Check out this Weekend’s Happenings in and around New Bern

Photo by: Joe Hughes
Photo by: Joe Hughes

22nd – 24th: AV Sale, Thurs: 9:00am – 6pm, Fri – Sat: 9:00am – 5pm, New Bern/Craven County Library. For details call 252-638-7800.

22nd: Meet the Candidates for Alderman of New Bern’s First Ward, 5:30pm – 7:00pm at the New Bern Area Chamber of Commerce. For details call 252-637-3111.

23rd: “Benefit for Ronald McDonald House of Greenville with music by Selah Dubb, 5:00pm at Bear Town Market, 402 S. Front St. For details call 252-637-0022.

23rd – 24th: Bus Trip to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington, 7:00pm, Tryon Palace Eden Street Parking Lot. For details call 252-639-3592.

24th: Dog Days of Summer at the New Bern Farmer’s Market, 8:00am – 2:00pm. For details call 252-633-0043.

24th: Cost of Freedom Poker Run, 10:30am – 4:00pm, presented by Veteran Enforcers Motorcycle Association and Harley-Davidson of New Bern, 1613 Hwy 70 E. For details call 252-633-4060.

24th: “Back to School Bash” Talent and Fashion Show with raffle, 11:00am – 3:00pm at the New Bern Mall. For details call 801-923-4677.

There also all kinds of fun activities to include something to do for all ages!

Visit the local Art galleries and shops to admire the vast array of art on display by local Artists.

Check out Amusements to learn about fun and games. Some examples are miniature golf, rollerskating, playing bingo, bowling, and much more!

Relieve some stress by working out at the local Fitness Centers.

Learn about New Bern’s 302 years of History by taking a professionally guided or self-tours and visit the many historical landmarks.

Spend some time at the New Bern – Craven County Library, read a book, use the computer, and better yet, take some FREE computer classes!

Get some fresh air by taking a walk in the park. Your kids will have a blast at the local playgrounds and water park. Your dog can play with others in the “dog park”. Thanks to the City of New Bern’s Parks and Recreation and Craven County Recreation and Parks there are over 20 parks, a community resource center, two recreation centers, an aquatic center complex, and a spray park in our community. They also organize numerous events and classes throughout the year.

Enjoy a Night on the Town by attending a live performance, singing Karaoke or dancing, or watching a movie at the box office.

Get back to nature by visiting Outdoor Recreation and see the hotspots for biking, boating, camping, fishing, golfing, hiking, hunting, tennis, scuba diving, etc.

Enjoy a stroll through the New Bern Farmer’s Market. The locals gather here on the weekends to shop for arts and crafts, food, and many other unique gifts. They even have live bands throughout the year.

What are you doing this weekend?

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