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 […]

Come out and hear Jim play the blues. Lots of musicians stop by, you never know who will turn up! Food and drinks available.

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 […]

Come out and hear Jim and Josh, along with some friends! Drinks available at the bar

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 […]

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 […]

Experience a small town Christmas in Downtown New Bern while eating and shopping local. Businesses will extend their shopping hours until 8pm on these nights. Plus, Santa will be in Bear Plaza from 4-8pm and it will be snowing from 6-8pm! For a map of participating businesses, please go to https://www.facebook.com/bearymerryevents Enjoy live music at […]

Join us in Bear Plaza downtown for a small Christmas concert by Sam Lewis! Santa will be taking pictures & SNOW will be falling during this magical event!

With fresh information and insights drawn from extensive original research in his recently published book, this new program will explore the weeks leading up to the battle of New Bern. Drilling down on New Bern's hospitals, it concludes with the chaotic Confederate retreat toward Kinston. In this oft-overlooked topic, Sokolosky shares the poignant stories, as […]

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 […]

Get the Christmas season started off with a ride on the Christmas Wagon..  Rides begin/end at the corner of S. Front & Craven Streets across from Nautical Wheelers.  The wagon will hold 10 passengers and each ride is approximately 18 to 20 minutes long. Children 2 and under ride free. Reservations are recommended,  but not […]

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

Join us for this special tour to experience the charm of Christmas with a trip to see the lights of New Bern, including Canterbury Road,  with caroling and a visit with Christmas Bear and Santa's Elves. Adults $20, Children (4 to 12) $10 and lap riders 3 and under are free. This tour departs from […]

New Bern's favorite vintage Rock & Roll Band will return to the Saltwater Grill in River Bend, Friday December 9! THE BEARS play your favorite songs the way you remember them, in a high-energy show bursting with harmony, humor, nostalgia, and hot licks. You can sit back and enjoy the show, or trip the light […]

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. Windows will be judged and a trophy awarded to the winner

You know it Jason and his Mad Fiddler skills are back!!! His one man show is impressive!!! Come out and check him out!

Tickets on sale soon at Nautical Wheelers or online at www.rivertowneplayers.org/tickets Director: Nick Ryback                     Producer: Susie Tilley

Heart Stop is a rock band in Eastern NC focusing on modern rock, classic rock, blues, and country! You don't want to miss this party!

great music live! Food and drinks served.

2022 Theme: "Hometown Christmas" Enjoy the Havelock Christmas Parade, which enter US 70 at North Shepard Street / US 70 and will proceed westbound to Cunningham Blvd., where the parade entries will exit US 70.

Christ Episcopal Church will host its 23rd Annual Cookie Walk at the Harrison Center on 311 Middle Street December 10th Doors open at 10am so Come early to get the best selection. Enjoy live music while you take in the sights and smells of the thousands of homemade Cookies, Specialty Items and Party Platters for […]

This year’s Holly & Ivy is scheduled for Saturday, the 10 th of December 2022, from 10:30 am until 3:30 pm. The event gives folks the opportunity to see the interiors of six beautiful homes built in a range of styles and dates, decorated for the holidays in the downtown historic district of New Bern. […]

Get the Christmas season started off with a ride on the Christmas Wagon..  Rides begin/end at the corner of S. Front & Craven Streets across from Nautical Wheelers.  The wagon will hold 10 passengers and each ride is approximately 18 to 20 minutes long. Children 2 and under ride free. Reservations are recommended,  but not […]

PROGRAM: MOZART-Rondo alla turca, K. 331 DEBUSSY-Children's Corner (1906-1908) RACHMANINOFF-Prelude in b, Op. 32#10 Prelude in B, Op. 32#11 Prelude in g#, Op. 32#12 Prelude in c#, Op. 3#2 SCRIABIN-Vers la flamme, Op. 72 Etude in c#, Op. 2#1 Etude in d#, Op. 8#12 CHOPIN-"Millitary" Polonaise, Op. 40#1 Scherzo in b, Op. 20 (Plus some […]

This famed North Carolina tradition returns to Tryon Palace in 2022 with beautiful decorations inspired by the four seasons and the tale of a mysterious princess 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 […]

Join us for this special tour to experience the charm of Christmas with a trip to see the lights of New Bern, including Canterbury Road,  with caroling and a visit with Christmas Bear and Santa's Elves. Adults $20, Children (4 to 12) $10 and lap riders 3 and under are free. This tour departs from […]

Join us in Bear Plaza downtown for a small Christmas concert by trio Adrian & Co.! Santa will be taking pictures & SNOW will be falling during this magical event!

Tickets on sale soon at Nautical Wheelers or online at www.rivertowneplayers.org/tickets Director: Nick Ryback                     Producer: Susie Tilley

Time to come out for some dancing and great times. Same night as Santa Con so downtown should be rocking. Hoping to see our many friends and fans.

Tryon Palace is delighted to present New Bern Puppets and their show “An Elf Comes to Tryon Palace.” It is a story about a mysterious stranger who visits New Bern to discover how Colonial North Carolinians celebrate Christmas. The newcomer meets young Margaret Tryon, the Royal Governor's daughter. Dismayed to hear how meager the holiday […]

Tickets on sale soon at Nautical Wheelers or online at www.rivertowneplayers.org/tickets Director: Nick Ryback                     Producer: Susie Tilley

Come out for some live music and fun. You never know who may show up! Drinks served at the bar.