Wilmington Events Rescheduled and Canceled Due to Weather Concerns
Multiple events in Wilmington, NC, have been rescheduled due to weather. The New Hanover County Special Olympics Fall Games were moved to December 11 at Legion Stadium, and the Great Pumpkin Hunt was rescheduled for November 13 at the MLK…

Wilmington, NC, November 5, 2026 — Multiple community events in Wilmington, North Carolina, have been affected by weather conditions, leading to rescheduling and cancellations. Organizers have announced changes for several popular local gatherings.
The New Hanover County Special Olympics Fall Games, initially scheduled for an earlier date, have been moved to December 11. The games will now take place at Legion Stadium. Specific details regarding the original schedule or the reasons for the postponement beyond general weather concerns were not provided.
Another event impacted by the weather is the Great Pumpkin Hunt. This event has been rescheduled and is now set to occur on November 13. The new location for the Great Pumpkin Hunt is the MLK Community Center. Information concerning the event’s original planned date was not available.
In addition to the rescheduled events, the ‘Celebrate Downtown’ event has been canceled entirely. The reason for this cancellation was not specified in the provided information. Information regarding whether this event might be rescheduled or what led to its complete cancellation was not made available.
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