Mother’s Day
2023-05-13 14:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Empie Park, 3405 Park Avenue, Wilmington, NC, 28403, United States
Mothers Day Picnic on Saturday May 13th from 2:00 to 6:00 pm at Empie Park (Shelter 1 & 2). This is a RSVP only event. It is free for members and payment is required from non members. For more details contact CFCAI.
If you are interested in volunteering for this event then please pass your information in the contact page at CFCAI.

Father’s Day
2023-07-09 14:30 - 17:30 | Long Leaf Park, 314 Pine Grove Drive, Wilmington, NC, 28409, United States
Long Leaf Park Shelter #6. This is a RSVP only event. It is $5 per person for members and $10 per person for non members. Payment will be collected in cash at the event. You may also become a member and pay by cheque at the event to get a member discounted rate.

India Day
2023-09-09 12:00 - 17:00 | UNCW Warwick Center (~4 mins walk from free parking: Lot M), Lot M, 4941 Riegel Rd, Wilmington, NC, 28403, United States
Cape Fear Cultural Association of India invites everyone in the Wilmington NC/Cape Fear Region to immerse themselves and experience Indian culture, art and heritage.
See Details!

Navratri
2023-10-21 18:00 - 22:00 | Midtown YMCA, 709 George Anderson Dr, Wilmington, NC, 28412, United States
Venue: Midtown YMCA (Free Parking)
RSVP by October 15, 2023 to evite*
Dinner cost (check made to CFCAI or cash will be accepted during the event):

$25 per person for non-members
$10 per person for CFCAI members

Order of Events:

Garbha
Aarti
Dinner
Dandia

*email cfcaiWilmington@gmail.com if evite not received

Diwali
2023-11-04 18:00 - 22:00
Venue: Midtown YMCA (Free Parking)
RSVP by October 31, 2023 to evite*
Dinner cost (check made to CFCAI or cash will be accepted during the event):

$25 per person for non-members
FREE for CFCAI members

Order of Events:

Being finalized, but those who are familiar with previous Diwali events — it will be similar with lots of dance festivities and celebrations.

Membership dues: 2023-2024 membership dues will be collected during Navratri and Diwali events. Payment during Navratri attendance is preferred. The year starts post Diwali to the next Diwali celebration. Family membership is $100 Single membership is $50
*email cfcaiWilmington@gmail.com if evite not received

Pongal, Sankranti, Lohri, Republic Day Celebration
2024-02-03 14:00 - 20:00 | Unitarian Universalist Church, 4313 Lake Ave, Wilmington, NC, 28401, United States
Pongal, Sankranti, Lohri, Republic Day Celebration
WHEN
Saturday, February 3, 2024, 2:00 PM ET – 7:30 PM ET
DETAILS

Members: FREE, Non-Members $25.*
Attendance is by evite only, sent to members.**
RSVP by January 15, 2024, to get the correct headcount for dinner arrangements.
Feel free to forward evite to non-members.
Free Parking (limited parking space at church… please park on the opposite side of the school and walk across).
Looking for volunteers to help setup and cleanup (Click signupgenius), or contact Suvarna (Suvarna.Bhade@gmail.com).
Feel free to get kites (also provided), cricket gadgets, soccer ball, board games to play: cards, carrom, chess, ludo for kids — there are 2 playrooms!
If you have time, please rehearse the national anthem https://youtu.be/HtMF973tXIY?si=WWI16mPJkQzP3wIO
Dress theme: India flag colors orange, white, and green are encouraged.

PROGRAM

Kite flying, cricket, soccer at ROLAND-GRISE middle school field (2.00 pm onwards)
National Anthem Break (3.15 pm – 3.30 pm)
Movie https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14993250/ (click Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani ) (3.30 pm – 6.30 pm)
Hot sweet and unsweet tea (4.00pm onwards)
Bring your own games and play e.g. cricket, carrom, chess, ludo (throughout)
Dinner: (4.45pm onwards, serving closes at 7.30pm for volunteer cleanup)

Because of limited seating capacity, there will be three rounds of dinner
5.00pm (red tickets), 5.45pm (yellow), and 6.30pm (green).
You are encouraged to attend at your ticketed time for dinner
Seating cannot be guaranteed if you are not in your allocated time

*signup for membership at the event and enjoy the rest of the events throughout 2024 as members
**You may get multiple evites as we are finalizing the 2024 member list. Please respond only 1 per family to avoid duplication and to get the correct headcount for food.

Holi & Parents Day
2024-05-11 14:30 - 19:30 | Long Leaf Park, 314 Pine Grove Drive, Wilmington, NC, 28409, United States
Food, games, celebrate, eat, play, and enjoy!
Attendance by Evite only for proper food headcount
Members: FREE, Non-Members $15*
*Signup for Membership and enjoy 2024 events as members
Location: Shelter #4, Long Leaf Park.
PROGRAM: Playing with Colors, Cricket, Art events for children, bring your own games, etc. Dinner 5 pm onwards (Pizza, Cookies, Chips, and Soda/Water). Check-in at the desk at the event to sign up for membership or pay for the event.

Summer Picnic
2024-08-10 15:30 - 19:30 | Long Leaf Park, 314 Pine Grove Drive, Wilmington, NC, 28409, United States
Hello Everyone,
We are excited to invite you to our Summer Picnic Potluck, taking place at Long Leaf Park on August 10th from 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Come enjoy an afternoon filled with food, fun, and games!
Venue: Long Leaf Park, Shelter#4
Address: 314 Pine Grove Drive, Wilmington, NC 28409
Time: 3:30 pm – 7:30 pm (Potluck starts at 4:30 pm)
This event is free for both members and non-members. To ensure we have a proper headcount for food, we kindly ask you to sign up for what you’ll be bringing. There are categories for appetizers, main dishes, desserts, or if you prefer, you can make a contribution towards drinks and cutlery instead of bringing a dish. A dish to serve 4 to 5 people will be ideal.
Sign up here: Potluck Signup Sheet (please signup by July 27th so that there is a head count, and adjustments can be made to the potluck menu)
Please RSVP by filling out the signup sheet. Your participation will help us manage the event smoothly.
Also, don’t forget to sign up for membership if you haven’t already to enjoy all our 2024 events!
We look forward to seeing you there and making this summer one to remember!

Navratri
2024-10-05 17:30 - 21:00 | Midtown YMCA, 709 George Anderson Dr, Wilmington, NC, 28412, United States
Venue: Midtown YMCA (Free Parking)
Dinner cost (Check made to CFCAI or cash will be accepted during the event).
Members: FREE, Non-Members $25*
Events: (5:30 pm – 9:00 pm)

Garbha: 5:30 pm – 6:45 pm
Aarti: 6:45 pm – 7:30 pm
Dinner & Dandia: 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

RSVP by September 15, 2024, to get the correct headcount for food arrangements.
Please RSVP only once per family. The RSVP option will be disabled after September 15, 2024.
*Email cfcaiWilmington@gmail.com if you or a family member didn’t receive an Evite.
*Sign up for membership for 2024 and/or 2025 at the event.

Diwali
2024-11-09 17:15 - 21:00 | Midtown YMCA, 709 George Anderson Dr, Wilmington, NC, 28412, United States
Join us for a lively cultural program, festive food, and fun!!
Guest Sign-in Starts at 5:15 pm
Cultural Program Starts at 6:00 pm
Dinner Starts at 7:30 pm
Members: $15, Non-Members $30*

*Signup for membership and enjoy 2025 events as members

Holi Celebration
2025-03-15 15:00 - 19:00 | Long Leaf Park, 314 Pine Grove Drive, Wilmington, NC, 28409, United States
Let’s start 2025 events with a colorful Holi celebration. Please join us in enjoying food, a dash of colors on each other, and pure masti.
Attendance by Evite is only, for proper food headcount.
If RSVP by Saturday, 01-March-2025.

Members: Free
Non-Members: $15 per person

Members will be charged $5 per person who DO NOT RSVP by Saturday 01-March-2025 and attend the event.
Non-members will be charged $20 per person who DO NOT RSVP by 01-March-2025 and attend the event.
*Sign up for Membership and enjoy the 2025 event as members.
To avail all Membership benefits, please pay via Zelle to cfcaiwilmington@gmail.com OR pay online via our CFCAI website.
If non-members pay membership fees before Sat 01-March, the Holi Event will be Free for them.
Free Parking is available at the venue.

This and many other CFCAI events are made possible with generous grants from the Art Council of Wilmington and NHC as well as the NHC Endowment to promote and expand the art and culture of India in the greater Wilmington area.

Mother's Day & Father's Day (Potluck Picnic)
2025-05-31 15:00 - 18:00 | Halyburton Park, Shelter #1, 4099 S 17th Street, Wilmington, NC, 28412, United States
Venue: Halyburton Park, Shelter #1
Timing: 3pm – 6pm
Please use the sign-up sheet for the upcoming ‘potluck‘ picnic.

This event is free for both members and non-members.

Sign up link below: Please sign-up by Sat May-17. Your participation will help us manage the event smoothly.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fnFTR-q6uoA8ZqAE9WCpKyP5Dpnagb8e/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=113409198501660859357&rtpof=true&sd=true
Please note a few points below so that we have information for a proper headcount:

Add your name, numbers of adult(s) and kid(s)
Select the appropriate category from the drop-down list (appetizers, side dish, main dishes, and dessert) and add the name of the dish.

A dish to serve 4 to 5 people will be ideal.

Kindly ensure not to delete any other information in the sheet.

India Day 2025
2025-08-16
Please visit our India Day Page for more Information.
Link

Navratri
2025-09-20 17:30 - 21:00 | Midtown YMCA, 709 George Anderson Dr, Wilmington, NC, 28412, United States

Diwali
2025-11-01 17:00 - 21:00 | Midtown YMCA, 709 George Anderson Dr, Wilmington, NC, 28412, United States
Join us for a lively cultural program, festive food and fun!!
Agenda:

5.00pm – registration
5.45pm – program
6.30pm – kids pizza
7.00pm – dinner
8.45pm – volunteer wrapup

Dinner Cost:
• $20 per person for Members who paid 2025 membership
• $40 per person for Non-Members 2026
Membership dues: Family membership is $100 Single membership is $50
*RSVP by Oct 20, 2025, to get correct head count for dinner. Please RSVP only once per family to get correct headcount for food.
Evite Link: https://evite.me/f5mVXAaXtx/
*Please note that Diwali dinner payments are due by October 20th, 2025.
You can send payments by mail to the address below.
Check will be payable to CFCAI 2016 Blue Spruce Dr., Winnabow, NC 28479.
You can also pay the Dinner and Membership Fee online on the below link. https://cfcai.org/membership-and-donations/
Please add following note while making payment: For CFCAI, Your Name, e-mail, Diwali dinner amount and/or Membership amount.
If any member plans to RSVP or make Dinner payment(s) after Mon Oct-20 2025, it will be considered as a non-member dinner fee ($40 per person). There is a fixed headcount for catering. Once that is met no more payment will be accepted and you may be denied entry if not prepaid. Thank you for your understanding.
