Keep the party going with Big Jim and Friends every Monday night at 7pm!

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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 […]

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Come out and hear your favorite songs and some originals!

Tryon Palace Gardens will be open for free in conjunction with the New Bern Historical Society’s 2022 Heritage Homes Tour, Friday through Sunday, April 8-10 in historic downtown New Bern. A separate ticket is required for the Heritage Homes Tour. Enjoy a variety of spring blooming plants, including tulips, irises, and more, throughout the 16 […]

We are survivors! New Bern's history is a remarkable story of strength and resilience.  Neither hurricanes nor pandemics can erase that history!  Join us as we celebrate the endurance of New Bern's beauty and charm as the Heritage Homes Tour returns on April 8-9. Not your mother's homes tour... You can expect a wonderful lineup […]

SuperKids Fun Run SuperKids Fun Run - Early registration and packet pickup will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the entrance to the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center, under the pagoda on South front Street. Race day Friday, April 8, 2022 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. - Check-in & Registration at New Bern Riverfront Convention […]

Join downtown businesses and restaurants for opening receptions, demonstrations, special events, and much more!  

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We invite you to come dine with us! Visit New Bern to experience our street cafes, where we’ve reimagined outdoor dining and taken it to a whole new level. Enjoy cuisine that could rival any top food destination in the world. Our restaurants have opened their doors and brought dining throughout our streets giving guests […]

Fan favorite Big Jim Kohler is back to rock the patio! Come get some great food and fellowship and watch his performance. Reservations can be made at 252-636-2555.

Bridge Atlantic UNPLUGGED is BACK at Freshwater Beer Co.! Playing all your favorites on Friday, 4/8!

Join the Dangerous Prodigy Circus for Found Across Time, their premiere with the New Bern Civic Theatre, and experience the magic of the circus as you follow Calliope, a wanderlust explorer on this high-flying adventure through the decades! Excitement, heartbreak, and mystery paves the road for the ever curious Calliope, but who is to say where […]

Brooke White and The Black Sheep are a PARTYYYY! Come hang out with us all night long and dance until your feet hurt!

Adults and children, lace up your running shoes for fun, exercise and a worthy cause! For over 16 years, the Neuse River Bridge Run has been uniting runners, walkers, volunteers and sponsors-- all to support seven important non-profits in our community. The Neuse River Bridge Run is four separate events: 1/2 Marathon, 10K, 5K and […]

Tryon Palace Gardens will be open for free in conjunction with the New Bern Historical Society’s 2022 Heritage Homes Tour, Friday through Sunday, April 8-10 in historic downtown New Bern. A separate ticket is required for the Heritage Homes Tour. Enjoy a variety of spring blooming plants, including tulips, irises, and more, throughout the 16 […]

Tryon Palace is launching a new youth program for those who wish for a first-hand experience of how youngsters would have dressed and lived during the time of George Washington and Governor Tryon in Colonial America.  Colonial for a Day, debuts on Saturday, April 9, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.  Designed for youth, ages 7 to 10 […]

Join us on Saturday, April 9th for the annual New Bern Parks & Recreation Easter Egg Hunt! This event will be held at Lawson Creek Park, 1309 Country Club Road on Thalmann Field. Admission is FREE. Egg Hunts will be offered to children in the following age groups: 1-2 (10am); 3-5 (10:30am); 6-8 (11am); and […]

Free games, prizes and refreshments. Meet & Greet with the Eater Bunny! Groups 0-2, 3-5, 6-10, special needs

We are survivors! New Bern's history is a remarkable story of strength and resilience.  Neither hurricanes nor pandemics can erase that history!  Join us as we celebrate the endurance of New Bern's beauty and charm as the Heritage Homes Tour returns on April 8-9. Not your mother's homes tour... You can expect a wonderful lineup […]

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Our new venue is finally complete! Come celebrate with us! Music from Bridge Atlantic, Food Trucks, Games and More! Free Axe Throwing!

Lexis debut solo will go down here at Freshwater! We’ve been honored to have her here before as a duet, but this time she’s a one woman show!

The Garage in New Bern PRESENTS A Local Music Showcase Part 4 FEATURING... ------------------------------------------- WITH CLARITY TO BEGIN ANEW BRIDGE TO BREAKDOWN -------------------------------------------- NO COVER! Doors at NOON, show starts at 6:30! Come thirsty, The Garage has the COLDEST drinks around! Also, a food will be ON SCENE so be prepared to get your grub […]

Tryon Palace Gardens will be open for free in conjunction with the New Bern Historical Society’s 2022 Heritage Homes Tour, Friday through Sunday, April 8-10 in historic downtown New Bern. A separate ticket is required for the Heritage Homes Tour. Enjoy a variety of spring blooming plants, including tulips, irises, and more, throughout the 16 […]