Featured Events in Wilmington in June, 2025 (June Updated)

🎉 Wilmington Sports Card & Pokémon Mixer 2 is BACK – and It’s BIGGER Than Ever! 🎉 Get ready for the ultimate Pokémon and sports card experience on June 27th-28th, 2025, at the Wilmington Convention Center in Wilmington, NC! 💥 This year’s headliner? None other than Jason Paige – the iconic voice behind the original Pokémon theme song! 🎤⚡ That’s right – the voice that brought “I wanna be the very best” to life will be performing LIVE in concert on Saturday! 🔥 What to Expect: Jason Paige Meet & Greet – Get your chance to meet the legend himself! Live Concert Saturday – Relive your childhood with the theme that shaped a generation! 250+ Tables of Pokémon, sports cards, memorabilia, and more! Buy, sell, trade, and discover rare finds from top vendors across the region! 📅 Dates: June 27th-28th, 2025 📍 Location: Wilmington Convention Center, Wilmington, NC Whether you grew up screaming the words to the theme or are introducing your kids to the magic of Pokémon, this show will be unforgettable! Tag your fellow trainers and collectors – you won’t want to miss this epic event! Information Source: James Ferree | eventbrite

Explore the imaginative world of manga art and anime with Jester's newest sketch series, Sketching Cosplay. Sketch exciting costumed models in short and long poses with ink, marker, or pencil. Our first model, River, will pose as DC Comics colorful archvillain Poison Ivy. Calling all cosplayers and gamers, comic book and superhero fans, practice character stylization in a fun, supportive environment. Join us on the 4th Monday of every month. Information Source: Jester Artspace | eventbrite

WANTED Juneteenth Expo TALENT for our Juneteenth Celebration of Written and Visual Art. Are you an Author, Storyteller, Photographer, Craft Person or Written-Word Artist? Then join us on Friday, June 27, 2025 from 5:00-8:00pm at the Academy For Peace. This event is a fantastic opportunity to showcase and share your gifts and talents. If you're passionate about written or visual art, this is the place to be! Join us for a time filled with creativity, inspiration and celebration of Juneteenth. Don't miss out on this chance to share your art with the community and be part of a meaningful event. We can't wait to see what you bring to the table! REGISTRATION REQUIRED …Text or eMail 302-384-4920 or janeairmacklin@aol.com for more info FREE PARKING: DelTech on 2nd and Orange Sts. Information Source: Dr. Jay Macklin, Founding Executive Director | eventbrite

Experience the magic of Neil Young's music at Harvest and Rust - A Neil Young Experience in Wilmington. This event will take place at The Queen, located at 500 North Market Street, DE, 19801 on June 28, 2025. Immerse yourself in the timeless melodies and profound lyrics of Neil Young as talented musicians pay tribute to his iconic sound. Don't miss this unforgettable evening filled with nostalgic tunes and unforgettable performances. Mark your calendar for a night that celebrates the musical legacy of Neil Young.

Welcome to Wilmington Anime-Fest! Come join us at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton for a day filled with all things anime. Get ready for a fun-filled event featuring cosplay contests, anime screenings, artist alley, and more! Whether you're a seasoned otaku or just starting to dive into the world of anime, there's something for everyone at Wilmington Anime-Fest. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to connect with fellow fans and celebrate your love for all things anime! Information Source: Our Cons | eventbrite

Ladies at the Driving Range Meet up Come join us for a fun-filled day at the Delcastle Golf Driving Range! Just a beginner, this event is perfect for all skill levels. We provide golf clubs. Just come by for a day of driving range practice. Meet other ladies, share tips, and network. Don't miss out on this opportunity to improve your game and have a great time with fellow female golfers. See you there! Information Source: GOAT FINANCIAL | eventbrite

2025 LCS Golf Classic Come join us for a day of swinging clubs and sinking putts at the Fieldstone Golf Club! The 2025 LCS Golf Classic is the perfect opportunity to show off your golf skills and enjoy a day out on the green with friends and fellow golf enthusiasts. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this event is sure to be a hole-in-one. All proceeds will benefit LCS's Homelessness Prevention program, keeping Delaware families in their homes! What's included in your ticket The day will include dinner, lunch, and drinks, along with gift bags, contests, cash prizes, and a silent auction. Attendees are also free to warm up on Fieldstone's practice range, using Trackman virtual ball tracking technology LCS is seeking Sponsors! Consider becoming an event sponsor! Visit our website for more information! Information Source: Lutheran Community Services | eventbrite

This three-hour workshop invites participants into an immersive and approachable creative practice-keeping a visual diary. The session offers a no-rules philosophy that blends scrapbooking, bullet journaling, vision boarding, and mixed-media collage into a deeply personal, intuitive experience. Rather than focusing on perfection or planning, participants will be guided to embrace a mindful and spontaneous approach to self-expression. The workshop is designed to be inclusive and beginner-friendly, welcoming everyone from curious newcomers (even those who don't consider themselves artistic) to seasoned creatives looking for fresh inspiration. Ages 16+. Facilitated by Kathy d. Clark of Lace & Whimsy Studio What the workshop includes: All supplies provided, including a softcover journal, scissors, glue sticks, magazines, mixed media tools, and a wide selection of stickers from Lace & Whimsy StudioGentle, encouraging instruction on techniques for filling journal pages in a relaxed, intuitive way.A reflective, creative atmosphere that supports personal expression and play.A list of journaling prompts and ideas to use during the workshop and take home with you.Each participant will leave with a meaningful keepsake that captures their current season. Information Source: Jester Artspace | eventbrite

Welcome to the Delaware Center for Dance presents: Bon Voyage: Around the World Recital! Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with mesmerizing performances by our talented dancers. The event will take place at A.I. Dupont Middle School, so mark your calendars and get ready to be transported around the globe through the art of dance. Don't miss out on this incredible showcase of creativity and passion. See you there! Please know, seating is on a first-come first first-served basis! We encourage our guests to arrive early to ensure a good view of your favorite dancers! Videography and photography of any kind is prohibited as there will be professional services offered. All ticket sales are final. No refunds available. Information Source: Delaware Center for Dance | eventbrite

Learn the basics of ceramic construction, binding, and glazing. We will cover textured rollers, the use of slip and scoring to bind the piece together, and Stroke & Coat underglaze. Each student will create one fired project, returned to students in one month. See our intro video for more info about instructor Mary Lou Robinson. Information Source: Jester Artspace | eventbrite

Ticket Types and Prices: Adult General Admission: $16 Child (ages 6-17) General Admission: $8 Child (under 6): FREE Adult VIP Admission: $24 Child (ages 6-17) VIP Admission: $16 All tickets include admission to both games and the after party. Caregivers for guests with disabilities can receive a complimentary ticket. In advance ticket sales will end at 12 PM on game day. Notes: VIP seats are trackside; General Admission seats are in the bleachers or standing room. All children and young adults (ages 17 and under) seated in the VIP section must be accompanied by an adult with a VIP pass or ticket. Concessions and box office ticketing at Shriners Auditorium are cash only. Multiple ATMs are available on-site. Have questions? Need special accommodations? Looking for a group (10+) discount? E-mail: tickets@bostonderby.com Information Source: Boston Roller Derby | eventbrite

2-day workshop, June 21st and 28th, 9:00 am tp 12:00 noon. Join us for two relaxing mornings in Jester Park, painting the landscape in gouache. Gouache (opaque watercolor) is a water-based, friendly, forgiving painting medium that allows you to work from light to dark like watercolor, or dark to light like oil or acrylic. Beginners can learn the fundamentals of plein air painting and gouache painting, and more experienced painters can improve your skills with color mixing, paint consistency, brush handling, painting what you see more accurately, and the representation of trees, fields and atmospheric perspective. Includes demonstration by the instructor and individual instruction at each student’s level of ability and interest. Gouache paint will be provided for use during the workshop. This is an opportunity to try gouache withour having to invest in paint! Materials to bring: Short handled synthetic brushes suitable for acrylic or mixed media (example: the Beste line from Jerry’s Artarama): 1/2 flat (ideally 2 of these), 1/4” flat (two of these), 1/8” flat, #2 round;Watercolor paper 9x12”, 8x10 , or similar, ideally hot press, cold press also OK, at least 140lb/300gsm or heavier; or watercolor sketchbook with similar paperWater jar for cleaning brushes (plastic peanut butter jar, for example);Small water jar for clean water;Spray mister (atomizer) for keeping paint wet on the palette;Watercolor or acrylic palette with generous mixing area (a small Masterson “Sta-wet Palette” can be advantageous);A few paper towels;Something to hold your palette and paper like a pochade box, field easel, folding table, or drawing board leaned against an extra folding chair; you can also work in your lap in a watercolor sketchbook if you preferPlus whatever you need for a few hours outdoors — folding chair, sunscreen, drinking water, hat, etc. (we will be in the shade where possible) Information Source: Jester Artspace | eventbrite