July 4th Parade

River Bend Town Hall 45 Shoreline Dr, New Bern

The River Bend parade will take place on Tuesday, July 4, beginning at 10:30a. Lineup begins at 10:00a, in front of Town Hall. Please arrive prior to 9:45a. The route […]

Havelock Freedom Fest

Havelock City Park 198 Cunningham Blvd, Havelock

Please join us for our favorite event of the year, the Havelock Freedom Festival. The event will feature the 2nd MAW Band, food vendors, games, contests, and our famous fireworks […]

City of New Bern 4th of July Celebration

Lawson Creek Park 1309 Country Club Rd., New Bern

Join us at Lawson Creek Park for our 4th of July Celebration. There will be face painting, photo booth, inflatables, games, music, food trucks & more!! Fireworks begin at 9:15pm!

Halloween Preschool Parade

Corner of Broad & Middle Street New Bern

Bring your preschoolers for a special Halloween treat! We will be parading down Middle Street & S. Front Street ending at Union Point Park.

City of Havelock Trunk or Treat

Havelock Recreation Complex 1 Recreation Drive, Havelock

Come out for this family friendly event! There will be treats, games, and prizes!

All Hallows Eve: Folklore and Fairytales

Tryon Palace 529 S Front St., New Bern

Who are the three sisters, what truly happened with Hansel and Gretel, and how did Jack obtain the bean? The origins of your favorite stories may surprise you. Join us […]

Fall Family Fun Vendor Festival!

Jenna's Just-in Boutique 2025 S Glenburnie Rd, New Bern

Join us for a PARKING LOT (Halloween!) PARTY in the old Harris Teeter parking lot (2025 S Glenburnie Rd. New Bern, NC). Bring the family out for a day of […]

Beary Not-So-Scary Halloween

Downtown New Bern New Bern

  Beary Not-So-Scary Halloween!   ++  Costume Contest  ++ Join us in Bear Plaza at 3pm to see who has the best of the best costumes this season! ++ Trick or Treating ++ Downtown Businesses […]

Union Point Park 210 E Front St, New Bern

Kids of all ages are invited to dress up as a witch, decorate your bicycle with a festive Halloween theme and enjoy a short ride around downtown New Bern. The ride […]

Discovering Tryon Palace: Palace Holiday Décor

Tryon Palace 529 S Front St., New Bern

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 […]