Our gift to the community - tour New Bern's Bed & Breakfasts decorated for the holidays at our Open House - Sunday, December 8, 2019. 2pm to 5pm. Free and open to the pubic. Light refreshments available

This annual tradition is getting bigger and better and will feature all your festive musical favorites, plus the NCS Children’s Chorus, carolers, falling snow, a sing-along, and a few surprises to make your holiday bright!

ArtWalk is a fun, casual celebration of art and community in downtown New Bern, held every second Friday of each month (yes, even in winter!). It begins at 5 p.m. and usually goes till 8 p.m.–but on warm summer nights, it has been known to go on until 10 o’clock. You’re invited to stroll along […]

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 […]

Christ Episcopal Church of New Bern will hold its legendary 21st Annual Cookie Walk on December 14th 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 and specialty treats! The Cookie Walk will also include a café […]

Please plan to join the New Bern Woman’s Club for our 21st Annual “The Holly and The Ivy” Holiday Homes Tour on Saturday, December 14th. The tour showcases lovely historic district homes. Tickets will be available at Bank of the Arts + Harris Teeters for $15.00 prior to the event + $18.00 on the day […]

Come view local artwork and participate in free holiday crafting at Bank of the Arts in Downtown New Bern!

A Candlelight Christmas Celebration This famed North Carolina tradition returns to Tryon Palace in 2018 with beautiful, new decorations and heartwarming holiday vignettes illuminated by the magical glow of candlelight. Make your holiday historic this year at Tryon Palace’s 39th annual “Candlelight Christmas Celebration.” Visit with historic characters in period clothing, witness holiday vignettes spanning two […]

A Christmas Carol recounts the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, an elderly miser who is visited by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley and the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come. More information coming soon.

Come view local artwork and participate in free holiday crafting at Bank of the Arts in Downtown New Bern!