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🧛 Port City Jam's Guide to a Spooktacular Halloween
Music, masks, and mayhem — we rounded up every Halloween event so you can make the most of the weekend.
This weekend, Wilmington’s trading flip-flops for fangs. 🧛 I’ve rounded up the best Halloween happenings — from live shows to costume throwdowns and spooky late-night parties. Forward this issue to your friends and let’s make it a weekend of tricks, treats, and beats!
Don’t Miss
![]() Dr. Bacon vs. Domocile Halloween Costume BashFRI OCT 31: 7-Midnight @ Bowstring - SPD Dress to terrify, feast on burgers and brews, and brace for the undead energy. See you in the shadows—don't say we didn't warn you! 🎃🔥 Costume Theme: Humans Vs Robots *All Costumes welcomed and encouraged! $20.45+ | ![]() Halloween Costume ContestFRI OCT 31: 7-10Pm @ The Bend - OGD Must register between 7-9pm and be present at 10pm to win. 🧛♀️ 21+ only |
![]() Halloween PartyFRI OCT 31: 8PM @ By The Beach Brewing - ILM Open late, this is the perfect night to gather friends, sip seasonal brews, and celebrate the spooky season together. Whether you’re here for the food, the drinks, or just the festive vibes, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss out on the ultimate Halloween experience at By The Beach Brewing! | ![]() Halloween PartyFRI OCT 31: 4-11Pm @ Cloud 9 - ILM What to expect: • Live set by Tom Gossin • Costume contest — $100 to the winner |
![]() Halloween House of WhorrorsFRI OCT 31: 9-Midnight @ Barzarre - CD The @kingofdragtv legend is joining the @thehausofheaux on HALLOWEEN NIGHT (OCTOBER 31st) for a truly whorrific drag show of Whorrors!! There will also be a costume contest, where you can win yourself some Haus of Heaux merch and a cash prize! Come as scary, gruesome, and outright nasty as you can! If you don’t have plans this Halloween, you better make some to be at the @thebarzarre 👀👀 $10 | ![]() Haunted Honkey-Tonk & Costume ContestFRI OCT 31: 9PM @ Lizzie B’s OGD Friday, October 31st • 9PM Saddle up, cowboys & cowgirls—it’s time to trade your spurs for fangs and your lasso for a lantern, ‘cause Lizzie B’s is goin’ full ghost town! 👻 COSTUME CONTEST:
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![]() A Scala Sausage Cinema EveningFRI Oct 31: 6PM @ Jengo’s Play House - SPD | ![]() Super Halloween CelebrationFRI Oct 31: 11AM - 11PM @ Fermental - CD CIRCLE PIT BBQ GOAT ROAST 5pm LIVE MUSIC: Indigo Sea Jazz Band 7pm Also known as All Hallows' Eve or All Saints' Eve, Halloween is an international celebration observed annually on the 31st of October, the eve of All Hallows' Day, a time dedicated to remembering the DEAD. This year, Fermental celebrates this special day with live music, costumes, beer, wine, mead, hard ciders, seasonal spirits, and more. FREE EVENT. ALL AGES. Family Friendly. Pet Friendly. Free parking. |
![]() Slash Back Halloween PartyFRI OCT 31: 8PM @ Tavern 14- ILM We’re throwing it back to the spookiest decades ever — the 80s and 90s! Join us Friday, October 31st at 8 PM for a killer night packed with nostalgic vibes, spooky drinks, and nonstop fun! Dress as your favorite horror villain, spooky character, or iconic 80s/90s legend and show off your style in our costume contest — prizes for: 🏆 Best Duo/Couple 🏆 Most Creative 🏆 Best Overall 🕺 The Rhythm Connection will be spinning all your favorite 80s and 90s hits to keep the party alive all night long! | ![]() Rocky Horror Picture ShowFRI OCT 31: 7PM @ Bottega Wine Bar & Art Gallery - DT ✨ 7:00 – DJ funwithnoise (throughout the evening) ✨ 7:30 – Five Foot Nuttin ✨ 8:15 - Forty-Two ✨ 9:30 - Costume Contest w/ Prizes ✨ 10:00 - The Rocky Horror Picture Show: The Live Experience – End the night with a time-warping, interactive performance of the ultimate Halloween classic. Bring your props, bring your energy, and let’s do the Time Warp again! |
![]() Nightmare on Dock StreetFRI OCT 31: 8PM @ Oden Brewing Co. - DT It’s going to be a scream on Friday, October 31st! Join us at Oden Brewing (116 Dock Street) for Nightmare on Dock Street, our first Halloween bash packed with spooky vibes, cold brews, and killer tunes. 💀 Costumes encouraged – bring your spooky best Gather your ghouls and get ready to dance with the skeleton crew on Dock Street. You won’t want to miss this haunted Halloween night at Oden Brewing! | ![]() Greenflash Band, Costume Party & DJFRI OCt 31: 9:30PM - 2AM @ Wilmington Distillery - DT Calling all Party Monsters, Witches, Warlocks, Ghouls & Goblins! This Halloween Night the Spirits are flowing at Wilmington Distillery with a killer Band, DJ, and Costume Party! ✨🥃 GREENFLASH BAND: Jam-Soaked Rock, with spirited Classic Rock & Sublime Influences, and all the Good-Timing Vibes to keep our souls rockin’ all night long! 🎸 10 PM - The GreenFlash Band starts melting faces! 🎧 DJ Slim Deluxe’s slayin’ beats ‘til 2 AM! 🕺💃 Costumes not required but why not?! 🆓 Free Entry | 21+ |
Live Music
Wednesday
5:00 PM @ Alcove Beer Garden - CD | |
6:00 PM @ Unity of Wilmington - ILM | |
7:00-10:00 PM @ Celtic Monkey - ILM | |
7:00-10:00 PM @ Palate - ILM | |
7-9:00 PM @ Slice of Life - PN | |
8:00 PM-11:00 PM @ Wilmington Distillery - ILM | |
8:00 PM @ Live Oak Bank Pavilion - DT | |
9:00 PM - Midnight @ Bottega - BAD | |
9:00 PM - midnight @ Katy's Grill & Bar- ILM |
Thursday
5-8:00 PM @ LIV DBD - ILM | |
6:00 PM @ Reggie's on 42nd Street - DT | |
6:30-9:30 PM @ Wilmington Wine - ILM | |
6:00 PM @ Grinders - ILM | |
6:00-8:00 PM @ South Front Tavern - ILM | |
6:00 PM @ Cameron Art Museum - ILM | |
06:00 PM @ The Eagle's Dare - DT | |
7:00 - 11:00 PM @ Tempo.33 - DT | |
7:00 PM @ Bottega - ILM | |
7-10:00 PM @ The Bend - OGD | |
8:00 PM - midnight @ Katy's Grill & Bar- ILM | |
8-11:00 PM @ Tapyard - CD | |
8-11:00 PM @ Wilmington Distillery - DT |
HALLOWEEN - Friday Oct 31
4-7:00 PM @ Wilmington Distillery - DT | |
5:00 PM @ Flytrap Brewing - ILM | |
6:00 PM @ Hi-Wire - LIM | |
6:00 PM @ Rooster & The Crow - DT | |
06:00 PM @ Cloud 9 - ILM | |
07:00 PM @ The Eagle's Dare - DT | |
Seven Mile Post Halloween Bash & Costume Contest with Flannel Rebellion | 07:00 PM @ Seven Mile Post - OG |
7:00 PM @ Fermental - CD | |
7:00 PM @ Seven Mile Post - OG | |
07:00 PM @ Bowstring - SPD | |
7:00 PM @ Ogden Tap Room - OGD | |
08:00 PM @ Seawitch - CB | |
9:00 PM @ Bottega - ILM | |
8-11:00 PM @ Rooted Kava | |
9:00 PM @ Bottega - ILM | |
10:00 PM @ The Palm Room - WB |
Saturday
12:00 PM @ Pier 33 at Port City Marina - DT | |
1:00 PM @ Bottega Wine Bar & Art Gallery - DT | |
2-5:00 PM @ Wilmington Distillery - DT | |
2:15-3PM @ Greenfield Lake Amphitheater - GFL | |
3:15-3:50 @ Greenfield Lake Amphitheater - GFL | |
4:00-4:15PM @ Greenfield Lake Amphitheater - GFL | |
4:30-6PM @ Greenfield Lake Amphitheater - GFL | |
6:00 PM @ The Bend - OGD | |
6:00 PM @ Cloud 9 - ILM | |
06:00 PM @ Cloud 9 - ILM | |
6:00 PM @ Rooster & The Crow - DT | |
7:00 PM @ Bowstring - SPD | |
7:00 PM @ Seven Mile Post - OG | |
7:00 PM @ Ogden Tap Room - OGD | |
Dvořák + Colberg $31.57 | 7:30 PM @ The Wilson Center - CFCC |
08:00 PM @ Seawitch - CB | |
8:00 PM @ The Exchange Barbershop and Lounge - ILM | |
9:00 PM @ Pour Fella’s Pub - OTR | |
11:00 PM @ Mad Mole Brewing - WB |
Sunday
12:00 PM @ Waterline Brewing Co. - DT | |
03:00 PM @ Greenfield Lake Yacht Club - GFL | |
3-6:00 PM @ The Rusty Nail - DT | |
3:00 PM @ Dram Tree Tavern - GFL | |
3-6:00 PM @ Tapyard - ILM | |
3:00 PM @ Greenfield Lake Yacht Club - GFL | |
5-8:00 PM @ Fermental - CD | |
6:00 PM @ Bottega Wine Bar & Art Gallery - DT | |
6:00 PM @ Bourgie Nights - ILM |
Halloween fun is here—but so are increased patrols for NC’s Booze It & Lose It campaign. 🎃 Plan ahead: secure a sober driver or ride-share to keep your night spooky and safe! | ![]() |













