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Ingram Planetarium’s Fall Sky Theater Schedule

Through October 29 Ingram Planetarium has a new Fall 2022 Sky Theater Schedule. Through Saturday, October 29, the planetarium will be open on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. The doors open at 10:30 am, shows start on the hour, and doors to the theater are closed until the end of the show. Sky Theater Shows include:

11 am Accidental Astronaut

12 pm Big Astronomy (NEW!) 1 pm Tales of the Mayan Sky 2 pm Planet Nine 3 pm The Sky Tonight! All Sky Theater shows are family friendly and include a brief star show after the main presentation. The Planetarium’s new offering, Big Astronomy: People, Places, Discoveries, takes you on a journey to three world-class observatories in Chile’s rugged Andes Mountains and arid Atacama Desert — remote, extreme regions that happen to have the perfect conditions for astronomical research. Along the way, you’ll meet an inspiring cast of astronomers, engineers, technicians and support staff who keep these mega-machines running. For more information go to museumplanetarium.org Big Toy Day

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Sunset at Sunset

October 1

The 15th annual Sunset at Sunset will feature live music, crafts and food all day. Held at the Sunset Beach Town Park on Sunset Boulevard, Sunset at Sunset features more than 130 vendors and activities of all types including arts and crafts, food, local craft beer and wine, and a Kids Corner with inflatables and face painting. For more information go to sunsetatsunset.com.

13th Annual Dosher Golf Classic

October 14

Dosher Memorial Hospital Foundation has set the date for the 13th Annual Dosher Memorial Hospital Foundation Golf Classic for Friday, October 14. This year’s event will be held at the Oak Island Golf Course and will feature 4-person teams Captain’s Choice, with a shotgun start. Cost per golfer is $125 and includes a light breakfast, beverages, raffle, silent auction and catered awards luncheon. The foundation is looking for sponsors, golfers and raffle and auction items. Online registration is available at dosher.org/foundation. The number of players is limited to the first 132 paid registrations. The Dosher Foundation’s primary responsibility is to encourage a steady flow of funds to the hospital from individuals and organization within the hospitals’ service area. These funds enable Dosher Hospital to continue providing its patients with the finest healthcare equipment, programs and services possible as well as provide the resources necessary for construction expansion and remodeling projects.

North Carolina Oyster Festival

October 14 to 16

Come to the 41st North Carolina Oyster Festival to celebrate everything oyster with a variety of foods, crafts, contests, children’s activities and musical performances. Held at Town Center Park in Ocean Isle Beach, the festival kicks off Friday evening with a concert by The Entertainers at 6 pm. The Oyster Shucking Contest will be held on Saturday and there will be plenty of oyster dishes as well as food of all types. Bring a chair to sit back and enjoy the live music. For more information go to ncoysterfestival.com.

Saturday Entertainment:

Slip Shot at 9:30 am Terry Douglas at 12 pm Gary Lowder & Smokin’ Hot at 3 pm

Sunday Entertainment:

Sea & Sand Band at 10 am The Embers at 1:30 pm

Southport Wooden Boat Show

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Operation North State Peer Fishin’ Festival on Ocean Crest Pier

October 17 to 21

Operation North State (ONS) invites everyone to support the upcoming 7th Annual Peer Fishin’ Festival, to be held Monday, October 17 through Friday, October 21 (rain or shine) on Ocean Crest Pier at Oak Island. Operation North State, Ocean Crest Pier and the community will host 500 to 550 folks (wounded warriors, DVets, their respective guests, sponsors, pier mates and volunteers) over the five days of fun fishing and fellowship. The 7th Annual Peer Fishin’ Festival is free to wounded warriors / DVets and their respective guests. Each wounded warrior and one guest will receive free daily fishing passes. For more information go to operationnorthstate.com.

Big Toy Day

October 22

Big Toy Day, hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Southport-Oak Island, will take place Saturday, October 22 from 10 am to 3 pm at the Cape Fear Regional Jetport. Big Toy Day is an opportunity for children to get firsthand, up-close looks at a variety of motorized vehicles, including planes, helicopters, fire trucks, 18-wheelers, a water rescue boat, an ambulance, a UPS truck and a race car. Children will have the opportunity to climb aboard the vehicles and learn more about each from the people who operate them. For more information visit southport-oakisland-kiwanis.org.

Eggstra-Spooky Flashlight Egg Hunt

October 28

Don’t miss the Eggstra-Spooky Flashlight Egg Hunt on Friday, October 28 at Middleton Park in Oak Island. Children are encouraged to come in costumes ready to hunt down the treat-filled orange and black eggs scattered around the park. For ages 1 to 3 the hunt begins at 6:30 pm. The hunt for ages 4 to 6 hunt begins at 6:45 pm, and the ages 7 to 10 hunt begins at 7 pm. For more information go to ncbrunswick. com/event/eggstra-spooky-flashlight-egghunt/1206/

Oak Island Spooktacular

October 29

The Oak Island Spooktacular will be held on Saturday, October 29 from 6 to 8 pm at Middleton Park. Spooktacular sponsors will be featured at a table, tent or trunk (depending on your organization’s needs), and are encouraged to decorate their areas in celebration of the season. For more information call (910) 278-4747.

Southport Wooden Boat Show

November 5

Wooden boats of all shapes and sizes will be displayed in and around the historic Old Yacht Basin in Southport. Visitors will be able to meet and talk with the wooden boat makers and owners and vote for their favorite boat. The event will also feature nautical and maritime arts and crafts vendors, nautical and maritime demonstrations, children’s activities and exhibits along the waterfront and a model boat exhibit. For more information southportwoodenboatshow.com.

Christmas by the Sea Parade

December 3

The parade begins at 2 pm on E. Oak Island Drive in front of Town Hall and makes its way eastward, ending at McGlamery Street. Santa and Mrs. Clause will be on the final float at the end of the parade. For info go to christmasbytheseaparade.com.