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2 events,
Jim Kohler and Friends
Jim Kohler and Friends
Come out and hear Jim and his friends do the blues! Food and drinks available.
2 events,
Nightmare Factory Haunted Attraction
Nightmare Factory Haunted Attraction
Looking for the SCARIEST Haunted House in NC? Visit the Nightmare Factory this October! OPEN Fridays, Saturdays, and Halloween Night from 7pm-midnight. Best for ages 13+. Adult recommended for guests under 13. Tickets available online starting September 1, 2023 Find out more at www.nightmarefactoryNC.com
1 event,
Through the Looking Glass: “A Journey with the Storytellers”
April 22, 2023 through January 8, 2024 The 100th Anniversary of the New Bern Historical Society brings the opportunity to share the myriad stories that make up the history of New Bern. Visitors with encounter stories of individuals and events through images, artifacts and experiences that tell the stories of our past and those stories […]
4 events,
Discover Tryon Palace: Life on the Lesser Stairs
Discover Tryon Palace: Life on the Lesser Stairs
The Palace often conjures images of the Governors and their families who called the building home. What often is missing from the picture, however, is the number of staff, free and enslaved, who cooked the food, cared for the horses, emptied the chamber pots, and anything else that was required to make a life of […]
Tyler Griffin on Piano
Tyler Griffin on Piano
Baxter's 1892 Co-Owner, Tyler Griffin on piano singing and playing the hits of Billy Joel, Elton John, Ben Folds and much more! NO COVER
10 events,
Explorations: The International Film Series
Explorations: The International Film Series
Argentina, 1985 2022 - Argentina / Spanish Biography / Crime / Drama - R This event has 2 screenings - 2:30 PM and 7:30 PM Based on real events, this film follows the events surrounding the 1985 trial of the Juntas, which prosecuted the ringleaders of Argentina’s last civil-military dictatorship (1976–1983). The film centers on […]
Nautical Wheelers Sip and Shop Nights
Nautical Wheelers Sip and Shop Nights
Sip n' Shops (Nov. 3, Nov. 10, Nov. 24, Nov. 25, Dec. 1, Dec. 22, Dec. 29) 3 PM -6 PM Floating event where customers can sample wines while they shop Ladies Night Out/Sip n' Shop (Nov. 14) 3 PM-6 PM Event for the ladies to sip wine, shop, and create their Christmas lists! Men […]
9 events,
New Bern Artists Studio Tour
New Bern Artists Studio Tour
Join us as 50 artists all over New Bern will open the doors to their studios and give the public a glimpse of how they make their magic happen.
2nd Annual New Bern Health & Wellness Fair
2nd Annual New Bern Health & Wellness Fair
We're excited to announce that the New Bern Aesthetic Center will be hosting the 2nd Annual Health & Wellness Fair the first weekend in November! We will have lots of special one day sales, live music from the NC Soul Man Joe Brown, food from BokaNinas Pacific Fusion Food Truck, special giveaways, facility tours, and […]
5 events,
Vendor & Flea Market in downtown New Bern
Vendor & Flea Market in downtown New Bern
Various Vendors and Flea Marketers. Everything under the sun and then some. Come find something you need but didn’t know you needed. Vendors and Flea Market spots still available. Go to BearTownExchange.com for information and to reserve your spot. Call Lisa with any questions 315-430-7951 or info@BearTownExchange.com. First Sunday of every month, except Holidays. […]
Piano Brunch w/ Lynne Cox
Piano Brunch w/ Lynne Cox
Piano brunch with Lynne Cox! Jazz standards and classic broadway by concert pianist. NO COVER
2 events,
Jim Kohler and Friends
Jim Kohler and Friends
Come out and hear Jim and his friends do the blues! Food and drinks available.
2 events,
2 events,
Jaamco Performs Live at The Brown Pelican!
Jaamco Performs Live at The Brown Pelican!
Join us for our house band Jaamco! This band features Big Jim Kohler, Josh Mineer & Zeus Vega! They play 7pm - 10pm every Wednesday!
5 events,
Discover Tryon Palace: Life on the Lesser Stairs
Discover Tryon Palace: Life on the Lesser Stairs
The Palace often conjures images of the Governors and their families who called the building home. What often is missing from the picture, however, is the number of staff, free and enslaved, who cooked the food, cared for the horses, emptied the chamber pots, and anything else that was required to make a life of […]
Tiki Thursdays with Barefoot Wade!
Tiki Thursdays with Barefoot Wade!
Get ready for a night of exotic drinks, live music, and good vibes. Barefoot Wade will be taking you on a musical journey to the islands with his incredible tunes. Enjoy our special Tiki cocktail menu and let the tropical flavors transport you to paradise. Don't miss out on this fantastic Tiki Thursday experience. Invite […]
8 events,
Nautical Wheelers Sip and Shop Nights
Nautical Wheelers Sip and Shop Nights
Sip n' Shops (Nov. 3, Nov. 10, Nov. 24, Nov. 25, Dec. 1, Dec. 22, Dec. 29) 3 PM -6 PM Floating event where customers can sample wines while they shop Ladies Night Out/Sip n' Shop (Nov. 14) 3 PM-6 PM Event for the ladies to sip wine, shop, and create their Christmas lists! Men […]
12 events,
4th Annual March for the 22
4th Annual March for the 22
Please join us for the 4th Annual March for the 22, as we walk 22 miles (or 22k or 2k) to raise funds for programming that combats veteran suicide rates!
Trail to Tryon
Trail to Tryon
Join us for an amazing race weekend to participate in a 5K, 10K or the Half Marathon that starts at the gates of Tryon Palace and continues through New Bern's charming downtown district, iconic waterfront parks and beautiful residential neighborhoods. The finish line, at the NC History Center, will include a waterfront celebration offering fun-filled events for […]
3 events,
Patrick Bliss @ Harry’s Blind Tiger
Patrick Bliss @ Harry’s Blind Tiger
Join us this Sunday afternoon at Harry's and savor the amazing performance by Patrick Bliss on our open-air patio!
3 events,
Jim Kohler and Friends
Jim Kohler and Friends
Come out and hear Jim and his friends do the blues! Food and drinks available.
Mellow Monday with the Mad Fiddler
Mellow Monday with the Mad Fiddler
You are invited to enjoy the sounds of Jason sharing with us his “mad” skills on the violin. Come out and have a drink, we have specials everyday! Cheers to a good time
3 events,
Nautical Wheelers Sip and Shop Nights
Nautical Wheelers Sip and Shop Nights
Sip n' Shops (Nov. 3, Nov. 10, Nov. 24, Nov. 25, Dec. 1, Dec. 22, Dec. 29) 3 PM -6 PM Floating event where customers can sample wines while they shop Ladies Night Out/Sip n' Shop (Nov. 14) 3 PM-6 PM Event for the ladies to sip wine, shop, and create their Christmas lists! Men […]
4 events,
We Shall Overcome
We Shall Overcome
NBCT will host the African American Heritage & Culture Center for this fundraiser event to benefit AAHC. This enlightening interview will be recorded in front of a live audience for the oral history library archive and will be led by historian Bernard George. The guests are Mrs. Ethel Sampson and Mrs. Barbara Lee. These well […]
Jaamco Performs Live at The Brown Pelican!
Jaamco Performs Live at The Brown Pelican!
Join us for our house band Jaamco! This band features Big Jim Kohler, Josh Mineer & Zeus Vega! They play 7pm - 10pm every Wednesday!
4 events,
Discover Tryon Palace: Life on the Lesser Stairs
Discover Tryon Palace: Life on the Lesser Stairs
The Palace often conjures images of the Governors and their families who called the building home. What often is missing from the picture, however, is the number of staff, free and enslaved, who cooked the food, cared for the horses, emptied the chamber pots, and anything else that was required to make a life of […]
Abbey Lewis
Abbey Lewis
Join Abbey Lewis from New Bern's favorite duo, Lewis N Clark, as she sings hits from some of the greatest vintage female vocalist! Patsy Cline, Connie Francis, Dolly Parton, Carole King and MUCH MORE!
5 events,
John Van Dyke & Band
John Van Dyke & Band
Join local New Bern Crooner, John Van Dyke and his trio, as he sings jazz and blues favorites! $5 Cover
9 events,
Outlander at Tryon Palace: The Spark of Rebellion
Outlander at Tryon Palace: The Spark of Rebellion
From the grounds of the first permanent capital of the colony in New Bern, explore the time-travelling stories from the Outlander books and cable series. In the 2022 Outlander morning tour, The Spark of Rebellion, we walk in the literary footsteps of Colonel James Fraser, his wife Claire, and their family as they journey through […]
Fall Home Expo Plus The Gift Expo
Fall Home Expo Plus The Gift Expo
Visit with home improvement professionals at the FALL HOME EXPO! Get educated and inspired for all your home projects while enjoying event only pricing! Plus, check everyone off your gift list at the annual GIFT EXPO! The event features over 115 exhibitors offering unique gifts, holiday treats and tons of shopping opportunities! From handcrafted wood […]
5 events,
Fall Home Expo Plus The Gift Expo
Fall Home Expo Plus The Gift Expo
Visit with home improvement professionals at the FALL HOME EXPO! Get educated and inspired for all your home projects while enjoying event only pricing! Plus, check everyone off your gift list at the annual GIFT EXPO! The event features over 115 exhibitors offering unique gifts, holiday treats and tons of shopping opportunities! From handcrafted wood […]
Piano Brunch w/ Lynne Cox
Piano Brunch w/ Lynne Cox
Piano brunch with Lynne Cox! Jazz standards and classic broadway by concert pianist. NO COVER
4 events,
Discovering Tryon Palace: Palace Holiday Décor
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 a tour of the first floor of the Governor’s Palace, describing the special items used in the decorations, designing tips and the pieces’ four seasons […]
3 events,
Nautical Wheelers Sip and Shop Nights
Nautical Wheelers Sip and Shop Nights
Sip n' Shops (Nov. 3, Nov. 10, Nov. 24, Nov. 25, Dec. 1, Dec. 22, Dec. 29) 3 PM -6 PM Floating event where customers can sample wines while they shop Ladies Night Out/Sip n' Shop (Nov. 14) 3 PM-6 PM Event for the ladies to sip wine, shop, and create their Christmas lists! Men […]
4 events,
Discovering Tryon Palace: Palace Holiday Décor
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 a tour of the first floor of the Governor’s Palace, describing the special items used in the decorations, designing tips and the pieces’ four seasons […]
Gobble Wobble Thanksgiving Eve Dance Party!
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 and meet us at Attitudes Pub & Grille for a Thanksgiving Eve dance party. Hosted by the soul man, Joe Brown, this promises to be […]
2 events,
16th Annual Twin Rivers YMCA Turkey Trot 5k & 10K presented by CarolinaEast Health System
16th Annual Twin Rivers YMCA Turkey Trot 5k & 10K presented by CarolinaEast Health System
New Bern's favorite Thanksgiving Tradition is the Twin Rivers YMCA Turkey Trot held each year at the Taberna Country Club.
12 events,
Mitchell Hardware Holiday Open House
Mitchell Hardware Holiday Open House
Join us for our Annual Holiday Open House on November 24th and 25th for homemade apple cider and a fun shopping experience for your whole family! We have gift items along with seasonal favorites like amaryllis bulbs and Bertie County Peanuts. Plus, complementary gift wrapping!
Ice Skating on Synthetic Ice
Ice Skating on Synthetic Ice
The city of New Bern invites residents, visitors, friends and families to lace up their skates this holiday season and join us for ice skating at Union Point Park! Skating will be offered in 30-minute sessions. The fee to skate for a session is $5, which includes skate rental. Friday, November 24th, 1pm – 8pm […]
11 events,
Shop Small Saturday
Shop Small Saturday
From New Bern to Havelock and all throughout Craven County, this Saturday shoppers will have a chance to show their appreciation for their hometown stores and “shop small” during this annual Small Business Saturday shopping holiday.
Ice Skating on Synthetic Ice
Ice Skating on Synthetic Ice
The city of New Bern invites residents, visitors, friends and families to lace up their skates this holiday season and join us for ice skating at Union Point Park! Skating will be offered in 30-minute sessions. The fee to skate for a session is $5, which includes skate rental. Friday, November 24th, 1pm – 8pm […]
6 events,
Mitchell Hardware Holiday Open House
Mitchell Hardware Holiday Open House
Join us for our Annual Holiday Open House on November 24th and 25th for homemade apple cider and a fun shopping experience for your whole family! We have gift items along with seasonal favorites like amaryllis bulbs and Bertie County Peanuts. Plus, complementary gift wrapping!
Annual Holiday Sip & Shop
Annual Holiday Sip & Shop
Join us for our annual holiday Sip & Shop. We will have samples of NC products, a drawing for a gift basket valued over $300, and free recipes. We are offering 25% off all merchandise (excluding consignment and clearance items) on the day of the event. Check out our collection of handcrafted, Made in NC, […]
4 events,
Discovering Tryon Palace: Palace Holiday Décor
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 a tour of the first floor of the Governor’s Palace, describing the special items used in the decorations, designing tips and the pieces’ four seasons […]
Jim Kohler and Friends
Jim Kohler and Friends
Come out and hear Jim and his friends do the blues! Food and drinks available.
4 events,
4th Annual Giving Tuesday
4th Annual Giving Tuesday
Join over 50 local nonprofit organizations as they celebrate the season of giving at the 4th Annual "Carry it Forward" a GivingTuesday event. Nonprofit organizations will have information on how you can support them with your time, talent, and treasures. There will be live entertainment provided by Beach, Boogie & Blues, a spirit competition, and […]
Discovering Tryon Palace: Holiday Home Tours
Discovering Tryon Palace: Holiday Home Tours
Join us on a tour of Stanly, Dixon and Commission Houses focused on the decorations and traditions of Christmas past. Matt Arthur, Tryon Palace Living History Coordinator, and Hadley Cheris, Tryon Palace Gardens and Greenhouse Manager, will lead a tour of the first floor of the Stanly, Dixon and Commission Houses, describing holiday traditions in […]
4 events,
Discovering Tryon Palace: Palace Holiday Décor
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 a tour of the first floor of the Governor’s Palace, describing the special items used in the decorations, designing tips and the pieces’ four seasons […]
5 events,
Discover Tryon Palace: Life on the Lesser Stairs
Discover Tryon Palace: Life on the Lesser Stairs
The Palace often conjures images of the Governors and their families who called the building home. What often is missing from the picture, however, is the number of staff, free and enslaved, who cooked the food, cared for the horses, emptied the chamber pots, and anything else that was required to make a life of […]
Late Night Shopping with Live Music from Bryan Mayer!
Late Night Shopping with Live Music from Bryan Mayer!
Join us for Late Night Shopping every Thursday from Black Friday to Christmas! On Thursday, November 30th, many downtown merchants will stay open late (until 8pm) for your holiday shopping! Musician Bryan Mayer will be in Bear Plaza by Santa House performing your favorite Christmas Tunes!
8 events,
Discovering Tryon Palace: Holiday Home Tours
Discovering Tryon Palace: Holiday Home Tours
Join us on a tour of Stanly, Dixon and Commission Houses focused on the decorations and traditions of Christmas past. Matt Arthur, Tryon Palace Living History Coordinator, and Hadley Cheris, Tryon Palace Gardens and Greenhouse Manager, will lead a tour of the first floor of the Stanly, Dixon and Commission Houses, describing holiday traditions in […]
Nautical Wheelers Sip and Shop Nights
Nautical Wheelers Sip and Shop Nights
Sip n' Shops (Nov. 3, Nov. 10, Nov. 24, Nov. 25, Dec. 1, Dec. 22, Dec. 29) 3 PM -6 PM Floating event where customers can sample wines while they shop Ladies Night Out/Sip n' Shop (Nov. 14) 3 PM-6 PM Event for the ladies to sip wine, shop, and create their Christmas lists! Men […]
11 events,
Pancakes for PIE
Pancakes for PIE
Looking for the perfect way to have a delicious pancake breakfast before visiting Santa in Bear Plaza, taking in some shopping, and enjoying the many activities happening during the holiday season in beautiful, historic downtown New Bern? New Bern, North Carolina’s Colonial Capital, literally transforms into a wonderland the entire Christmas season. Streetlights and storefronts […]
2023 City of New Bern Christmas Parade
2023 City of New Bern Christmas Parade
Please join us, Saturday December 2, 2023 at 10:00AM as the Christmas Parade brings holiday cheer to the streets of New Bern! Parade Route: George St- Broad St - Craven St Registration is required to participate in parade. Please visit NewBernNC.gov/ChristmasParade or call Ally Leggett 252-639-2920
7 events,
Vendor & Flea Market in downtown New Bern
Vendor & Flea Market in downtown New Bern
Various Vendors and Flea Marketers. Everything under the sun and then some. Come find something you need but didn’t know you needed. Vendors and Flea Market spots still available. Go to BearTownExchange.com for information and to reserve your spot. Call Lisa with any questions 315-430-7951 or info@BearTownExchange.com. First Sunday of every month, except Holidays. […]
Piano Brunch w/ Lynne Cox
Piano Brunch w/ Lynne Cox
Piano brunch with Lynne Cox! Jazz standards and classic broadway by concert pianist. NO COVER