-0 finish earns one pack from the most recent Standard set, and first place also takes home an OP Winner Pack. For Standard play, only sets that have had a prerelease are eligible.

Explore Wilmington's darker chapters on a tour that shares infamous, unusual, and startling true crime stories. Learn about spying in the 1940s, murders that trace back to the city's tumultuous 1840s, and other accounts that reveal a lesser-known side of local history.

Experience a Magic: The Gathering Commander tournament that lets you choose your pace. Pick a relaxed, social pod or compete in a winner-takes-all setting. Matches are played in 4-player pods with single-elimination. Entry is $7. In casual pods, every participant receives a $5 store credit coin, and the last player standing also earns two pulls from the promo card library. Registration is handled in store, and a Wizards Eventlink account is required.

Dark, decadent romance arrives in Wilmington, NC as the second annual romantasy ball returns with a moodier twist, trading polite society for secrets, locked-away fortunes, and hints of forbidden love. The Elia becomes a world of vendors, attending authors, dancing, live entertainment, food, and imaginative fantasy touches that infuse the celebration with a sense of magic. Guests can lean into a gothic, Bridgerton-inspired aesthetic with elegant gowns and sparkling jewels to match the tone. Ticket holders receive a formal invitation that also serves as entry, including a chance to choose one of five courts to pledge allegiance to. What happens after that choice remains a secret until arrival, preserving the intrigue that defines this Burning Pages experience.

The Rusty Nail hosts a Halloween rock bash with a costume contest awarding prizes for first, second, and third place. Performances by local bands BURNPIT and Ghostlite set the soundtrack for the party. Admission is free. Enjoy event themed concoctions and cold beverages while spending time with friends and fellow rock fans. Costumes of all kinds are welcome. Pets and weapons are not allowed.

The Climbing Film Tour presents a collection of short films celebrating the global climbing community. Selected from submissions around the world, the films feature climbing, storytelling, and adventure, with themes of inspiration and determination. The program includes Les Passagers du Vide and the Treasure of the Aravis Gate, Climb Together, Beauty in a Fall, Keep Going, and La Rubia.

Celebrate Halloween at Seawitch Tiki Bar and come scare Tina.

Mark fifteen years with a casual day centered on fishing, sunshine, and good times. Enjoy a welcoming setting with plenty of chances to meet new friends.

Backspin Social in Wilmington, NC features free World Tavern Poker No-Limit Texas Hold'em tournaments that welcome both newcomers and seasoned players. Run through the largest bar poker league in the United States, these events have no buy-in and involve no gambling. Players earn points toward local, regional, and national rankings with chances to qualify for championship events and compete for major prizes. Expect a friendly setting where participants can sharpen their skills and connect with fellow poker enthusiasts.

The Wild Goose hosts weekly pool tournaments featuring 8-ball on Sundays and 9-ball on Wednesdays. Entry is $10, and the house boosts the winnings by matching half of the prize pool.

Take part in a Kundalini yoga practice honoring Día de los Muertos, guided by Bridger. The class is designed to support connection with ancestors, angels, and spirit guides. Herbal tea will be offered upon arrival, followed by a grounding and clearing Kundalini Kriya. Participants are encouraged to bring a photo or keepsake of a loved one for the community altar. The practice focuses on remembrance, healing, personal growth, and spiritual connection. Drop-in admission is $25, with a 10% discount for monthly members.