Holiday Events

Celebrate the holiday’s in New Bern with various events that entices locals and visitors alike to get into the holiday spirit.

Halloween Preschool Parade

Bring your preschoolers for a special Halloween treat! We will be parading down Middle Street & S. Front Street ending at Union Point Park.

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City of Havelock Trunk or Treat

Come out for this family friendly event! There will be treats, games, and prizes!

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Havelock Recreation Complex, 1 Recreation Drive
Havelock, NC
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All Hallows Eve: Folklore and Fairytales

Who are the three sisters, what truly happened with Hansel and Gretel, and how did Jack obtain the bean? The origins of your favorite stories may surprise you. Join us […]

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Tryon Palace, 529 S Front St.
New Bern, NC 28562 United States
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Fall Family Fun Vendor Festival!

Join us for a PARKING LOT (Halloween!) PARTY in the old Harris Teeter parking lot (2025 S Glenburnie Rd. New Bern, NC). Bring the family out for a day of […]

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Jenna’s Just-in Boutique, 2025 S Glenburnie Rd
New Bern, NC
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Beary Not-So-Scary Halloween

  Beary Not-So-Scary Halloween!   ++  Costume Contest  ++ Join us in Bear Plaza at 3pm to see who has the best of the best costumes this season! ++ Trick or Treating ++ Downtown Businesses […]

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Downtown New Bern, New Bern, NC 28560 United States
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Kids of all ages are invited to dress up as a witch, decorate your bicycle with a festive Halloween theme and enjoy a short ride around downtown New Bern. The ride […]

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Union Point Park, 210 E Front St
New Bern, NC 28560 United States
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Discovering Tryon Palace: Palace Holiday Décor

Join us on a tour of the Governor’s Palace and focus on the decorations for the upcoming “Candlelight Christmas Celebration.” Hadley Cheris, Tryon Palace Gardens and Greenhouse Manager, will lead […]

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Tryon Palace, 529 S Front St.
New Bern, NC 28562 United States
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Discovering Tryon Palace: Palace Holiday Décor

Join us on a tour of the Governor’s Palace and focus on the decorations for the upcoming “Candlelight Christmas Celebration.” Hadley Cheris, Tryon Palace Gardens and Greenhouse Manager, will lead […]

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Tryon Palace, 529 S Front St.
New Bern, NC 28562 United States
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Gobble Wobble Thanksgiving Eve Dance Party!

Get ready to shake your tail feathers at the Gobble Wobble Thanksgiving Eve Dance Party! Kick off the holiday season with some grateful grooves! Bring your family, friends, dancing shoes […]

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Attitude’s Pub & Grub, 32 Shoreline Dr
New Bern, NC
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Beary Merry Light Up the Season

The magic begins on Friday, November 24th at Light Up the Season in New Bern with the Community Christmas Tree Lighting & Santa's Arrival. Join us for a short ceremony […]

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Downtown New Bern, New Bern, NC 28560 United States
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