The City of New Bern is proud to announce a festive schedule of events this holiday season. First, the return of the annual Community Tree Lighting at Union Point Park which is scheduled for November 26th. Then, the 37th Annual Coastal Christmas […]

Join us for a fun-fundraiser tonight at 7 p.m. during the “Light up the Season” at the stage at Bear Plaza on Middle St. in Downtown New Bern. You can pay to throw a pie at a local celebrity of your choice […]

Around Town New Bern restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day. Congratulations to The Fix – Coffee & Bakery on their opening, located at 2118 Trent Blvd. Author Jo Anna Kloster will be at the New Bern Farmers Market on Nov 27 with her […]

The New Bern Police Department will be activating its annual “Holiday Task Force” on Thursday, November 25, 2021. This task force is a special deployment of officers who patrol heavily trafficked areas during the holiday season. Operations will begin on Thanksgiving, Thursday, […]

On Thanksgiving, we acknowledge all that we have and give thanks, but on Giving Tuesday, we have the opportunity to show our thanks and generosity to our favorite non-profits and all the good they accomplish throughout the year. This Giving Tuesday, November […]

We know this is a busy time of the year and we all want to spend time with our family and friends. For those who are unable to travel this season Trent Park Elementary students have worked to create their own version […]

Looking for the perfect way to have a delicious pancake breakfast before visiting Santa in Bear Plaza, taking in some shopping, and enjoying the many activities happening during the holiday season in beautiful, historic downtown New Bern? New Bern, North Carolina’s Colonial […]