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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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New Bern Camping and RV Parks

Whether a visitor craves a rustic environment that’s bordered by miles of Croatan National Forest, or a more holiday-infused atmosphere with plenty of amenities, New Bern is the place to go. With a hopping downtown that’s filled with...

Money Island Retreat on AB with Lots of ...

This inviting 3 BR/2 Bath home features a comfortable living room, dining area, and equipped kitchen, plus standout outdoor living w/ two second floor porches overlooking the ICW and a covered porch ideal in any weather. Located in a peaceful...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Charming beach condo with seasonal pool ...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Located just steps from the surf and sand, this gorgeous beach condo comes with everything you need for the ideal hideaway here on Bogue Banks! While you'll appreciate access to...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Island Beach Racquet Club 205A, Second F...

Island Beach Racquet Club 205A is a gorgeously refreshed second-floor, 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath oceanfront condo the ideal setting for your next beach hideaway. Designed with fresh coastal appeal and thoughtful updates throughout, this inviting getaway...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...