Wilmington Arts and Entertainment For Seniors

If you are a senior in Wilmington, North Carolina with a little time on your hands, there is no shortage of art and entertainment venues!

In Wilmington, you will find one of the oldest theaters in the country, Thalian Hall Center for Performing Arts. A converted city hall, the venue hosts 500 performances each year.

Built in 1888, St. Andrews Church has been transformed into the Brooklyn Arts Center at St. Andrews. The refurbished space in the Brooklyn Arts District now serves as an event venue for art shows and vintage flea markets.

Wilmington’s pedestrian art program places pieces on public display. Look for the Venus Flytrap sculpture at the foot of Market and Water Streets and the Dram Tree sculpture on the Riverwalk in front of the Wilmington Convention Center.

Wilmington’s largest downtown arts festival, Orange Street ArtsFest invites residents and visitors to experience regional art. Works include oil and watercolor paintings, pottery, jewelry, wood, glass and paper creations from more than 80 East Coast artists.

Celebrate the joys of childhood at the Children’s Museum of Wilmington through playful experiences for people of all ages. The museum explores everything from art and science to cooking and conservation.

If you come to Wilmington for the arts and entertainment scene and decide to stay, there are many more things to do. Download our Guide to Retiring In Wilmington today!