City of New Bern, NC

Future of New Bern takes shape through Land Use Update

The City of New Bern is updating its land use ordinance and invites residents to speak up with their ideas for the future of New Bern. Over the next few months, residents are encouraged to provide input in person, in writing, or […]
Weekend New Bern NC

Arts, History, Entertainment and more…Weekend Events in and around Town

20th: Coastal Carolina Regional Airport Celebrates 84 Year Anniversary, 10:00am – 5:00pm. Call 252-638-8591. 20th: Lunch and Learn – History of Toys and Games, 12:00pm, Debnam-Hunt Board Room, North Carolina History Center. Call 252-639-3500. 20th – 21st: 25th Annual Scroogefest, Fri: 3:00pm – 8:00pm; Sat: […]
The Game's Afoot

Rivertowne Players present The Game’s Afoot – Holmes for the Holidays

We enjoyed our interview with Harry Harvey, the Director of The Game’s Afoot. It’s being aired on New Bern’s News Talk Radio WNOS 107.5 and 1450AM. Listen to Laura Johnson’s interview with Harry here: When asked about The Game’s Afoot, Harry Harvey […]
10th Annual Authors Luncheon

Restaurants that will be open on Thanksgiving Day

If you’re looking for somewhere to eat on Thanksgiving Day, the following restaurants will be open. –  37th Street Pizzaria, 2402 Neuse Blvd., 633-5444 –  Baker’s Kitchen, 227 Middle St., 637-0304 –  Beer Army Burger Company, 313 Pollock St., 288-5814 –  Buffalo […]
Charles Dickens Returns

Charles Dickens Returns to New Bern

Charles Dickens, as portrayed by actor David zum Brunnen, returns to the New Bern-Craven County Public Library on Sunday, December 6th in the one man play “The Night Before Christmas Carol” with performances at 2:30 and 5 pm. The Friends of the […]
Holiday Hustle

Craven Smart Start Will Host Holiday Hustle on December 12th

Craven Smart Start will host their Holiday Hustle race fundraiser on December 12th. This makes the third year for this popular race event that takes place in downtown New Bern during the Christmas season. The Holiday Hustle will feature a 10K run, […]
Trypn Palace Holiday Celebrations

Tryon Palace Welcomes Holiday Season with Tours, Movies, Santa Claus

Holiday Kickoff Weekend to be held Nov. 27-29 Tryon Palace officially opens for the holiday season Nov. 27-29 with Holiday Kickoff Weekend, a three-day event filled with holiday tours, music, movies and a visit from Santa Claus. A new year of holiday […]