Date Time Event / Location Brief description Cost Wed., July 1 10–11 AM Story Time by the Sea — Kure Beach Ocean Front Park Princess-led stories, meet-and-greets, and photos by the ocean. Free Thu., July 2 6:30–7:30 PM Neighbor Night — Kure Beach Ocean Front Park Casual outdoor lawn games: cornhole, putt-putt, spike ball and more. Free Fri., July 3 9–10 AM Flytrap Hike — Carolina Beach State Park Ranger-guided walk on the Flytrap Trail to learn about native carnivorous plants

June is one of the best months to visit Carolina Beach and Kure Beach. The weather is warm, the boardwalk is full of energy, the beach days are long, and both towns offer plenty of family friendly events, live music, markets, outdoor movies, sea turtle programs, and local activities. Whether you are planning a summer vacation, visiting for a long weekend, or spending time on Pleasure Island to see if coastal living is right for you, this June 2026 event schedule is a great wa