Children’s Museum to Hold 9th Annual YachtVenture Fundraiser on October 12th

DOWNTOWN WILMINGTON, NC - On Saturday, October 12th, from 5 to 9 p.m., The Children’s Museum of Wilmington (CMoW) will hold its largest fundraising event of the year “YachtVenture” at Bradley Creek Marina. The exclusive event welcomes guests from all over the greater Wilmington area to enjoy an evening of coastal living.

Attendees are invited to tour and lounge on some of the area’s finest yachts, stroll the docks, wine and dine, and mingle under the stars. Dinner will be provided by Sawmill Catering Company and feature an open bar. Live music will be provided by local favorite Rob Ronner. Exclusive items will be sold in a silent auction and one lucky raffle winner will have a choice between three luxury vacation packages.

Early bird tickets go on sale June 3rd. Two tickets for $200 ends August 1st.

All proceeds support CMoW’s mission to provide a welcoming and engaging environment that promotes hands-on art, science, and literacy-focused learning for all children and their families. To learn more and purchase tickets, please visit www.YachtVenture.org.

About The Children’s Museum of Wilmington: The Children’s Museum of Wilmington is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization that provides a safe and fun place where children can actively learn through creative and imaginative play. Comprised of three historic downtown Wilmington properties, the Museum offers 17,000 square feet and four floors of hands-on exhibits for children ages 0-10. Additionally, the Museum offers daily programs, grant funded community outreach, and special monthly events. For more information on everything the Museum has to offer, please visit