Weekend packed with events and things to do in and around New Bern!

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28th: Brews and Bites: A Benefit Celebrating 75 years of MCAS Cherry Point, 5:30pm – 7:30pm at the New Bern Farmers Market. Presented by Allies for Cherry Point’s Tomorrow. Call 252-631-5021.

29th – 30th: RiverTowne Players presents Company, 8:00pm at the Masonic Theatre. Call 252-633-3318.

29th – May 1st: Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Air Show. Call 252-466-6398.

30th: At the Gallery: June Styne, 7pm, Bank of the Arts. Call 252-638-2577

30th: Jukebox Memories – Southern Gentlemen Barbershop Chorus Annual Show, 7:30pm at Grover C. Fields Middle School’s Performing Arts Center. Call 252-288-9132.

30th: Casablanca recreates Rick’s American Bar in New Bern, 8:00pm at the Brown Pelican, 411 Broad St. Call 252-631-5008.

30th: Parade of Homes and Remodeler’s Tour presented by the Home Builders Association of Craven and Pamlico Counties. Call 252-636-3707.

30th – May 1st: Parade of Homes and Remodeler’s Tour, 12:00pm – 5:00pm presented by the Home Builders Association of Craven and Pamlico Counties.

1st: Building Community Initiative Program with Faith Connection, 2:30pm at Centenary United Methodist Church. Call 252-637-3698.

There also all kinds of fun activities to include something to do for all ages!

Visit the local Art galleries and shops to admire the vast array of art on display by local Artists.

Check out Amusements to learn about fun and games. Some examples are miniature golf, roller skating, playing bingo, bowling, and much more!

Relieve some stress by working out at the local Fitness Centers.

Learn about New Bern’s 305 years of History by taking a professionally guided or self-tours and visit the many historical landmarks.

Spend some time at the New Bern – Craven County Library, read a book, use the computer, and better yet, take some FREE computer classes!

Get some fresh air by taking a walk in the park. Your kids will have a blast at the local playgrounds and water park. Your dog can play with others in the “dog park” (you need to register for access). Thanks to the City of New Bern’s Parks and Recreation and Craven County Recreation and Parks there are over 20 parks, a community resource center, and two recreation centers in our community. They also organize numerous events and classes throughout the year.

Enjoy a Night on the Town by attending a live performance, singing Karaoke or dancing, or watching a movie at the box office.

Get back to nature by visiting Outdoor Recreation and see the hotspots for biking, boating, camping, fishing, golfing, hiking, hunting, tennis, scuba diving, etc.

Enjoy a stroll through the New Bern Farmer’s Market. The locals gather here on the weekends to shop for arts and crafts, food, and many other unique gifts. They even have live bands throughout the year.

Please let us know if there’s an event that we didn’t know about and we’ll add it to the Calendar!

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