May 2020 Families and children of all ages will enjoy interactive crafts and activities during the Teacher Appreciation Day at Tryon Palace held from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Craft activities and demonstrations designed for the entire family will be held throughout Tryon Palace and the North Carolina History Center. Teachers are...more about Teacher Appreciation Day at Tryon Palace
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TBA May 2020 DUFFEST, short for Greater Duffyfield Unity Family Festival, celebrates the heritage of this historic neighborhood. This is a family-friendly festival for all ages. A parade, rides, live music, food, and other cultural activities offer a day where neighbors celebrate neighbors and "Unity in Our Community" from 10 AM until...more about DUFFEST
The Farmers' Market is open every Saturday 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM year round with fresh, homegrown, local produce, plants, eggs, honey, meats, and unique, handmade, local arts and crafts. On any given weekend, coffee, sauces, jams, jellies, salsas, preserves, and vinegars are displayed for sale along with home-baked cakes, pies,...more about Farmers' Market
May 2, 2020 This event promises a fun-filled day of entertainment for children and their families from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM at Union Point Park in downtown New Bern, courtesy of the city Department of Parks and Recreation. Amusement rides, games, clowns, hands-on educational activities, exhibits and pony rides are...more about Festival of Fun
May 3, 2020 - Postponed. The 69-member North Carolina Symphony is a full-time, professional orchestra with a mission to bring full orchestral concerts to school children and residents throughout the state. Of their 175 annual concerts, more than half are performed outside the Raleigh area, 45 in schools for upwards of...more about North Carolina Symphony
May 1-2, 2020 Strawberry (and good time) lovers flock to Vanceboro to make spring taste wonderful. Locally grown fruit and all possible varieties of goodies made with the pretty berries are for sale along with other festival fare. Rides, music and game booths of every description appeal to families, strawberry lovers, and...more about Strawberry Festival