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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 […]
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.
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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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
2 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 […]
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.
2 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 […]
1 event,
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,
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 […]
Holiday Nights
Holiday Nights
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 […]
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!
9 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 […]
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,
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.
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 […]
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
1 event,
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 […]
2 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 […]
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 […]
1 event,
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,
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 […]
Holiday Nights
Holiday Nights
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 […]
Jake Sutton at Beary Merry Christmas!
Jake Sutton at Beary Merry Christmas!
Join us in Bear Plaza downtown for a small Christmas concert by Jake Sutton! Santa will be taking pictures & SNOW will be falling during this magical event!
7 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 […]
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 […]
6 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 […]
Tryon Palace Candlelight 2022
Tryon Palace Candlelight 2022
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 […]
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 […]
1 event,
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 […]
1 event,
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 […]
1 event,
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 […]
1 event,
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,
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 […]
Holiday Nights
Holiday Nights
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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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!
New Year’s Eve Block Party
New Year’s Eve Block Party
Fun for all ages! Join Imagine Circus as their performers put on a show. From stilt walkers to knife throwers, this is a night of fun you do not want to miss. There will be magicians, live music and food trucks to welcome in the New Year! We will be a "Cub Drop" at 9m […]