Meet at the corner of Broad & Middle Streets at 9:15am for parade line up Bring your preschoolers for a special Halloween treat in Historic Downtown New Bern! We will parade down Middle Street and S. Front Street in our Halloween costumes, and end at Union Point Park for games and refreshments! For additional information, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
Join us in Downtown New Bern on Saturday, October 29th for a Beary Not-So-Scary Halloween! Games, Costume Contest, Carriage Rides, & More! 4p-6pm Trick or Treating in Downtown New Bern business district streets (Children 12 & under please) **List of participating merchants to be posted ahead of time**
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Light Up the Season, Friday, November 26, officially kicks off the Beary Merry Christmas 2022 season in New Bern. Annual Community Christmas Tree Lighting - 6pmSanta Parade to Middle Street (to follow Christmas Tree Lighting)Bear Plaza Light Up! Live Entertainment - 5:30pmUnion Point Park Middle Street Block Party - 5pm to 8:30pmMusic, Crafts, Reindeer Games, […]
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 […]