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New Bern Outdoor & Nature Events - 2026 Schedule

New Bern Outdoor & Nature Events - 2026 Schedule
Week of April 27, 2026 - May 3, 2026
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.

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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...

Stunning Ocean-view Emerald Island Home ...

Feel the best of both worlds at our cavernous home in Emerald Isle, NC. Located right on the sound, you can appreciate striking sunsets and even catch a glimpse of both the sunrise and sunset during certain times of the year. Just steps away from...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Newly Remodeled Charming Beach Cottage w...

This one-story 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath historic and beautiful beach bungalow in Salter Path has everything you need for a ideal beach hideaway! With freshly modernized pine floors, an in-ground private swimming pool, tile bathrooms, a white picket fence...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

3 Minute walk to the ocean, Overlooks th...

This refreshed coastal unit is ready for you to appreciate the best of both worlds - the sound and the ocean! The condo overlooks the pool. Appreciate the breeze on the deck or from the common spaces. Take a short walk to the beach. Or just...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...