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CALENDAR OF EVENTS 21
September 2019
Sep TBA
Bike MS: Historic New Bern Ride
Nov 23
Light Up the Season “Santa’s Arrival”
252-637-3111
bearymerrychristmas.com
200 Block of Middle St, New Bern
New Bern residents look forward to the Light Up the Season! annual event each year, which kicks off all the Beary Merry Christmas festivities. Santa will be welcomed amidst thousand of lights, and his house will open to kids of all ages. Festivities run between 4:00pm–7:00pm with music, dancing, and crafts for children.
Nov 24
Community Christmas Tree Lighting
252-637-3111
bearymerrychristmas.com
Traffic Circle, East Front and Broad Sts, New Bern Enjoy the lighting of the official Community 30 ft. Christmas tree at 4pm. Don’t miss this wonderful small town Christmas tradition.
December 2019
Dec TBA
Coastal Christmas Flotilla
252-639-2902
bearymerrychristmas.com
Union Point Park, New Bern
This annual flotilla features an evening of bright lights, beautiful boats, and music. Santa will greet the children in Union Point Park at the conclusion of the Flotilla.
Dec TBA
RiverTowne Players Presents
252-633-3318
www.rivertowneplayers.org 514 Hancock St, New Bern Performances at 7:30pm and 3:00pm.
Dec TBA
21st Annual the Holly and the Ivy Holiday Homes Tour
252-638-9359 www.newbernwomansclub.com
Downtown New Bern
Tour several homes in the New Bern Historic District decorated in their festive finery.
Dec TBA
Sledding and Shopping Sunday
252-637-3111
bearymerrychristmas.com
Downtown New Bern
Sledding downtown with homemade slopes! Parents can get their shopping done, while children sled all afternoon.
Dec TBA
NC Symphony Concert
919-733-2750 • 877-627-6724
www.ncsymphony.org
New Bern Riverfront Convention Center Concert begins at 7:00pm.
www.nationalmssociety.org
Union Point Park, New Bern
Bike MS is a 2-day cycling event that raises funds to support people living with multiple sclerosis in North and South Carolina and throughout the United States. Money raised through this event funds MS research, programs, services, and advocacy.
Sep 7–9, 14–16
New Bern Civic Theatre Presents I Hate Hamlet
252-633-0567 www.newberncivictheatre.org
414 Pollock St, New Bern
Performances on the 13, 14, 20, and 21 begins at 7:30pm, with the performances on the 15 and 22 at 2:00pm.
October 2019
Oct TBA
Ghostwalk
252-638-8558
www.newbernhistorical.org
Historic Downtown New Bern
Detect spirits at 13 different historic ghost haunts, while ghostly actors share their spirited stories in the very loca- tions that their characters lived and visited.
Oct TBA
Havelock Chili Festival
252-671-7970
www.chilifestival.org
Walter B Jones Park, Havelock
This festival is a memorable community and family event, which contributes to local non-profits. Festival goers can enjoy chicken wings and red and green chili, while browsing arts and crafts and viewing live entertainment. The winner of the chili cook off is invited to participate in the World International Chili Society Cook Off.
Oct TBA
MUMfest
252-638-5781 www.mumfest.com
Downtown New Bern
MUMfest is New Bern’s premier award-winning fall festival, hosting a variety of events including family fun, live music, street performers, exhibitors, and good food, which attracts thousands each year. Proceeds are used to help build a better downtown.
Oct TBA
OktoberFest
newbernrotary.org
New Bern Riverfront Convention Center 203 S Front St, New Bern
Enjoy authentic German music and food!
November 2019
Nov 8–10, 15–17, 22–23
New Bern Civic Theatre Presents
The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Musical) 252-633-0567 www.newberncivictheatre.org
414 Pollock St, New Bern
Performances on the 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, and 23 begins at 7:30pm, with the performances on the 10 and 17 at 2:00pm.
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