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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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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...

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  • Atlantic Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
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Chadwick Cottage in Downtown Beaufort, N...

Welcome to Chadwick Cottage, your ideal coastal hideaway in the sought-after Beau Coast community of Beaufort, North Carolina. This delightfully appointed 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom townhome just a modest drive from the historic waterfront and Crystal...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Kitty Hawk Kites

Founded as the world's first hang gliding school in 1974, Kitty Hawk Kites has grown into a beloved retail and outdoor recreation venture with more than 28 locations up and down the east coast! With more than 50 years of teaching the world to fly...

Cozy Crab Shack | Porch, Breezes, Near B...

Answer the call of the Atlantic at this comfortable 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom vacation rental on Bogue Sound! Known for its delicious seafood and beautiful beaches, Atlantic Beach is the ideal weekend hideaway for family and friends! Take a walk down to...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway - Crystal Coast

Visitors of all ages will have a blast at this destination that is designed for great times along the Crystal Coast shoreline. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway is situated in the centrally located beach community of Salter Path, and...