This weekend in New Bern, Oct 9 to 11
Friday to Sunday, listed by each organizer. Check details with the organizer before you go.
Top 3 picks
Don’t miss these three.
Picked for this weekend.
- Sat and SunOct 10 to 11MumFest 2026Historic downtown New Bern and riverfront, Downtown New Bern riverfront (Union Point Park area), New Bern NC 28560Why goGeneral admission is free, and it fills downtown and the riverfront both days.Free
- Friday, 9 AMOct 9Fall Garden Lovers WeekendTryon Palace Gardens, 529 S Front St, New Bern NC 28562Why goThe Tryon Palace gardens are free to enter all weekend; interior tours need a ticket.Free (gardens); interior tours need a ticket
- Friday, 5 PMOct 9ArtWalkDowntown New Bern (30+ galleries and shops); Craven Arts Council & Gallery, 317 Middle St, New Bern, NC 28560Why goA free, self-guided Friday evening walk through more than 30 downtown stops.Free
The whole weekend, day by day
Friday 93 events
Fall Garden Lovers WeekendTryon Palace Gardens, 529 S Front St, New Bern NC 28562Free (gardens); interior tours need a ticketFall Heritage Plant SaleDaves House Lawn, just inside the Tryon Palace main gate, 529 S Front St, New Bern NC 28562Free to attend (plants are for sale)ArtWalkDowntown New Bern (30+ galleries and shops); Craven Arts Council & Gallery, 317 Middle St, New Bern, NC 28560Free
Saturday 108 events
New Bern Farmers MarketNew Bern Farmers Market, 421 S Front St, New Bern, NC 28560Fall Garden Lovers WeekendTryon Palace Gardens, 529 S Front St, New Bern NC 28562Free (gardens); interior tours need a ticketFall Heritage Plant SaleDaves House Lawn, just inside the Tryon Palace main gate, 529 S Front St, New Bern NC 28562Free to attend (plants are for sale)MumFest 2026Historic downtown New Bern and riverfront, Downtown New Bern riverfront (Union Point Park area), New Bern NC 28560FreeTry-Yarn at Tryon Palace | Exploring Fiber ArtsCommission House, Tryon Palace, 529 S Front St, New Bern NC 28562Free18th Century Apothecary WorkshopGateway Gallery, NC History Center, 529 S Front St, New Bern NC 28562$35 (plus tax), materials included; buy in advancePremier Wrestling Federation: BaseBRAWL 2 at Kafer ParkKafer Park, 603 George St, New Bern NC 28560$10-$97.88Off Duty Comedy Showcase at The Brown PelicanThe Brown Pelican, 1017B Broad St, New Bern NC 28560$15
Sunday 113 events
Mumfest MUMosa 5k & Fun RunUnion Point Park, 210 E Front St, New Bern NC 28560Fun Run $20; 5K $40 (Sept 1 through race day)MumFest 2026Historic downtown New Bern and riverfront, Downtown New Bern riverfront (Union Point Park area), New Bern NC 28560FreeFall Garden Lovers WeekendTryon Palace Gardens, 529 S Front St, New Bern NC 28562Free (gardens); interior tours need a ticket