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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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Emerald Isle Indian Beach Pine Knoll Shores Atlantic Beach Shackleford Banks Beaufort Morehead City Cape Lookout Cedar Island Harkers Island New Bern
MCAS Cherry Point

The Marine Corps Air Station at Cherry Point located in Havelock is a local institution that was founded in July of 1941, just months before the attack on Pearl Harbor, and which celebrates an honorable tradition as a marine training facility and...

Blue Bowline - Beaufort Convenience, Boa...

This downstairs two bedroom, two bath handicap accessible vacation destination is your new Beaufort getaway. A favorite on the rental market and adjacent to The Beaufort Hotel and 34 North restaurant it is both convenient and happily off the beaten...

  • Beaufort
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
A private, wooded home in Emerald Isle, ...

Heart of the Sunrise is a roomy, private, oceanside, saltbox home among the trees with three decks near the Point in Emerald Isle. 3-min. nature walk to the beach on a private path from the neighborhood. Open floor plan on the top floor with a half...

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

Relax and Recharge at This Spacious 4-Be...

Welcome to your ideal Emerald Isle hideaway! This attractively maintained 4-bedroom, 3-bath home offers everything you need for a calming coastal vacation. With 2 king beds and 4 twin beds, there's plenty of space for family or friends—linens...

  • Indian Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...