Take a hike with a park ranger and learn about the fascinating world of carnivorous plants that grow at Carolina Beach State Park. See plants that bite back such as sundews bladderworts butterworts pitcher plants and the Venus fly trap.
Events and Programs
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Events and Programs
Carolina Beach State Park offers a variety of learning opportunities for all ages. Typically led by park rangers, these interpretive programs allow the public to gain perspective into what makes North Carolina state parks naturally wonderful.
Most of the events are free, though some require pre-registration. All give park visitors deeper insight into the natural world. Call the park office for more information.
Date of Event:
Sat, 05/11/2019 - 10:00am
Start Location:
Meet at the Nature Trail Lane Parking area
Join us for a fun filled day at the Carolina Beach State Park Marina. There will be classic boats on display, safety demonstrations, vessel safety checks, boating information and the Underwater Archaeology will be on site with displays and information. There will also be kayaks and paddle boards and much, much, more. Food truck vendors will be on site for lots of food and refreshments. Bring the whole family out for the fun. Events will be ongoing from 10 am to 4 pm at the park marina. For more information, call the park office at 910-458-8206.
Date of Event:
Sat, 05/11/2019 - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Start Location:
Marina
Take a hike with a park ranger and learn about the fascinating world of carnivorous plants that grow at Carolina Beach State Park. See plants that bite back such as sundews bladderworts butterworts pitcher plants and the Venus fly trap.
Date of Event:
Sat, 05/11/2019 - 10:00am
Start Location:
Meet at the Nature Trail Lane Parking area
Come join the Cape Fear Astronomy Society at Carolina Beach State Park Visitor Center to learn about the night skies. The group will have telescopes set up for viewing planets, stars and lots of other things. Program will begin around sunset and conclude 15 minutes before the park closes. Check the weather before coming as the program will be canceled due to poor viewing conditions. Call the park office for more information.
Date of Event:
Sat, 05/11/2019 - 7:45pm
Start Location:
Park Visitor Center
Take a hike with a park ranger and learn about the fascinating world of carnivorous plants that grow at Carolina Beach State Park. See plants that bite back such as sundews bladderworts butterworts pitcher plants and the Venus fly trap.
Date of Event:
Sun, 05/12/2019 - 10:00am
Start Location:
Meet at the Nature Trail Lane Parking area
1010 State Park Road
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
Office: 910-458-8206
Marina: 910-458-7770
carolina.beach@ncparks.gov
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 475
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
- December to January:
7:00am to 6:00pm
- February:
7:00am to 7:00pm
- March to April:
7:00am to 9:00pm
- May to September:
7:00am to 10:00pm
- October:
7:00am to 9:00pm
- November:
7:00am to 7:00pm
Closed Christmas Day
8:00am to 5:00pm daily
Closed Christmas Day
- December to January:
8:00am to 5:30pm
- February:
8:00am to 6:30pm
- March to April:
8:00am to 8:30pm
- May to September:
8:00am to 9:30pm
- October:
8:00am to 8:30pm
- November:
8:00am to 6:30pm
Closed Christmas Day
- November to February:
8:00am to 5:00pm
- March to April:
8:00am to 7:00pm
- May to August:
8:00am to 8:00pm
- September to October:
8:00am to 7:00pm
Closed Christmas Day