November
28: Turkey Trot 5K and 10K, 7:45a.m. at Taberna Golf and Country Club presented by the Twin Rivers YMCA.
29: Light Up the Season activities in downtown New Bern with a tree lighting at Union Point Park at 5:45 p.m. followed by a parade to Middle Street where Santa will light up Bear Plaza. Presented by Beary Merry Christmas.
30: New Bern Farmer’s Market, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
30: “Christmas Gifts for a Witch?” presented by New Bern Puppets, 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. at the North Carolina History Center.
30: Titan Air Show, 4:30 p.m. at Union Point Park.
30: Wizard of Oz at the Masonic Theatre at 7:30 p.m., 514 Hancock St. Other show dates include Dec. 6, 7, 13, 14 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 1, 8, 15 at 3 p.m. Presented by RiverTowne Players.
December
1: Trent Woods Christmas Parade lineup begins at 12 p.m. Starts at Bangert Elementary School.
3: Giving Tuesday, 11: a.m. – 1 p.m. at Union Point Park.
6: Chamber Music by Candlelight, 7 p.m. at Tryon Palace.
6: Home for the Holidays, 7:30 p.m. at the New Bern Civic Theatre.
7: Pancakes for PIE, 7 – 10 a.m. at Morgan’s Tavern and Grill.
7: CarolinaEast Foundation’s Breakfast with Santa, 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at Maola Riverside.
7: New Bern Christmas Parade starts at 10 a.m. down George Street to Pollock Street. Presented by the City of New Bern.
7: Havelock Tree Lighting Jubilee, 3:30 p.m. at Havelock City Park, 198 Cunningham Blvd.
7: Coastal Christmas Flotilla at 5:30 p.m. at Union Point Park.
8 – 9: “Christmas Gifts for a Witch?” presented by New Bern Puppets, 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. at the North Carolina History Center.
11: Canterbury Christmas Light Ride at 6:30 p.m. Meet at Meadows Family Park in Trent Woods.
13: ArtWalk, 5 – 8 p.m. in participating galleries and shops in downtown New Bern.
13: Movie in the Park – “The Santa Claus” at dusk, Union Point Park. Presented by the City of New Bern.
13: Live window displays, 6 – 8 p.m. at participating downtown shops.
14: Wreaths Across America ceremony at 12 p.m. with wreath placement following the ceremony at New Bern National Cemetery.
14: Craven Smart Start’s 12th Annual Holiday Hustle. at Union Point Park, registration begins at 7 a.m., 10K at 8 a.m., 5K at 8:30 a.m., fun run at 9 a.m. and awards ceremony at 9:30 a.m.
14: City of Havelock Blue Christmas Parade at 10 a.m.
14: The Holly and the Ivy Holiday Homes Tour, 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., presented by the New Bern Woman’s Club.
14 & 21: Candlelight 2024, 4:30 p.m. at Tryon Palace.
15: North Carolina Symphony presents Holiday Pops, 3 p.m. at Craven County Riverfront Convention Center.
22: A Family Christmas with Tom Yankton and Bryan Mayer, 2 p.m. at Union Point Park.
31: New Year’s Eve Block Party at 5 p.m. at Craven and Pollock Streets in downtown New Bern.