Beary Merry Events

Beauty and the Beast
2018-12-08 19:30, 2018-12-07 19:30, 2018-12-02 15:00, 2018-12-01 19:30, 2018-11-30 19:30 (America/New_York)
November 30, December 1, 7, 8, 14, 15 at 7:30 pm
December 2, 9, 16 at 3:00 pm
Get tickets online at
www.rivertowneplayers.org/tickets
Or at Nautical Wheelers in downtown New Bern
Tickets
$16.00 in advance
$19.00 at door
$10.00 for students w/ valid I.D.
Director: Aaron Williams
Producer: Susie Tilley

The Nutcracker Ballet
2018-12-08 14:00, 2018-12-08, 2018-12-07, 2018-12-01 19:30, 2018-12-01 14:00
The Nutcracker Ballet
Presented by Down East Dance &
New Bern Civic Theatre
Buy Tickets Now!
November 30 & December 7 at 7:30pm,
December 1 & 8 at 2pm & 7:30pm,
December 2 & 9 at 2pm.
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TICKETS:
(NOT including Sales Tax or Online Service Fee)
Adults: $15
Youth (12 & Under): $12
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Tickets can be purchased online or by calling the box office at 252-633-0567. Visit us at www.facebook.com/newberncivictheatre

20th Annual Cookie Walk
2018-12-08 10:00 - 13:00
Christ Episcopal Church of New Bern will hold its legendary 20th Annual Cookie Walk on December 15th from 10AM to 1PM at the Harrison Center, 311 Middle Street, New Bern. Stroll through a delightfully decorated room and choose from an array of homemade cookies to your heart’s content! The Cookie Walk will also include a café where you can purchase a small deli baguette sandwich with a few select sides to choose from! There will be live music/entertainment by our wonderful musical department! For more information on how to help, please feel free to contact co-chairs: Lacee Smith or Yali Ryder! And the best thing…all proceeds will benefit local charities! You can’t beat that!
2018 Cookie Walk poster

New Bern’s Polar Express
2018-12-08, 2018-12-07
All aboard New Bern’s Polar Express
Enjoy a one hour tour aboard the New Bern Trolley filled with caroling, Christmas lights and a visit with the Conductor and Santa’s Elves. Plus a Believe sleigh bell for each guest. Advance ticket purchase is required. Seating is limited.
Departure Dates and Times:
December 7 & 8 at 5:30 pm and 6:30 pm
December 21, 22, 23 at 5:00, 6:00 and 7:00 pm
Ticket Prices:
First Rider: $25
Additional Riders: $15
Children: $10

Craven Smart Start Holiday Hustle
2018-12-08
At Craven Smart Start, we believe when young children are given the opportunity to reach their full potential, that they will become loving, nurturing independent individuals who will contribute to their families, communities, and society. We believe that all children, when surrounded by a supportive community, can achieve economic success and experience the highest quality of life.
Support Craven Smart Start by registering for one of these family friendly, fun races today!!
NO PETS WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE RACE COURSES!!
Jingle Bell Jog 5K: $25 until Nov. 24/ $30 Nov. 25 until race day
Tinsel 10K: $30 until Nov 24/ $35 Nov. 25 until race day
Santa’s Fun Run: $15/ $20 on race day
$5 per person family discount (3 or more participants)
Register by Nov. 24 to guarantee T-shirt. Registration Fee is NONREFUNDABLE
PACKET PICKUP @ CRAVEN SMART START, FRIDAY DEC. 8, 3:00pm-7:00pm
CASH ONLY @ PACKET PICKUP
Race timed with disposable chips
Awards for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place, male & female, in age categories 8-17, 18-29,30-39, 40-49, 50-64 and 65+

LIVE Window Displays
2018-12-07 18:00 - 20:00
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! Who you think will win this year?!

The Nutcracker Ballet
2018-12-02 19:30
The Nutcracker Ballet
Presented by Down East Dance &
New Bern Civic Theatre
Buy Tickets Now!
November 30 & December 7 at 7:30pm,
December 1 & 8 at 2pm & 7:30pm,
December 2 & 9 at 2pm.
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TICKETS:
(NOT including Sales Tax or Online Service Fee)
Adults: $15
Youth (12 & Under): $12
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Tickets can be purchased at https://tickets.newberncivictheatre.org/AttractionDetail.aspx?id=203 or by calling the box office at 252-633-0567. Visit us at www.facebook.com/newberncivictheatre

Bed & Breakfasts Open House
2018-12-02 14:00 - 17:00
Take a peek inside New Bern’s Bed & Breakfasts! Join the Yuletide Celebration: Beautiful Decorations, House Tours, Free Refreshments, Carols and more!

34th Annual Coastal Christmas Flotilla
2018-12-01 16:00 - 18:00
New Bern Parks & Recreation is pleased to bring you the 34th Annual Coastal Christmas Flotilla on December 1st at Union Point Park.
More info to come…

New Bern Christmas Parade
2018-12-01 15:00 - 17:00
The annual Craven County Jaycee’s Christmas Parade! That’s right – the Christmas Parade through downtown New Bern has always been a Jaycee’s event!
Early registrations starts now through November 24th. Only $15 for early registration, and $25 after November 24th. The proceeds are used to purchase food and gifts for needy families here in Craven County. Entry forms and a list of rules can be found at http://www.cravencountyjaycees.org/new-bern-christmas-parade.html

2018 Breakfast with Santa
2018-12-01
What could be better than spending some
one-on-one time with Santa, Mrs. Claus and all
of their helpers!
What’s included:
Breakfast buffet
Photos with Santa
A special gift from Santa
Many children’s holiday-themed activities including:
Christmas crafts
Letters to Santa
Cookie decorating
Bead-making
Under the Tree kids-only gift shop
And the POLAR EXPRESS
Reservations open October 1, 2018! Check back for the link.
At the heart of our mission here at the CarolinaEast Foundation is a commitment to helping patients in need in our community with medically necessary care. The Breakfast with Santa enables the CarolinaEast Foundation to better fullfill its mission of assisting indviduals and families through the Patient Assistance program. On behalf of everyone here at the Foundation, thank you for your support of this event. And thank you for making a difference in the lives of so many right here in our community!
Children under 12 months attend free.

The Nutcracker Ballet
2018-11-30 19:30
ThThe Nutcracker Ballet
Presented by Down East Dance &
New Bern Civic Theatre
Buy Tickets Now!
November 30 & December 7 at 7:30pm,
December 1 & 8 at 2pm & 7:30pm,
December 2 & 9 at 2pm.
​
TICKETS:
(NOT including Sales Tax or Online Service Fee)
Adults: $15
Youth (12 & Under): $12
​
Tickets can be purchased online or by calling the box office at 252-633-0567. Visit us at www.facebook.com/newberncivictheatre

Community Christmas Tree Lighting
2018-11-24 16:00 - 20:30 | iwp_log_5c9162a492757
Join us on Saturday, November 24, 2018 for the Annual Community Christmas Tree Lighting.
The 30ft artificial tree is sponsored by the generosity of the greater New Bern Community and will be located in Union Point Park for the 2018 Christmas Season. Don’t miss this wonderful small town Christmas tradition!

The Muppet Christmas Carol @ Tryon Palace
2018-11-24 12:00
Kick off the holiday season with one of our favorite Christmas stories performed by the Muppets! Join Kermit the Frog, Ms. Piggy, Gonzo, and others as they introduce us to the spirits of the past, present, and future and share with us the reason for the season. This film is rated G and runs 85 minutes.
Ticket will go on sale Friday, October 26.
Location: Cullman Performance Hall
Event Price: $6 adults, $3 youth (ages 0-12)
Phone reservations will be accepted until 5 PM on Friday, November 23, 2018. In-person purchases will be available until tickets sell out. Tickets can be purchased online, by calling 252-639-3524, or by visiting the North Carolina History Center.

Santa's Arrival
2018-11-23 16:00 - 20:00
Beary Merry Christmas in New Bern officially begins on Friday, November 23 with “Light up the Season”, an annual family event that will welcome Santa and illuminate Bear Plaza with thousands of lights and open Santa House to kids of all ages. The seasonal block party will take place along the 200 block of Middle Street and will include holiday music, dancing and crafts for the children. Downtown We shops will stay open late so parents and grandparents can get a head start on their holiday shopping.

Santa House Open in Bear Plaza
2018-11-23 - 2018-12-24
Open Friday, Saturday & Sunday beginning Friday, November 23rd through Monday, December 24th
Have your photo taken with Santa for $6 then add on one of our Beary Merry frames for an additional $3.00

New Bern’s Gingerbread House Contest & Display
2018-11-23 - 2018-12-18
Gingerbread House Contest and Display sponsored by New Bern Historical Society
Houses displayed at select downtown merchants. For more information visit www.NewBernHistorical.org/gingerbread.

Centenary's Living Nativity
2017-12-22 19:00 - 2017-12-24 20:00
Centenary United Methodist Church will host a Living Nativity on December 22nd, 23rd, and 24th from 7:00 pm-8:00 pm.
More details to be posted as they become available.
Admission: FREE & Open to the public!

SNOW in Bear Plaza
2017-12-22 18:00 - 20:00

Holiday Décor Behind the Scenes
2017-12-18 09:30 - 10:30 | SNOW in Bear Plaza
Join us for a behind the scenes tour of the Palace Candlelight decorations. Gardens and Greenhouse Manager Hadley Cheris will lead a tour of the first floor of the Palace, describing the special items used in the decorations and the theming of the pieces. Click to find out more: Nov. 27, Dec. 4, Dec. 11, Dec. 18.

Meet at Palace Front Steps at 9:30 a.m.

$20 adults, $10 youth (grades 1-12), free for children 5 and under (ONE DAY PASS).

A Christmas Carol Musical
2017-12-16 20:00
Music by Bruce Greer
December 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16 at 8:00 pm
December 3 & 10 @ 3:00 pm
Tickets
$16.00 in advance
$19.00 at door
$10.00 for students w/ valid I.D.
Director: Aaron Williams
Spend this Christmas with Ebeneezer and his ghosts of past present and future in this beloved tale.
