December 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 • 5-8pm Jump on the this 1 hour tour filled with caroling, a trip to see lights on Canterbury Lane and a visit with “The Conductor” and Santa’s Elves. Begins at the Hancock St. side of the O’Marks Building on Middle St. […]
December 1-4 • Downtown New Bern In 1922, the face of New Bern was forever changed. Over three thousand people were displaced in a fire that raged through the African American community, decimating over a thousand structures. The fire started at the Rowland Lumber Company on the banks of the Neuse River; within minutes, the […]
Every Thursday during Holiday Nights (5pm - 8pm), we will put out a sign out in Bear Plaza near Santa for your weekly clue on where to find a hidden Golden Bernie. This week our 4 Golden Bernie's will have these prizes: 1st: $300 Hearne's Fine Jewelry Gift Certificate 2nd: $200 Blue Magnolia Gift Certificate […]
Experience a small town Christmas experience on Thursdays in December in Downtown New Bern while eating and shopping local. Businesses will extend their shopping hours until 8pm on these nights. Plus, Santa will be in Bear Plaza from 4-8pm and it will be snowing from 6-8pm. Ice skating and more! Live Entertainment 6pm-8pm each Thursday […]
The magic begins with a short ceremony on the waterfront in Union Point Park as we kick off the holiday season before we parade down to Middle Street to “Light Up” Bear Plaza for the holiday season. Don’t forget – Downtown shops will stay open late so parents and grandparents can get a head start […]
The city of New Bern always loves a good party, and what could be more fun than a New Year’s Eve celebration in downtown! On Saturday, December 31st the festivities will begin at 5:30pm at the intersection of Pollock and Craven Street at City Hall. This family-friendly event will include a DJ, a nice […]
Trick or Treating in the streets of Downtown New Bern - (Children 12 & under welcome)
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 […]
This is a casual, fun, and safe bicycle ride that sets out from New Bern and finishes on the beautiful ocean of Atlantic Beach. Contributions go to the Michael J. Fox Foundation in support of a much-needed cure for Parkinson’s Disease.
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! Meet at the corner of Broad & Middle Streets at 9:15am for parade line up. For information, 252.639.2901.
October 20-22 • 6-9:30pm For three evenings in October you’ll be able to visit with ghosts of New Bernians from our past. They’ll tell you about just a few of the famous things that happened first, right here. That, and a homage to Miss Gertrude Carraway and her famous list of New Bern Firsts. Spirits, […]
Downtown streets will close to vehicles and open to pedestrians so participating restaurants can provide “Feasting in the Streets” (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and stores can join in by selling a unique mix of merchandise on the sidewalks and streets.
October 20-22 • 6-9:30pm For three evenings in October you’ll be able to visit with ghosts of New Bernians from our past. They’ll tell you about just a few of the famous things that happened first, right here. That, and a homage to Miss Gertrude Carraway and her famous list of New Bern Firsts. Spirits, […]
Downtown streets will close to vehicles and open to pedestrians so participating restaurants can provide “Feasting in the Streets” (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and stores can join in by selling a unique mix of merchandise on the sidewalks and streets.
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 5pm and usually goes till 8pm–but on warm summer nights, it has been known to go on until 10 o’clock. You’re invited to stroll along the sidewalks, […]
October 20-22 • 6-9:30pm For three evenings in October you’ll be able to visit with ghosts of New Bernians from our past. They’ll tell you about just a few of the famous things that happened first, right here. That, and a homage to Miss Gertrude Carraway and her famous list of New Bern Firsts. Spirits, […]
MumFest is a combination of family fun, entertainment, attractions, exhibitors and great food in the beautifully restored setting of historic downtown New Bern and its waterfront. More than 70,000 festival-goers enjoyed Mumfestivities in 2021. And, MumFest 2022 promises to be another fabulous fun-filled fall weekend! Don’t miss Mum’s the Word art exhibit. An exhibit of […]
MumFest is a combination of family fun, entertainment, attractions, exhibitors and great food in the beautifully restored setting of historic downtown New Bern and its waterfront. More than 70,000 festival-goers enjoyed Mumfestivities in 2021. And, MumFest 2022 promises to be another fabulous fun-filled fall weekend! Don’t miss Mum’s the Word art exhibit. An exhibit of […]
Intersection of Middle & Pollock St. Formed in the West End neighborhood of Winston-Salem in 1999, West End Mambo is comprised of musicians from North, South and Central America as well as the Caribbean. The band has evolved from a five-piece Latin jazz group to a full-blown salsa band playing mostly classic salsa from the […]
The Bonafides are a groups of friends from New Bern having a blast while playing songs they love. With acoustic and electric guitars, mandolin, fiddle, bass, drums, banjo, harmonicas and soaring harmonies, our musical tastes range far and wide. Onstage across from the Pepsi Store around 6:30-8pm.
