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New Bern Lessons & Educational Events - 2026 Schedule

New Bern Lessons & Educational Events - 2026 Schedule
This Week
Saturday, May 2nd
Beaufort

The annual Wooden Boat Show is a tradition in the town of Beaufort, and its 50th celebration in 2026 promises to be bigger and more engaging than ever before. With a long roster of activities that are slated for the weekend-long event, visitors will be treated to a wealth of activities, displays, exhibits, and interactive ways to join in the fun.

Saturday, May 2nd
Beaufort

Come and marvel as a fleet of wooden boats are constructed from start to finish before your eyes at this competition that pits boat-builders against each other in one of the most anticipated events of the Annual Wooden Boat Show. The BoatBuilding Challenge is an event that's been going strong for more than 15 years as of 2026, and the competition features 18 teams who will battle it out to craft the best wooden boat in just four hours’ time.

Week of June 22, 2026 - June 28, 2026
Saturday, June 27th - Sunday, June 28th
Beaufort

Visitors can explore the best aspects of downtown Beaufort inside and out with the annual Beaufort Old Homes and Gardens Tour. Held throughout this coastal community, and featuring a number of popular sites including the buildings within the Beaufort Historic Site, area gardens, local churches, the Old Burying Ground and much more, this event provides an in-depth look into what makes Beaufort both historic and continually charming.

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Educational Activities in New Bern

As the esteemed second oldest town in North Carolina, as well as the original seat of North Carolina state government, New Bern has more than its fair share of educational sites and exhibits that will impress visitors from the inside and out...

The Beachcomber- Stunning Oceanfront Hom...

Discover the ultimate coastal getaway at The Beachcomber in Pine Knoll Shores. This impressive beachfront home offers 5 bedrooms and 3 full baths, showcasing beautiful ocean vistas from nearly every room. With not just one, but two full-size...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 13
Park Place, Oceanfront House in Emerald ...

Favorite Features-Handsome Kitchen!-Amazing ocean front pool!-Great Deck space with gorgeous vistas!-Wet Bar that¡s ideal for making some beach drinks!You can breeze right past "GO" and land straight on the sand when you vacation at Park Place in...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Lookout Cruises

Visitors can enjoy the Crystal Coast’s most coveted and hard-to-reach shorelines, or just embark on a breezy cruise of the open waters in search of dolphins and sunsets, with a trip that’s guided by Lookout Cruises. This local tour...

Ocean Terrace #2, Oceanfront Condo in Pi...

Ocean Terrace #2 is a 3 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath Oceanfront Condo located in handsome Pine Knoll Shores! Appreciate the oceanfront vistas and community beach access that this community provides! Since this property is located in the center of the...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Crystal Coast Lady Cruises

Crystal Coast Lady Cruises is a 100 ft. custom yacht that can effortlessly provide a number of family-friendly expeditions to vacationers who want to enjoy this delicate chain of barrier islands and coastal territory to its fullest. Based out of...