Bring your favorite stuffed animal, blanket, and snack and join the Pender County Parks and Recreation and Pender County Library for Teddy Bear Picnic in the Park on July 23, 10 a.m. Meet at the Hampstead Kiwanis Park, Shelter #2, the large picnic shelter, at 586 Sloop Point Loop Rd. in Hampstead.
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On July 24, enjoy a leisurely, waterfront shopping experience at Surf City's Soundside Park. Shop the Sound Craft & Farmers Market will start at 8 - 11 a.m. Meet fine artisans and crafters while shopping a selection of locally sourced food items. Admission is free, courtesy of Surf City Parks and Recreation.
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Enjoy a free concert by Scotti Stringz at Soundside Park on July 24, from 7-9 p.m. Bring blankets and lawn chairs. Enjoy a variety of cuisine and brews from local vendors.
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Kick back and enjoy live music and the ocean breeze. Topsail Sounds, a free summer concert series, will feature country singer Taylor Bissette at the Topsail Beach Town Center, 624 A. Anderson Blvd. Bring your lawn chair. Food trucks will be available
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Kick back and watch Grease under the stars at Soundside Park. All movies begin at sundown. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and enjoy.
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Kick back in the ocean breeze and enjoy live music by the Port City Rockers. This free concert series, Topsail Sounds, will take place at the Topsail Beach Town Center, 624 S. Anderson Blvd. Bring your lawn chair. Food trucks available.
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On August 28, enjoy a leisurely, waterfront shopping experience at Surf City's Soundside Park. Shop the Sound Craft & Farmers Market will start at 8 - 11 a.m. Meet fine artisans and crafters while shopping a selection of locally sourced food items. Admission is free, courtesy of Surf City Parks and Recreation.
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Hear the fabulous Carl Newton's Review at Soundside Park on Aug. 28 from 7-9 p.m. Kick back and enjoy this free concert. Bring blankets and chairs. Enjoy a variety of cuisine and brews from local vendors.
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Bring the kids and watch Moana under the stars at Soundside Park. All movies begin at sundown. Free. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket.
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ArtExposure Gallery, in collaboration with the Greater Topsail Art Association, proudly presents the inaugural DRIVEN: The Art of the Car®, a unique celebration of automotive design and fine art opening Saturday, September 19, 2026. Bringing together artists, collectors, and automobile enthusiasts, Driven explores the automobile as more than transportation—it is engineering, craftsmanship, innovation, history, and artistic expression. Inside the gallery, visitors will experience an invitational exhibition featuring original works inspired by automobiles, from classic and vintage cars to modern exotics and motorsports. Outside, a special one-day display of exceptional collector vehicles will transform the gallery grounds into a showcase of automotive beauty and design. The actual art exhibition will last through the end of September and into October. (Final date to come.) "Every great car begins as art" serves as the inspiration behind the exhibition, celebrating the creativity shared by designers, engineers, artists, restorers, and collectors alike. Guests will enjoy original artwork, remarkable automobiles, music, food and refreshments, awards, and the opportunity to meet both artists and vehicle owners throughout the day. Whether your passion is painting, photography, sculpture, automotive history, or beautifully crafted machines, DRIVEN: The Art of the Car® offers an experience unlike any other on the North Carolina coast. Event Details • Event: DRIVEN: The Art of the Car® • Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026 • Location: ArtExposure Gallery, Hampstead, NC • Presented by: ArtExposure Gallery and the Greater Topsail Art Association For artist applications and/or vehicle registration
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On September 25, enjoy a leisurely, waterfront shopping experience at Surf City's Soundside Park. Shop the Sound Craft & Farmers Market will start at 8 - 11 a.m. Meet fine artisans and crafters while shopping a selection of locally sourced food items. Admission is free, courtesy of Surf City Parks and Recreation.
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The free Friday night movie is Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas in Soundside Park. All movies begin at sundown. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket.
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On October 23, enjoy a leisurely, waterfront shopping experience at Surf City's Soundside Park. Shop the Sound Craft & Farmers Market will start at 8 - 11 a.m. Meet fine artisans and crafters while shopping a selection of locally sourced food items. Admission is free, courtesy of Surf City Parks and Recreation.
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The NC Spot Festival is gearing up for another fantastic fall festival. The Festival will be held in the field south of the Hampstead Women's Club, where it has been held for year.
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Shoreline Events, the same company that brought Surf City Live to Soundside Park, is coming to Holly Ridge for a concert headlining Scotty McCreery. With various special guests, the program will also feature Lonestar. Tickets are on sale now!
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Get in the holiday spirit with the free showing of Elf at Soundside Park on Nov. 20. All movies begin at sundown. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket.
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