A month-long event held in downtown New Bern. Our downtown area is transformed into a magical Winter Wonderland with a number of exciting events planned to enhance your holiday experience. Throughout the month of December celebrate the season by taking a trolley ride to see the festive lights, go ice skating in Union Point Park, experience the holiday magic with the NC Symphony Holiday Pops concert or a local theatrical holiday show! Enjoy our traditional parade and flotilla , check out our live window displays and so much more! New Bern sparkles with the magic of Christmas! Enjoy extended shopping hours downtown till 8 pm on Dec. 5, 12 and 19.

Santa’s holiday home in Bear Plaza is typically open Thursday - Sunday during the Christmas season, allowing children to visit with Santa and have a photo. Dates and times subject to change.

Check out the website for a full list of holiday events!

Dates & Times

November 29, 2024 5:00 pm - December 31, 2024 9:00 pm
The magic begins at Light Up the Season in New Bern with the Community Christmas Tree Lighting & Santa’s Arrival!

December 15, 2024 3:00 pm-9:00 pm
Join us at the North Carolina Symphony for a festive concert full of holiday favorites you know and love! Choose from 2 great time performances; 3pm or 7pm!

December 13, 2024 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Downtown shops participate in this annual event to have their self-made live window displays for visitors and residents to stroll through the historic district and view. Windows will be judged and a trophy awarded to the winner!

December 7, 2024 5:30 pm-6:30 pm
Join us for the 40th Annual Coastal Christmas Flotilla at Union Point Park! Decorated boats will parade along the Trent and Neuse Rivers providing a festive holiday show. Vendors will be onsite providing food, hot cocoa and other sweet treats.

December 14, 2024 10:30 am-3:30 pm
New Bern Woman’s Club’s 25th annual self-guided “The Holly and The Ivy Holiday Homes Tour” provides ticket holders an opportunity to see the interiors of six homes decorated for the holidays in the historic district of New Bern. See Website for details.

December 21, 2024 3:00 pm-5:00 pm
Christmas at the Movies with Lewis n' Clark and Alisa Mike Get into the holiday spirit with Lewis n' Clark and special guest Alisa Mike in Christmas at the Movies! This festive performance brings the best-loved holiday songs from iconic Christmas films to

December 5, 2024 5:00 pm-8:00 pm
Extended shopping hours at local downtown shops! Live music in Bear Plaza featuring Erika Butter from 6pm-8pm

December 12, 2024 5:00 pm-8:00 pm
Extended shopping hours at local downtown shops! Live music in Bear Plaza featuring Patrick Bliss from 6pm-8pm

December 19, 2024 5:00 pm-8:00 pm
Extended shopping hours at local downtown shops! Live music in Bear Plaza featuring Elijah & Alexis Harris from 6pm-8pm

Location

236 Middle St
New Bern, NC 28560

Contact

Beary Merry Events
visitnewbern.com