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Venture (if you dare) inside haunted Thalian Hall this Halloween eve for a tour sure to be full of fun and fright! Your ghoulish guide will lead you through the restored historic auditorium, backstage, and into rarely seen creepy corners of the theater. A cast and crew of over 50 ghouls will be on hand to give you a frightful experience of tricks and treats! Tours will run continuously from 5:30pm until midnight. A great way for the entire family to spend Halloween eve. Come as you are or use your imagination.

Ticket Purchase Options for this Event:

Tickets for this event may be purchased online by clicking here or you may purchase tickets in person or by telephone with a Visa or MasterCard at the Thalian Hall Center Box Office, located in the lobby of Thalian Hall at 310 Chestnut St. in historic downtown Wilmington, NC.
Local telephone: 632-2285
Toll-free long distance: 1-800-523-2820

Box Office Hours
Monday through Saturday: 2:00 to 6:00 PM, or until curtain.
Sunday: Two hours prior to curtain.

Considered the premier blues event of coastal North Carolina, the Cape Fear Blues Festival is also the musical centerpiece of Wilmington’s summer season.  Held July 23 – 25, 2010 it is owned, operated, and staffed by the Cape Fear Blues Society.

The Festival features a wide variety of events to please both seasoned blues fans and casual listeners.

Among the many activities are a Blues Cruise, workshops, live club shows, Festival concert, and an all-day outdoor blues jam.  Come and be a part of a unique blues experience between the beautiful beaches of the Cape Fear coast and the historic riverfront of downtown Wilmington!

Cape Fear Blues Festival
Cape Fear Blues Society
P. O. Box 1487
Wilmington, NC 28402 USA
Phone: (01) 910-350-8822
Email: [email protected]

The Cape Fear Museum in Wilmington offers Summer Camps for children 5-10 providing an avenue to engage in fun, hands-on learning about the history and natural science of the Lower Cape Fear.

Each camp runs Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Costs are $60 per child for members, $75 per per child for nonmembers. To register, call 910.798.4362, or download an application here.

Space is limited so sign up now!

Science Masters
June 14 – 18, 2010 ~ 7 & 8 year olds
Archaeology, Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Ecology, Geology, Meteorology, Physics, and Zoology. From A to Z, take on the role of different scientists to explore the how’s and why’s of what they do through hands-on fun and experimentation.

Mini Adventures
June 21 – 25, 2010 ~ 5 & 6 year olds
From astronomy to zoology, take part in a unique Museum adventure each day. Design your own invention, investigate the stars, and even become a “bubbleologist.” Don’t miss this summer camp favorite!

Young Engineers
June 28 – July 2, 2010 ~ 9 & 10 year olds
If you can dream it, we’ll give you the tools to build it! Construct the highest and strongest towers, experiment with bridge designs, plan and create a miniature golf course, and explore structures found in nature. Conclude the week with an engineering extravaganza!

Dinos and More
July 12 – 16, 2009 ~ 5 & 6 year olds
How big were dinosaurs? What did they eat? Where did they live? Discover dinosaur secrets, “meet” other prehistoric creatures who lived in the Lower Cape Fear, and investigate modern relatives of these ancient beasts.

Cape Fear Wild
July 19 – 23, 2010 ~ 9 & 10 year olds
Wild animals, wild plants, and wild weather — the Lower Cape Fear region is a wild place! Create a new species of insect-eating plant, ponder how to preserve natural spaces, and design your own eco-friendly exhibit. Learn how to be a conscientious conservationist.