Multiple Days: Free Beer & Wine Tastings
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Mondays: Oak Island Farmer's Market
Browse an extensive variety of fresh produce, homemade jams, cakes, assorted baked goods, and handcrafted treasures made by local artisans at Middleton Park!
2025 Dates:
June: 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th
July: 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th
August: 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th
Wednesdays: Southport Summer Market
Enjoy coastal charm and community spirit at the Southport Summer Market, held weekly at Waterfront Park! Sponsored by the City of Southport, this open-air market brings together local growers, artisans, and bakers offering fresh produce, handcrafted goods, and delicious treats. It’s the perfect way to spend a summer day — shopping, strolling, and soaking in scenic views of the Cape Fear River.
When: May 7 to August 27 (excluding July 2)
Location: Waterfront Park
Address: Bay Street, Southport, NC
Thursdays: Kayak Trips Down the Davis Canal
Discover the natural beauty of Oak Island from the water on a guided kayak adventure! These two-hour eco tours are led by experienced guides and include everything you need — kayak, paddle, and personal flotation device. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned paddler, it's the perfect way to explore the island’s scenic waterways. Tours run on select Thursdays throughout the summer and are open to both residents and non-residents. Advance registration is required.
When: May 15, May 29, June 12, June 26, July 10, July 24, August 12, and August 26
Cost: $30 Residents / $40 Non-Residents
Location: Tidalwaves Kayak & Canoe Launch
Address: SE 31st Street, Oak Island, NC
Registration: Contact the Recreation Programs Supervisor at 910-278-4747
Fridays: OKI Summer Concert Series
Enjoy live music at Middleton Park almost every Friday this summer! The annual events offers a mix of R&B, soul, beach, country, and funk throughout the entire season from May 23rd to August 30th:
