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’ theming for […]

Come out for some fabulous blues with Jim, you never know who is going to show up!

Learn about the conservation work that is done to the artifacts on exhibit in the Governor’s Palace, North Carolina History Center and our historic house museums around Tryon Palace with Behind-the-Scenes tours of the Tryon Palace Conservation Lab. Observe the techniques and tools the conservation staff uses to preserve items from the past to be […]

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’ theming for […]

It's time to Make Havelock Shine! Join us for a community ride-around parade on December 15th from 6-8pm. Follow Route 70 East to West (or West to East) to view business decorations. All vehicles are asked to drive in the right-hand lane with their 4-way flashers on at all times while viewing the business participants. […]

PLUS Dueling Pianos is the ultimate experience and will be performing at Tap That on December 16th - LAST ONE OF THE YEAR! Dueling Pianos is two piano players & a drummer who play and sing your favorite songs with the highest level of entertainment! Request songs for them to play all night long. We […]

JUMP on the Christmas Trolley Tour in this 1 Hour tour filled with caroling, a trip to see lights on Canterbury Lane and a visit with Santa's Elves and our . This trip departs from the back entrance of the O'Marks Building. Don't forget to wear your jammies! Starting at 5:30 pm

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 […]

Join S and S Carriage Rides for a festive Christmas Light Tour in Downtown New Bern. *Private Rides - $60 (per group 4-6 people) *Trolley: $12 each for Adults & $6 for Children ++ Private rides only available on select dates - Dec 3, 10 & 17 Pick up/drop off across from Nautical Wheelers, corner […]

It’s a New Bern tradition attended by hundreds: a Christmas trip down Canterbury is like a special-effects trip through space: colorful hanging orbs are suspended high in the trees like planets – and they are everywhere. To ride, park at Bangert Elementary School and enter the hayride in front of the school, on Canterbury Road. […]

Join us on the patio for the beautiful voice of Shannan Grace - a Sara's Big Apple favorite! The weather is warm - even in December so you'll be comfortable while enjoying some great dinner with her performance.

Live Music Me, My Guitar & Some Beer 

Man if you haven’t heard these guys….. come out!!! Not to mention they walk around with guitars throughout!

Sister Act Music By:  Alan Menken Lyrics by: Glenn Slater Book by: Cheri Steinkellner & Bill Steinkellner        Additional Book Material:  Douglas Carter Beane  Based on the Touchstone Pictures Motion Picture "Sister Act" written by Joseph Howard

The Wicked Shimmies are back at Tap That to play your favorites! Join this trio on Saturday night for some great music, dancing and fun!

Come out for some great rock n roll music on the deck. Be sure to have you dancing!

JUMP on the Christmas Trolley Tour in this 1 Hour tour filled with caroling, a trip to see lights on Canterbury Lane and a visit with Santa's Elves and our . This trip departs from the back entrance of the O'Marks Building. Don't forget to wear your jammies! Starting at 5:30 pm

Join us for our annual celebration of our furry four legged friends in the spirit of Christmas! We will be meeting at the corner of South Front Street and Craven Street. 8:30 am: Sniff and greet 8:45 am: Photo 9:00 am: Parade

Join S and S Carriage Rides for a festive Christmas Light Tour in Downtown New Bern. *Private Rides - $60 (per group 4-6 people) *Trolley: $12 each for Adults & $6 for Children ++ Private rides only available on select dates - Dec 3, 10 & 17 Pick up/drop off across from Nautical Wheelers, corner […]

This famed North Carolina tradition returns to Tryon Palace in 2021 with beautiful, new decorations and heartwarming holiday vignettes illuminated by the magical glow of candlelight. Candlelight is a site wide event for Tryon Palace that includes tours of the Governor’s Palace, Stanly House, Dixon House, and numerous activities on the grounds. Gates open to […]

Join us in Mistletoe Market for New Bern's Bridge Atlantic! Their full band will play your holiday favorites & more while you explore downtown, take a holiday carriage ride or simply bring a lawn chair, blanket and enjoy the show! Mistletoe Market is located in the Talbot Lot on the corner of South Front Street […]

It’s a New Bern tradition attended by hundreds: a Christmas trip down Canterbury is like a special-effects trip through space: colorful hanging orbs are suspended high in the trees like planets – and they are everywhere. To ride, park at Bangert Elementary School and enter the hayride in front of the school, on Canterbury Road. […]

Wicked Junction is a duo acoustic rock band that grooves to the sounds of country, 70s and Jazz! We are performing this Saturday @nauticalstarcoffee at 6-8 pm in downtown New Bern. They have delicious coffee, tea and pastries! See ya there Mateys! ARGGHH

ONE NIGHT ONLY! Feel the Christmas spirit with New Bern's very own world-traveling, husband & wife duo act, Lewis n Clark! Sing-a-long as they take you on a musical expedition through classic Christmas songs and stories! Also featuring the fantastic ballroom dance stylings of Rivertowne Ballroom's Bernie Mallon & Ania LeRoy

Sister Act Music By:  Alan Menken Lyrics by: Glenn Slater Book by: Cheri Steinkellner & Bill Steinkellner        Additional Book Material:  Douglas Carter Beane  Based on the Touchstone Pictures Motion Picture "Sister Act" written by Joseph Howard

Come out and hear some great live music!

JUMP on the Christmas Trolley Tour in this 1 Hour tour filled with caroling, a trip to see lights on Canterbury Lane and a visit with Santa's Elves and our . This trip departs from the back entrance of the O'Marks Building. Don't forget to wear your jammies! Starting at 5:30 pm

SUNDAY FUNDAY 12/19/21 2 p.m. LIVE BLUES with BIG JIM KOHLER! Go tell it on the mountain that your SUNDAY is all booked up! BIG JIM KOHLER and his Choir of Fallen Angels will be singing the BLUES from on High! No Cover Charge! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8i3Ot0zrIS4