Come out and hear Jim do the Blues! You never know who will show up! Food and drinks available.

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 […]

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 […]

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!

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 […]

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 […]

Come out and hear some great live music covering many genres! Drinks at the bar!

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

Carol Becton’s presentation on the impact of the Great Fire, specifically on the African-American community and how the city rebuilt and recovered.

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 […]

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 […]

Join us in Bear Plaza downtown for a small Christmas concert by Simon Spalding! Santa will be taking pictures & SNOW will be falling during this magical event!

Chamber Music by Candlelight returns for the 2022 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. The event concludes with a post-performance […]

Experience a fantasy world of fairies, tricksters, mushroom dancers, and shadowy creatures as they all come to life in the high-flying aerial show Magical Unreality, presented by the Dangerous Prodigy Circus. The story begins with Alice, a curious human who stumbles upon a magical bracelet and falls into the world of the fairies. Forces of […]

Tickets on sale soon at Nautical Wheelers or online at www.rivertowneplayers.org/tickets Director: Nick Ryback                     Producer: Susie Tilley

Alex Williams is back at Tap That on Friday, December 2nd! Alex is from Kool & The Gang and performs the best show filled with great music, entertainment, nostalgia & a little Christmas jazz! Party starts at 7:30pm - don't miss out!

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 […]

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 […]

Fire of ’22 exhibit open for hourly tours free of charge from noon to 3 p.m Register Here  

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 […]

The Havelock Appearance Commission invites you to the annual City of Havelock Tree Lighting Jubilee in City Park (199 Cunningham Boulevard) on December 3rd, starting at 3:30 p.m. Festivities include: free games and refreshments, gingerbread house contest, craft and food vendors, photos with Santa, songs of the season by the 2D MAW Band and performances […]

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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Carol Becton’s presentation on the impact of the Great Fire, specifically on the African-American community and how the city rebuilt and recovered.

Experience a fantasy world of fairies, tricksters, mushroom dancers, and shadowy creatures as they all come to life in the high-flying aerial show Magical Unreality, presented by the Dangerous Prodigy Circus. The story begins with Alice, a curious human who stumbles upon a magical bracelet and falls into the world of the fairies. Forces of […]

Commemorative Service led by Bishop Kenneth Monroe

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 […]

Tickets on sale soon at Nautical Wheelers or online at www.rivertowneplayers.org/tickets Director: Nick Ryback                     Producer: Susie Tilley

Covering Rock and Country from 80's to the present! Food and drinks available.

Come out and hear some live music to start your week! Drinks served at the bar

Closing Candlelight Vesper Service