Beary Merry Events

Christmas Light Tours by Carriage
2022-11-26 16:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
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 required.
Wagon Rides $12 per person:https://www.simpletix.com/…/november-26th-2022-beary… Carriage Rides: $75This carriage will comfortably hold 4 adults and 2 small children Reservations are recommended as these rides normally sell out online. https://www.simpletix.com/…/november-26th-2022-beary…

HOLIDAY NIGHTS
2022-12-01 16:00 - 20:00, 2022-12-08 16:00 - 20:00, 2022-12-15 16:00 - 20:00, 2022-12-22 16:00 - 20:00
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

Christmas Light Tours by Carriage
2022-12-02 16:00 - 20:00
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 required.
Wagon Rides $12 per person:https://www.simpletix.com/…/december-2nd-2022-beary… Carriage Rides: $75This carriage will comfortably hold 4 adults and 2 small children Reservations are recommended as these rides normally sell out online.
https://www.simpletix.com/…/december-2nd-2022-beary…

Christmas Light Tours by Carriage
2022-12-09 16:00 - 20:00
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 required.
Wagon Rides $12 per person:https://www.simpletix.com/…/december-9th-2022-beary… Carriage Rides: $75This carriage will comfortably hold 4 adults and 2 small children Reservations are recommended as these rides normally sell out online. https://www.simpletix.com/…/december-9th-2022-beary…

LIVE Window Displays
2022-12-09 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! Surf, Wind & Fire took home in trophy in 2021, who you think will win this year?!
Past Winners:
2021 – Surf, Wind & Fire
2020 – Folks Foundation
2019 – Carolina Creations
2018 – Baker’s Kitchen
2017 – Surf, Wind & Fire

Christmas Light Tours by Carriage
2022-12-10 16:00 - 20:00
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 required.
Wagon Rides $12 per person:https://www.simpletix.com/…/december-10th-2022-beary… Carriage Rides: $75This carriage will comfortably hold 4 adults and 2 small children Reservations are recommended as these rides normally sell out online.https://www.simpletix.com/…/december-10th-2022-beary…
Join S and S Carriage Rides for a festive Christmas Light Tour in Downtown New Bern.
Private Rides:Trolley:

Christmas Light Tours by Carriage
2022-12-16 16:00 - 20:00, 2022-12-17 16:00 - 20:00
Join S and S Carriage Rides for a festive Christmas Light Tour in Downtown New Bern.
Private Rides:Trolley:

Light Up the Season
2023-11-24 17:00 - 20:30
Light Up the Season, Friday, November 24, officially kicks off the Beary Merry Christmas 2023 season in New Bern.
Annual Community Christmas Tree Lighting – 6pm
Santa Parade to Middle Street (to follow Christmas Tree Lighting)
Bear Plaza Light Up!
Live Entertainment – 5:30pm
Union Point Park
Middle Street Block Party – 5pm to 8:30pm
Music, Crafts, Reindeer Games, and Trackless Train
(Crafts – while supplies last)
The 30ft artificial tree is sponsored by the generosity of the greater New Bern community and will be located at Union Point Park.
Don’t miss this wonderful small town Christmas tradition!

Late Night Shopping with Live Music from Bryan Mayer
2023-11-30 18:00 - 20:00
Join us for a small town Christmas experience with Late Night Shopping every Thursday from Black Friday to Christmas!
On Thursday, November 30th, many downtown merchants will stay open late (until 8pm) for your holiday shopping! Musician Bryan Mayer will be in Bear Plaza by Santa House performing your favorite Christmas Tunes, Santa House open 4pm-8pm, Snow in Bear Plaza 6pm-8pm, Ice Skating & more!!!
Live Entertainment 6pm-8pm each Thursday night!
11/30 Bryan Mayer
12/7 Sometimes Lions
12/14 Erika Butters
12/21 Patrick Bliss

39th Annual Coastal Christmas Flotilla
2023-12-02 17:30 - 18:30
Join our community at Union Point Park in Historic Downtown New Bern to watch in amazement at the 39th Annual Coastal Christmas Flotilla! Boats will float from the park down the river in their most festive look of the year!
Vendors will be onsite providing food, hot cocoa and other sweet treats.
Don’t miss this yearly tradition!
For more information, contact Parks and Recreation Administration at 252.639.2901.
https://newbern.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=998&fbclid=IwAR3Q2CWVnnOjSTXDFY87c92X7tC1N4X89hoZ32Qohuq_uN8W1sLskqZvfG4

Late Night Shopping with Live Music from Sometimes Lions
2023-12-07 18:00 - 20:00

LIVE Window Displays
2023-12-08 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.

Carolina Creations was our #1 Winner of the Night & Our Viewer’s Choice Winner was Michaelé Rose-Artist at Studio M with Colonial Capital Humane Society!
*Thank you to the Craven County Association of Independent Insurance Agents for this magical night!*
Who you think will win this year?!
Past Winners:
2022 – Carolina Creations
2021 – Surf, Wind & Fire
2020 – Folks Foundation
2019 – Carolina Creations
2018 – Baker’s Kitchen
2017 – Surf, Wind & Fire

Late Night Shopping with Live Music from Erika Butters
2023-12-14 18:00 - 20:00
Join us for a small town Christmas experience with Late Night Shopping every Thursday from Black Friday to Christmas!
On Thursday, December 14th, many downtown merchants will stay open late (until 8pm) for your holiday shopping! Musician Erika Butters will be in Bear Plaza by Santa House performing your favorite Christmas Tunes, Santa House open 4pm-8pm, Snow in Bear Plaza 6pm-8pm, Ice Skating & more!!!
Live Entertainment 6pm-8pm each Thursday night!
11/30 Bryan Mayer
12/7 Sometimes Lions
12/14 Erika Butters
12/21 Patrick Bliss

Late Night Shopping with Live Music from Patrick Bliss
2023-12-21 18:00 - 20:00
Join us for a small town Christmas experience with Late Night Shopping every Thursday from Black Friday to Christmas!
On Thursday, December 21st, many downtown merchants will stay open late (until 8pm) for your holiday shopping! Musician Patrick Bliss will be in Bear Plaza by Santa House performing your favorite Christmas Tunes, Santa House open 4pm-8pm, Snow in Bear Plaza 6pm-8pm, Ice Skating & more!!!
Live Entertainment 6pm-8pm each Thursday night!
11/30 Bryan Mayer
12/7 Sometimes Lions
12/14 Erika Butters
12/21 Patrick Bliss

Copy of Light Up the Season
2024-11-29 16:00 - 20:30
