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Jim Kohler & the Band
Jim Kohler & the Band
Come out and hear Jim do the Blues! You never know who will show up! Food and drinks available.
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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 […]
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4 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 […]
Bryan Mayer at Beary Merry Christmas!
Bryan Mayer at Beary Merry Christmas!
Join us in Bear Plaza downtown for a small Christmas concert by Bryan Mayer! Santa will be taking pictures & SNOW will be falling during this magical event!
The Great Fire of 1922: 100 Year Anniversary
The Great Fire of 1922: 100 Year Anniversary
In 1922, the face of New Bern was forever changed. Over three thousand people were displaced in a fire that raged through the African American community, decimating hundreds of structures. The fire started at the Rowland Lumber Company on the banks of the Neuse River; within minutes, the largest lumber mill in the state of […]
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The Great Fire of 1922 – 100 Year Anniversary
The Great Fire of 1922 – 100 Year Anniversary
Fire of ’22 exhibit at the Firemen’s Museum will be open for hourly tours free of charge from 9 a.m. to noon. Register Here
The Great Fire of 1922 – 100 Year Anniversary
The Great Fire of 1922 – 100 Year Anniversary
Carol Becton’s presentation on the impact of the Great Fire, specifically on the African-American community and how the city rebuilt and recovered.
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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 […]
6 events,
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
1 event,
Big Jim Kohler and Friends
Big Jim Kohler and Friends
Come out and hear Jim play the blues. Lots of musicians stop by, you never know who will turn up! Food and drinks available.
0 events,
3 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 […]
Sam Lewis at Beary Merry Christmas!
Sam Lewis at Beary Merry Christmas!
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!
Duty Amidst the Chaos: The Final Days of New Bern’s Confederate Hospitals
Duty Amidst the Chaos: The Final Days of New Bern’s Confederate Hospitals
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 […]
9 events,
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 Christmas Lights Express
Beary Merry Christmas Lights Express
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 […]
12 events,
Christ Church Cookie Walk
Christ Church Cookie Walk
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 […]
Havelock Christmas Parade
Havelock Christmas Parade
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.
The Holly & The Ivy Holiday Homes Tour
The Holly & The Ivy Holiday Homes Tour
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. […]
3 events,
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 […]
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
0 events,
3 events,
New Bern High School Parade
New Bern High School Parade
Join us December 13th at 4pm, and share the excitement as we celebrate our State 4-A Champions New Bern High School Bears with a parade downtown! PARADE ROUTE: Beginning at Broad and Middle Street the parade will travel down Middle Street and South Front Street, ending at Union Point Park. Congratulations NBHS! #football #bearseason […]
Ice Skating Rink
Ice Skating Rink
Ice skating at Union Point Park is a new event and it brings a unique element to New Bern’s holiday tradition. The synthetic ice skating rink can accommodate 30-40 skaters at a time. Parks & Recreation staff will have skates available for rent in children and adult sizes, on a first come, first serve basis. […]
Craven Community Concert Band Holiday Concert
Craven Community Concert Band Holiday Concert
We invite you to join the community band at the Grover C. Fields Auditorium for a night of music, to include some familiar festive favorites. Join us for a perfect evening to ring in the Holiday season, performed by local musicians! Admission is free! Toys for Tots will be on site accepting new, unwrapped toys […]
2 events,
Ice Skating Rink
Ice Skating Rink
Ice skating at Union Point Park is a new event and it brings a unique element to New Bern’s holiday tradition. The synthetic ice skating rink can accommodate 30-40 skaters at a time. Parks & Recreation staff will have skates available for rent in children and adult sizes, on a first come, first serve basis. […]
Celtic Christmas Concert
Celtic Christmas Concert
Join us for an evening of familiar Celtic Christmas carols with lively tunes infused to celebrate the season. Celtic album of the year winner Jennifer Licko will perform songs from her critically acclaimed ‘Lights of Christmas’ holiday cd alongside world renowned Celtic instrumentalists.
6 events,
Wreath Truck Escort
Wreath Truck Escort
Trucks delivering the wreaths will be escorted from the Clarks Rd Rest Area to the cemetery. Those wanting to participate in the escort should arrive at the rest area before 7:30am. The wreaths will arrive at the cemetery by 8:30am. Anyone wanting to help with unloading is welcome, but please DO NOT park inside the […]
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 […]
Ice Skating Rink
Ice Skating Rink
Ice skating at Union Point Park is a new event and it brings a unique element to New Bern’s holiday tradition. The synthetic ice skating rink can accommodate 30-40 skaters at a time. Parks & Recreation staff will have skates available for rent in children and adult sizes, on a first come, first serve basis. […]
10 events,
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 […]
Ice Skating Rink
Ice Skating Rink
Ice skating at Union Point Park is a new event and it brings a unique element to New Bern’s holiday tradition. The synthetic ice skating rink can accommodate 30-40 skaters at a time. Parks & Recreation staff will have skates available for rent in children and adult sizes, on a first come, first serve basis. […]
Beary Merry Christmas Lights Express
Beary Merry Christmas Lights Express
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 […]
14 events,
Wreaths Across America – Greenwood Cemetery
Wreaths Across America – Greenwood Cemetery
The African American Heritage and Culture Center will support Wreaths Across America at Greenwood Cemetery in New Bern, NC. AAHC supports efforts that help unify our community and celebrate our freedom by thanking the 63 African American veterans laid to rest at Greenwood Cemetery with the placement of a live, balsam veteran’s wreath this December […]
Ice Skating Rink
Ice Skating Rink
Ice skating at Union Point Park is a new event and it brings a unique element to New Bern’s holiday tradition. The synthetic ice skating rink can accommodate 30-40 skaters at a time. Parks & Recreation staff will have skates available for rent in children and adult sizes, on a first come, first serve basis. […]
Christmas at the KOA
Christmas at the KOA
Excited to announce our first Christmas Wonderland celebration at New Bern KOA! More details to come but may include kids craft, Polar Express train ride, Santa's sleigh wagon, outdoor movie with hot cocoa and marshmallows, there may even be a visit from Santa! 11:00am Polar Express Train Ride 12:00pm Christmas Crafts 1:00pm Santa's Sleigh Wagon […]
4 events,
Ice Skating Rink
Ice Skating Rink
Ice skating at Union Point Park is a new event and it brings a unique element to New Bern’s holiday tradition. The synthetic ice skating rink can accommodate 30-40 skaters at a time. Parks & Recreation staff will have skates available for rent in children and adult sizes, on a first come, first serve basis. […]
Jim Kohler and Friends
Jim Kohler and Friends
Come celebrate the re-opening of the Brown Pelican with the tradition of Blues! You never know who will show up....drinks available at the bar.
2 events,
Ice Skating Rink
Ice Skating Rink
Ice skating at Union Point Park is a new event and it brings a unique element to New Bern’s holiday tradition. The synthetic ice skating rink can accommodate 30-40 skaters at a time. Parks & Recreation staff will have skates available for rent in children and adult sizes, on a first come, first serve basis. […]
Beary Merry Christmas Lights Express
Beary Merry Christmas Lights Express
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 […]
2 events,
Ice Skating Rink
Ice Skating Rink
Ice skating at Union Point Park is a new event and it brings a unique element to New Bern’s holiday tradition. The synthetic ice skating rink can accommodate 30-40 skaters at a time. Parks & Recreation staff will have skates available for rent in children and adult sizes, on a first come, first serve basis. […]
Beary Merry Christmas Lights Express
Beary Merry Christmas Lights Express
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 […]
2 events,
Ice Skating Rink
Ice Skating Rink
Ice skating at Union Point Park is a new event and it brings a unique element to New Bern’s holiday tradition. The synthetic ice skating rink can accommodate 30-40 skaters at a time. Parks & Recreation staff will have skates available for rent in children and adult sizes, on a first come, first serve basis. […]
Beary Merry Christmas Lights Express
Beary Merry Christmas Lights Express
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 […]
6 events,
Ice Skating Rink
Ice Skating Rink
Ice skating at Union Point Park is a new event and it brings a unique element to New Bern’s holiday tradition. The synthetic ice skating rink can accommodate 30-40 skaters at a time. Parks & Recreation staff will have skates available for rent in children and adult sizes, on a first come, first serve basis. […]
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 Christmas Lights Express
Beary Merry Christmas Lights Express
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 […]
5 events,
Ice Skating Rink
Ice Skating Rink
Ice skating at Union Point Park is a new event and it brings a unique element to New Bern’s holiday tradition. The synthetic ice skating rink can accommodate 30-40 skaters at a time. Parks & Recreation staff will have skates available for rent in children and adult sizes, on a first come, first serve basis. […]
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 Christmas Lights Express
Beary Merry Christmas Lights Express
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 […]
3 events,
Ice Skating Rink
Ice Skating Rink
Ice skating at Union Point Park is a new event and it brings a unique element to New Bern’s holiday tradition. The synthetic ice skating rink can accommodate 30-40 skaters at a time. Parks & Recreation staff will have skates available for rent in children and adult sizes, on a first come, first serve basis. […]
Steel County Express
Steel County Express
Come out on the deck for some awesome music...rock, country and more! Food and drinks served.
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
Ice Skating Rink
Ice Skating Rink
Ice skating at Union Point Park is a new event and it brings a unique element to New Bern’s holiday tradition. The synthetic ice skating rink can accommodate 30-40 skaters at a time. Parks & Recreation staff will have skates available for rent in children and adult sizes, on a first come, first serve basis. […]
1 event,
Ice Skating Rink
Ice Skating Rink
Ice skating at Union Point Park is a new event and it brings a unique element to New Bern’s holiday tradition. The synthetic ice skating rink can accommodate 30-40 skaters at a time. Parks & Recreation staff will have skates available for rent in children and adult sizes, on a first come, first serve basis. […]
4 events,
Ice Skating Rink
Ice Skating Rink
Ice skating at Union Point Park is a new event and it brings a unique element to New Bern’s holiday tradition. The synthetic ice skating rink can accommodate 30-40 skaters at a time. Parks & Recreation staff will have skates available for rent in children and adult sizes, on a first come, first serve basis. […]
Tommy Duzan
Tommy Duzan
Come out and hear some of your favorites along with original songs. Food truck outside, drinks at the bar.
7 events,
NYE Party at Tap That!
The Lost Artists are BACK for our NYE Party! Great music, prizes, food, drinks & our lovely bartenders will be giving you a party to remember! Come say goodbye to 2022!
The Most EPIC NYE Party in New Bern History w/ Stray Volts, BiPolar Express, Big Jim Kohler & DJ B!
THIS NEW YEARS BLOCK PARTY KEEPS GETTING BETTER! THREE BANDS. THREE STAGES. ONE DJ! ONE PARTY! It's a block party of EPIC PROPORTIONS hosted at Blackbeard's Triple Play and at Bootleggers and Barrels and at the attached Farmers Market Building next door! PLUS NO COVER CHARGE! Stray Volts - Farmers Market Building The BiPolar Express […]
Ice Skating Rink
Ice Skating Rink
Ice skating at Union Point Park is a new event and it brings a unique element to New Bern’s holiday tradition. The synthetic ice skating rink can accommodate 30-40 skaters at a time. Parks & Recreation staff will have skates available for rent in children and adult sizes, on a first come, first serve basis. […]
Disney NYE Afternoon
Disney NYE Afternoon
Join Tara Newhole, Christian Mingle, Nicki Divine, Eli Stone, Allana Mingle, Nathaniel DeSante and Lapis for a Disney inspired show at The Garage on December 31st at 3:00 PM! Tickets can be purchased for a $10 donation to ENC Pride on our website. This show is open to all ages, and children under 12 get […]
New Year’s Eve Block Party
New Year’s Eve Block Party
The Riverside Automotive Group New Year's Eve Block Party returns to downtown New Bern on Saturday, December 31st! This FREE event begins at 5:30pm and includes family-friendly activities, live music, street performances, a kids fun zone with games and activities, food trucks and much more! A beer garden will be hosted by the Craven Arts […]
3 events,
Dumpster Honey
Dumpster Honey
Come celebrate the re-opening of the Brown Pelican with the tradition of Blues! Jim Kohler and friends.... You never know who will show up....drinks available at the bar.