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 […]
Help us kick off the season with the annual Home & Holiday Gift Show. Returning to the newly remodeled Riverfront Convention Center in beautiful downtown New Bern on Friday, November 15 from 11 am – 5 pm & Saturday, November 16 from 9 am – 4 pm. This event features over 90 exhibitors offering unique […]
December 5, 6, 7, 12 & 13 at 7:30 pm December 8 & 15 at 3:00 pm Get tickets online at www.rivertowneplayers.org/tickets Tickets $16.00 in advance $19.00 at door $10.00 for students w/ valid I.D.
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! Baker’s Kitchen took home in trophy in 2018, who you think will win this year?!
The CarolinaEast Foundation’s Breakfast with Santa might have temporarily changed its venue, but not the wonderful experience you are certain to have! Breakfast with Santa not only serves as an important annual fundraising event for the Foundation, but also a fun-filled seasonal celebration for the children and families of our community.
The annual Downtown New Bern / Craven Jaycee’s Christmas Parade. Every year the Craven County Jaycee’s and the City of New Bern work together to bring in the Christmas season and to bring Santa Claus into town! For the 2019 Parade we would like to have a float competition, so we are announcing the event […]
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 […]