Downtown Calendar

Tryon Palace historic clothing interpreter Leslie Lambrecht will lead a tour of the historic Jones House with a brief description of the house and then through the Tryon Palace Costume Shop on the first floor of the house. The costumer will discuss historical clothing research, the sewing techniques used in the past, and current projects […]

Join us on a tour of the Governor's Palace and focus on the decorations for the upcoming "Holiday Cheer" celebration. Hadley Cheris, Tryon Palace Gardens and Greenhouse Manager, will lead a tour of the first floor of the Governor's Palace, describing the special items used in the decorations, designing tips and the pieces’ theming for […]

Join Mrs. Claus for story time! Wednesday story times will be at Bear Plaza. StoryTime with Mrs. Claus is sponsored by Liftavator.

Step up to the mic and have some fun every Thursday at Blackbeard's Trip Play Restaurant.

Come downtown for holiday shopping, live entertainment, festive food and more! Vendors and entertainment may vary from weekend to weekend.  Located at the corner of S. Front and Craven Streets in historic Downtown New Bern.

Downtown shops participate in this annual event to have their self-made live window displays for visitors and residents to stroll through the historic district and view. There will be a judging and trophy awarded to the winner! Carolina Creations took home in trophy in 2019, who you think will win this year?!

New Bern, North Carolina’s Colonial Capital, literally transforms into a wonderland the entire Christmas season. Streetlights and storefronts are decorated, and the community comes together to create a magical time for kids young and old. Amid the holiday bustle, Adam and Candice Simmons, owners of a downtown New Bern landmark, Morgan’s Tavern & Grill, take […]

Come downtown for holiday shopping, live entertainment, festive food and more! Vendors and entertainment may vary from weekend to weekend.  Located at the corner of S. Front and Craven Streets in historic Downtown New Bern.

The annual Downtown New Bern/Jaycees Christmas Parade! Marching Bands, themed floats, civic groups, and who knows - maybe even Santa Claus himself! We're looking to top the 2019 parade - so sign up early, plan BIG - and help us bring in the holiday season with style! This years theme will be "the music of […]

The Aeroshell Aerobatic Team will be in New Bern on Saturday, December 5th to perform a night air show. The team performs tight, awe-inspiring formation aerial maneuvers in front of millions of airshow fans all over North America. This show will be held over the Neuse River and can be viewed from Council Bluff Green, […]