--- title: "New Bern, NC Events This Weekend & Upcoming Calendar | Support New Bern" canonical_url: "https://supportnewbern.com/events/" meta_description: "Find live New Bern events, community events, festivals, live music, and family activities this weekend across New Bern and Craven County, NC." --- # Events - **Canonical URL:** https://supportnewbern.com/events/ - **Meta Description:** Find live New Bern events, community events, festivals, live music, and family activities this weekend across New Bern and Craven County, NC. --- Verified Local Events Hub ## New Bern, NC Events This Weekend & Upcoming Community Calendar Discover verified live music, Downtown New Bern ArtWalks, Saturday farmers markets, Tryon Palace programs, and Craven County festivals. ★ Weekend Spotlight ## Coming Up: Weekend of Nov 13–15 Nothing listed for this weekend yet — here’s the next big one [See the full weekend guide →](https://supportnewbern.com/events/this-weekend/) ### [The Smash Adult Doubles Table Tennis Tournament](https://supportnewbern.com/events/the-smash-adult-doubles-table-tennis-tournament/) 📍 Stanley White Recreation Center, New Bern [View Details →](https://supportnewbern.com/events/the-smash-adult-doubles-table-tennis-tournament/) ### 📅 Add to Calendar [Google Calendar](https://calendar.google.com/calendar/render?action=TEMPLATE&text=The%20Smash%20Adult%20Doubles%20Table%20Tennis%20Tournament&dates=20261114T090000/20261114T160000&ctz=America%2FNew_York&location=Stanley%20White%20Recreation%20Center%2C%20601%20Third%20Avenue%2C%20New%20Bern%2C%20NC%2028560&details=Compete%20in%20%27The%20Smash%27%20Adult%20Doubles%20Table%20Tennis%20Tournament%20on%20the%20competition%20tables%20at%20Stanley%20White%20Recreation%20Center%21%20Sanctioned%20match%20rules%2C%20round-robin%20pool%20play%20advancing%20to%20single%20elimination%2C%20trophies%2C%20and%20tournament%20t-shirts.https%3A%2F%2Fsupportnewbern.com%2Fevents%2Fthe-smash-adult-doubles-table-tennis-tournament%2F)[Apple / Outlook (.ics)](https://supportnewbern.com/?snbx_ics=44493) ⚡ Live Interactive Calendar & Event Filter Updated Daily for Historic Downtown New Bern & Craven County ## New Bern NC Events This Weekend & Upcoming Events Downtown New Bern **Check our live interactive New Bern Event Filter & Weekend Calendar below** to sort verified concerts, ArtWalks, farmers markets, and family-friendly festivals by date, neighborhood, and free admission. Every Thursday morning, our local editorial team verifies start times, rain-or-shine status, and ticket links across Union Point Park, Tryon Palace, Middle Street, and Craven County venues. ### Family Events Craven County & Top Weekend Highlights - **Saturday Morning Markets & Riverfront Strolls (8:00 AM – 2:00 PM):** New Bern Farmers Market (421 S Front St) featuring local produce, coastal crafts, food trucks, and kid-friendly waterfront lawns at Union Point Park. - **Historic Downtown New Bern & Tryon Palace Family Programming:** Living history demonstrations, North Carolina History Center interactive exhibits (529 S Front St), Fireman’s Museum tours (420 Broad St), and Birthplace of Pepsi (256 Middle St). - **Downtown Social District, Live Music & ArtWalks (5:00 PM – 10:00 PM):** Second Friday ArtWalks, Footloose on the Neuse concert series, historic theatre productions at New Bern Civic Theatre (414 Pollock St), and patio acoustic sets. 🔍 Jump to Live Interactive Event Filter & Map ↓ [View This Weekend’s Curated Lineup →](https://supportnewbern.com/events/this-weekend/) [+ Submit a Local Event (Free) →](https://supportnewbern.com/submit-event/) ⚡ Quick picks[🆓 Free This Weekend](https://supportnewbern.com/events/?when=this-weekend&cost=free)[👨‍👩‍👧 Family & Kids](https://supportnewbern.com/events/?cat=family-friendly)[🎸 Live Music Tonight](https://supportnewbern.com/events/?when=today&cat=live-music)[⛵ Downtown & Waterfront](https://supportnewbern.com/events/?loc=downtown) Real-Time Daily Lifecycle Active 10 Nov Verified Upcoming [![Cosmic Glow-in-the-Dark Pickleball Tournament — Community Event in Stanley White Recreation Center, 601 3rd Ave, New Bern, NC 28560](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1626224583764-f87db24ac4ea?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&q=80)](https://supportnewbern.com/events/cosmic-glow-in-the-dark-pickleball-tournament/) ### [Cosmic Glow-in-the-Dark Pickleball Tournament](https://supportnewbern.com/events/cosmic-glow-in-the-dark-pickleball-tournament/) 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM Stanley White Recreation Center, 601 3rd Ave, New Bern, NC 28560 ### 📅 Add to Calendar [Google Calendar](https://calendar.google.com/calendar/render?action=TEMPLATE&text=Cosmic%20Glow-in-the-Dark%20Pickleball%20Tournament&dates=20261110T170000/20261110T213000&ctz=America%2FNew_York&location=Stanley%20White%20Recreation%20Center%2C%20601%203rd%20Ave%2C%20New%20Bern%2C%20NC%2028560&details=Turn%20off%20the%20lights%20and%20turn%20on%20the%20blacklights%21%20Stanley%20White%20Recreation%20Center%20hosts%20the%20high-energy%20Cosmic%20Pickleball%20Tournament%20under%20UV%20blacklights%20with%20fluorescent%20court%20lines%2C%20glowing%20balls%2C%20neon%20apparel%2C%20and%20high-tempo%20music%20for%20mixed%20doubles%20teams.https%3A%2F%2Fsupportnewbern.com%2Fevents%2Fcosmic-glow-in-the-dark-pickleball-tournament%2F)[Apple / Outlook (.ics)](https://supportnewbern.com/?snbx_ics=44499) [View Event Details →](https://supportnewbern.com/events/cosmic-glow-in-the-dark-pickleball-tournament/) [Get Tickets](https://www.newbernnc.gov/parks) 14 Nov Verified Upcoming [![The Smash Adult Doubles Table Tennis Tournament — Community Event in Stanley White Recreation Center, 601 Third Avenue, New Bern, NC 28560](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1534158914592-062992fbe900?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&q=80)](https://supportnewbern.com/events/the-smash-adult-doubles-table-tennis-tournament/) ### [The Smash Adult Doubles Table Tennis Tournament](https://supportnewbern.com/events/the-smash-adult-doubles-table-tennis-tournament/) 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Stanley White Recreation Center, 601 Third Avenue, New Bern, NC 28560 ### 📅 Add to Calendar [Google Calendar](https://calendar.google.com/calendar/render?action=TEMPLATE&text=The%20Smash%20Adult%20Doubles%20Table%20Tennis%20Tournament&dates=20261114T090000/20261114T160000&ctz=America%2FNew_York&location=Stanley%20White%20Recreation%20Center%2C%20601%20Third%20Avenue%2C%20New%20Bern%2C%20NC%2028560&details=Compete%20in%20%27The%20Smash%27%20Adult%20Doubles%20Table%20Tennis%20Tournament%20on%20the%20competition%20tables%20at%20Stanley%20White%20Recreation%20Center%21%20Sanctioned%20match%20rules%2C%20round-robin%20pool%20play%20advancing%20to%20single%20elimination%2C%20trophies%2C%20and%20tournament%20t-shirts.https%3A%2F%2Fsupportnewbern.com%2Fevents%2Fthe-smash-adult-doubles-table-tennis-tournament%2F)[Apple / Outlook (.ics)](https://supportnewbern.com/?snbx_ics=44493) [View Event Details →](https://supportnewbern.com/events/the-smash-adult-doubles-table-tennis-tournament/) [Get Tickets](https://www.newbernnc.gov/parks) 18 Nov Verified Upcoming [![Textured Canvas Pumpkin Art Workshop — Community Event in West New Bern Recreation Center, 1225 Pinetree Drive, New Bern, NC 28562](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1460661419201-fd4cecdf8a8b?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&q=80)](https://supportnewbern.com/events/textured-canvas-pumpkin-art-workshop/) ### [Textured Canvas Pumpkin Art Workshop](https://supportnewbern.com/events/textured-canvas-pumpkin-art-workshop/) 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM West New Bern Recreation Center, 1225 Pinetree Drive, New Bern, NC 28562 ### 📅 Add to Calendar [Google Calendar](https://calendar.google.com/calendar/render?action=TEMPLATE&text=Textured%20Canvas%20Pumpkin%20Art%20Workshop&dates=20261118T110000/20261118T123000&ctz=America%2FNew_York&location=West%20New%20Bern%20Recreation%20Center%2C%201225%20Pinetree%20Drive%2C%20New%20Bern%2C%20NC%2028562&details=Learn%20impasto%20palette-knife%20modeling%20paste%20techniques%20to%20create%203D%20textured%2C%20rustic%20autumn%20pumpkin%20art%20on%20stretched%20canvas%20with%20metallic%20gold%20accents.%20Perfect%20for%20beginners%20and%20seasoned%20painters%20alike%20%28Ages%2018%2B%29.https%3A%2F%2Fsupportnewbern.com%2Fevents%2Ftextured-canvas-pumpkin-art-workshop%2F)[Apple / Outlook (.ics)](https://supportnewbern.com/?snbx_ics=44498) [View Event Details →](https://supportnewbern.com/events/textured-canvas-pumpkin-art-workshop/) [Get Tickets](https://www.newbernnc.gov/parks) 26 Nov Verified Upcoming [![New Bern Turkey Trot 5K & Kid’s Dash — Community Event in Downtown Waterfront, New Bern, NC 28560](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1461896836934-ffe607ba8211?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&q=80)](https://supportnewbern.com/events/new-bern-turkey-trot-5k-kids-dash/) ### [New Bern Turkey Trot 5K & Kid’s Dash](https://supportnewbern.com/events/new-bern-turkey-trot-5k-kids-dash/) 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM Downtown Waterfront, New Bern, NC 28560 ### 📅 Add to Calendar [Google Calendar](https://calendar.google.com/calendar/render?action=TEMPLATE&text=New%20Bern%20Turkey%20Trot%205K%20%26%23038%3B%20Kid%26%238217%3Bs%20Dash&dates=20261126T080000/20261126T103000&ctz=America%2FNew_York&location=Downtown%20Waterfront%2C%20New%20Bern%2C%20NC%2028560&details=Kick%20off%20Thanksgiving%20morning%20with%20the%20festive%20New%20Bern%20Turkey%20Trot%21%20Run%20or%20walk%20the%20certified%20scenic%205K%20course%20through%20downtown%20New%20Bern%20and%20along%20the%20Neuse%20River%20waterfront%20to%20benefit%20local%20charities.%20Costumes%20encouraged%21https%3A%2F%2Fsupportnewbern.com%2Fevents%2Fnew-bern-turkey-trot-5k-kids-dash%2F)[Apple / Outlook (.ics)](https://supportnewbern.com/?snbx_ics=44455) [View Event Details →](https://supportnewbern.com/events/new-bern-turkey-trot-5k-kids-dash/) [Get Tickets](https://www.visitnewbern.com) 27 Nov Verified Upcoming [![Community Christmas Tree Lighting — Community Event in Union Point Park, 210 E Front St, New Bern, NC 28560](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1543258103-a62bdc069871?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&q=80)](https://supportnewbern.com/events/community-christmas-tree-lighting/) ### [Community Christmas Tree Lighting](https://supportnewbern.com/events/community-christmas-tree-lighting/) 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Union Point Park, 210 E Front St, New Bern, NC 28560 ### 📅 Add to Calendar [Google Calendar](https://calendar.google.com/calendar/render?action=TEMPLATE&text=Community%20Christmas%20Tree%20Lighting&dates=20261127T180000/20261127T193000&ctz=America%2FNew_York&location=Union%20Point%20Park%2C%20210%20E%20Front%20St%2C%20New%20Bern%2C%20NC%2028560&details=Celebrate%20the%20start%20of%20the%20holidays%20at%20Union%20Point%20Park%20as%20New%20Bern%20officially%20lights%20its%20majestic%20community%20Christmas%20Tree%21%20Enjoy%20carolers%2C%20hot%20cocoa%2C%20holiday%20greetings%20from%20city%20leaders%2C%20and%20sparkling%20seasonal%20cheer%20on%20the%20waterfront.https%3A%2F%2Fsupportnewbern.com%2Fevents%2Fcommunity-christmas-tree-lighting%2F)[Apple / Outlook (.ics)](https://supportnewbern.com/?snbx_ics=44456) [View Event Details →](https://supportnewbern.com/events/community-christmas-tree-lighting/) [Get Tickets](https://www.visitnewbern.com) 28 Nov Verified Upcoming [![Santa’s Grand Arrival in Downtown New Bern — Community Event in Downtown Middle & Pollock Streets, New Bern, NC 28560](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1512389142860-9c449e58a543?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&q=80)](https://supportnewbern.com/events/santas-grand-arrival-in-downtown-new-bern/) ### [Santa’s Grand Arrival in Downtown New Bern](https://supportnewbern.com/events/santas-grand-arrival-in-downtown-new-bern/) 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Downtown Middle & Pollock Streets, New Bern, NC 28560 ### 📅 Add to Calendar [Google Calendar](https://calendar.google.com/calendar/render?action=TEMPLATE&text=Santa%26%238217%3Bs%20Grand%20Arrival%20in%20Downtown%20New%20Bern&dates=20261128T110000/20261128T150000&ctz=America%2FNew_York&location=Downtown%20Middle%20%26%20Pollock%20Streets%2C%20New%20Bern%2C%20NC%2028560&details=Santa%20Claus%20makes%20his%20joyful%20grand%20entrance%20into%20historic%20downtown%20New%20Bern%2C%20escorted%20by%20local%20emergency%20vehicles%20and%20marching%20elves%2C%20kicking%20off%20photos%20at%20Santa%27s%20Workshop%20and%20the%20month-long%20Beary%20Merry%20Christmas%20holiday%20festivities.https%3A%2F%2Fsupportnewbern.com%2Fevents%2Fsantas-grand-arrival-in-downtown-new-bern%2F)[Apple / Outlook (.ics)](https://supportnewbern.com/?snbx_ics=44457) [View Event Details →](https://supportnewbern.com/events/santas-grand-arrival-in-downtown-new-bern/) [Get Tickets](https://www.visitnewbern.com) 📢 For organizers & venues ### Hosting a local event, concert, or fundraiser? 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[Submit Your Free Event →](https://supportnewbern.com/submit-event/)[Explore the $25 Featured Upgrade](https://supportnewbern.com/submit-event/#featured) 01 Dec Verified Upcoming [![Beary Merry Christmas Season in New Bern — Community Event in Historic Downtown New Bern, NC 28560](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1512474932049-78ac69ede12c?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&q=80)](https://supportnewbern.com/events/beary-merry-christmas-season-in-new-bern/) ### [Beary Merry Christmas Season in New Bern](https://supportnewbern.com/events/beary-merry-christmas-season-in-new-bern/) All Day - All Day Historic Downtown New Bern, NC 28560 ### 📅 Add to Calendar [Google Calendar](https://calendar.google.com/calendar/render?action=TEMPLATE&text=Beary%20Merry%20Christmas%20Season%20in%20New%20Bern&dates=20261201/20270101&ctz=America%2FNew_York&location=Historic%20Downtown%20New%20Bern%2C%20NC%2028560&details=Downtown%20New%20Bern%20transforms%20into%20a%20Hallmark-movie%20winter%20wonderland%20for%20Beary%20Merry%20Christmas%21%20Enjoy%20faux%20real%20snow%20falling%20on%20Middle%20Street%2C%20live%20nativity%20processions%2C%20ice%20skating%20rink%20pop-ups%2C%20gingerbread%20house%20competitions%2C%20carriage%20rides%2C%20and%20shopping%20throughout%20December.https%3A%2F%2Fsupportnewbern.com%2Fevents%2Fbeary-merry-christmas-season-in-new-bern%2F)[Apple / Outlook (.ics)](https://supportnewbern.com/?snbx_ics=44461) [View Event Details →](https://supportnewbern.com/events/beary-merry-christmas-season-in-new-bern/) [Get Tickets](https://www.bearymerrychristmas.com) 05 Dec Verified Upcoming [![Coastal Christmas Flotilla on the Neuse & Trent Rivers — Community Event in Union Point Park Waterfront, New Bern, NC 28560](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1576919228236-a097c32a5cd4?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&q=80)](https://supportnewbern.com/events/coastal-christmas-flotilla-on-the-neuse-trent-rivers/) ### [Coastal Christmas Flotilla on the Neuse & Trent Rivers](https://supportnewbern.com/events/coastal-christmas-flotilla-on-the-neuse-trent-rivers/) 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM Union Point Park Waterfront, New Bern, NC 28560 ### 📅 Add to Calendar [Google Calendar](https://calendar.google.com/calendar/render?action=TEMPLATE&text=Coastal%20Christmas%20Flotilla%20on%20the%20Neuse%20%26%23038%3B%20Trent%20Rivers&dates=20261205T173000/20261205T200000&ctz=America%2FNew_York&location=Union%20Point%20Park%20Waterfront%2C%20New%20Bern%2C%20NC%2028560&details=The%20Coastal%20Christmas%20Flotilla%20lights%20up%20the%20waterfront%20with%20dozens%20of%20powerboats%2C%20yachts%2C%20and%20sailboats%20decorated%20with%20thousands%20of%20twinkling%20holiday%20lights%2C%20animated%20displays%2C%20and%20festive%20music%20cruising%20past%20Union%20Point%20Park%20and%20Council%20Bluff%20Green.https%3A%2F%2Fsupportnewbern.com%2Fevents%2Fcoastal-christmas-flotilla-on-the-neuse-trent-rivers%2F)[Apple / Outlook (.ics)](https://supportnewbern.com/?snbx_ics=44458) [View Event Details →](https://supportnewbern.com/events/coastal-christmas-flotilla-on-the-neuse-trent-rivers/) [Get Tickets](https://www.bearymerrychristmas.com) 08 Dec Verified Upcoming [![2026-2027 New Bern Youth Basketball League — Community Event in Stanley White Recreation Center, 601 3rd Ave, New Bern, NC 28560](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1546519638-68e109498ffc?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&q=80)](https://supportnewbern.com/events/2026-2027-new-bern-youth-basketball-league/) ### [2026-2027 New Bern Youth Basketball League](https://supportnewbern.com/events/2026-2027-new-bern-youth-basketball-league/) 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Stanley White Recreation Center, 601 3rd Ave, New Bern, NC 28560 ### 📅 Add to Calendar [Google Calendar](https://calendar.google.com/calendar/render?action=TEMPLATE&text=2026-2027%20New%20Bern%20Youth%20Basketball%20League&dates=20261208T180000/20261208T203000&ctz=America%2FNew_York&location=Stanley%20White%20Recreation%20Center%2C%20601%203rd%20Ave%2C%20New%20Bern%2C%20NC%2028560&details=Runs%20through%20February%2028%2C%202027.%20Registration%20is%20now%20open%20for%20the%20City%20of%20New%20Bern%20Youth%20Basketball%20League%21%20Open%20to%20boys%20and%20girls%20ages%205-15%2C%20emphasizing%20fundamentals%2C%20teamwork%2C%20sportsmanship%2C%20and%20competitive%20play.%20Practices%20begin%20December%208%20with%20league%20games%20kicking%20off%20December%2014%20at%20the%E2%80%A6https%3A%2F%2Fsupportnewbern.com%2Fevents%2F2026-2027-new-bern-youth-basketball-league%2F)[Apple / Outlook (.ics)](https://supportnewbern.com/?snbx_ics=44484) [View Event Details →](https://supportnewbern.com/events/2026-2027-new-bern-youth-basketball-league/) [Get Tickets](https://www.newbernnc.gov/parks) 12 Dec Verified Upcoming [![A Candlelight Christmas Celebration at Tryon Palace — Community Event in Tryon Palace, 529 S Front St, New Bern, NC 28560](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1544427920-c49ccfb85579?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&q=80)](https://supportnewbern.com/events/a-candlelight-christmas-celebration-at-tryon-palace/) ### [A Candlelight Christmas Celebration at Tryon Palace](https://supportnewbern.com/events/a-candlelight-christmas-celebration-at-tryon-palace/) 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM Tryon Palace, 529 S Front St, New Bern, NC 28560 📆 8-Day Event ### 📅 Add to Calendar [Google Calendar](https://calendar.google.com/calendar/render?action=TEMPLATE&text=A%20Candlelight%20Christmas%20Celebration%20at%20Tryon%20Palace&dates=20261212T163000/20261212T213000&ctz=America%2FNew_York&location=Tryon%20Palace%2C%20529%20S%20Front%20St%2C%20New%20Bern%2C%20NC%2028560&details=Runs%20through%20December%2019%2C%202026.%20Tryon%20Palace%20illuminates%20for%20the%20holidays%20with%20authentic%2018th-century%20candlelit%20tours%20of%20the%20Governor%27s%20Palace%2C%20circus%20performers%2C%20fife%20and%20drum%20corps%2C%20Jonkonnu%20African-American%20musical%20performances%2C%20cider%20by%20the%20fire%2C%20and%20a%20stunning%20fireworks%20finale%20over%20the%20Trent%20River.https%3A%2F%2Fsupportnewbern.com%2Fevents%2Fa-candlelight-christmas-celebration-at-tryon-palace%2F)[Apple / Outlook (.ics)](https://supportnewbern.com/?snbx_ics=44460) [View Event Details →](https://supportnewbern.com/events/a-candlelight-christmas-celebration-at-tryon-palace/) [Get Tickets](https://www.tryonpalace.org) 12 Dec Verified Upcoming [![Annual Holly and the Ivy Holiday Homes Tour — Community Event in Historic Downtown District, New Bern, NC 28560](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1513297887119-d46091b24bfa?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&q=80)](https://supportnewbern.com/events/annual-holly-and-the-ivy-holiday-homes-tour/) ### [Annual Holly and the Ivy Holiday Homes Tour](https://supportnewbern.com/events/annual-holly-and-the-ivy-holiday-homes-tour/) 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Historic Downtown District, New Bern, NC 28560 ### 📅 Add to Calendar [Google Calendar](https://calendar.google.com/calendar/render?action=TEMPLATE&text=Annual%20Holly%20and%20the%20Ivy%20Holiday%20Homes%20Tour&dates=20261212T100000/20261212T160000&ctz=America%2FNew_York&location=Historic%20Downtown%20District%2C%20New%20Bern%2C%20NC%2028560&details=Presented%20by%20the%20New%20Bern%20Woman%27s%20Club%2C%20this%20beloved%20holiday%20tradition%20opens%20the%20doors%20to%20some%20of%20New%20Bern%27s%20most%20breathtaking%20private%20historic%20homes%20and%20gardens%2C%20elegantly%20adorned%20for%20the%20season%20by%20local%20florists%20and%20interior%20designers.https%3A%2F%2Fsupportnewbern.com%2Fevents%2Fannual-holly-and-the-ivy-holiday-homes-tour%2F)[Apple / Outlook (.ics)](https://supportnewbern.com/?snbx_ics=44459) [View Event Details →](https://supportnewbern.com/events/annual-holly-and-the-ivy-holiday-homes-tour/) [Get Tickets](https://www.newbernwomansclub.com) 16 Jan Verified Upcoming [![Sudan Shriners Winter Parade — Community Event in Broad & Middle Streets, Downtown New Bern, NC 28560](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1533105079780-92b9be482077?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&q=80)](https://supportnewbern.com/events/sudan-shriners-winter-parade/) ### [Sudan Shriners Winter Parade](https://supportnewbern.com/events/sudan-shriners-winter-parade/) 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Broad & Middle Streets, Downtown New Bern, NC 28560 🎸 Live Music ### 📅 Add to Calendar [Google Calendar](https://calendar.google.com/calendar/render?action=TEMPLATE&text=Sudan%20Shriners%20Winter%20Parade&dates=20270116T120000/20270116T140000&ctz=America%2FNew_York&location=Broad%20%26%20Middle%20Streets%2C%20Downtown%20New%20Bern%2C%20NC%2028560&details=The%20Sudan%20Shriners%20Winter%20Parade%20is%20a%20colorful%2C%20high-energy%20New%20Bern%20tradition%20featuring%20mini-cars%2C%20pirate%20ships%2C%20marching%20bands%2C%20clowns%2C%20and%20horse%20patrols%20rolling%20down%20Broad%20and%20Middle%20streets%20to%20support%20the%20Shriners%20Hospitals%20for%20Children.https%3A%2F%2Fsupportnewbern.com%2Fevents%2Fsudan-shriners-winter-parade%2F)[Apple / Outlook (.ics)](https://supportnewbern.com/?snbx_ics=44462) [View Event Details →](https://supportnewbern.com/events/sudan-shriners-winter-parade/) [Get Tickets](https://www.visitnewbern.com) People also ask ## New Bern Events FAQ ### ### What is happening in New Bern this weekend? 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Marquee events on the calendar include Coastal Christmas Flotilla on the Neuse & Trent Rivers (Dec 5, 2026); Neuse River Bridge Run 10K, 5K & Half Marathon (Apr 17, 2027); The Glorious Fourth Celebration at Tryon Palace (Jul 4, 2027); Bernaroo Music & Arts Festival (Jul 24, 2027). Switch to “Past Highlights & Festivals” above to browse previous years. ### ### How do local organizers submit an event to the community calendar? Organizers, venues and non-profits can list events for free using the Submit Your Event form at supportnewbern.com/submit-event/. An optional $25 Featured upgrade adds highlighted placement on the calendar. ☕ Weekly Community Newsletter ### The Morning Growl — Thursday Dispatch Hand-curated weekend itineraries, hidden gem dining picks, and verified merchant deals delivered every Thursday at 6:00 AM. Free forever. 📲 Friday text alerts ## Get weekend plans by text One quick text on Fridays with pop-up events, last-minute changes and the weekend’s best free picks.