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š± Topsail Family Christmas 2025 and 10 more events
Happening soon: Movies in the Park on the Hampstead Patch calendar

Hello Hampstead! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! āļø
Coming up on the calendar:
- Tales and Trails: Polar Express at Pender County, NC Calendar
- Christmas on the Square at Pender County, NC Calendar
- Merry Dinkmas - Pickleball Fun at Pender County, NC Calendar
... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!
Find out what's happening in Hampsteadfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? š¤ (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Hampsteadfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 67 and low of 61 degrees.
- Friday: A morning shower; windy, temps: high: 69, low: 39.
- Saturday: Sunny and cooler, with a high of 55 and low of 44 degrees.
šø Around Hampstead
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š Upcoming Events in Hampstead
ā Featured events ā
- Movies in the Park
Hampstead Kiwanis Park, 586 Sloop Point Loop Rd, Hampstead
6:00 pm
Friday December 19
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Other local events
- Tales and Trails: Polar Express
Pender County, NC Calendar , 586 Sloop Point Loop Road , Hampstead
4:00 pm - Christmas on the Square
Pender County, NC Calendar , 100 South Wright Street , Burgaw
10:00 am - Merry Dinkmas - Pickleball Fun
Pender County, NC Calendar , 586 Sloop Point Loop Road , Hampstead
10:00 am - 6th Annual Turkey Shoot
Pender County, NC Calendar , 840 Murraytown Road , Burgaw
5:00 pm - Open Gym Pickleball
Pender County, NC Calendar
2:00 pm - Topsail Family Christmas 2025
Topsail High School , 245 N St Johns Church Rd , Hampstead
5:00 pm - Christmas Day
Pender County, NC Calendar
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
Tuesday December 23
Thursday December 25
š£ Hampstead Shout Outs!
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š Events Nearby
- Hot Lunch, Good Shepherd Center
New Hanover County, NC Calendar , 811 Martin Street , Wilmington
11:00 am - Senior Congregate Lunch, Senior Resource Center
New Hanover County, NC Calendar , 2222 S College Rd , Wilmington
11:00 am - Senior Congregate Lunch, Castle Hayne Community Church (SRC)
New Hanover County, NC Calendar , 4544 Parmele Rd , Castle Hayne
11:30 am - Senior Congregate Lunch, Katie B. Hines Center (SRC)
New Hanover County, NC Calendar , 308 Cape Fear Blvd , Carolina Beach
12:00 pm
Thursday December 18
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi everyone, does anyone know of someone or a company that could take my sofa and loveseat to donate for me?
Everywhere I have called wants anywhere from $250 to $400 and they take it to the dump. It's in great condition, so I don't just want to dump it. ⦠(Nextdoor Roland Ave- Belt Rd) - SCAM ALERT ON NEXTDOOR
Yesterday I posted 2 items for sale, received a message saying my account was locked until I gave my credit card....NEXTDOOR does not require you to⦠(Nextdoor Pelican Reef - Hampstead)
- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Hampstead. Apply here.
- The Jonus Group posted a job opening for Personal Lines Producer in Hampstead. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hampstead here.
š Nearby News
Wrightsville Beach
- Jimmy's bar hosts annual bike drive to donate bikes to children in need (wwaytv3.com)
- Tim Merrick files to run against Dane Scalise for NC House seat (wect.com)
- New coastal restaurant to open in high-profile Wilmington space (starnewsonline.com)
Wilmington
- Wilmington to have first ever LEGO Convention (wwaytv3.com)
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