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River Bend Trick or Treating
River Bend Trick or Treating
Halloween is coming soon, so grab your mask or your broom. River Bend Community Action Group will be your host, come dressed as yourself, a witch or a ghost! There will be candy, scares and witches brew, Now all we need is you! Join us for our Annual Trick or Treat Event! We are excited […]
Havelock Trick or Treating
Havelock Trick or Treating
The City of Havelock recommends that Halloween Trick or Treat hours be from 6pm-8pm on Monday, October 31st. Please keep in mind that these times are just a recommendation. The City of Havelock hopes that everyone will have a safe and fun Halloween!
Haunted House Attraction
Haunted House Attraction
Monster Martin's House of Terror at Jaycees FEARgrounds. Scaring away hunger since 2001. Admission is $10 and 1 can of food per person. Tickets are available at the gate (cash only) or can be purchased online at the ticket link. A portion of ticket sales and all food donations benefit Religious Community Services (RCS) (This […]
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U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree
U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree
Celebrate the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree from the National Forests in North Carolina. Well-wishers will have a chance to sign the banners on the truck’s sides, take a “walk” through an interactive display of the four national forests in North Carolina and learn about each forest’s ecosystems and employees, enjoy special appearances by Woodsy Owl […]
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Christmas Light Tours by Carriage
Christmas Light Tours by Carriage
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 […]
Beary Merry Light Up the Season
Beary Merry Light Up the Season
The magic begins on Friday, November 25th at Light Up the Season in New Bern with the Community Christmas Tree Lighting & Santa's Arrival. Join us for a short ceremony on the waterfront in Union Point Park as we kick off the holiday season before we parade down to Middle Street to "Light Up" Bear […]
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An Elf Comes To Tryon Palace
An Elf Comes To Tryon Palace
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 […]
Christmas Light Tours by Carriage
Christmas Light Tours by Carriage
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 […]
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3rd Annual Carry It Forward – GivingTuesday Event
3rd Annual Carry It Forward – GivingTuesday Event
Join Nonprofit Organizations from New Bern and the surrounding area for GivingTuesday on Tuesday, November 29th from 3 - 6 PM. Enjoy live entertainment, learn more about local organizations, and show your support. GivingTuesday has been observed in the New Bern community since the movement began in 2012. Typically a day of recognition for local […]
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 […]
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Appalachian Christmas
Appalachian Christmas
Craven Community Chorus presents: Appalachian Christmas under the direction of Philip Evancho. Accompaniment will be the Trent River Orchestra and pianist Cheryl Arthur Kite. Tickets are available at Bank of the Arts, UPS Store, Fuller’s Music, Kitchen on Trent, Harris Teeter ($1 VIC discount), chorus members and at the door (if available). Concert dates and […]
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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 […]
Christmas Light Tours by Carriage
Christmas Light Tours by Carriage
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 […]
Very Beary Christmas Lights Tour
Very Beary Christmas Lights Tour
Jump on the Polar Express in this 1 Hour tour filled with caroling, a trip to see lights on Canterbury Lance and a visit with "The Conductor" and Santa's Elves. Tickets available online starting November 26th Begins at the Hancock St. side of the O'Marks Building on Middle St. and ends in front of the […]
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Craven County Jaycees Christmas Parade
MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!! It’s that time of year again where we want to start getting things going for the Downtown New Bern festivities! We want to try and get an even bigger turnout with our Parade! If you or someone you know is interested in being a part of this event, we would like […]
Pancakes for PIE
Pancakes for PIE
Flip Out Over 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 […]
Breakfast with Santa
Breakfast with Santa
Experience Christmas magic as you stop by our Nine Festive Stations spread out in the DoubleTree by Hilton New Bern Riverfront. Enjoy a Breakfast Buffet, Photographs with Santa, Whoville & Sweet Shop, Christmas Crafts, Cookie Decorating, Storytime with Mrs. Claus, Letters to Santa (a return response from Santa before Christmas), Bead-making, hand-made Christmas ornaments for […]
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Appalachian Christmas
Appalachian Christmas
Craven Community Chorus presents: Appalachian Christmas under the direction of Philip Evancho. Accompaniment will be the Trent River Orchestra and pianist Cheryl Arthur Kite. Tickets are available at Bank of the Arts, UPS Store, Fuller’s Music, Kitchen on Trent, Harris Teeter ($1 VIC discount), chorus members and at the door (if available). Concert dates and […]
Elf The Musical
Elf The Musical
Tickets on sale soon at Nautical Wheelers or online at www.rivertowneplayers.org/tickets Director: Nick Ryback Producer: Susie Tilley