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Dress in your favorite characters’ outfit and bring a chair or blanket. Lawn opens at 6 p.m. This 152-minute film is rated PG-13. This is a free family-friendly event: no pets, coolers, alcohol or smoking permitted. Refreshments will be available for purchases. Visit our education table before the film.

Join Wildlife Ecologist Susan Campbell for an up-close look at hummingbirds. You will learn how to properly record data, as well as handle, band and release hummingbirds. This program will take place entirely outdoors. Wear closed toed shoes and be prepared for the weather. A water bottle is recommended. This free program is for all ages. No registration required.

Musicians are invited to Lake Waccamaw Depot Museum “freight room” every 3rd Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to noon to participant in an acoustic jam. All abilities are welcome, and it’s free for musicians and audience members. The next few acoustic jams are July 21, August 18 and September 15.

Join us every Wednesday for an exciting story, a little singing, a lot of dancing and hands-on exploratory activities. Storytime is designed especially for children in pre-school to kindergarten, but all ages are welcome. No reservations required for this free program, except for groups larger than 10.

The NC Watermelon Festival is July 27-29, 2018 in Fair Bluff. For more information, a calendar of events, and tickets go to ncwatermelonfestival.org.

Be transported to some of the most exotic and isolated undersea locations on Earth and experience face-to-face encounters with some of the most mysterious and stunning creatures of the sea. This free 40-minute film is rated G. After each showing, we extend the learning experience in fun and engaging ways. Drop by our education table to learn more. Science Cinema programming is funded by a grant from the International Paper Foundation. Showings will be at 10 a.m., noon, and 2 p.m. No registration required.