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, and the attendance is expected to be even higher this year. Over 45 food vendors will be on hand, so be sure to come with an appetite. The kids’ zone includes a fossil dig, petting zoo and special activities for your little ones. If you want to get in some exercise in addition to walking around the fest, sign up for the Mumosa 5K and One-Mile Fun Run, presented by New Bern Parks and Recreation. The course begins and ends at Union Point Park. Better yet, you can enjoy a free “Mumosa” afterward! Sign up here.
Do You Be-leaf in Ghosts?
Now in its 35th year, Ghostwalk offers the entire family some good, ghostly fun. Each year’s experience is different from the past, as new ghosts seem to pop up in New Bern’s past and historic sites. The event is set for October 23 – 25, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Guides will lead you through stops at Cedar Grove cemetery to hear exciting stories based on real characters and events. Afterward, you go at your own pace, with historical spirits sharing their tales on porches and in select buildings in downtown New Bern. If you get ghoulishly hungry, local churches are selling budget-friendly meals for Ghostwalk visitors. For more information, click here.
Fall is an amazing time to enjoy the sights and sounds of New Bern. You “autumn” get here as soon as you can! Check out visitnewbern.com for a complete list of activities.