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4 events,
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 […]
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 […]
8 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!
14 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 […]
13 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
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 […]
4 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 […]
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 […]
4 events,
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 […]
Late Night Shopping with Live Music from Sometimes Lions
Late Night Shopping with Live Music from Sometimes Lions
Join us for Late Night Shopping every Thursday from Black Friday to Christmas! On Thursday, December 7th many downtown merchants will stay open late (until 8pm) for your holiday shopping! Duo Sometimes Lions will be in Bear Plaza by Santa House performing your favorite Christmas Tunes!
12 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 […]
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 […]
14 events,
First Annual Christ Church Holiday Arts and Crafts Market
First Annual Christ Church Holiday Arts and Crafts Market
HOLIDAY ARTS AND CRAFTS MARKET Christ Church is pleased to announce its First Holiday Arts and Crafts Market in Downtown New Bern, NC. The event will be held outside on the church grounds and feature many local artists and craft persons. The Holiday Market will provide locals and visitors an excellent opportunity to meet local […]
5 events,
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 […]
The Nutcracker Ballet
The Nutcracker Ballet
Be greeted by sounds of the season as you enter the Historic Athens Theatre to enjoy this year’s ballet production presented as a bedtime story for Marie, as told by her Mother. Join in the magical adventure that includes a grand Christmas party, twirling snowflakes, a nutcracker soldier, life-size mouse queen, and a journey to […]
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 […]
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 […]
4 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 […]
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 […]
5 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 […]
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 […]
5 events,
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 […]
Thursday at Franklin’s – Sip & Shop
Thursday at Franklin’s – Sip & Shop
Join us on Thursday December 14th from 6 to 8 pm for a Holiday Sip & Shop. Enjoy lite refreshments as you shop!
10 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 […]
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,
Annual Santa Paws Parade
Annual Santa Paws Parade
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
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 […]
3 events,
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
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 […]
3 events,
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 […]
Jim Kohler and Friends
Jim Kohler and Friends
Come out and hear Jim and his friends do the blues! Food and drinks available.
3 events,
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 […]
3 events,
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 […]
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,
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 […]
Late Night Shopping with Live Music from Patrick Bliss!
Late Night Shopping with Live Music from Patrick Bliss!
Join us for Late Night Shopping every Thursday from Black Friday to Christmas! On Thursday, December 21st, many downtown merchants will stay open late (until 8pm) for your holiday shopping! Musician Patrick Bliss will be in Bear Plaza by Santa House performing your favorite Christmas Tunes!
5 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 […]
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 […]
5 events,
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 […]
The Surprising History of Holiday Music
The Surprising History of Holiday Music
Simon's program will explore the stories behind some of our most cherished seasonal music. Learn the answers to these questions: --Which singer had a hit Christmas song in two consecutive years, with two different songs? --Which Christmas song was composed by a San Francisco jazzman? --What was the Christmas lyric that Judy Garland refused to sing? […]
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.
3 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!
2 events,
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 […]
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 […]
3 events,
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 […]
Erika Butters – Cruise Ship Performer
Erika Butters – Cruise Ship Performer
Join Cruise Ship performer and New Bern Native, Erika Butters and band as they play pop hits and so much more!
4 events,
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 […]