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2013 Concerts in the Park
Soundside Park (map)
Surf City Parks & Recreation proudly presents  2013 Concerts in the Park 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm   June 1st (Sat) - Cosmic Groove Lizards - folk, rock, kids   Concerts take place at Soundside Park, next to the swing bridge. Unless otherwise noted.   Inclement weather location:  Surf City Community Center 201 Community Center Drive (off JH Batts Rd., on the mainland)   Free admittance As always, parking is an issue, so we are encouraging ...
Night Time Ghost Crab Monitoring Class
Ecological Marine Adventures (map)
Along with our guide, families will explore the beach at night searching for fun and exciting creatures that come out after dark. Families will learn about the unique and interesting life of ghost crabs. You and your kids will be key members of our EMA research team; helping us to collect and compile data about Ghost Crabs on Topsail Island. Together we will collect weather parameters, catch and release various sizes of crabs, identify them, measure them, we will also count and measure hole...
Farmers' Market at Poplar Grove
Poplar Grove Plantation (map)
Every Wednesday begining April 3, until November 27, 2013  8:00 am to 1:00 pm   You will find fresh fruits, vegetables, plants, herbs, flowers, eggs, cheese, meats, seafood, honey and more on Wednesday mornings under the big shade trees.  The market also features fresh baked goods, pickled okra, peanuts and handcrafted one-of-a-kind gifts such as jewelry, woodcrafts and pottery.     For information call 910-686-9518 or visit&...
Summer Plunder Days
Topsail Beach (map)
“Come Pillage in the Village” is the whimsical motto of the summerplunder days craft market being held this summer in downtown TopsailBeach. The craft market will take place every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4p.m. all through June, July and August. It is located at the start ofthe downtown district on the corner of S Anderson Blvd and Davis Ave. “The Market is an effort to help the Town celebrate its 50th Anniversaryand a venue to showcase local artists from the island” says marketorganizer, Do...
Night Time Ghost Crab Monitoring Class
Ecological Marine Adventures (map)
Along with our guide, families will explore the beach at night searching for fun and exciting creatures that come out after dark. Families will learn about the unique and interesting life of ghost crabs. You and your kids will be key members of our EMA research team; helping us to collect and compile data about Ghost Crabs on Topsail Island. Together we will collect weather parameters, catch and release various sizes of crabs, identify them, measure them, we will also count and measure hole...
2013 Movies in the Park
Soundside Park (map)
Surf City Parks & Recreation proudly presents  2013 Movies in the Park   June 7th (Fri) – The Odd Life of Timothy Green (PG)    Movies will start just after sunset.     All movies take place at Soundside Park, next to the swing bridge. Unless otherwise noted.   Inclement weather location:  Surf City Community Center 201 Community Center Drive (off JH Batts Rd., on the mainland)   Free admission for movie. Popcor...
Kids Marine Science Classes
Ecological Marine Adventures (map)
Kids Marine Science Classes  Classes meet 3 hrs a day, 3 days a week, for 3 weeks in the summer. These classes are a fun and exciting part of kids summer adventures. Kids get to explorer the outdoors and learn about our amazing ocean world through hands-on activities, experiments, specimen collection, and adventures! These classes are designed to ignite a child's natural curiosity in the world around them and foster a love for learning and exploration! Pick from 4 differen...
Jr. Marine Exploration Classes
Ecological Marine Adventures (map)
Have Fun! Learn Cool Stuff! See Our World in a New and Exciting Way! Kids get to spend a fun filled day learning and exploring the marine world around them! Kids will collect specimens, conduct experiments, use various sampling equipment, and discover why the creatures around us are so amazing; and how they thrive and survive in our dynamic ocean environment. These classes are great for vacationing and local families who want to explore our marine world! Pick from 4 different classes ava...
Kids Marine Science Classes
Ecological Marine Adventures (map)
Kids Marine Science Classes  Classes meet 3 hrs a day, 3 days a week, for 3 weeks in the summer. These classes are a fun and exciting part of kids summer adventures. Kids get to explorer the outdoors and learn about our amazing ocean world through hands-on activities, experiments, specimen collection, and adventures! These classes are designed to ignite a child's natural curiosity in the world around them and foster a love for learning and exploration! Pick from 4 differen...
Night Time Ghost Crab Monitoring Class
Ecological Marine Adventures (map)
Along with our guide, families will explore the beach at night searching for fun and exciting creatures that come out after dark. Families will learn about the unique and interesting life of ghost crabs. You and your kids will be key members of our EMA research team; helping us to collect and compile data about Ghost Crabs on Topsail Island. Together we will collect weather parameters, catch and release various sizes of crabs, identify them, measure them, we will also count and measure hole...
Farmers' Market at Poplar Grove
Poplar Grove Plantation (map)
Every Wednesday begining April 3, until November 27, 2013  8:00 am to 1:00 pm   You will find fresh fruits, vegetables, plants, herbs, flowers, eggs, cheese, meats, seafood, honey and more on Wednesday mornings under the big shade trees.  The market also features fresh baked goods, pickled okra, peanuts and handcrafted one-of-a-kind gifts such as jewelry, woodcrafts and pottery.     For information call 910-686-9518 or visit&...
Kids Marine Science Classes
Ecological Marine Adventures (map)
Kids Marine Science Classes  Classes meet 3 hrs a day, 3 days a week, for 3 weeks in the summer. These classes are a fun and exciting part of kids summer adventures. Kids get to explorer the outdoors and learn about our amazing ocean world through hands-on activities, experiments, specimen collection, and adventures! These classes are designed to ignite a child's natural curiosity in the world around them and foster a love for learning and exploration! Pick from 4 differen...
Kids Marine Science Classes
Ecological Marine Adventures (map)
Kids Marine Science Classes  Classes meet 3 hrs a day, 3 days a week, for 3 weeks in the summer. These classes are a fun and exciting part of kids summer adventures. Kids get to explorer the outdoors and learn about our amazing ocean world through hands-on activities, experiments, specimen collection, and adventures! These classes are designed to ignite a child's natural curiosity in the world around them and foster a love for learning and exploration! Pick from 4 differen...
Marine Exploration Classes
Ecological Marine Adventures (map)
Have Fun! Learn Cool Stuff! See Our World in a New and Exciting Way! Kids get to spend a fun filled day learning and exploring the marine world around them! Kids will collect specimens, conduct experiments, use various sampling equipment, and discover why the creatures around us are so amazing; and how they thrive and survive in our dynamic ocean environment. These classes are great for vacationing and local families who want to explore our marine world! Pick from 4 different classes ava...
Summer Plunder Days
Topsail Beach (map)
“Come Pillage in the Village” is the whimsical motto of the summerplunder days craft market being held this summer in downtown TopsailBeach. The craft market will take place every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4p.m. all through June, July and August. It is located at the start ofthe downtown district on the corner of S Anderson Blvd and Davis Ave. “The Market is an effort to help the Town celebrate its 50th Anniversaryand a venue to showcase local artists from the island” says marketorganizer, Do...
Night Time Ghost Crab Monitoring Class
Ecological Marine Adventures (map)
Along with our guide, families will explore the beach at night searching for fun and exciting creatures that come out after dark. Families will learn about the unique and interesting life of ghost crabs. You and your kids will be key members of our EMA research team; helping us to collect and compile data about Ghost Crabs on Topsail Island. Together we will collect weather parameters, catch and release various sizes of crabs, identify them, measure them, we will also count and measure hole...
Kids Marine Science Classes
Ecological Marine Adventures (map)
Kids Marine Science Classes  Classes meet 3 hrs a day, 3 days a week, for 3 weeks in the summer. These classes are a fun and exciting part of kids summer adventures. Kids get to explorer the outdoors and learn about our amazing ocean world through hands-on activities, experiments, specimen collection, and adventures! These classes are designed to ignite a child's natural curiosity in the world around them and foster a love for learning and exploration! Pick from 4 differen...
Jun15 6/15/2013
North Carolina Blueberry Festival
Pender County Courthouse Square, Burgaw, NC (map)
North Carolina Annual Blueberry Festival  Celebrating Our 10th Anniversary! on the Pender County Courthouse Square in Historic Downtown Burgaw, NC Celebrate the historic, economic and cultural significance of blueberries in the southeastern region of our state.  Come enjoy some of the area's finest entertainment and artisans nestled around the courthouse square.  Antique cars line the streets of Burgaw.  The smell of food vendor's delicacies will entice you....
Surf 'n' Science Class
Ecological Marine Adventures (map)
Kids Marine Science Classes Available Classes meet 2 hrs a day, 1 day a week, for 10 weeks in the summer. Surf 'n' Science is a great way for kids to make friends, build confidence and develope their surfing skills in a fun environment where safety is our #1 priority. Kids have fun and learn in weekly Surf 'n' Science classes where we work on paddling, wave selection, board handling and ocean safety. Kids also learn all about the fun and exciting world of marine science in fun hands on explora...
Kids Marine Science Classes
Ecological Marine Adventures (map)
Kids Marine Science Classes  Classes meet 3 hrs a day, 3 days a week, for 3 weeks in the summer. These classes are a fun and exciting part of kids summer adventures. Kids get to explorer the outdoors and learn about our amazing ocean world through hands-on activities, experiments, specimen collection, and adventures! These classes are designed to ignite a child's natural curiosity in the world around them and foster a love for learning and exploration! Pick from 4 differen...
Kids Marine Science Classes
Ecological Marine Adventures (map)
Kids Marine Science Classes  Classes meet 3 hrs a day, 3 days a week, for 3 weeks in the summer. These classes are a fun and exciting part of kids summer adventures. Kids get to explorer the outdoors and learn about our amazing ocean world through hands-on activities, experiments, specimen collection, and adventures! These classes are designed to ignite a child's natural curiosity in the world around them and foster a love for learning and exploration! Pick from 4 differen...
Jr. Marine Exploration Classes
Ecological Marine Adventures (map)
Have Fun! Learn Cool Stuff! See Our World in a New and Exciting Way! Kids get to spend a fun filled day learning and exploring the marine world around them! Kids will collect specimens, conduct experiments, use various sampling equipment, and discover why the creatures around us are so amazing; and how they thrive and survive in our dynamic ocean environment. These classes are great for vacationing and local families who want to explore our marine world! Pick from 4 different classes ava...
Kids Marine Science Classes
Ecological Marine Adventures (map)
Kids Marine Science Classes  Classes meet 3 hrs a day, 3 days a week, for 3 weeks in the summer. These classes are a fun and exciting part of kids summer adventures. Kids get to explorer the outdoors and learn about our amazing ocean world through hands-on activities, experiments, specimen collection, and adventures! These classes are designed to ignite a child's natural curiosity in the world around them and foster a love for learning and exploration! Pick from 4 differen...
Night Time Ghost Crab Monitoring Class
Ecological Marine Adventures (map)
Along with our guide, families will explore the beach at night searching for fun and exciting creatures that come out after dark. Families will learn about the unique and interesting life of ghost crabs. You and your kids will be key members of our EMA research team; helping us to collect and compile data about Ghost Crabs on Topsail Island. Together we will collect weather parameters, catch and release various sizes of crabs, identify them, measure them, we will also count and measure hole...
Farmers' Market at Poplar Grove
Poplar Grove Plantation (map)
Every Wednesday begining April 3, until November 27, 2013  8:00 am to 1:00 pm   You will find fresh fruits, vegetables, plants, herbs, flowers, eggs, cheese, meats, seafood, honey and more on Wednesday mornings under the big shade trees.  The market also features fresh baked goods, pickled okra, peanuts and handcrafted one-of-a-kind gifts such as jewelry, woodcrafts and pottery.     For information call 910-686-9518 or visit&...
Kids Marine Science Classes
Ecological Marine Adventures (map)
Kids Marine Science Classes  Classes meet 3 hrs a day, 3 days a week, for 3 weeks in the summer. These classes are a fun and exciting part of kids summer adventures. Kids get to explorer the outdoors and learn about our amazing ocean world through hands-on activities, experiments, specimen collection, and adventures! These classes are designed to ignite a child's natural curiosity in the world around them and foster a love for learning and exploration! Pick from 4 differen...
Marine Exploration Classes
Ecological Marine Adventures (map)
Have Fun! Learn Cool Stuff! See Our World in a New and Exciting Way! Kids get to spend a fun filled day learning and exploring the marine world around them! Kids will collect specimens, conduct experiments, use various sampling equipment, and discover why the creatures around us are so amazing; and how they thrive and survive in our dynamic ocean environment. These classes are great for vacationing and local families who want to explore our marine world! Pick from 4 different classes ava...
Kids Marine Science Classes
Ecological Marine Adventures (map)
Kids Marine Science Classes  Classes meet 3 hrs a day, 3 days a week, for 3 weeks in the summer. These classes are a fun and exciting part of kids summer adventures. Kids get to explorer the outdoors and learn about our amazing ocean world through hands-on activities, experiments, specimen collection, and adventures! These classes are designed to ignite a child's natural curiosity in the world around them and foster a love for learning and exploration! Pick from 4 differen...
Summer Plunder Days
Topsail Beach (map)
“Come Pillage in the Village” is the whimsical motto of the summerplunder days craft market being held this summer in downtown TopsailBeach. The craft market will take place every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4p.m. all through June, July and August. It is located at the start ofthe downtown district on the corner of S Anderson Blvd and Davis Ave. “The Market is an effort to help the Town celebrate its 50th Anniversaryand a venue to showcase local artists from the island” says marketorganizer, Do...
Night Time Ghost Crab Monitoring Class
Ecological Marine Adventures (map)
Along with our guide, families will explore the beach at night searching for fun and exciting creatures that come out after dark. Families will learn about the unique and interesting life of ghost crabs. You and your kids will be key members of our EMA research team; helping us to collect and compile data about Ghost Crabs on Topsail Island. Together we will collect weather parameters, catch and release various sizes of crabs, identify them, measure them, we will also count and measure hole...
Kids Marine Science Classes
Ecological Marine Adventures (map)
Kids Marine Science Classes  Classes meet 3 hrs a day, 3 days a week, for 3 weeks in the summer. These classes are a fun and exciting part of kids summer adventures. Kids get to explorer the outdoors and learn about our amazing ocean world through hands-on activities, experiments, specimen collection, and adventures! These classes are designed to ignite a child's natural curiosity in the world around them and foster a love for learning and exploration! Pick from 4 differen...
2013 Movies in the Park
Soundside Park (map)
Surf City Parks & Recreation proudly presents  2013 Movies in the Park   June 21st (Fri) – The Lorax (PG)    Movies will start just after sunset.     All movies take place at Soundside Park, next to the swing bridge. Unless otherwise noted.   Inclement weather location:  Surf City Community Center 201 Community Center Drive (off JH Batts Rd., on the mainland)   Free admission for movie. Popcorn & drinks available...
Kids Marine Science Classes
Ecological Marine Adventures (map)
Kids Marine Science Classes  Classes meet 3 hrs a day, 3 days a week, for 3 weeks in the summer. These classes are a fun and exciting part of kids summer adventures. Kids get to explorer the outdoors and learn about our amazing ocean world through hands-on activities, experiments, specimen collection, and adventures! These classes are designed to ignite a child's natural curiosity in the world around them and foster a love for learning and exploration! Pick from 4 differen...
Kids Marine Science Classes
Ecological Marine Adventures (map)
Kids Marine Science Classes  Classes meet 3 hrs a day, 3 days a week, for 3 weeks in the summer. These classes are a fun and exciting part of kids summer adventures. Kids get to explorer the outdoors and learn about our amazing ocean world through hands-on activities, experiments, specimen collection, and adventures! These classes are designed to ignite a child's natural curiosity in the world around them and foster a love for learning and exploration! Pick from 4 differen...
Kids Marine Science Classes
Ecological Marine Adventures (map)
Kids Marine Science Classes  Classes meet 3 hrs a day, 3 days a week, for 3 weeks in the summer. These classes are a fun and exciting part of kids summer adventures. Kids get to explorer the outdoors and learn about our amazing ocean world through hands-on activities, experiments, specimen collection, and adventures! These classes are designed to ignite a child's natural curiosity in the world around them and foster a love for learning and exploration! Pick from 4 differen...
Jr. Marine Exploration Classes
Ecological Marine Adventures (map)
Have Fun! Learn Cool Stuff! See Our World in a New and Exciting Way! Kids get to spend a fun filled day learning and exploring the marine world around them! Kids will collect specimens, conduct experiments, use various sampling equipment, and discover why the creatures around us are so amazing; and how they thrive and survive in our dynamic ocean environment. These classes are great for vacationing and local families who want to explore our marine world! Pick from 4 different classes ava...
Night Time Ghost Crab Monitoring Class
Ecological Marine Adventures (map)
Along with our guide, families will explore the beach at night searching for fun and exciting creatures that come out after dark. Families will learn about the unique and interesting life of ghost crabs. You and your kids will be key members of our EMA research team; helping us to collect and compile data about Ghost Crabs on Topsail Island. Together we will collect weather parameters, catch and release various sizes of crabs, identify them, measure them, we will also count and measure hole...
Farmers' Market at Poplar Grove
Poplar Grove Plantation (map)
Every Wednesday begining April 3, until November 27, 2013  8:00 am to 1:00 pm   You will find fresh fruits, vegetables, plants, herbs, flowers, eggs, cheese, meats, seafood, honey and more on Wednesday mornings under the big shade trees.  The market also features fresh baked goods, pickled okra, peanuts and handcrafted one-of-a-kind gifts such as jewelry, woodcrafts and pottery.     For information call 910-686-9518 or visit&...
Kids Marine Science Classes
Ecological Marine Adventures (map)
Kids Marine Science Classes  Classes meet 3 hrs a day, 3 days a week, for 3 weeks in the summer. These classes are a fun and exciting part of kids summer adventures. Kids get to explorer the outdoors and learn about our amazing ocean world through hands-on activities, experiments, specimen collection, and adventures! These classes are designed to ignite a child's natural curiosity in the world around them and foster a love for learning and exploration! Pick from 4 differen...
Marine Exploration Classes
Ecological Marine Adventures (map)
Have Fun! Learn Cool Stuff! See Our World in a New and Exciting Way! Kids get to spend a fun filled day learning and exploring the marine world around them! Kids will collect specimens, conduct experiments, use various sampling equipment, and discover why the creatures around us are so amazing; and how they thrive and survive in our dynamic ocean environment. These classes are great for vacationing and local families who want to explore our marine world! Pick from 4 different classes ava...
Kids Marine Science Classes
Ecological Marine Adventures (map)
Kids Marine Science Classes  Classes meet 3 hrs a day, 3 days a week, for 3 weeks in the summer. These classes are a fun and exciting part of kids summer adventures. Kids get to explorer the outdoors and learn about our amazing ocean world through hands-on activities, experiments, specimen collection, and adventures! These classes are designed to ignite a child's natural curiosity in the world around them and foster a love for learning and exploration! Pick from 4 differen...
Summer Plunder Days
Topsail Beach (map)
“Come Pillage in the Village” is the whimsical motto of the summerplunder days craft market being held this summer in downtown TopsailBeach. The craft market will take place every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4p.m. all through June, July and August. It is located at the start ofthe downtown district on the corner of S Anderson Blvd and Davis Ave. “The Market is an effort to help the Town celebrate its 50th Anniversaryand a venue to showcase local artists from the island” says marketorganizer, Do...
Night Time Ghost Crab Monitoring Class
Ecological Marine Adventures (map)
Along with our guide, families will explore the beach at night searching for fun and exciting creatures that come out after dark. Families will learn about the unique and interesting life of ghost crabs. You and your kids will be key members of our EMA research team; helping us to collect and compile data about Ghost Crabs on Topsail Island. Together we will collect weather parameters, catch and release various sizes of crabs, identify them, measure them, we will also count and measure hole...
Kids Marine Science Classes
Ecological Marine Adventures (map)
Kids Marine Science Classes  Classes meet 3 hrs a day, 3 days a week, for 3 weeks in the summer. These classes are a fun and exciting part of kids summer adventures. Kids get to explorer the outdoors and learn about our amazing ocean world through hands-on activities, experiments, specimen collection, and adventures! These classes are designed to ignite a child's natural curiosity in the world around them and foster a love for learning and exploration! Pick from 4 differen...
2013 Concerts in the Park
Soundside Park (map)
Surf City Parks & Recreation proudly presents  2013 Concerts in the Park 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm   June 28th (Fri) - The Other Guys - acoustic rock, Americana, and classic rock   Concerts take place at Soundside Park, next to the swing bridge. Unless otherwise noted.   Inclement weather location:  Surf City Community Center 201 Community Center Drive (off JH Batts Rd., on the mainland)   Free admittance As always, parking is an issu...
Kids Marine Science Classes
Ecological Marine Adventures (map)
Kids Marine Science Classes  Classes meet 3 hrs a day, 3 days a week, for 3 weeks in the summer. These classes are a fun and exciting part of kids summer adventures. Kids get to explorer the outdoors and learn about our amazing ocean world through hands-on activities, experiments, specimen collection, and adventures! These classes are designed to ignite a child's natural curiosity in the world around them and foster a love for learning and exploration! Pick from 4 differen...
Kids Marine Science Classes
Ecological Marine Adventures (map)
Kids Marine Science Classes  Classes meet 3 hrs a day, 3 days a week, for 3 weeks in the summer. These classes are a fun and exciting part of kids summer adventures. Kids get to explorer the outdoors and learn about our amazing ocean world through hands-on activities, experiments, specimen collection, and adventures! These classes are designed to ignite a child's natural curiosity in the world around them and foster a love for learning and exploration! Pick from 4 differen...
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