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11 November

Enjoy These Holiday Classics

Jackie B2025-11-12T08:36:02-05:00November 11th, 2025|Blog, Uncategorized|

It’s November, and that can mean only one thing… the spectacular holiday season is here in New Bern! Our hometown is known for its Beary Merry Christmas, with music, shows, shopping, movies, and of course, Santa. Here are a few recommendations for family activities to enjoy during this magical time of year. O Christmas Tree The holiday season officially kicks off on Friday, November 28, at the annual Community Christmas Tree Lighting in Union Point Park! Once the tree is lit at 5:45 p.m., stay for the parade down Middle Street, block party and arrival of Santa Claus. With food

8 September

Fall for New Bern

Jackie B2025-09-10T11:44:06-04:00September 8th, 2025|Blog, Uncategorized|

Fall in New Bern is a spectacular time of year to fall in love with our hometown. There is a bounty of activities and special events, including these two favorites. The Mum Maze is A-Maize-ing The mum arch has become the signature location for selfies and family photographs. Get ready for our hometown to bloom with color! On Saturday and Sunday, October 11 and 12, the MumFest arch and mum maze are back with another year of food, mums, live entertainment, arts, crafts and more (did I mention mums already?). The festival boasted over 75,000 attendees last year,

30 June

A Sizzlin’ Summer of Activities

Jackie B2025-07-01T16:22:00-04:00June 30th, 2025|Blog, Uncategorized|

When the temperature heats up in New Bern, you know it’s time to have a summer full of fun! Here are some ideas to enjoy the longer days with lots of sizzlin’ excitement. Sizzlin’ Idea #1 Footloose on the Neuse finishes up its concert series with three incredible rock tribute bands. If you are a 70s and 80s rock-and-roll aficionado, you are going to be in dreamland over the next several weeks. That’s because the Footloose on the Neuse concert series has saved some of the best for last, with tribute bands of our favorite rock groups taking the

6 May

One Cool Summer

Jackie B2025-05-06T12:45:38-04:00May 6th, 2025|Blog, Uncategorized|

Summer is just around the corner, and New Bern is set for a jam-packed schedule of activities and events. Here are three of our cool favorites to celebrate the season. Cool Favorite #1 Don’t Stop Believin… Footloose on the Neuse is back for another outstanding round of performances! The concert series kicks off Memorial Day Weekend on Friday, May 23, with the Journey tribute band, Trial by Fire. The band takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. at Union Point Park, and admission is free. Be sure to bring your own lawn chairs or blanket; Any Way You Want It. For

26 February

An April Shower of Fun

Jackie B2025-04-16T13:45:49-04:00February 26th, 2025|Blog, Uncategorized|

The month of April in our hometown presents a splendid display of springtime activities. With the longer daylight, warmer weather and an extensive city calendar, here are a few events coming up that are sure to get you out and about. Paint the Town (or Anything Else You Want) Now this is a cool event! Open Easels is a show for artists 18 years old and up who are not currently represented in public spaces. The show takes place on Friday and Saturday, April 11 and 12, at the Harrison Center (Christ Church). Each artist can display two pieces of

31 December

These Are a Few of My Favorite Things

Jackie B2025-01-21T10:50:51-05:00December 31st, 2024|Blog, Uncategorized|

The new year seems to be the perfect time to think about what we love about New Bern. Here are three of my favorite things that offer the best of our spectacular hometown. Favorite Thing #1 – Downtown Middle Street in New Bern's Downtown is Picture-Perfect. Streetscapes and storefronts that resemble a Hallmark town? In our downtown, you will feel like someone from the big city coming back to his/her hometown without the hassle of being cast in the latest movie. Quaint cafes, art galleries, locally owned shops and sweet (store) sensations await you here. Be sure to

12 November

Light It Up

Jackie B2024-12-05T15:17:22-05:00November 12th, 2024|Blog, Uncategorized|

Ho, ho, ho! The holiday season is upon us, and New Bern is the place for a Beary Merry Christmas! If you enjoy celebrating the magic of the season, you will find it in our hometown, with music, movies, snow, shopping and gallons of hot cocoa! While there are lots of activities and events for you and your family to enjoy, here are a few of my all-time favorites. Light Up the Park Once your Thanksgiving meal has settled, it’s time to come on down to the annual Community Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday, November 29! The block party begins

29 August

A Mum-orable Time in October

Jackie B2024-09-11T15:59:11-04:00August 29th, 2024|Blog, Uncategorized|

It’s fall. That means cooler weather, football games, and most importantly, MumFest! This year’s “mum-orable” time begins with MumFeast. Feast for Your Eyes Mum’s the word on one of our favorite events of the year…NOT! We love spreading the word about the delicious MumFeast. The time to wear stretchy pants is back, with the feast fest set for Friday, September 27. The “feasting in the streets” takes place in Downtown New Bern from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. along Middle Street. This year’s MumFeast includes street cafes, food trucks, a beer garden, games and live music with Sam Lewis. It’s

28 June

Bring On Summer Fun

Jackie B2024-07-11T11:38:53-04:00June 28th, 2024|Blog, Uncategorized|

We all know it is hot during the summer months in our hometown. It’s also hot with fun activities to enjoy. Here are a few recommendations to add to your calendar. On Canvas Come out for a colorful evening at ArtWalk on July 12. We love our art in New Bern! If you are new to the area or are in town visiting, be sure to check out ArtWalk on Friday, July 12. Downtown is resplendent with all the shops, galleries and restaurants welcoming you to an art block party. Make sure to stop by the Bank of

30 April

Get Together for Fun

Jackie B2024-05-08T11:15:11-04:00April 30th, 2024|Blog, Uncategorized|

Summer doesn’t officially begin until June 21, but New Bern is heating up well before then! Check out these three awesome events for the entire family to enjoy. Get Arty The Plein Air Art Festival is set for May 12-19. One of my favorite events of the year is back, and it promises to be better than ever! The Fourth Annual North Carolina Plein Air Art Festival begins Sunday, May 12, and continues through Sunday, May 19. The eight-day festival spotlights 35 nationally and globally acclaimed plein air artists. Plein air, which is French and translates to “open air”