Weekend in Wilmington 2024

June 6 - 8, 2025

Our new favorite summer tradition!

Dive into the endless wonders of Wilmington! Registration is now open to join the fun — from campus to the coast — during our second annual Weekend in Wilmington. Featuring a variety of opportunities to connect with Seahawks, explore the area, and unwind, we hope to see you there!

Featured Events

Seahawk Summer Social

7 - 8:30 p.m. | Friday, June 6

UNCW Center for Marine Science

$10 Alumni & Guests | $5 Child 12 & Under | Free Child 2 & Under

Kick off the weekend at the Seahawk Summer Social! This family-friendly event is the perfect opportunity to engage with fellow alumni while enjoying a cookout spotlighting the Center for Marine Science with fun activities, and offering food and drinks from local and alumni-owned businesses.

Online registration is closed, and walk-up registration will be available.

Distinguished Awards Reception

6 - 7:30 p.m. | Saturday, June 7

Kenan House

$30

Enjoy the opportunity to meet and mingle with our Distinguished Alumni Award honorees, UNCW leadership, the UNCW Alumni Association Board of Directors, and its past chairs during this special reception at the historic Kenan House.

Registration is now closed.

Seahawk Saturday Night

7:30 - 9 p.m. | Saturday, June 7

Rally Point Bar & Arcade

Free to Attend | Cash/Card Bar

Celebrate with fellow Seahawks with a fun night out in Wilmington after the Distinguished Awards Reception! Enjoy great company, connect with alumni, and explore a new downtown bar and arcade.

Online registration is closed, and walk-up registration will be available.

On Hold: Seahawk Sunday Classic

We’re taking a pause on the Seahawk Sunday Classic for now — providing more time to practice your serve! While we’re considering future opportunities, no new date has been set. Stay tuned to the alumni events calendar for updates!

Create Your Own Adventure
Explore downtown, adventure around the nest, and feel the sand in your toes — during Weekend in Wilmington, you can have it all! Build your own experience with friends and family that will satisfy any summer craving:

All Weekend

Eat, Drink, Shop & Play at Alumni-Owned Businesses

Stop by local businesses owned by alumni and support fellow Seahawks! Each business listed below will have a QR code to scan to stamp your Weekend in Wilmington digital passport. For each category you visit (eat, drink, shop or play), you'll receive an exclusive sticker!

Eat

Kohl's Frozen Custard
Tania '15 and Matthew '15 Smith
Wrightsville Beach

Mimi & Papa's Gourmet Popcorn and Sweet Shop
George Murrary '75 and Misty Murray Pelliciotta ’95, ‘17
Leland

Shop

Shark Bite Jewelry
Sarah Kelly '22
Cargo District, Wilmington

Memory Lane Comics
Jacob Motsinger '18
Downtown Wilmington

Bottega Art and Wine
Addie Wuensch '11
Downtown Wilmington

Drink

Social Coffee
Rachel '14 and Giovanni Ellzey '15
University Area

Hidden Grounds
Tyler Pfyffer '17
Downtown Wilmington

Play

Wrightsville SUP
Jarrod Covington '10
Wrightsville Beach

Exit Games
Josh Skidmore '15
Downtown Wilmington

Each place you visit increases your chance of winning a Seahawk Summer Prize Pack!

Alumni will earn a contest entry for each QR code scanned in their Weekend in Wilmington digital passport — providing up to nine chances to win!

Saturday, June 7

Ride the Beach Shuttle

Planning to soak up the sun or meet up with Seahawks at the beach? Hop on the complimentary, open-air trolley to enjoy a stress-free ride between the Madeline Suite Lot on campus and Johnnie Mercers Pier at Wrightsville Beach.

Departure Times:

CAMPUS	BEACH
8:30 a.m.	10:30 a.m.
10 a.m.	12 p.m.
11:30 a.m.	1:30 p.m.

Reserve Your Seat

Explore Campus

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
UNCW Campus

Been a while since you’ve been on campus? Join an Admissions tour led by a student and see what’s new while reminiscing about what’s familiar. Come take a walk down memory lane — Seahawk style!

Reserve Your Spot

View Alumni-Owned Businesses Directory | Explore Other Events in Wilmington

Trailborn Surf & Sound
275 Waynick Boulevard, Wrightsville Beach
Reservations

Wilmington and other local hotels:
Suggested accommodations

Soaring Together

Since opening our doors as Wilmington College in 1947, our Seahawk family has invested in the success and experiences of current and future students. As we soar to new heights, we invite you to contribute and continue this proud tradition. Your generosity enriches academic programs, empowers faculty, and provides vital resources for students. Make a gift during this year’s Weekend in Wilmington to ensure UNCW's legacy of excellence thrives for generations to come.

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