The week of March 23, 2026, in\ Oak Island\ and\ Southport NC, features\ seasonal festivals, Easter egg hunts, and a variety of live music and community gatherings.\
Major Festivals \& Events
- Annual Easter Egg Hunt (Oak Island): Saturday, March 28, 2026. The kids\' hunt begins at 10:00 AM, followed by the\ Doggie Egg-STRAVAGANZA\ at 11:30 AM at Bill Smith Park.
- City of Southport Easter Egg Hunt: Saturday, March 28, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM.
- Southport Spring Festival: This annual two-day event typically takes place in late March, featuring\ handmade arts and crafts, local food vendors, and live entertainment in downtown Southport.
- Spring Paws Festival: Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 11:00 AM, hosted by Animal Protective Services.\
Arts \& Entertainment
- High School Art Show: Running daily through the week at\ Franklin Square Gallery\ (10:00 AM \– 5:00 PM), showcasing students from North, South, and West Brunswick High Schools.
- American Pop Concert: Presented by Sea Notes on Saturday, March 28 (3:00 PM) and Sunday, March 29 (3:00 PM).
- Deep Dive into History: Saturday, March 28 at 11:00 AM at the\ NC Maritime Museum at Southport.\
Live Music \& Nightlife
- Deep Creek Soul Band: Performing live at\ Pirate\'s Deck\ on Saturday, March 28 at 7:00 PM.
- Sandy Branch Band: Performing Bluegrass at the\ Oak Island Moose Lodge\ on Saturday, March 25, from 7:00 PM \– 10:00 PM.
- Nowcat Quartet: Scheduled for Thursday, March 23 (6:00 PM \– 9:00 PM) at the\ American Fish Company.\
Community \& Wellness
- Lenten Inner Church Healing Service: Wednesday, March 25 at 12:00 PM at Saint Peter Lutheran Church, with lunch to follow.
- Cooking Demonstration: Wednesday, March 25, hosted by the Town of Oak Island.
- Board of Adjustment Meeting: Tuesday, March 24 at 4:30 PM at Southport City Hall.
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