Listen to Laura Johnson’s audio for WNOS 105.9FM and 1450AM here:
3rd – 4th: “Paying the Price” Musical about POWs in Romania, 8:00pm at Christ Church Ministry Center, 311 Middle St. For details, call Ed Braswell or Kandy Antwine at 252-633-2550.
3rd – 5th: NC Sales Tax Holiday Weekend.
3rd – 5th: The Carolinian Shakespeare Festival presents Much Ado About Nothing, Fri and Sat: seating: 6:30pm, curtain: 7:00pm; Sun: seating: 1:30pm, curtain: 2:00pm at the North Carolina History Center, Cullman Performance Hall. For details call 252-639-3524.
4th: Canvas Connections Painting Events at Bear Hands Art Factory and Framing, 219 Middle St. For details call 252-514-2787.
4th: Grand Opening of President Obama’s Grassroots Campaign Office, 10:00am – 6:00pm, 1208 Pollock St. For details call 252-259-8393.
4th: Bear City Opry, doors open at 6:00pm, starts at 7:00pm, 516 Hancock St. For details call 252-670-7082.
Check out local Amusements:
- Captain Bly’s Shipwreck Cove, water slides and pool, miniature golf, batting cages, etc., 4605 Hwy 70 E., 252-636-2683
- Disc-Frisbie Golf Course located in Glenburnie Park, Glenburnie Rd., New Bern
- New Bern Aquatics Center, 1155 Laura Ln., New Bern, 252-639-2980
- George Street Spray Ground, 807 George St., New Bern, 252-633-6679
- Rollerland, roller skating rink, 3502 Neuse Blvd., New Bern 252-633-3804
- The Strike Zone, bowling alley, 3550 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., New Bern 252-637-6033
Visit The City of New Bern’s Parks and Recreation and Craven County Recreation and Parks to see a detailed listing of all the parks and events in New Bern.
We also have many tour options! You don’t have to be a tourist to check out these fun activities and enjoy the weekend!
- Bear Town Bears Walking Tour
- Captain Fins Pontoon and Kayak Rentals and Tours, 252-876-2288
- Captain Nick’s Sightseeing Boat Rides, email
- Carolina Carriage & Tours, 252-675-5360
- Cedar Grove Cemetery Tours, 252-635-1374
- Colonial Capital Helicopter Tours, Kale Storage Rd., 252-514-2242
- Ghosts of New Bern Walking Tour, 252-571-4766
- Lookout Lady Cruise, New Bern Grand Marina F Dock, 252-728-7827
- New Bern Fireman’s Museum, 408 Hancock St., 252-636-4087
- New Bern Tours and Convention Services, 333 Middle St., 252-637-7316 or 800-849-7316
- On The Wind Sailing Cruises, 252-670-3047
- Palm Coast Tours and Outings, 252-665-1175
- Segway Tours, 800-979-3370
- Self-Guided African American Heritage Tour sponsored by the Craven County Convention and Visitors Center, 252-637-9400
- Tryon Palace and the North Carolina History Center, 252-637-9400
- Tugboat Cruises LLC, 101 Craven St., 252-349-3819
- Walking Tours, Tryon Palace Historic Sites and Gardens, Corner of Pollock and George Sts., New Bern, 252-514-4900 or 800-767-1560
If you know of any events, amusements, or tours that aren’t listed, please comment below or send us an email. You can also follow us on New Bern Now’s Facebook page!
Have a great weekend!
Wendy Card