Wilson County Tourism Development Authority

02/08/2025

Wilson Arts presents Boykin Series 27 * Bee Gees GOLD Tribute * Edna Boykin Cultural Center * Feb. 7, 2025 [Photos by Gray Whitley]

02/06/2025

We're celebrating Valentine's Day all month with Treat Yo’ Self Bakery! Be sure to check out all the sweet and savory items that they have to offer. More info and a quick tour of the bakery on the Come See Wilson app. Download it today!

02/05/2025

We've got something special upcoming! You'll love, love, love our 2025 Wilson Visitor's Guide! 💕

02/05/2025

🌟 Black History Month Brunch 🌟

Join us for a special Black History Month Brunch celebrating culture, community, and heritage! ✨

📅 Saturday, February 22, 2025
⏰ 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Floating Event)
📍 Reid Street Community Center
🎟️ Advance Tickets: $20

Enjoy art displays, music, delicious food, and exciting door prizes as we honor Black history and achievements. Don't miss this uplifting and enriching event!

Hosted by The Loyal Leisure Senior Club
📞 For more information, contact Lesia T. Davis, Club Advisor at 252-399-2286

Presented by Wilson Parks & Recreation

02/04/2025

Go vote for the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park as the top sculpture park in the country in USA TODAY's poll! You can vote once a day through February 17th at noon. Photo by Gray Whitley. https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/travel/best-sculpture-park-2025/vollis-simpson-whirligig-park-wilson-north-carolina/

02/04/2025

Looking for something to do this weekend? Be sure to check out the event calendar at ComeSeeWilson.com and on the Come See Wilson app!

Stayin’ Alive in Wilson! 🎶✨

Get ready to jive talkin’ and sing along to the greatest hits of the Bee Gees! 🕺🎤 Bee Gees Gold Tribute is bringing their legendary tribute show to the Edna Boykin Cultural Center THIS Friday, February 7 at 7:30 PM as part of Boykin Series 27!

Don’t miss this night fever of unforgettable music in Historic Downtown Wilson. Tickets have been dancing out the door quickly, so make sure to get yours today! 🎟️🎶

www.wilsonarts.com/tickets or call 252-291-4329

02/01/2025

We have a VERY SPECIAL show opening today - PETER/WENDY.

The 2 PM show is sold out, but we still have tickets to 4 PM today and 6 PM tomorrow. Tickets are $10 each plus tax at www.wilsonarts.com/afytickets or call 252-291-4329.

A note for this show: Seating will be on the stage for this production. We will allow seating beginning 15 minutes before show time. Due to the intimate nature of this show, we will not allow seating once the show begins.

01/30/2025

01/27/2025

ACT! For Youth’s winter musical, PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, opened Sunday, January 26th at the Edna Boykin Cultural Center. This Tony-winning musical is a wildly theatrical adaptation of Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson’s best-selling novels. PETER AND THE STARCATCHER playfully explores the depths of greed and despair… and the bonds of friendship, duty and love. The talented kids of Wilson have done a great job with this show and you still have three chances to see it! You can catch performances on Friday, January 31at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, February 1 at 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, February 2 at 3:00 p.m.

Photos by Gray Whitley

01/25/2025

Get your dancing shoes on! 💃🕺
Tomorrow from 1-4 PM, we’re raising the roof (and some funds) for Elvis the red tegu lizard’s new enclosure! 🎉
Come join us at Imagination Station Science and History Museum for:
🦎 A lizard craft station!
🎤 A rockin' Elvis impersonator, Ephraim Mitchum!
🎮 Fun games and trivia!

This family-friendly event is the perfect way to spend your Saturday afternoon! All ages welcome. Let's make it a day to remember!

01/23/2025

Due to the winter storm, the opening of Peter and the Starcatcher has been moved to the 26th at 3 PM. For additional information on this and other events check out the event calendar at ComeSeeWilson.com and on the Come See Wilson app.

01/23/2025

What a great opportunity to learn something new! From classes to music and theater, keep up with all that's happening at ComeSeeWilson.com or on the Come See Wilson app.

01/20/2025

Wilson Arts Boykin Series 27 presents Mystic Bowie's Talking Dreads live at the Edna Boykin Cultural Center, Jan. 18, 2025 [Photos by Gray Whitley]

01/18/2025

And you may find yourself wanting all the details for your visit…
And you may ask yourself, how do I plan my trip?

Same as it ever was – just head to wilsonarts.com/kbyg. Find info on tickets, parking, accessibility, and more. This must be the place to be tonight!

01/16/2025

With so much going on this weekend be sure to check out the calendar of events at ComeSeeWilson.com and download the Come See Wilson app to plan your weekend!

01/16/2025

Rain is in the Saturday forecast, but that doesn’t mean the fun stops! Join our Stormwater team at Imagination Station Science & History Museum for Second Saturday Science: Watersheds and Endangered Species in Wilson!

Discover: Where does rain go after it hits the ground? Learn why it’s important to track where water flows and how it impacts the lives depending on it.

Experience: Hands-on activities perfect for the whole family (ages 5+).

Connect: Meet the team dedicated to keeping Wilson's streams and lakes clean and explore the wonders of our own backyard!

Admission: $6 (Free for members and Museums for All participants)

Don’t let the rain keep you in—come out and enjoy an educational adventure perfect for all ages!

01/15/2025

Here's a brief overview of just a few of the things that make Wilson a great place to live or visit. Enjoy!