What’s on in New Bern
Listings from each organizer. Past events drop off on their own.
Monday, November 2
Wednesday, November 4
Thursday, November 5
3:30PMDiscover Tryon Palace: Caswell's Capital TourTryon Palace, 529 S Front St, New Bern NC 28562$20 adults, $15 ages 6-14 (plus tax)6PMCeramic Christmas Tree WorkshopWest New Bern Recreation Center, 1225 Pine Tree Drive, New Bern NC$10-$206:30PMTai Chi - Good for Nervous System Support & ConnectionThe Journey Center at Hesed Place, 2619 Trent Road, New Bern NC 28571$15
Friday, November 6
Saturday, November 7
10AMTouch-A-TruckWest New Bern Recreation Center, 1225 Pine Tree Drive, New Bern NCFree10AMTween Project-Based Learning EventArt House Art Studio LLC, 507 Pollock St #4, New Bern NC 28562Free10:30AMGarden Lecture Series – November: One Garden, Two Gardeners (Or… How to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse with a One-Acre Fruit and Vegetable Garden)Cullman Hall, NC History Center, 529 S Front St, New Bern NC 28562Free7PMBig Daddy Weave's My Hope is Jesus TourTemple Church, 1500 Kingdom Way, New Bern NC 28560$35.40-$70.807:30PMIn the HeightsThe Athens Theatre (New Bern Civic Theatre), 414 Pollock St, New Bern, NC 28560
Sunday, November 8
2PMIn the HeightsThe Athens Theatre (New Bern Civic Theatre), 414 Pollock St, New Bern, NC 285604PMMERCI on Middle 2026Middle Street, Historic Downtown New Bern, Middle St, New Bern NCCheck organizer for admission details8PMThe G.O.A.T. iCandy Male Revue @ Stadium Club - New Bern, NCStadium Club, 2303 Neuse Blvd, New Bern NC 28560Check organizer for admission details
Monday, November 9
Tuesday, November 10
Wednesday, November 11
Thursday, November 12
Friday, November 13
5PMArtWalk (featuring Studio Tour Artworks)Downtown New Bern (galleries, shops and restaurants), Downtown New Bern, New Bern NCFree7PMAlex Bugnon Live Jazz ConcertKnights of Columbus, 1125 Pinetree Dr, New Bern NC 28562Check organizer for admission details7PMBINGO! Bingo & Blessings at Hesed Place FundraiserHesed Place Journey Center, 2619 Trent Rd, New Bern NC 28571$257PMGaither Vocal Band - Then Came the Morning Tour 2026Temple Church, 1500 Kingdom Way, New Bern NCCheck organizer for admission details7:30PMIn the HeightsThe Athens Theatre (New Bern Civic Theatre), 414 Pollock St, New Bern, NC 28560
Saturday, November 14
9AMThe Smash Adult Table TennisStanley A. White Recreation Center, 601 Third Ave, New Bern NC$15-$3010AMNew Bern Artists Studio TourParticipating artist studios in New Bern and surrounding area, New Bern NCCheck organizer for admission details10:30AMSaturday Tot Play DayWest New Bern Recreation Center, 1225 Pine Tree Dr, New Bern NCFree7:30PMIn the HeightsThe Athens Theatre (New Bern Civic Theatre), 414 Pollock St, New Bern, NC 28560
Sunday, November 15
Monday, November 16
Wednesday, November 18
Thursday, November 19
Friday, November 20
Saturday, November 21
3:45PMOutlander in the Palace TourTryon Palace (tour starts at 301 George St, across from the main gates), 301 George St, New Bern NC 28562$20 adults, $10 youth (plus tax)7:30PMExploration in the Arts: Dear MariBella and the PigKickersOrringer Auditorium, Craven Community College$10-$157:30PMIn the HeightsThe Athens Theatre (New Bern Civic Theatre), 414 Pollock St, New Bern, NC 28560
Friday, November 27
Saturday, November 28
Sunday, November 29
Wednesday, December 2
Thursday, December 3
Friday, December 4
Saturday, December 5
10AMNew Bern Christmas ParadeDowntown New Bern - George and Pollock streets, Starts on George St by the police department, New Bern, NCFree12PMBeary Merry Santa ExperienceBear Plaza, 230 Middle Street, New Bern, NC 2856012 PM–3 PM · 4 PM–9 PM · break between sessions5:30PMCoastal Christmas FlotillaDowntown New Bern waterfrontFree7:30PMIt's a Bonafide Christmas ConcertThe Athens Theatre (New Bern Civic Theatre), 414 Pollock St, New Bern, NC 28560$23 including fees
Sunday, December 6
Wednesday, December 9
3PMFigure Drawing Drop-In SessionBank of the Arts (Craven Arts Council & Gallery), 317 Middle St, New Bern NC 28560$5 members, $10 nonmembers4PMBeary Merry Santa ExperienceBear Plaza, 230 Middle Street, New Bern, NC 285607:30PMHoliday PopsRiverfront Convention Center, 203 S Front St, New Bern, NC 28560Check organizer for admission details
Thursday, December 10
Friday, December 11
4PMBeary Merry Santa ExperienceBear Plaza, 230 Middle Street, New Bern, NC 285605PMThe Muppet Christmas Carol — Movie in the ParkUnion Point Park, 210 East Front Street, New Bern, NC 28560Free7:30PMHome Alone Movie NightThe Athens Theatre (New Bern Civic Theatre), 414 Pollock St, New Bern, NC 28560$7 including fees
Saturday, December 12
10AMBeary Merry Santa ExperienceBear Plaza, 230 Middle Street, New Bern, NC 2856010 AM–3 PM · 4 PM–9 PM · break between sessions3:30PMCandlelight Night OneTryon Palace Grounds, 529 S Front St, New Bern NC 28562Check organizer for admission details4PMUnited Pro Wrestling Presents "Redemption" Dec 12thWest New Bern Recreation Center, 1225 Pinetree Dr, New Bern NC 28562$7.66-$30.45
Sunday, December 13
Wednesday, December 16
Thursday, December 17
3:30PMDiscover Tryon Palace: Caswell's Capital TourTryon Palace, 529 S Front St, New Bern NC 28562$20 adults, $15 ages 6-14 (plus tax)4PMBeary Merry Santa ExperienceBear Plaza, 230 Middle Street, New Bern, NC 285607:30PMA VHS Christmas CarolThe Athens Theatre (New Bern Civic Theatre), 414 Pollock St, New Bern, NC 28560
Friday, December 18
Saturday, December 19
10AMBeary Merry Santa ExperienceBear Plaza, 230 Middle Street, New Bern, NC 2856010 AM–3 PM · 4 PM–9 PM · break between sessions2PMA VHS Christmas Carol - MatineeThe Athens Theatre (New Bern Civic Theatre), 414 Pollock St, New Bern, NC 285603PMLewis N Clark: A Family ChristmasMasonic Theatre (RiverTowne Players), 514 Hancock St, New Bern NC 28560Check organizer for admission details3:30PMCandlelight: Night TwoTryon Palace Grounds, 529 S Front St, New Bern NC 28562Check organizer for admission details7PMLewis N Clark: A Family ChristmasMasonic Theatre (RiverTowne Players), 514 Hancock St, New Bern NC 28560Check organizer for admission details7:30PMA VHS Christmas Carol - EveningThe Athens Theatre (New Bern Civic Theatre), 414 Pollock St, New Bern, NC 28560