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November 27 - The Christmas season officially starts!
Read "A Christmas Carol" in our Downtown windows, 12 new story boards added this year!
Downtown Illumination - See our Downtown light up every night throughout the season.
Bring your honey and try out our "Kissing Stations" under the mistletoe. Visit Santa in Bear Plaza each Friday, Saturday and Sunday, give him your wish and have your photo taken! Drop off a new toy for the Salvation Army Angel Tree Program providing toys for Craven County children or canned food for RCS. Shop until 8 pm on Friday evenings. And lots more.
Visit Santa's Sleigh at the corner of Middle and Broad.
Coloring Contest Sposored by Branch's Furniture, watch the Sun Journal for details!
Ornaments, Ornaments, Ornaments! - Blown glass ornament show at Carolina Creations through December 25. 252-633-4369.
November 27 - Friday
Ghost of Christmas Presents shopping & dining Friday night, these shops & restaurants open until at least 8 pm -The Chelsea Restaurant, New Bern ArtWorks, Confleunce, The Haymaker's Wife, Craven Arts Council and Gallery, Port City Java, The Cow Cafe, Captain Ratty's, The BoatHouse, Julliette's Boutique, One Worlde Shop/Life is Good, Fraser's Wine & Cheese Gourmet Shoppe, Bern Bear Gifts, The Kress Mall on Middle Street, The Four C's, The Pepsi Store, The Next Chapter, Carolina Creations, Branch's Furniture, Morgan's Tavern & Grill, Nauti Paws, Mitchell Hardware, Accidental Artist, Art and Materials, The Galley Stores.
The Salvation Army Christmas Carolers perform at the corner of Pollock & Middle Street - 6:30 PM - free!
Dickens of a Christmas Scavenger Hunt Week 1, win a print of one of the Dickens StoryBoards suitable for framing and a chance to win hotel accomodations at a variety of resorts. Read more about it.
Trolley Tours 5:30 & 7, Cost - $10 per person. The 1 hour guided tour in the downtown historic district, will begin & end on Middle Street at the Corner of Middle and Broad. It will showcase the Christmas decorations in the shops and homes downtown and an opportunity to join your guide in a Christmas Carol or two. Enjoy the spirit of the season with a holiday trolley tour in downtown New Bern. Reservations are required. For more information or reservations: (252) 637-7316.
Santa arrives in Bear Plaza 10-5 pm.
Toys for the Salvation Army Angel Tree Program Collected at the Santa House in Bear Plaza during Santa hours.
Food Drive for RCS collected at the Santa House during Santa hours.
Tryon Palace Festive Holiday Kick-off Weekend 9-5 - Included with regular ticket purchase. Christmas decorations are up in the Palace and in our three his
toric houses. Holiday tours of the festooned gardens and bedecked halls. Special activities offically launch us into the Christmas season.Storyteller Terry Rollins will offer holiday stories in the Visitor Center Auditorium at 10 and 11 am, lasting approximately 30 minutes.
Performances include a different themed one-man act by Simon Spalding each day that will be a mixture of character portrayal and music. 1 and 2 pm and feature performances from the colonial, Revolutionary War and Civil War periods.
Accidental Artist Kick off the Christmas Season With Our "Ghosts of Christmas Presents" Open House Two-For-One Studio Fee all day. Refreshments served throughout the holiday season! Open 10-9
Downtown Open House at Carolina Creations, Mitchell Hardware, Four C's, The Pepsi Store, One Worlde Shop/Life is Good, Juliettes Boutique, Life is Good, Confluence, The Boathouse, Nauti Paws, New Bern Art Works, The Galley Stores, Accidental Artist, The Haymaker's Wife.
Dee's Dulcimers perform at Craven Arts Council 6 pm - free
November 28 - Saturday
Open Houses in Downtown New Bern at, Carolina Creations, Mitchell Hardware, Nauti Paws, Four Cs, One Worlde Shop/Life is Good, Confluence, The Pepsi Store, Treasures on the Trent, Juliette's Boutique, The Boathouse, New Bern Art Works, and more!
Gifts of the Magi Singers from New Bern Civic Theatre stroll our sidewalks from 11-3.
Trolley Tours 5:30 & 7, Cost - $10 per person. The one hour guided tour in the downtown historic district, will begin and end on Middle Street at the Corner of Middle and Broad. It will showcase the Christmas decorations in the shops and homes downtown and an opportunity to join your guide in a Christmas Carol or two. Enjoy the spirit of the season with a holiday trolley tour in downtown New Bern. Reservations are required. For more information or reservations 252-637-7316 or follow this link.
Santa in Bear Plaza 10-5 Have your photo taken with Santa.
During Santa hours drop off a new toy for the Angel Tree Program and canned food for RCS at Santa House
Mrs Santa Story Hour and Craft Project, Bank of the Arts, free. For more information call 252638-2577.
November 29 - Sunday
Shops & Restaurants open Sunday - The Chelsea Restaurant, Poor Charlie's, New Bern ArtWorks, Confleunce, The Haymaker's Wife, Craven Arts Council and Gallery, Port City Java, The Cow Cafe, Captain Ratty's, Treasures on the Trent, The BoatHouse, Julliette's Boutique, One Worlde Shop/Life is Good, The Four C's, The Pepsi Store, Carolina Creations, Morgan's Tavern & Grill, Nauti Paws, Mitchell Hardware, Accidental Artist, Art and Materials, The Galley Stores.
Santa in Bear Plaza 12-4 Have your photo taken with Santa.
During Santa hours drop off a new toy for the Angel Tree Program and canned food for RCS at Santa House.
December 3 - Thursday
Community Caroling 6 pm on the 300 block of Pollock Street in front of Christ Church.
New Bern Civic Theatre Presents "The Gifts of the Magi" 8 pm. For more information click here!
December 4 - Friday
New Bern Civic Theatre Presents "The Gifts of the Magi" 8 pm. For more information click here!
Dickens of a Christmas Scavenger Hunt Week 2, win a print of one of the Dickens StoryBoards suitable for framing and a chance to win hotel accomodations at a variety of resorts. Read more about it.
The Salvation Army Brass Quartet performs at the corner of Pollock & Middle Street - 6:30 PM - free!
Trolley Tours 5:30 & 7, Cost - $10 per person. The one hour guided tour in the downtown historic district, will begin and end on Middle Street at the Corner of Middle and Broad. It will showcase the Christmas decorations in the shops and homes downtown and an opportunity to join your guide in a Christmas Carol or two. Enjoy the spirit of the season with a holiday trolley tour in downtown New Bern. Reservations are required. For more information or reservations 252-637-7316 or follow this link.
Santa in Bear Plaza 4-8 pm
During Santa hours drop off a new toy for the Angel Tree Program and canned food for RCS at Santa House.
Tiny Tims Night Out - shopping & dining Friday night, these shops & restaurants open until at least 8 pm - The Chelsea Restaurant, New Bern ArtWorks, Confleunce, The Haymaker's Wife, Craven Arts Council and Gallery, Port City Java, Fraser's Wine & Cheese Gourmet Shopp, The Kress Mall on Middle Street, Bern Bear Gifts, The Cow Cafe, Captain Ratty's, The BoatHouse, Julliette's Boutique, Branch's Furniture, One Worlde Shop/Life is Good, Confluence, The Four C's, The Pepsi Store, The Next Chapter, Carolina Creations, Morgan's Tavern & Grill, Nauti Paws, Mitchell Hardware, Accidental Artist, Art and Materials, The Galley Stores.
Community Tree Lighting at the Hilton Dec. 4, 2009 at 6pm at the end of Craven Street.
Voci Allegre vocal ensemble - “A Very British Christmas,” in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church (Middle Street) 6:00 PM. Read more!
"Tiny Tim’s Night Out" at Accidental Artist Start A Family Tradition and come make a snowman platter! Two-For-One Studio Fee 6-9 pm
Kids Night at the Kress Mall on Middle Street - Mom and Dad gifts for under $10 - gift wrapping table with tags and Christmas Card making supplies free with every purchase.
December 5 - Saturday
Santa in Bear Plaza 10-2
During Santa hours drop off gift for Toys for Tots and canned food for RCS at Santa House
Jaycees Christmas Parade Downtown, 3 pm for entry guidelines click here.
Christmas Flotilla at Union Point Park Free! 5:30 til 7:30
Craven Arts Council - Mrs Santa Story Hour and Craft Project 1pm.
Tryon Palace "Twas the Night Before Christmas", 1 pm, a live reading with Alma Gibbons followed by cider and cookies.
New Bern Civic Theatre presents "The Gifts of the Magi," 2 pm & 8 pm, for more information click here
New Bern Art Works Will feature “Fine Arts for Less” a holiday special discount of 10% on Saturday December 5 only.
Trolley Tours 5:30 & 7, Cost - $10 per person. The one hour guided tour in the downtown historic district, will begin and end on Middle Street at the Corner of Middle and Broad. It will showcase the Christmas decorations in the shops and homes downtown and an opportunity to join your guide in a Christmas Carol or two. Enjoy the spirit of the season with a holiday trolley tour in downtown New Bern. Reservations are required. For more information or reservations 252-637-7316 or follow this link.
December 6 - Sunday
Shops & Restaurants open Sunday -
Carolina Creations, One Worlde/Life is Good, Four C's, Captain Rattys, Port City Java, The Cow Cafe, The BoatHouse, Julliette's Boutique, The Pepsi Store, Morgan's Tavern & Grill, Treasures on the Trent, Nauti Paws, The Haymaker's Wife, Mitchell Hardware, Confluence, Poor Charlies, Accidental Artist, Art and Materials, The Galley Stores and others.
New Bern Bed & Breakfasts Open House
2-5 pm, for more information click here!
New Bern Civic Theatre presents "The Gifts of the Magi", 2 pm, for more information click here!
New Bern Historical Society Christmas 'Friend-raiser' at the Blades House. It's a fabulous Christmas event that is open to non-members wanting to join the Historical Society that day. December 13, 3-5 pm. For more information call 252-638-8558.
Santa in Bear Plaza 12-4 pm
Toys for the Salvation Army Angel Tree Program Collected at the Santa House in Bear Plaza during Santa hours.
Wednesday, December 9th
Accidental Artist Santa’s Workshop 3-7 pm Calling all kids 12 and under! Paint a Snowman" Family" Platter". Cookies for Santa Plate & Hot Chocolate Mug Or Ornaments for your tree! Our elves will be on hand to help with your project! $15.00 per child. Reservations suggested. Must be accompanied by an adult.
December 11 - Friday
Fizziwigs Party - shopping & dining Friday night, these shops & restaurants open until at least 8 pm - The Chelsea Restaurant, New Bern ArtWorks, Confleunce, The Haymaker's Wife, Craven Arts Council and Gallery, Port City Java, Fraser's Wine & Cheese Gourmet Shopp, The Kress Mall on Middle Street, The Cow Cafe, Bern Bear Gifts, Captain Ratty's, The BoatHouse, Julliette's Boutique, Branch's Furniture, One Worlde Shop/Life is Good, The Four C's, The Pepsi Store, Carolina Creations, The Next Chapter, Morgan's Tavern & Grill, Nauti Paws, Mitchell Hardware, Accidental Artist, Art and Materials, The Galley Stores.
Dickens of a Christmas Scavenger Hunt Week 3, win a print of one of the Dickens StoryBoards suitable for framing and a chance to win hotel accomodations at a variety of resorts. Read more about it.
The Salvation Army Christmas Carolers perform at the corner of Pollock & Middle Street - 6:30 PM - free!
Mr. and Mrs. Fizziwig’s Christmas Dance Party 7 pm, free - Come visit the world of Charles Dickens’ imagination by learning the very dances young Ebenezer Scrooge may have footed at the Christmas party of his employer, Mr. Fizziwig, Bank of the Arts in downtown New Bern. Read more!
Trolley Tours 5:30 & 7, Cost - $10 per person. The one hour guided tour in the downtown historic district, will begin and end on Middle Street at the Corner of Middle and Broad. It will showcase the Christmas decorations in the shops and homes downtown and an opportunity to join your guide in a Christmas Carol or two. Enjoy the spirit of the season with a holiday trolley tour in downtown New Bern. Reservations are required. For more information or reservations 252-637-7316 or follow this link.
Accidental Artist Fizziwig’s Party - Paint ‘Til You Faint! Two-for-one studio fee 6pm-12 am, Reservations suggested.
Kress Mall Christmas Celebration - 5 pm til 8. Beverages and Christmas treats for the whole family.
Santa Bear Plaza 4-8 pm
Toys for the Salvation Army Angel Tree Program Collected at the Santa House in Bear Plaza during Santa hours.
December 12 -Saturday
Santa in Bear Plaza 10-5 -
photos with Santa and give him your list! During Santa hours drop off a new toy for the Angel Tree Program and canned food for RCS at Santa House.
Craven Arts Council - Mrs Santa Story Hour and Craft Project 1 pm, free.
Cookie Walk at Christ Church, Parish Hall, Middle Street 10-3.
Members of the church bake hundreds of dozens of cookies (all are delicious!) and you walk around and pick the cookies you want (you can choose 1 of each kind if you wish). You pay by the pound. All proceeds go to support Christ Church projects.
The Holly and The Ivy Tour - 12-5 $12 in advance; $15 day of tour
Tickets available after NOV. 1st at: Craven County Visitor's Center, Harris Teeter, & Bank of the Arts (252) 638-2577, Click here for more information.
Trolley Tours 5:30 & 7, Cost - $10 per person. The one hour guided tour in the downtown historic district, will begin and end on Middle Street at the Corner of Middle and Broad. It will showcase the Christmas decorations in the shops and homes downtown and an opportunity to join your guide in a Christmas Carol or two. Enjoy the spirit of the season with a holiday trolley tour in downtown New Bern. Reservations are required. For more information or reservations 252-637-7316 or follow this link.
December 13 - Sunday
Santa in Bear Plaza 12-4 -
photos with Santa and give him your list! During Santa hours drop off a new toy for the Angel Tree Program and canned food for RCS at Santa House.
Downtown Shops Open on Sunday Carolina Creations, One Worlde/Life is Good, Four C's, Captain Rattys, Port City Java, The Cow Cafe, The Haymaker's Wife, The BoatHouse, Julliette's Boutique, The Pepsi Store, Morgan's Tavern & Grill, Nauti Paws, Confluence, Accidental Artist, Treasures on the Trent, Poor Charlies, Art and Materials, the Galley Stores and others
December 14 - Monday
Messiah - Centenary United Methodist Church open rehearsal will be held 3:00 p.m. and a performance at 7:30 p.m. For more information click here.
December 15 - Tuesday
North Carolina Symphony Holiday POPS Concert - 6-9 pm -
New Bern Riverfront Convention Center. 877-627-6724.
December 18 - Friday
Santa in Bear Plaza 4-8 pm
During Santa hours drop off a new toy for the Angel Tree Program and canned food for RCS at Santa House.
The Salvation Army Brass Quartet performs at the corner of Pollock & Middle Street - 6:30 PM - free!
Ebenezer Goes Shopping -
shopping & dining Friday night, these shops & restaurants open until at least 8 pm - The Chelsea Restaurant, New Bern Branch's Furniture, ArtWorks, Confleunce, The Haymaker's Wife, Craven Arts Council and Gallery, Bern Bear Gifts, Port City Java, Fraser's Wine & Cheese Gourmet Shopp, The Kress Mall on Middle Street, The Cow Cafe, Captain Ratty's, The BoatHouse, Julliette's Boutique, The Next Chapter, One Worlde Shop/Life is Good, The Four C's, The Pepsi Store, Carolina Creations, Morgan's Tavern & Grill, Nauti Paws, Mitchell Hardware, Accidental Artist, Art and Materials, The Galley Stores.
Accidental Artist Ebeneezer’s Night Out -
Do you have a hard-to-shop-for "Scrooge" on your list? Why not paint them something special. Open ‘til 9 Two-for-one studio fee 6-9 pm.
Kress Mall on Middle Street - Evening special sales for your someone, complimentary gift wrap and tags with every purchase.
Trolley Tours 5:30 & 7, Cost - $10 per person. The one hour guided tour in the downtown historic district, will begin and end on Middle Street at the Corner of Middle and Broad. It will showcase the Christmas decorations in the shops and homes downtown and an opportunity to join your guide in a Christmas Carol or two. Enjoy the spirit of the season with a holiday trolley tour in downtown New Bern. Reservations are required. For more information or reservations 252-637-7316 or follow this link.
December 19 - Saturday
Santa in Bear Plaza 10-5 -
photos with Santa and give him your list!
During Santa hours drop off a new toy for the Angel Tree Program and canned food for RCS at Santa House.
Pet Parade - 9 am.
Meet at the Corner of Front and Craven in the field area. Line up will begin at 8:30am and Parade will start at 9:00am . Last year we had 76 dogs and more than 100 people. This year we are looking to double that number! Costumes are encouraged but not mandatory! For more info call Nauti Paws (252) 637-0247
Trolley Tours 5:30 & 7, Cost - $10 per person. The one hour guided tour in the downtown historic district, will begin and end on Middle Street at the Corner of Middle and Broad. It will showcase the Christmas decorations in the shops and homes downtown and an opportunity to join your guide in a Christmas Carol or two. Enjoy the spirit of the season with a holiday trolley tour in downtown New Bern. Reservations are required. For more information or reservations 252-637-7316 or follow this link.
December 20 - Sunday
Santa in Bear Plaza 12-4 -
photos with Santa and give him your list! During Santa hours drop off a new toy for the Angel Tree Program and canned food for RCS at Santa House.
Shops & Restaurants open Sunday -
Carolina Creations, One Worlde/Life is Good, Four C's, Captain Rattys, Port City Java, The Cow Cafe, The Haymaker's Wife, The BoatHouse, Julliette's Boutique, The Pepsi Store, Morgan's Tavern & Grill, Treasures on the Trent, Nauti Paws, Confluence, Accidental Artist, Poor Charlies, Art and Materials, the Galley Stores and others.
Monday December 21 - Wednesday December 23
Santa in Bear Plaza 12-4 -
photos with Santa and give him your list! During Santa hours drop off a new toy for the Angel Tree Program and canned food for RCS at Santa House.
Thursday December 24
Santa in Bear Plaza 10-2 -
photos with Santa and give him your list! During Santa hours drop off a new toy for the Angel Tree Program and canned food for RCS at Santa House.
Thursday, December 31
First Night! Read all about it.
Many thanks to our sponsors
Wachovia,
PotashCorp-Aurora - PCS Phosphate,
Carolina Creations Fine Art & Contemporary Craft Gallery,
Lonnie Pridgen Real Estate,
Mitchell Hardware,
The Four C's,
The Pepsi Store,
One Worlde Shop/Life is Good,
The Chelsea Restaurant,
Swiss Bear,
Port City Java,
The Accidental Artist,
Branch's Furniture,
Captain Ratty's,
Poor Charlies,
Treasures on the Trent,
Historic Downtown Residents Association,
Bern Bear Gifts,
New Bern ArtWorks,
New Bern Area Chamber of Commerce,
Craven County Arts Council and Gallery,
Swiss Bear ,
Juliettes Boutique,
New Bern Historical Society
Confluence
Hilton
New Bern Tours
The Intimate
The Next Chapter
Morgans Tavern and Grill
New Bern Arworks & Company
The Boathouse
The Fireman's Museum
Cow Cafe
The Haymaker's Wife
Fraser's Wine and Gourmet Cheese Shoppe
Nauti Paws
Art and Materials
and the list continues to grow.
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