It's never a dull moment...
…with micro-breweries, live music and more just steps away from the Riverwalk.
Living
From riverfront living to historic homes, discover what Downtown living has to offer.
Learn MoreFeatured Events
Leadership Forum: State of Downtown & Advancing Wilmington’s Next Chapter
WDI Economic Development Luncheon
The Brooklyn Arts Social District
The Brooklyn Arts District
Sunset Live Music Series
Sunset Live in the Marina District
Upcoming Events
Ten Minute Miscellany
Thalian Hall
Wilbur & Orville: The Workshop Upstairs
A limited time show on the story of the Wright Brothers
The Harp Market
Visit The Harp for a unique market on May 31st.
Movies on the Fantail
Join Friends of the Battleship NC for movie Night
Guys & Dolls Sr.
Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center
Sensory Sunday
The Children's Museum of Wilmington offers a sensory friendly experience for visitors.
Lauren Daigle
Live Oak Bank Pavilion
Fourth Friday Gallery Night
Monthly gallery night
Margaritaville Presents Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band
Live Oak Bank Pavilion
About WDI
Wilmington Downtown, Inc’s roots go all the way back to when it was formed as D.A.R.E. (Downtown Area Revitalization Effort) in 1977 as a public-private partnership between the City of Wilmington and the private sector. WDI has been providing excellent – and evolving – economic development services to Downtown for over 40 years. Today, the three main areas of focus for WDI are business recruitment and retention, developer services and public outreach. If it has something to do with economic development and our Downtown, you can bet that WDI is involved!
WDI is partially funded by the City of Wilmington and New Hanover County but also relies heavily on private donations. Our organization is able to operate with the support of our partners. WDI is a registered 501(c)(3) organization, and all donations are tax-deductible as allowed by the IRS. We encourage you to invest in your Downtown, and we are proud to call anyone donating $100 or more a WDI Partner! Click here to learn more about WDI and our Partnership program.
Learn MoreAbout MSD
Ever noticed our Ambassadors walking around Downtown? They work for the Municipal Service District (MSD), which is managed by WDI. The Downtown Wilmington MSD was originally created by City Council on December 6, 2016 and began operating at the start of the new City fiscal year on July 1, 2017. As per the State enabling legislation, MSD’s allow local governments to increase the assessments on real and personal property within a defined district to pay for an enhanced level of “clean and safe” services, over and above what is normally provided.
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