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New Bern Music & Dancing Events - 2026 Schedule

New Bern Music & Dancing Events - 2026 Schedule
Week of October 5, 2026 - October 11, 2026
Saturday, October 10th - Sunday, October 11th
Swansboro

If you’re a southern seafood fan, then you’re going to love the annual Mullet Festival of Swansboro. This two-day affair features a wealth of ways to enjoy this local crystal coast staple, as well as plenty of games and activities that celebrate the food, flavor, and all around fun of the heart of Swansboro and the North Carolina coastline.

Week of November 23, 2026 - November 29, 2026
Friday, November 27th 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Swansboro

Celebrate the holidays Crystal Coast style with this annual event that entices locals and visitors alike to get into the holiday spirit. The Swansboro Christmas Flotilla is a time-honored tradition that combines Swansboro’s love of life on the water with a truly festive atmosphere, and the event is sure to become an annual celebration that Crystal Coast visitors will want to return to again and again.

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Activities for Kids in New Bern

From wide open outdoor spaces to cool museums that cater to little visitors, New Bern truly is a paradise for kids. Combining education and culture with miles of fun, kids will have a blast discovering all the different things to do in this charming...

Lakefront Condo with Pools, Gym & Hot Tu...

Summary:Indulge in a calming vacation at this inviting 2-bedroom apartment in New Bern, North Carolina. This apartment, located within a resort, offers access to a range of amenities, including indoor and outdoor pools, a gym, and a hot tub. Savor...

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Southern Breeze, Oceanfront House in Eme...

Favorite Features:-Amazing Ocean view Swimming Pool!-Picture Ideal Gazebo on private walkway to the beach!-Ideal place for a wedding!-Kitchen of your dreams!Southern Breeze is an Oceanfront home with 8 bedrooms and 8 full and 2 half-baths! You will...

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Island Express Ferry Service

Island Express Ferry Service LLC is the only authorized concessionaire to drop off at Cape Lookout Lighthouse and Shackleford Banks! Offering departures from both Beaufort and nearby Harkers Island, Island Express Ferry Service serves as the...

Second row, ocean view duplex w/ easy be...

Spend quality time with family and friends in this comfortable second-row, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath (plus hot and cold enclosed outside shower and changing room) duplex. Beechwood West is the ideal oceanside vacation rental for modest families or a...

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Shackleford Wild Horse & Shelling Safari

Take a quick and scenic ferry ride with your experienced guide over to the pristine Outer Banks Island of Shackleford Banks, which is part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. There, you are introduced to the wild horses of Shackleford...