What’s on in New Bern
Source-checked listings. Past events drop off on their own.
Thursday, October 1
Friday, October 2
40th Annual NC Seafood FestivalMorehead City waterfront, Evans St waterfront (3rd-10th Sts), Morehead City NC 28557FreeSource checked: ncseafoodfestival.org · 2026-09-30Benefit Night At Ghent's - Journey of Hope FundraiserGhent Sandwich Shop, 1914 Dr MLK Jr Blvd, New Bern NC 28560Source checked: business.newbernchamber.com · 2026-09-30
Saturday, October 3
Living History Day at Battlefield ParkNew Bern Battlefield Park, 300 Battlefield Trail, New Bern NC 28562FreeSource checked: newbernhistorical.org · 2026-09-29New Bern Farmers MarketNew Bern Farmers Market, 421 S Front St, New Bern, NC 28560Source checked: newbernfarmersmarket.org · 2026-09-30Oktoberfest Vendor FairBrewery 99, 1030 Pollock St, New Bern NC 28562Source checked: brewery99.com · 2026-09-2840th Annual NC Seafood FestivalMorehead City waterfront, Evans St waterfront (3rd-10th Sts), Morehead City NC 28557FreeSource checked: ncseafoodfestival.org · 2026-09-30
Sunday, October 4
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 ticketSource checked: tryonpalace.org · 2026-09-30Fall 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)Source checked: tryonpalace.org · 2026-09-30ArtWalkDowntown New Bern (30+ galleries and shops); Craven Arts Council & Gallery, 317 Middle St, New Bern, NC 28560FreeSource checked: cravenarts.org · 2026-09-30
Saturday, October 10
New Bern Farmers MarketNew Bern Farmers Market, 421 S Front St, New Bern, NC 28560Source checked: newbernfarmersmarket.org · 2026-09-30Fall Garden Lovers WeekendTryon Palace Gardens, 529 S Front St, New Bern NC 28562Free (gardens); interior tours need a ticketSource checked: tryonpalace.org · 2026-09-30Fall 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)Source checked: tryonpalace.org · 2026-09-30MumFest 2026Historic downtown New Bern and riverfront, Downtown New Bern riverfront (Union Point Park area), New Bern NC 28560FreeSource checked: mumfest.com · 2026-09-2818th Century Apothecary WorkshopGateway Gallery, NC History Center, 529 S Front St, New Bern NC 28562$35 (plus tax), materials included; buy in advanceSource checked: tryonpalace.org · 2026-09-30
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)Source checked: runsignup.com · 2026-09-28MumFest 2026Historic downtown New Bern and riverfront, Downtown New Bern riverfront (Union Point Park area), New Bern NC 28560FreeSource checked: mumfest.com · 2026-09-28Fall Garden Lovers WeekendTryon Palace Gardens, 529 S Front St, New Bern NC 28562Free (gardens); interior tours need a ticketSource checked: tryonpalace.org · 2026-09-30
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)Source checked: tryonpalace.org · 2026-09-28Roos & Brews for Hesed Place. An Ineffable Experience!Ineffable Wine & Beer Garden, 101 B St, Bridgeton NC 28519$75Source checked: zeffy.com · 2026-09-28
Friday, October 16
Saturday, October 17
New Bern Farmers MarketNew Bern Farmers Market, 421 S Front St, New Bern, NC 28560Source checked: newbernfarmersmarket.org · 2026-09-28Outlander 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)Source checked: tryonpalace.org · 2026-09-28
Sunday, October 18
Class - Elderberry Syrup - A Winter RemedyGhent's Event Center, 1918 Dr MLK Jr Blvd, New Bern NC 28560Source checked: business.newbernchamber.com · 2026-09-28Word of God Christian Center Pastor's Appreciation BanquetRiverfront Convention Center of Craven County, 203 S Front St, New Bern NC 28560$23.18-$39.19Source checked: eventbrite.com · 2026-09-28
Wednesday, October 21
Thursday, October 22
Friday, October 23
Saturday, October 24
New Bern Farmers MarketNew Bern Farmers Market, 421 S Front St, New Bern, NC 28560Source checked: newbernfarmersmarket.org · 2026-09-28Ghostwalk 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 taxSource checked: newbernhistorical.org · 2026-09-28
Tuesday, October 27
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 28562FreeSource checked: tryonpalace.org · 2026-09-28Big Daddy Weave's My Hope is Jesus TourTemple Church, 1500 Kingdom Way, New Bern NC 28560$35.40-$70.80Source checked: itickets.com · 2026-09-28
Thursday, November 19
Saturday, November 21
Wednesday, December 9
Saturday, December 12
Candlelight Night OneTryon Palace Grounds, 529 S Front St, New Bern NC 28562Tickets requiredSource checked: tryonpalace.org · 2026-09-28United Pro Wrestling Presents "Redemption" Dec 12thWest New Bern Recreation Center, 1225 Pinetree Dr, New Bern NC 28562$7.66-$30.45Source checked: eventbrite.com · 2026-09-28