What’s on in New Bern
Listings from each organizer. Past events drop off on their own.
Thursday, October 8
Friday, October 9
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)Woven Rope Planter Basket WorkshopWine & Design New Bern, 208 Middle St, New Bern NC 28562$65ArtWalkDowntown New Bern (30+ galleries and shops); Craven Arts Council & Gallery, 317 Middle St, New Bern, NC 28560FreeThe Bonafides - The Great American Songbook Part 1The Athens Theatre (New Bern Civic Theatre), 414 Pollock St, New Bern NC 28560$23
Saturday, October 10
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-$97.88Walk-In Bathtub ImprovThe Athens Theatre (New Bern Civic Theatre), 414 Pollock St, New Bern NC 28560$20Off Duty Comedy Showcase at The Brown PelicanThe Brown Pelican, 1017B Broad St, New Bern NC 28560$15
Sunday, October 11
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
Tuesday, October 13
Wednesday, October 14
Thursday, October 15
Discover Tryon Palace: Caswell's Capital TourTryon Palace, 529 S Front St, New Bern NC 28562$20 adults, $15 ages 6-14 (plus tax)New Bern Planning & Zoning Board MeetingCity Hall courtroom (2nd floor), 300 Pollock St, New Bern NC 28560Night MarketThe Gardens at Isaac Taylor, 228 Craven St, New Bern NC 28560Check organizer for admission detailsRoos & Brews for Hesed Place. An Ineffable Experience!Ineffable Wine & Beer Garden, 101 B St, Bridgeton NC 28519$75
Friday, October 16
Saturday, October 17
New Bern Farmers MarketNew Bern Farmers Market, 421 S Front St, New Bern, NC 28560Outlander 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)RCS Gala: Haunted Histories, Tales of the High SeasRiverfront Convention Center, 203 S Front St, New Bern NC 28560Midnight Magic Trivia Paint NightWine & Design New Bern, 208 Middle St, New Bern NC 28562$45CelloVoci with Craven ConcertsOrringer Auditorium, Craven Community College, 800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562Legally Blonde JrMasonic Theatre (RiverTowne Players), 514 Hancock St, New Bern NC 28560Check organizer for admission detailsThe 2nd Annual 24 Hour Theatre ProjectThe Athens Theatre (New Bern Civic Theatre), 414 Pollock St, New Bern NC 28560$5
Sunday, October 18
Class - Elderberry Syrup - A Winter RemedyGhent's Event Center, 1918 Dr MLK Jr Blvd, New Bern NC 28560Raven's Cabaret Drag BrunchThe Brown Pelican, 1017B Broad St, New Bern NC 28560$13.35Legally Blonde JrMasonic Theatre (RiverTowne Players), 514 Hancock St, New Bern NC 28560Check organizer for admission detailsWord of God Christian Center Pastor's Appreciation BanquetRiverfront Convention Center of Craven County, 203 S Front St, New Bern NC 28560$23.18-$39.19
Monday, October 19
Wednesday, October 21
Ribbon Cutting to celebrate the Grand Re-Opening for CarolinaEast Foundation at CarolinaEast Rehabilitation HospitalCarolinaEast Rehabilitation Hospital, 2000 Neuse Blvd, New Bern, NC 28560New Bern Historic Preservation Commission Regular MeetingCity Hall courtroom (2nd floor), 300 Pollock St, New Bern NC 28560
Thursday, October 22
Introduction to Glass Blowing WorkshopWine & Design New Bern, 208 Middle St, New Bern NC 28562$65New Bern Board of Adjustment MeetingCity Hall courtroom (2nd floor), 300 Pollock St, New Bern NC 28560Forever Yours: Poetry Reading With Author Sheena PowellThe Gardens at Isaac Taylor, 228 Craven St, New Bern NC 28560$45Ghostwalk 2026Historic downtown New Bern (13 sites, including Cedar Grove Cemetery), 511 Broad St, New Bern, NC 28560$20 advance adult, $25 day-of; $17 members/active military/students 13-23; $5 ages 3-12; $13 each for groups of 13+; plus NC sales tax
Friday, October 23
Ghostwalk 2026Historic downtown New Bern (13 sites, including Cedar Grove Cemetery), 511 Broad St, New Bern, NC 28560$20 advance adult, $25 day-of; $17 members/active military/students 13-23; $5 ages 3-12; $13 each for groups of 13+; plus NC sales taxLegally Blonde JrMasonic Theatre (RiverTowne Players), 514 Hancock St, New Bern NC 28560Check organizer for admission details
Saturday, October 24
New Bern Farmers MarketNew Bern Farmers Market, 421 S Front St, New Bern, NC 28560Rest In Feast Halloween Charcuterie Workshop with Bear & Boards CharcuterieWine & Design New Bern, 208 Middle St, New Bern NC 28562$70Do The Halloween Pub Crawl in New Bern!Downtown New Bern bars (check in at any recommended stop), 200-298 Middle St, New Bern NC 28560$19.05-$23.60Ghostwalk 2026Historic downtown New Bern (13 sites, including Cedar Grove Cemetery), 511 Broad St, New Bern, NC 28560$20 advance adult, $25 day-of; $17 members/active military/students 13-23; $5 ages 3-12; $13 each for groups of 13+; plus NC sales taxLegally Blonde JrMasonic Theatre (RiverTowne Players), 514 Hancock St, New Bern NC 28560Check organizer for admission details
Sunday, October 25
Tuesday, October 27
Wednesday, October 28
Saturday, October 31
Thursday, November 5
Friday, November 6
Saturday, November 7
Garden 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 28562FreeBig Daddy Weave's My Hope is Jesus TourTemple Church, 1500 Kingdom Way, New Bern NC 28560$35.40-$70.80