New Hanover County Government, NC

06/05/2026

with the events happening next week listed below, then head to NHCgov.com for a full calendar of events across the county.

06/04/2026

This week, we're exploring all that Kings Grant Park has to offer! This park, located off Lord Byron Rd, offers a practice baseball field, playground, basketball court, grill and shelter. Find a full list of parks, gardens and amenities across the county at Parks.NHCgov.com

06/04/2026

The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is underway—are you ? Residents are encouraged to take time now to create/update your emergency plan, build a supply kit and register for local emergency alerts.

Find preparation tips, register for emergency alerts and learn more: loom.ly/Ye_xw4E

06/03/2026

Help New Hanover County Public Library kick off Summer @ Your Library this Saturday from 10 am-12 pm at Long Leaf Park (shelter #6)! Families and children are invited to help celebrate S@YL with free books, sensory play, therapy dogs, a fire truck and more. Learn more below.

🎉 Summer starts at the library… and at the park!
Celebrate the launch of Summer @ Your Library at Long Leaf Park with free books, giant bubbles, sensory play, therapy dogs, community activities, a fire truck, and interactive fun for the whole family.

📅 Saturday, June 6, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 Long Leaf Park, Shelter #6
✅ Free • No registration required

06/03/2026

this Sunday at Airlie Gardens (advance registration is required) and the NHC Arboretum for Residents Free Day! Admission is free for all New Hanover County residents, students and employees on Sunday, June 7.

Airlie Gardens | AirlieGardens.org
NHC Arboretum | Arboretum.NHCgov.com

06/02/2026

June's first regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners included:
- MOU approval with the Endowment
- Rescheduled school bond hearing
- Multiple rezoning requests
Read about these highlights and more in the meeting recap: https://loom.ly/1jTI4AU

06/02/2026

Calling all artists! 🎨 Applications are open for the NC Cooperative Extension - New Hanover County Center and Arboretum's 30th annual Art in the Arboretum festival happening October 10-11.

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to showcase and sell your work at this professionally-juried show set in the picturesque Arboretum gardens.

Artists of all experience levels and mediums are invited to apply ➡️ https://loom.ly/O-ey3zs

06/01/2026

Developing the county's budget requires balancing priorities, evaluating needs, and making decisions that affect both current and future obligations. In this month's Manager's Message, learn about the approved FY 26-27 budget and the collaborative efforts that guided the process: https://loom.ly/jtssbnY

06/01/2026

Get shreddy! The New Hanover County Senior Resource Center, in partnership with Recycling & Solid Waste, is hosting a month of Shred-A-Thon events across the county where residents can dispose of sensitive personal documents for free. See event details and learn more: https://loom.ly/Tk4q5rU

06/01/2026

Join today's regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners in the Historic Downtown Courthouse at 4 pm. The meeting is open to the public and streaming at NHCtv.com, Youtube.com/NewHanoverCo and Spectrum channel 13.

See agendas & more: Commissioners.NHCgov.com