What’s happening this weekend? Check out the Cape Fear Weekend Planner

WILMINGTON, N.C. (CAPE FEAR WEEKEND) - Not sure what to do this weekend around the Cape Fear region? The planner has a few events to check out. Everything from live music at multiple venues to a swimming session for your dog.

Thursday, September 7th

Tedeschi Trucks Band

Live Oak Bank Pavilion 10 Cowan St, Wilmington, NC 28401 | 7:30 p.m.

The Tedeschi Trucks Band is an American blues and blues rock group based in Jacksonville, Florida. Formed in 2010, the band is led by married couple Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks. Bring your own blanket or low lawn chair and come hungry!

Friday, September 8th

Judah & the Lion

Greenfield Lake Amphitheater 1941 Amphitheater Drive Wilmington, NC 28401 | 7:00 – 11:00 p.m.

Continue your weekend with more live music at the Greenfield Lake Amphitheater starring a band that specializes in all different genres of music. Judah & the Lion are folk, hop, and roll singers and songwriters who perform high-energy and genuine ballads that bring an uplifting outlook on life. The group seeks to connect with people and reflect on the reality of the pain and sadness – then fill people with hope. Join them as they love music, love life and love people.

Sunday, September 10th

Pooch Plunge

Legion Stadium Pool 2131 Carolina Beach Rd, Wilmington, NC 28412 | 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Wind down your weekend with a Sunday cooldown, but a dip in the pool here at Legion Stadium is for your pooch only. The YMCA is proud to have continued Wilmington’s favorite summer tradition, the Pooch Plunge! This is the last day for people to bring their best friend to the pool to cool down and have some fun. All dogs must be up to date with vaccines and remember... only dogs allowed in the pool!

Lauren Schuster

Lauren Schuster

Lauren joined WECT in September of 2022 as a multimedia journalist/reporter. Lauren grew up in a suburb of Chicago and graduated from Western Michigan in 2022 with a degree in broadcast journalism. While attending school, she interned at WOOD-TV 8 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She also worked as a lifestyle reporter for Rose Tv in Rosemont, Illinois.