Howl-O-Ween Pet Parade + Costume Contest

We are bringing back Downtown New Bern's Howl-O-Ween pet parade and costume contest! On Saturday, October 29th, we will kick things off at the corner of South Front St. and Craven St. with the pet costume contest. Once prizes have been awarded to the best dressed pup, we will make a leisurely loop around Downtown […]

Beary Not-So-Scary Costume Contest

Contest Rules: - Individual categories are open to children up to 12 years of age - Children must be accompanied by an adult - All costumes must be age appropriate and family friendly - Must be present to win - Winners to be announced at 4:00pm - One winner will be announced for each category […]

Spooktacular Carriage Rides

Join S and S Carriage Rides for a Beary Not-So-Scary Spooktacular Carriage Ride through the streets of downtown New Bern. Starting at Bear Plaza leaving out every 15/18 mins.  No advance tickets will be sold for this date.  Walk ups only.

Annual Witches Ride

Kids of all ages are invited to dress up as a witch, decorate your bicycle with a festive Halloween theme and enjoy a short ride around downtown New Bern. The ride will begin and end at Union Point Park. This is a FREE event! Prizes will be awarded for most creative bikes and costume. Please […]

Halloween Movie In the Park

Join us on Saturday, October 29th for a special Halloween Movie in the Park featuring the The Adams Family 2! This event will be held at Union Point Park. Admission is FREE! Come to this event in a Halloween costume and receive a free treat!! For additional information, please call New Bern Parks and Recreation […]

Christmas Light Tours by Carriage

CANCELED DO TO WEATHER! 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 […]

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 […]

HOLIDAY NIGHTS

Join us for a small town Christmas experience every Thursday night in December. Downtown shops open with extended shopping hours until 8pm, Santa House open 4pm-8pm, Snow in Bear Plaza 6pm-8pm, Ice Skating & more!!! Live Entertainment 6pm-8pm each Thursday night! 12/1 Bryan Mayer 12/8 Sam Lewis 12/15 Jake Sutton 12/22 Ryan Rubich