Week of Events
Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday
Join us online or in person at a drive-through Giving Tuesday event at Union Point Park November 30, 10 AM - 1 PM. This year's focus is on our Palace Scholars program which provides field trip grants to North Carolina’s Title I schools whose classrooms often face a cost barrier preventing them from the benefit […]
Bryan Mayer at Mistletoe Market!
Bryan Mayer at Mistletoe Market!
Join us in Mistletoe Market for Bryan Mayer! Bryan will play your holiday favorites & more while you explore downtown, take a holiday carriage ride or simply bring a lawn chair, blanket and enjoy the show! Mistletoe Market is located in the Talbot Lot on the corner of South Front Street and Craven in Downtown […]
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 […]
New Bern Tours: Christmas Tour
New Bern Tours: Christmas Tour
JUMP on the Christmas Trolley Tour in this 1 Hour tour filled with caroling, a trip to see lights on Canterbury Lane and a visit with Santa's Elves and our . This trip departs from the back entrance of the O'Marks Building. Don't forget to wear your jammies! Starting at 5:30 pm
Discover Tryon Palace: Holiday Home Tours
Discover 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 Tour by Carriage
Christmas Light Tour by Carriage
Join S and S Carriage Rides for a festive Christmas Light Tour in Downtown New Bern. *Private Rides - $60 (per group 4-6 people) *Trolley: $12 each for Adults & $6 for Children ++ Private rides only available on select dates - Dec 3, 10 & 17 Pick up/drop off across from Nautical Wheelers, corner […]
Live Window Displays
Live Window Displays
Downtown shops participate in this annual event to have their self-made live window displays for visitors and residents to stroll through the historic district and view. There will be a judging and trophy awarded to the winner! Folks Foundation took home in trophy in 2020, who you think will win this year?! Past Winners: 2020 […]
Chamber Music by Candlelight
Chamber Music by Candlelight
Chamber Music by Candlelight returns for the 2021 holiday season! This limited-seating event takes place in the Palace Council Chamber and boasts a superb acoustic experience.The Brierwood Ensemble (Christina Brier, harp; Linda Estep, violin; Clark Spencer, viola/violin; Helena Kopckick Spencer, bassoon) of Wilmington, NC, will perform a variety of Classical and holiday pieces. This event […]
Tim Bivans Live @ The Brown Pelican
Tim Bivans Live @ The Brown Pelican
This will likely be the last time I get to play at this awesome little pub. Please come join us!
Rob Lightner
Alex Williams at Tap That!
Alex Williams at Tap That!
Join us for Alex Williams (from Kool & The Gang!) on Friday evening for a great performance, perfectly crafted drinks, updated menu & fun!
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 […]
Sister Act
Sister Act
Sister Act Music By: Alan Menken Lyrics by: Glenn Slater Book by: Cheri Steinkellner & Bill Steinkellner Additional Book Material: Douglas Carter Beane Based on the Touchstone Pictures Motion Picture "Sister Act" written by Joseph Howard
New Bern Tours: Christmas Tour
New Bern Tours: Christmas Tour
JUMP on the Christmas Trolley Tour in this 1 Hour tour filled with caroling, a trip to see lights on Canterbury Lane and a visit with Santa's Elves and our . This trip departs from the back entrance of the O'Marks Building. Don't forget to wear your jammies! Starting at 5:30 pm
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 […]
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 […]
Havelock Christmas Tree Lighting Jubilee
2021 New Bern/Jaycees Christmas Parade
2021 New Bern/Jaycees Christmas Parade
The annual Downtown New Bern/Jaycees Christmas Parade! Marching Bands, themed floats, civic groups, and who knows - maybe even Santa Claus himself! Help us bring in the holiday season with style! This years theme will be "the scenes of Christmas" - so make sure your entry has some visual punch to show the spirit of […]
The Bonafides at Mistletoe Market!
The Bonafides at Mistletoe Market!
Join us in Mistletoe Market for your favorite bluegrass & blues band! The Bobafides will play your holiday favorites & more while you explore downtown, take a holiday carriage ride or simply bring a lawn chair, blanket and enjoy the show! Mistletoe Market is located in the Talbot Lot on the corner of South Front […]
37th Annual Coastal Christmas Flotilla
DJ K-DASH at Tap That!
DJ K-DASH at Tap That!
Our house DJ is here to play your favorites all night long! The best DJ in town is by far DJ K-DASH - you'll be dancing and having a blast at Tap That!
Adam Hill Band at The Brown Pelican
Live Music With Barefoot Wade!!
Christmas Open House
Christmas Open House
Join the Yuletide Celebratoin: Beautiful Decorations, House Tours, Free Refreshments, Carols, and more! Take a peek inside New Bern's Bed & Breakfasts: Meadows Inn, Hanna House & Benjamin Ellis House
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 […]
Sister Act
Sister Act
Sister Act Music By: Alan Menken Lyrics by: Glenn Slater Book by: Cheri Steinkellner & Bill Steinkellner Additional Book Material: Douglas Carter Beane Based on the Touchstone Pictures Motion Picture "Sister Act" written by Joseph Howard