Downtown Calendar & A Dickens of a Christmas in Downtown New Bern 2011

A Dickens of a Christmas
in Downtown New Bern 2011
Read all about it!


Now through Dec 24, 2011 Bear Plaza, a winter wonderland, Santa in Bear Plaza, Head in the Hole photo op, kissing stations, thousands of lights! Read all about it!

It's a Wonderful Wreath Contest in Downtown New Bern!  Register and Vote for your favorite wreath by clicking here.


Now through Dec 31 "Music, Mirth, and Merriment": The Holiday Season at Tryon Palace, Special Events Daily! Calendar  

 

We would like to congratulate 8yr old Marshall Jordan as the winner of the Help Tiny Tim contest!

Leave your letter to Santa in his mailbox in Bear Plaza!

- Dec 2, 2011 Friday 5-8 pm Suds for Studs Shopping Evening at Studio 323

- Dec 2, 2011 Friday 6 pm - Tree Lighting Ceremony Hilton

- Dec 2, 2011 Friday 5:30 and 7 - Christmas Trolley Tours Reservations Required 

- Dec 2, 2011 7 pm It's a Wonderful Life, Movie Night at the Athens Theatre, $5, includes popcorn and soda. Call 252-634-9057 for more information.


- Dec 3, 2011 Saturday Breakfast with Santa, New Bern Riverfront Convention Center, $12 for children and adults, www.ncfestivaloftrees.com   CarolinaEast Foundation Be sure to call! Almost sold out. 252-633-8247.

- Dec 3, 2011 Saturday - Make your own Holiday Cards! 11 am -1 pm Gallery 323 Details
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Dec 3, 2011 Saturday  Pet Photos with Santa, 8:30-11 am, Nauti Paws For more info & reservations call Nauti Paws at (252) 637-0247.

- Dec 3, 2011 Saturday 5:30 PM Union Point Park, Annual Christmas Flotilla

- Dec 3, 2011 Saturday -11 AM and 2 PM Glad Christmas Comes - A Dramatic Garland of Victorian Christmas Readings presented by Tryon Palace Details



- Dec 3, 2011 Saturday 3 pm -  Christmas Parade Monetary proceeds will be used to purchase gifts for Christmas parties held for the Mentally Handicapped children of Craven County given by the Craven County Jaycees.

- Dec 3, 2011 7 pm Miracle on 34th Street, Movie Night at the Athens Theatre, $5, includes popcorn and soda. Call 252-634-9057 for more information.

- Dec 4, 2011 Sunday - Holiday Open House New Bern Bed and Breakfasts 2-5 pm Free Details


- Dec 4, 2011 Sunday - 2 and 6 pm A Christmas Carol, Co-sponsored by the Friends of New Bern-Craven County Public Library and the English Speaking Union, at the NC History Center, Cullman Performance Hall. Free with advance registration. Call 252-638-7800.


- Dec 4, 2011 4 pm Prancer, Movie Afternoon at the Athens Theatre, $5, includes popcorn and soda. Call 252-634-9057 for more information.



- Dec 9, 2011 Friday  5:30 and 7 - Christmas Trolley Tours Reservations Required  


- Dec 9, 10, 11, 2011 Hemingway, His Way, One Man Play, Details

- Dec 9, 2011 Friday Suds for Studs Shopping Evening at Studio 323 Details
- Dec 10, 2011 10-2  Cookie Walk, Christ Episcopal Church Details

- Dec 10, 2011 Saturday The Holly and Ivy Home Tour Details


- Dec 10 - Saturday - 7 pm to midnight - Accidental Artist - Paint 'til You Faint - Complimentary refreshments. For more information, call 634-3411. 

- Dec 10, 2011 Saturday Make your own Ornament masterpieces! Studio 323 Details


- Dec 10, 2011 1-3 pm, Book signing with Phil Scearce, Trent River Coffee Company.

- Dec 10, 2011  5-9 pm, Tryon Palace Christmas Candlelight Tour, Tickets must be purchased in advance. Call 252-639-3524 or 800-767-1560. Click here for details!

- Dec 11, 2011 3 pm, Christmas in a Shoebox! Performance in the Cullman Performance Hall at Tryon Palace, $6 per adult, $3 per student. Call 252-639-3584 for more information.



- Dec 12, 2011 Monday Messiah  3 pm Open Rehearsal - 7:30 pm Performance, Centenary United Methodist Church, call 252-633-2918 for reservations and tickets.


- Dec 14 - Wednesday - 3pm to 7pm - Accidental Artist - Santa's Workshop - $15.00 for children 12 and under.  For more information, call 634-3411. 



- Dec 14, Wednesday - Tryon's Tales for Tots: Twelve Days of Christmas! Ages 3-5, $6 per child. call 800-767-1560 for more information.

- Dec 15, Thursday 7:30 pm  NC Symphony Holiday Pops Concert


- Dec 15, 2011 Thursday Community Sing on the street 300 Block Pollock St Details

- Dec 16, 2011 Friday - 6-7pm  Carolina Violin Ensemble under the direction of Chris Gawlik - Bank of the Arts


- Dec 16, 2011 - 5:30 and  7 - Christmas Trolley Tours Reservations Required  


- Dec 17, 2011 -  9:00 am. Pet Parade. Meet at the Corner of Front and Craven in the field area. Line-up will begin at 8:30 am and the parade will start at 9:00 am.  Last year we had 300 pets with their people. Costumes are encouraged but not mandatory! For more info call Nauti Paws at (252) 637-0247.

- Dec 17, 2-9 pm Battle of the Bands, featuring eight live bands and six comedians at the Athens Theatre, $5, call 252-634-9057 for more information.


- Dec 18, 2011 Sunday Many shops and  restaurants open on Sunday in Downtown New Bern!

- Dec 20, 2011 Tuesday Pro Musica of New Bern, First Presbyterian Church - Tuesday, December 20, 7:00PM-8:15PM; (Arrive early to get a good seat.) Free to the public. Pro Musica is an a cappella singing group, organized in 1977. The concert will include traditional carols, modern seasonal pieces as well as humorous numbers. A love offering will be collected for Religious Community Services and the Merci Clinic. First Presbyterian Church, 400 New Street.

- Dec 22, 23, 24, 2011 - 7-8 pm Living Nativity in front of Centenary United Methodist Church, Middle Street.


Come back to this page as the season progresses for more details!