Magician Gary Shelton

Downtown New Bern New Bern

Magician Gary Shelton will be joining us for the holidays in Bear Plaza! Be sure to catch Gary during one of his shows while on your visit to see Santa.

3rd Annual Beary Merry Mistletoe March

Downtown New Bern New Bern

Join New Bern Bernie Bear and our wonderland sponsor Coastal Childrens Clinic for the 3rd Annual Beary Merry Mistletoe March. Join us as we march through Downtown New Bern, North Carolina to the sounds of the holidays and end at the O.Marks Building swhere RiverTowne Players will host a Christmas Puppet Show presented by New […]

Strung Together

Downtown New Bern New Bern

Come out and enjoy the local band sing their holiday favorites while you enjoy downtown New Bern!

Beary Merry Christmas Kickoff

Downtown New Bern New Bern

The magic begins on Friday, November 27th in New Bern with the Community Christmas Tree Lighting. Details to be released in the weeks ahead.

Storytime with Mrs. Claus

Downtown New Bern New Bern

Join Mrs. Claus for story time! Saturday story times will be at Mistletoe Market on Craven Street.  StoryTime with Mrs. Claus is sponsored by Liftavator.

LIVE Window Displays

Downtown New Bern New Bern

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! Carolina Creations took home in trophy in 2019, who you think will win this year?!

Mistletoe Market

Downtown New Bern New Bern

Join us for Holiday Shopping, Live Entertainment, Festive Food & more!!! - Vendors & entertainment may vary from weekend to weekend Located at: Corner of S Front & Craven Streets  

Shannan Grace Live!

Downtown New Bern New Bern

Shannan will be singing your Christmas favorites at Mistletoe Market on 12/19 from 5pm-7pm. Stop by and spend one last Saturday shopping and enjoying the holidays in Downtown New Bern before Christmas! Mistletoe Market is located on the corner of S. Front Street and Craven St.

Lights by Night Horse Drawn Carriage or Wagon Rides

Downtown New Bern New Bern

Cozy up with loved ones on a holiday carriage ride around Historic Downtown New Bern. Whether it is a romantic evening for two or an evening out with your family, enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides throughout the holiday season. Rides pickup across from Nautical Wheelers on Craven St and last approximately 15 min. Horse Drawn Carriage […]

Private Carriage Rides

Downtown New Bern New Bern

SAVE THE DATE!!! Downtown New Bern is hosting horse-drawn carriage rides for lovers of all ages, and families too, on Friday February 12th 5pm until 9pm and Saturday February 13 from 1pm until 8pm! One (1) ticket purchase covers a group of 2-6 people (on average, the carriage can fit 4 adults and 2 children). […]