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Reel Housewives of Topsail Island Bike Ride HUMC Pumpkin Patch

Topsail Sounds - Concert in the Park

September 27 The final Concert in the Park takes place September 27 at Topsail Beach Town Center, 624 S. Anderson Boulevard. The show runs from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Concertgoers can bring blankets, chairs, food and drink. The Mango Band will be the entertainment.

Reel Housewives of Topsail Island Bike Ride

October 1

The Reel Housewives of Topsail Island’s annual bike ride will be held on Saturday, October 1. The race starts and finishes at the Surf City Soundside Park. The event begins at 8 am; this will include the opening ceremony and you can also register during this time. The bike ride will begin at 9 am, leaving from the park and heading north. The $35 registration fee includes entry to the bike ride, an annual RHOTI t-shirt and a sponsored lunch. Register and get more information at reelhousewivesoftopsailisland.com.

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HUMC Pumpkin Patch

October 1

The Pumpkin Patch is returning to Hampstead United Methodist Church (HUMC) on Saturday, October 1 and will run through Halloween. Patrons are welcome to stop by Monday through Saturday from 10 am to 7 pm and Sunday 11 am to 7 pm. Located at 15395 U.S. Highway 17 beside the Dunkin Donuts in Hampstead, the Pumpkin Patch is set up on HUMC’s large front lawn, under the beautiful live oaks that form a canopy over the patch. Lights in the trees and fun things for kids to do ensure a magical fall adventure for all. All the net proceeds from the Pumpkin Patch go to the youth group at HUMC and other charities. Festivities will kick off with the Pumpkin Toss on October 1 from 9 am to noon. Volunteers in the community are needed, assemblyline style, to help unload the semi-truck that holds thousands of pumpkins. If you miss the first toss, a second truck will bring more pumpkins to unload. The second Pumpkin Toss will take place on Saturday, October 15, also from 9 am to noon. Visit their Facebook page @ HampsteadUMC for more information.

Surf City Ocean Fest

October 7 & 8

Surf City Ocean Fest was created to share a love for the ocean, celebrate the pure joy of surfing and, most importantly, give something meaningful back to Mother Ocean. With that in mind, Ocean Fest strives to educate the community about ecological threats that exist for our precious marine environments and teach ways we all can better protect those environments. Ocean Fest was founded in 2019 by three surfing buddies who can usually be found riding the waves of Surf City. For more Information go to theoceanfest.org.

Autumn at Topsail

October 19 & 20

Enjoy a weekend of fun-filled activities at Autumn at Topsail at the Historical Society of Topsail Island. Started in 1988, the festival showcases 100 regional artists selling their work, live music from a variety of musicians, various food and wine vendors, inflatables for the kids and more. Find more information at hampsteadnc.com/autumn-at-topsail/.

Surf City Fall Festival

October 22

Surf City Parks, Recreation and Tourism will celebrate fall with an evening of free family fun including games and inflatables for the kids, food trucks and live music in the park. This festival will be held at Soundside Park at 517 Roland Avenue in Surf City. Find more information at surfcitync.gov

Two Town 5K Beach Glow Run

November 5

The Two Town 5K Beach Glow Run will be held on Saturday, November 5 to benefit Pretty in Pink Breast Cancer Foundation. All proceeds will help local uninsured and underinsured breast cancer patients within Pender County. Glow sticks and post-race food will be provided. After the race you can pick up your Two Town drifit race shirt and racer swag bag. Shirts will be available while supplies last Visit runsignup.com and search Two Town 5K to register.

Topsail Fall Surf and Pier Fishing Challenge

November 4 to 6

The annual Topsail Fall Surf and Pier Fishing Challenge will be held the weekend of November 4 to 6. More than $16,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded to the various category winners. Tournament headquarters will be at the big tent in the East Coast Sports parking lot. Go to fishermanspost.com/event/topsailfall-surf-and-pier-fishing-challenge/ for information.

Santa Christmas Minis

November 5 & 6

Get your Christmas photos with Santa. Oliver's Photography has teamed up with Dare to Dream to use their red Volkswagen Beetle as part of the setup with Santa. Oliver’s will offer 15-minute slots with seven digital images included for $175. Location will be Stump Sound Park in Sneads Ferry. Slots will be available from 10:30 am to 3 pm both days, and a retainer fee required to book. Go to oliversphotographync.com/bookingscheckout/.

Surf City Tree Lighting

November 19

Ring in the holiday season with the Town of Surf City. Santa and his elves will be on hand, and there will be fun family festivities. The lighting of the beautiful 42foot holiday tree will be held at 6 pm. Find information at surfcitync.gov.

Hampstead Kiwanis Park Turkey Trot

November 19

The annual Hampstead Kiwanis Park Turkey Trot is back! The run will take place at Hampstead Kiwanis Park beginning at 9 am. To sign up go to skisignup.com.

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