Cape Fear Makers Guild Meetup Group

Free for Members / $15 suggested donation for Non-Members

Learn what it takes to build a fighting robot from the ground up! This introductory talk covers the fundamentals of combat robotics, including robot design, drive systems, weapons, electronics, rules, and strategy. Whether you're curious about the sport or ready to build your first bot, you'll leave with a solid understanding of how these machines are engineered to survive—and win—in the arena.

Free and Open to the Public

Cape Fear Makers Guild is pleased to sponsor Wilmington's oldest Science Fiction Book Club.

We will be discussing Empire of Silence by Christopher Ruocchio

This event is held regularly on the 2nd Tuesday of every odd numbered month.

Leave book suggestions for this or future book club events in the comments below.

Ages 13 and up are welcome.

Free and Open to the Public

Come visit Wilmington's non-profit, community Makerspace, Meet some members and see what we're making.

Free for Members / $15 suggested donation for Non-Members

Discover what happens inside a modern paper mill! Join a local paper plant manager for an insider's look at the fascinating processes that transform raw materials into the paper products we use every day. From massive industrial machinery to quality control and recycling, you'll gain a new appreciation for the science, engineering, and logistics behind one of our region's most important industries.