Summer at CAM: Community Day
2026-06-20 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th Street, Wilmington, 28401, United States
Spend the day creating, exploring, and getting inspired together at CAM Community Day, a free celebration of hands-on artmaking and creative discovery for all ages. Inspired by Fresh Air: Inflatable Sculptures, this interactive day invites visitors to enter a world of color, texture, movement, and community through artist-led workshops and activities across the museum.
From inflatable sculpture building and indigo dyeing to weaving and Adinkra stamping, guests are invited to engage directly with contemporary art and artistic traditions through immersive experiences designed for all ages and experience levels.
Find more information here: https://cameronartmuseum.org/event/summer-at-cam-community-day/

Colors of the Rainbow Community Dinner
2026-06-25 18:00 - 20:00 | DREAMS Center for Arts Educaton, 901 Fanning St., Wilmington, NC, 28401, United States
We are thrilled to partner with Northside Food Co-op for a special, Pride themed community dinner!
Community dinners are held every 2nd and 4th Thursday, from 6-8 PM at DREAMS (901 Fanning Street). Alongside the normal offerings of fresh food and great community, this month’s Pride dinner will also feature some art activities!
Everything is 100% free, and vegan and vegetarian food options will be provided.

Queer Affirming Clothing Swap
2026-06-27 11:00 - 14:00 | The Roasted Bookery, 1102 Castle St, Unit 101, Wilmington, NC, 28401, United States
Get some new threads at the DSA’s Queer Affirming Clothing Swap– stop by with any clothes you wish to donate, and leave with something fresh! Everything is 100% free.

Flow With Pride Yoga
2026-06-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Evoke Mind + Body, 4833 Carolina Beach Rd, Wilmington, NC, 28412, United States
Wrap up your Pride Month with a donation-based, 60-minute, all-levels yoga class for members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies. This yin-yasa will guide you through a fun, heat-building flow, and slowly transition into longer holds (with the support of loads of props). Expect gender inclusive language and a very queer playlist. No experience necessary. Props and mats are available. All we need is YOU!
Sign up here: https://www.wellnessliving.com/rs/event/evokemindandbody?k_class=979014&k_class_tab=55637

LGBTQ BBQ
2026-06-27 13:00 - 16:00 | Fermental, 600 S 17th Street, Wilmington, NC, 28401, United States
Come down to Fermental for a queer cookout with free hotdogs and burgers from Circle BBQ!

Pleasure Island Pride: Drag Show for a Cause
2026-06-27 18:00 - 22:00 | Kindred, 205 Charlotte Avenue, Carolina Beach, NC, 28428, United States
Get ready for a night of glitter, glam, and giving back! Join us for Pleasure Island Pride: A Drag Show for a Cause, a dazzling celebration of self-expression, love, and community — all while raising funds for a great cause.
This high-energy show will feature some of the fiercest drag performers in the region, bringing you unforgettable lip-syncs, jaw-dropping looks, and nonstop entertainment. Whether you’re a longtime fan of drag or experiencing your first show, this is a night you won’t want to miss!

Featuring performances by: Jean-Belle Bleu, Tatianna Matthews, Dezzy Monroe, Vantablack Heaux
Tickets: $25 (Limited to 150, buy yours now!)
Location: Kindred Weddings and Events: 205 Charlotte Ave, Carolina Beach
Time: June 27th, 2026. Doors open at 6:00PM, show starts at 7:00PM (Seating is first come first serve)

Dress to impress, bring your pride, and let’s slay for change!

The Dollhouse Drag Brunch
2026-06-28 11:00 - 14:00 | Ponysaurus, 214 Market St., Wilmington, NC, 28401, United States
Brunch just got fabulous!
Mark your calendars for June 28th, 2026, because Ponysaurus is hosting Prwincezz Malaysia Kay, Janelle Rose, Baby Angel Tenae, and Novaria Angel Tenae for a Pride Month wrap-up drag brunch! Come on down at 11:00 AM for food and cocktails, and stay until 12:00 PM for the show!
*Show is 18+

Geeks & Freaks: Love Wins Fest
2026-06-28 12:00 - 20:00 | Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surry St, Wilmington, NC, 28401, United States
This Pride Month, we are turning up the color and the community spirit at Waterline Brewing Co. for a celebration like no other. We’re bringing together the most talented creators in the region for a day of shopping, local brews, and pure joy. Whether you’re coming for the art, the atmosphere, or the community, this is the event where everyone belongs. Come help us show that love always wins!
Event Details:
📅 Date: June 28th, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Waterline Brewing Co. 721 Surry St. Wilmington, NC
Let’s make this Pride Month unforgettable!

Punk For Pride
2026-06-28 12:00 - 20:00 | Barzarre, 1610 Castle St., Wilmington, NC, 28401, United States
Want to celebrate for June, but tired of the sunshine vibes? Looking to put the protest back in Pride? ILM Action Network has you covered with their Punk for Pride concert, hosted at Barzarre!
MUSIC: Narsick – Cool Jerk – Hyper Loops – Rocket 77 – MK CLewis – JOSH OF THE BAND FORTY TWO – Alex and the Train Cats – 5 Foot Nuttin’ – The Dead Ringers – Some Are Travelers – 1 Hit Blunder – Petty Disasters – Andrew Kane – Emergency Nothing – Crowbar Jeremy
VENDORS: Bearded Punk Art – The Sustainable Grind – Holly M. Wood Art
21+. Free entry, show starts at noon.

Dock Street Pride Party
2026-06-28 12:00 - 20:00 | Dock Street, 33 S Front Street, Wilmington, NC, 28401, United States
Dock Street Pride is taking over the city with local LGBTQ+ & allied vendors, unforgettable drag performances from Tara Nichole Brooks and Brenda the Drag Queen (plus plenty of others!), drink specials, dancing, and a community celebration you do not want to miss.
Featuring a vendor market and nonprofit tables, a drag show presented by Ibiza, and ALL the good vibes, there is something for everyone!

Pride Skate
2026-06-30 20:00 - 23:00 | Scooters Family Skating Center, 341 Shipyard Blvd., Wilmington, NC, 28412, United States
Celebrate Pride at Scooter’s Pride Skate Party on June 30th, from 8-11pm! Expect a fun filled night with skating, raffle prizes, community, and music from DJs Bobby Zee and Brewtal, this is sure to be a great party to wrap up Pride Month with.
This is an 18+ event. Tickets are $10 and include skate rentals.

Non-Binary People's Day
2026-07-14
Non-Binary People’s Day is a visibility campaign meant to bring awareness to nonbinary people, to celebrate their courage and self-knowledge, and to call attention to issues that the nonbinary community faces.

Bisexual Awareness Week
2026-09-16 - 2026-09-23
Bisexual Awareness Week, also called #BiWeek, draws attention to the experiences, while also celebrating the resiliency of, the bisexual+ ((bisexual, pansexual, fluid, no label, queer, etc.) community. Throughout #BiWeek, allies and bi+ people learn about the history, culture, community, and current policy priorities of bi+ communities.

Ace Week
2026-10-25 - 2026-10-31
Ace Week (founded as Asexual Awareness Week in 2010) is an annual event that puts asexuality in the spotlight. Part celebration of the progress the asexual community has made, and part campaign for greater understanding and acceptance of asexual-spectrum identities, Ace Week is a time to focus on all things ace.
Ace is a shortened version of “asexual”, and is often used to refer to people across the asexual spectrum.

Family Pride Festival
2026-10-25 10:00 - 14:00 | Long Leaf Park, Long Leaf Park, Shelter 4, Wilmington, NC, United States
Please join us at Long Leaf Park on October 25th from 10am to 2pm for this year’s Family Pride Festival! This will be a fun filled event all about celebrating LGBTQ Community. Expect delicious food, lots of games, a bunch of arts and crafts, and a local vendor market, and of course, a wonderful day of queer joy!
This event is totally free to enter, although donations to the LGBTQ Center are welcome to help us keep hosting events like this!
We can’t wait to see you there!

Intersex Awareness Day
2026-10-26
Intersex Awareness Day is an international day meant to bring attention to the challenges faced by the intersex community, namely non-consensual cosmetic surgery and other forced medical intervention, and to destigmatize intersex bodies and experiences.
To learn more about what it means to be intersex, check out interACT
