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New Bern Outdoor & Nature Events - 2025 Schedule

New Bern Outdoor & Nature Events - 2025 Schedule
Week of December 1, 2025 - December 7, 2025
Saturday, December 6th 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Beaufort

The historic Beaufort waterfront comes alive during this holiday celebration that combines this community’s love of the water with a literal boatload of holiday lights. The annual Friends of the Maritime Museum Holiday Flotilla is a fun and festive event that will wow spectators throughout the Crystal Coast, and which will put visitors of all ages in a holiday state of mind.

Saturday, December 6th - Sunday, December 7th
Harkers Island

The small community of Harkers Island comes to life at this annual event that puts this community’s rich heritage and history in the spotlight. The annual Core Sound Decoy Festival, which is held the first full weekend in December, is a unique celebration that combines exhibits, demonstrations, vendors, food, and much more, to the delight of local visitors and residents alike.

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Cape Lookout National Seashore

The Cape Lookout National Seashore is a 56-mile long stretch of the Southern Outer Banks barrier island terrain that runs from Ocracoke Inlet to the northeast side of Beaufort Inlet. Comprised of three separate islands – the North Core Banks...

2 Min Walk to Beach | Summer Paradise| S...
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Summary:This Cozy Cottage is a ideal hideaway for couples or groups of six that just want to get away and savor the beach! With the waves just a 2 min. walk from the home, grab our chairs, and our cooler, fill it up with ice, and appreciate! ☀...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
SOUNDSIDE HOME IN EMERALD ISLE!!  A shor...

This appealing 3 bedroom, 2 bath beach home in the serene town of Emerald Isle, NC, offers the ideal coastal getaway. The home features an open floor plan with bright and airy living spaces, enhanced by sizable windows that showcase impressive...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Morehead City Ferry Service

The Crystal Coast is best explored from the water, and Morehead City Ferry Service will take explorers to some of the most remote and beautiful corners of this long stretch of Southern Outer Banks shoreline. Launching from the heart of Downtown...

Crystal Conch sleeps 16, private home cl...

Oceanside private getaway, simple 500 foot walk to beach access, 7 Bdrms and 4.5 baths. Bed sizes include: 4 Kings, 1 Queen with 2twins in adjoining room, 1 Queen, 1 Full bottom with single top bunk. Movie room, game room with ping pong and wet...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
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...