Head to Mulberry Park in Shallotte for SummerFest each Thursday night of the summer. The event is free and will include concerts and a movie. Concerts start at 7 p.m., while movies will kick off at dusk (approximately 7:30 p.m.). July 12 will be Gary Lowder & Smokin' Hot. 

Mulberry Park, 123 Mulberry St. Thursday, 7 p.m. Free. (910) 754-4032, townofshallotte.org