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Spin into Spring with ArtSpin: A Downtown Arts Experience!Free Activities for Kids & Adults | Live Music | Train Rides | Petting Zoo | Bouncy Houses | Drum Circle Lessons | Caricatures | Downtown Dining | Local Shopping | Social District
This event is brought to downtown Wilson in collaboration between Wilson Downtown Development Corporation and Wilson Arts. The event is FREE and open to the public. Select activities may have a nominal fee. Follow the event on our Facebook pages @HistoricDowntownWilson or @WilsonArtsNC or visit www.hdwdirectory.com/artspin to view details of the event as we get closer.
Also, be sure to check out www.comeseewilson.com and download the Come See Wilson app to see all your options for enjoying a day in Historic Downtown Wilson.
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🎶 Spring is here! Enjoy FREE entertainment!
• All Aboard the Spring Train Ride!
o Choo Choo! Hop on the free downtown train and take a delightful ride through Historic Downtown Wilson! This fun experience is perfect for adults and kids alike, offering a unique way to explore downtown! And it is free! Boarding Location: Parking Lot for The Porch at Iconostar and Phil’s Music Exchange 211 Tarboro Street SW
• Pets from Humphrey Honey Bunny Farm!
o Get ready for a hands-on adventure with this traveling petting zoo! Friendly goats, fluffy bunnies, and more await you. They even have cotton candy! Location: Parking Lot for The Porch at Iconostar and Phil’s Music Exchange - 211 Tarboro Street SW
• The Ultimate Jump Zone!
o Jump for joy! Kids will love the free bouncy houses brought to you from Bounce Town. Location: Parking Lot for The Porch at Iconostar and Phil’s Music Exchange 211 Tarboro Street SW
• Get Your Own Cartoon Portrait at ArtSpin!
o Step right up and get cartooned live by Cartoon Jordan, a professional caricature artist from Raleigh! Whether you’re looking for a fun keepsake or just want to see yourself as a quirky cartoon, Jordan will be sketching hilarious spot-on caricatures throughout ArtSpin! Also it is free!
• Congo Vibes! Experience the Rhythm!
o Join us for an interactive drumming experience with Pline Maunzeo, master of Congolese percussion! A Raleigh-based superstar of Congolese drumming, Pline brings high-energy rhythms and immersive beats that will have you feeling the pulse of African American music firsthand. Location: Bankers Plaza – 108 Goldsboro Street S
• Get a Free Glitter Tattoo at ArtSpin!
o Back by popular demand – local artist Jahn Anderson is bringing free glitter tattoos to ArtSpin! Known for his incredible talent as a painter and airbrush artist, Jahn will be creating fun, shimmering designs that are perfect for all ages! Whether you want a bold, sparkling statement or a delicate, dazzling design, Jahn’s artistic touch will make sure you leave ArtSpin with a little extra glitz and glam. Location: Parking Lot for 127 Goldsboro Street S
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Local Business Specials and Festive Activities:
💦 Horton Morton Art | 123 Barnes Street W
• Get ready for a one-of-a-kind art experience with Horton Morton, The Hydrologist! Choose from unlimited spray paint colors, and watch as The Hydrologist brings your vision to life through the mesmerizing art of hydro dipping!
🖌️ How it works:
🧢 Pick your Cap or Bucket Hat (available for purchase)
🎨 Select your favorite colors
💦 Watch as The Hydrologist dips and transforms your hat into a vibrant, swirling masterpiece! 🧤 Gloves will be provided, so come ready to get creative and leave with a custom, wearable piece of art! Cost is $12 each
🎭 Edna Boykin Cultural Center | 108 Nash Street
• Get creative with a fun Charlotte’s Web-inspired art activity at ArtSpin! Design a unique watercolor print featuring a positive word about a friend, then use a spiderweb stencil and alcohol ink spray to bring it to life. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate creativity and build excitement for ACT! for Youth’s upcoming production of Charlotte’s Web! Free
🎵 Phil's Music Exchange of Wilson
• For ArtSpin - a purchase of $25 or more, you get an additional stamp on your loyalty card. Promotion can only be used once per customer for the day - for every $10 spent at a time before tax, you get a stamp - when you get 10 stamps you get $10 off your next purchase.
🎨 Wilson Arts Center | 204 Nash Street S
• Discover 5,000 sq. ft. of artisan-made gifts, including pottery, paintings, and jewelry.
• Try the Art-o-Mat for $5 unique mini art
• Join us for Joyology, a vibrant new exhibition by Michael Perry! 🌟 Experience a stunning fusion of pointillism, indigenous influences, and abstraction, where art creates a moment of stillness and joy in a complex world. | Free admission.
• Celebrate joy and creativity with our Joyology Postcard Station, inspired by Michael Perry’s exhibition, Joyology! Create a one-of-a-kind postcard using colorful stickers to express a joyful abstraction—then share it with a friend! | Free and all ages welcome to participate!
• Discover Animals of the Arctic, a special pop-up exhibit in Studio 1 showcasing dioramas created by participants from The Arc of Wilson County and Diversify Opportunities Inc. This project, part of a four-week educational program for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostered research, teamwork, and creativity as participants explored Arctic wildlife and shared their findings through group presentations. Free
📚 Wilson County Library Bookmobile | Between Wilson Arts & Imagination Station
• Hop on the pop-up portal to literary exploration where you can register for a library card and check out a wide selection of books.
🍿 Whirligig Popcorn Shoppe | 222 Tarboro Street W
• Fill your buckets for March Madness!
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🚚 Food Trucks:
• Luna Bean - offers high-quality specialty espresso drinks made out of the freshest locally roasted coffee beans, and delicious açaí bowls with fresh fruit and a variety of delicious toppings. Location: Parking Lot for The Porch at Iconostar and Phil’s Music Exchange - (211 Tarboro Street SW)
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☘ St. Patty’s Day Bar Crawl
• Come out for ArtSpin, stay for a St. Patty’s Day Bar Crawl! Some of your favorite Historic Downtown Wilson establishments are teaming up to host a fun spring evening crawl, with one-hour stops at each of five spots…Larema (6-7pm), Downtown Public House (7-8pm), Casita (8-9pm), The Porch (9-10pm), and Ice & Fuel (10-11pm)! Themed drinks will be on offer, and prizes will be given at each location for the most green, festive attire. Each person can win once.
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🍔🍕🥩🥗 FOOD, DINING & BEVERAGES 🍸🍻🥂🥤
*To increase economic activity and vibrancy in Historic Downtown Wilson, City Council adopted an ordinance allowing the creation of a Downtown Social District. Social district beverages can be enjoyed each day from 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. Some art attractions allow social district beverages into their establishments, but not all of them, be sure to check the door for a sticker to see if they allow social district beverages in.
AMERIMEX | 115 Tarboro St | Serving delicious Boba drinks, Acai bowls and other drinks. Open 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
*BILL’S GRILL ON NASH | 119 Nash Street W | Comfort food made with fresh homemade ingredients. Open 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
*THE CARDINAL | 229 Goldsboro Street | Full bar with gourmet hot dogs. Open 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
CAROLINA CHEESE CO. | 205 Tarboro Street W | Tasty soups, sandwiches, salads, coffee beverages, frappes, smoothies, desserts, and boba! Local artists work on display. Open 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
*CASITA BREWING CO. | 217 South Street | Local beer with global appeal. Open 12:00 - 10:00 p.m.
THE CORNER | 132 Goldsboro Street S | The Corner offers a cozy and inviting atmosphere where guests can enjoy premium cuts of steak and other great food options. Open 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
*DOWNTOWN PUBLIC HOUSE | 113 Goldsboro Street N | Intimate cocktail lounge with craft beer, wine, live music, and vibrant patio. Open 2:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
*THE HUB | 211 South Street | Family friendly pizza place with arcade games. Open 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
*ICE & FUEL CO. | 117 Barnes Street W | Cocktail Bar. Open 12:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
KATANA JAPANESE HIBACHI | 126 Tarboro St | Your stop downtown for hibachi, lo mein, yakisoba, and fried rice. Open 4:00 - 9:00 p.m.
*LAREMA COFFEE HOUSE | 109 Tarboro Street | Serving craft, house-made coffee drinks, pastries, breakfast, lunch, dinner, beer, wine, ciders and more!! Open 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
*THE PORCH AT ICONOSTAR | 224 Goldsboro Street SW | Unique experience with a vibrant bar, captivating art, and a fantastic outdoor patio, providing the perfect setting for enjoying drinks, exploring local art, and soaking up the sunshine in style! Open 12:00 - 11:00 p.m.
*RUCKUS & REDEMPTION | 220-C Barnes Street S | Family friendly; expertly-crafted burgers and cocktails. Open 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
SAYUM JAMAICAN RESTAURANT | 408 Nash Street S | Real Jamaican food and hand-dipped ice cream. Open 10:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
TREAT YO’ SELF BAKERY | 100 Pine Street W Suite C | Artisanal cakes, pastries, and desserts plus coffee and drinks. Open 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
WHIRLIDOGS CAFÉ | 215 Goldsboro Street S | Delivering the power of possibility for adults with disabilities and serving up their "almost famous" hot dogs, "grown up" grilled cheeses, ice cream and more! Open 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
WHIRLIGIG POPCORN SHOPPE | 222 Tarboro Street | Scrumptious and crispy gourmet popcorn. Easter gifts/popcorn flavors. Open 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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112 Goldsboro St E, Wilson, NC, United States, North Carolina 27894
