The Devil’s Disciple – Carolina History Theater (Newport)
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Events This Weekend in New Bern, NC
Live music, waterfront festivals, downtown ArtWalks, and family fun happening this Friday through Sunday across New Bern, Trent Woods, River Bend, and Havelock.
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Fri–Sun · Oct 9–11
Fri, Oct 9 – Sun, Oct 11 · 10:00 AM🎸 Live Music📆 3-Day Event
MUMFest 2026 – Downtown New Bern
📍 Downtown Waterfront & Middle Street, New Bern
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Sun, Oct 11 · 7:30 AM🎸 Live Music
New Bern Mimosa 5K & Fun Run
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09
Oct
Ticketed
Community Event
The Devil’s Disciple – Carolina History Theater (Newport)
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Oct 9 @ 6:30 PM
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Carolina Home and Gardens, 4778 Highway 24,…
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09
Oct
Ticketed
Festivals & Fairs
MUMFest 2026 – Downtown New Bern
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10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
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Downtown Waterfront & Middle Street, New Bern,…
🎸 Live Music📆 3-Day Event
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11
Oct
Ticketed
Sports & Fitness
New Bern Mimosa 5K & Fun Run
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7:30 AM – 11:00 AM
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Downtown Waterfront, New Bern, NC 28560
🎸 Live Music
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12
Oct
Ticketed
Family Friendly
Bear Bunch High School College Tour
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7:15 AM – 4:30 PM
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Departs from Stanley White Recreation Center, 601…
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16
Oct
Ticketed
Food & Drink
Havelock Chili Festival
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10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🎸 Live Music📆 2-Day Event
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17
Oct
Free Event
Family Friendly
Shopping Day Trip to Crabtree Valley Mall
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8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
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Departs from Stanley White Recreation Center, 601…
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17
Oct
Ticketed
Family Friendly
A Night Under the Stars: Youth Waterfront Evening
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6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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Council Bluff Green, 402 E Front Street,…
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21
Oct
Ticketed
22
Oct
Ticketed
Historic & Heritage
Ghostwalk 2026: Tales of Historic New Bern
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5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
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Historic Downtown New Bern, NC 28560
📆 3-Day Event
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24
Oct
Ticketed
Family Friendly
Lanterns on the Lawn: A Family Campout at Tryon Palace
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3:00 PM – 9:00 AM
📆 2-Day Event
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26
Oct
Ticketed
Holiday Celebrations
Halloween Costume Party for Adults with Disabilities
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4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
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30
Oct
Ticketed
Holiday Celebrations
Halloween Preschool Costume Parade
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9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
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Corner of Broad & Middle Streets, New…
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31
Oct
Ticketed
Holiday Celebrations
Halloween Party in the Park at Union Point
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5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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31
Oct
Ticketed
10
Nov
Ticketed
Sports & Fitness
Cosmic Glow-in-the-Dark Pickleball Tournament
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5:00 PM – 9:30 PM
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Stanley White Recreation Center, 601 3rd Ave,…
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14
Nov
Ticketed
Sports & Fitness
The Smash Adult Doubles Table Tennis Tournament
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9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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Stanley White Recreation Center, 601 Third Avenue,…
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18
Nov
Ticketed
26
Nov
Ticketed
Sports & Fitness
New Bern Turkey Trot 5K & Kid’s Dash
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8:00 AM – 10:30 AM
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Downtown Waterfront, New Bern, NC 28560
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27
Nov
Ticketed
28
Nov
Ticketed
Holiday Celebrations
Santa’s Grand Arrival in Downtown New Bern
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11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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Downtown Middle & Pollock Streets, New Bern,…
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01
Dec
Ticketed
Holiday Celebrations
Beary Merry Christmas Season in New Bern
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All Day – All Day
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Historic Downtown New Bern, NC 28560
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05
Dec
Ticketed
Holiday Celebrations
Coastal Christmas Flotilla on the Neuse & Trent Rivers
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5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
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08
Dec
Ticketed
Sports & Fitness
2026-2027 New Bern Youth Basketball League
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6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
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Stanley White Recreation Center, 601 3rd Ave,…
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12
Dec
Ticketed
Holiday Celebrations
Annual Holly and the Ivy Holiday Homes Tour
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10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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Historic Downtown District, New Bern, NC 28560
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12
Dec
Ticketed
Holiday Celebrations
A Candlelight Christmas Celebration at Tryon Palace
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4:30 PM – 9:30 PM
📆 8-Day Event
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16
Jan
Ticketed
Festivals & Fairs
Sudan Shriners Winter Parade
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12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
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Broad & Middle Streets, Downtown New Bern,…
🎸 Live Music
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05
Feb
Ticketed
12
Feb
Ticketed
Festivals & Fairs
New Bern Antiques Show and Sale
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10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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New Bern Riverfront Convention Center, 203 S…
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19
Feb
Ticketed
Arts & Culture
Carolina Chamber Music Festival – Winter Concerts
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7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
🎸 Live Music📆 3-Day Event
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06
Mar
Ticketed
Historic & Heritage
Eastern Carolina Aviation Heritage Annual Gala
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6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
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13
Mar
Ticketed
20
Mar
Ticketed
Family Friendly
Coastal Carolina Railroaders Model Train Show
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10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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New Bern High School Gymnasium, 4200 Academic…
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09
Apr
Free Event
Festivals & Fairs
Garden Lovers’ Weekend at Tryon Palace
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9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📆 3-Day Event
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17
Apr
Ticketed
Sports & Fitness
Neuse River Bridge Run 10K, 5K & Half Marathon
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7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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Downtown Waterfront & Neuse River Bridge, New…
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May
Ticketed
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Jun
Ticketed
19
Jun
Ticketed
04
Jul
Free Event
Holiday Celebrations
The Glorious Fourth Celebration at Tryon Palace
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9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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10
Jul
Free Event
Arts & Culture
Rockin’ on the Rivers Summer Concert Series
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6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
🎸 Live Music
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24
Jul
Ticketed
Arts & Culture
Bernaroo Music & Arts Festival
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2:00 PM – 11:00 PM
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Downtown Historic District, New Bern, NC 28560
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07
Aug
Ticketed
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03
Oct
Completed
Historic & Heritage
Civil War Weekend at New Bern Academy
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10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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New Bern Academy Museum, 508 New St,…
01
Oct
Completed
Arts & Culture
Frida Kahlo Inspired Mixed Media Altered Book Course
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5:30 PM – 7:15 PM
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Stanley White Recreation Center, 601 Third Avenue,…
26
Sep
Completed
Festivals & Fairs
New Bern Rotary Oktoberfest
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5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
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New Bern Riverfront Convention Center, 203 S…
22
Sep
Completed
Community & Health
Craven Community College in Your Community
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5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
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Stanley White Recreation Center, 601 3rd Ave,…
19
Sep
Completed
Community Event
The Devil’s Disciple – Carolina History Theater (Oriental)
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Sept 19 @ 7:30 PM | Sept 20 @ 3:00 PM
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The Old Theater, 609 Broad St, Oriental,…
18
Sep
Completed
Community & Health
Free Prostate Cancer Screening Event
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10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
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Stanley White Recreation Center, 601 3rd Ave,…
18
Sep
Completed
Family Friendly
Annual Community Pumpkin Painting Contest
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All Day – All Day
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Stanley White Recreation Center, 601 3rd Ave,…
15
Sep
Completed
15
Sep
Completed
Arts & Culture
Youth Theatre Program: “Imagine That!”
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4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
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Stanley White Recreation Center, 601 3rd Ave,…
12
Sep
Completed
Community Event
Stars, Stripes, and Sound: America’s 250th Anniversary
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TBA
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River of Life Church, Jacksonville, NC
12
Sep
Completed
Community Event
The Devil’s Disciple – Carolina History Theater (New Bern)
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Sept 12 @ 6:30 PM | Sept 13 @ 3:00 PM
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Firefly Café, 3515 Trent Rd, New Bern,…
11
Sep
Completed
Community Event
Solid Rock Church Barbecue Fundraiser & Bake Sale
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11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Solid Rock Church, 3551 Trent Road, New…
11
Sep
Completed
Community Event
9/11 Silent Memorial Parade – 25th Anniversary
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7:30 PM
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Food Lion Bridgeton (Start) to First &…
10
Sep
Completed
Community Event
Newcomers Club of New Bern Open House & Meeting
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5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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Harrison Center, 311 Middle St, New Bern,…
05
Sep
Completed
Community Event
Bops & Bangers: A Broadway Rave at NBCT
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8:00 PM – 11:30 PM
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New Bern Civic Theatre, 414 Pollock St,…
05
Sep
Completed
05
Sep
Completed
Community Event
Tap into Play 2026: Grown-Ups Only Night at Zing Zumm
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7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
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Zing Zumm Children's Museum, 625 New Bridge…
New Bern Events FAQ
What is happening in New Bern this weekend?
This weekend’s highlights include The Devil’s Disciple – Carolina History Theater (Newport) (Oct 9, 2026); MUMFest 2026 – Downtown New Bern (Oct 9–11, 2026); New Bern Mimosa 5K & Fun Run (Oct 11, 2026). Tap “Free This Weekend” or the weekend guide link above for the full Friday–Sunday list.
Where can I find free live music in downtown New Bern?
Union Point Park on the downtown waterfront hosts the free Rockin’ on the Rivers outdoor summer concert series (next date on our calendar: Jul 10, 2027). Other music on the calendar includes MUMFest 2026 – Downtown New Bern (Oct 9–11, 2026); New Bern Mimosa 5K & Fun Run (Oct 11, 2026); Havelock Chili Festival (Oct 16–17, 2026). Use the “Live Music” category filter above to see every upcoming show, and check each listing for admission details.
What are the biggest annual festivals in New Bern and Craven County?
Marquee events on the calendar include MUMFest 2026 – Downtown New Bern (Oct 9–11, 2026); Ghostwalk 2026: Tales of Historic New Bern (Oct 22–24, 2026); 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.
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