Weekend Happenings in and around New Bern

weekend events and happenings in new bern nc

30th – 31st: Tryon Civitan Sugar Drive for Religious Community Services. Sugar can be dropped off at the UPS Store, 1822 S. Glenburnie Dr. For details call 252-637-7500

30th: 21st Annual Reverse Drawing presented by the New Bern Area Chamber of Commerce at the New Bern Farmers Market. For details call 252-637-3111

31st: Bryan Mayer in Concert, 6:30pm at the Beer Army Outpost in James City. For details call 252-633-5060

June 1st: “Laughter for the Journey” 27th Annual National Cancer Survivors Day Free Event, 2:00pm – 4:00pm, Orringer Auditorium, Craven Community College.

1st: North Carolina Symphony in Concert, 7:30pm on Tryon Palace’s South Lawn. For details call 800-767-1570

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, and two recreation centers 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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