Crystal Coast Vibes Dec. 26-Jan. 1

Friday, December 26

• Chunky Knit Blanket Workshop at Hammer & Stain Crystal Coast, Bogue.
  A cozy Chunky Knit Blanket Workshop learn to create your own unbelievably soft, luxurious chunky knit throw blanket with the art of finger knitting or hand knitting.
  6 pm | $80

• Fa-La-La Friday Trivia Night at Harvest of Grace Winery, Newport.
  Join in for festive fun, friendly competition, and the merriest brain-teasers of the season!
  6-7 pm

Saturday, December 27

• Word of the Year Inspiration Board Workshop at Hammer & Stain Crystal Coast, Bogue.
  Join the Word of the Year Inspiration Board Workshop and create a beautiful wooden sign featuring your personal empowering word for 2026.
  2 pm | $25

• Treasured Moments Resin Frame Workshop at Hammer & Stain Crystal Coast, Bogue.
  The Treasured Moments Resin Frame Workshop teaches you to transform a cherished photo into a beautiful keepsake using resin, crushed glass, and coastal treasures.
  6 pm | $45

Sunday, December 28

• NYE Around The Globe Cocktail Luncheon at Island Grille, Atlantic Beach.
  A four-course international luncheon.
  11:30 am-2 pm | $45 plus Gratuity, Ages 21+

• Chunky Knit Blanket Workshop at Hammer & Stain Crystal Coast, Bogue.
  A cozy Chunky Knit Blanket Workshop learn to create your own unbelievably soft, luxurious chunky knit throw blanket with the art of finger knitting or hand knitting.
  6 pm | $80

Tuesday, December 30

• Open Mic and Spoken Word Night with Bryan Hoff at Carolina Home and Garden, Newport.
  An evening of live performances, creative expression, and good vibes.
  6 pm

Wednesday, December 31

• Noon Year Eve Toddler Party at The Native Play, Morehead City.
  A super fun midday celebration made just for littles!
  10:30 am-Noon | $20

• New Year's Eve in Morehead City!
  Mark the end of 2025 with Morehead City's family-friendly New Year's Eve Celebration!
  7:30-9:15 pm

• 2nd Annual NYE HOP DROP (A Countdown to a Belgian New Year) at Fishtowne, Beaufort.
  Ring in a Belgian New Year with the 2nd Annual NYE Hop Drop!
  5 pm

• Fire and Ice New Year's Bash at The Bar at Norris Station, Newport.
  2025 has been quite a year let’s burn it down and ice out all the negative!!
  8 pm-2 am

• New Year's Eve at Moonrakers, Beaufort.
  Celebrate New Year’s Eve on the waterfront!
  5-10 pm

• New Year's Eve Celebration @ Jack's Waterfront Bar, Morehead City.
  Live music, hors d'oeuvres, midnight pizza DJ dance party and PRIVATE CRAB POT DROP!
  7:30 pm-1 am | $20.50

• New Years Eve at Carolina Home and Garden, Newport.
  Ring in the New Year with style at Carolina Home and Garden!
  8 pm-12:30 am | $150

• New Year’s Eve Bash w/ Dirty Blonde Band Bogue Sound Distillery, Bogue.
  Ring in 2026 at Bogue Sound Distillery’s unforgettable New Year’s Eve Bash!
  8 pm-Midnight

• NYE Bash @ King Mackerels, Morehead City.
  Ring in 2026 waterfront-style and party on BOTH sides all night long!
  9 pm-2 am | $29.55

• NYE Dinner and Dance at Caribsea Restaurant, Emerald Isle.
  Enjoy an a la carte dinner followed by dancing and entertainment!
  5 pm-Midnight

• New Year's Eve at Bar 1957, Emerald Isle.
  Ringing in 2026 with A Masquerade Mood and a whole lot of good energy.
  8 pm

• 2026 Baxter's 1892 Black & Gold NYE: Yacht Rock Edition at Baxters 1892, New Bern.
  A night of smooth yacht rock vibes, groovy energy, and sparkling celebration in the heart of Downtown New Bern. Our Black & Gold New Year’s Eve Party promises a sultry, unforgettable evening filled with music, mingling, prizes, dancing—and a front-row view of the iconic City Hall Bear Drop.
  8 pm-12:30 am | $115-$145

• New Year’s Eve Dinner at The Firefly Cafe, New Bern.
  A special NYE dinner featuring your choice of starter, entrée, and dessert — plus a complimentary glass of prosecco or sparkling cider to toast the year ahead.
  Seatings from 5 pm to 8:30 pm | $55

Future Events

• Smoke on the Water Bonfire at Atlantic Beach.
  January 2, 2026

• Casino Royale at The Islander Hotel and Resort, Emerald Isle.
  January 10, 2026

• The Seaside Arts Council Annual Beach Ball at 213 West, Peletier.
  January 15, 2026

• Crystal Coast Wedding Expo at Crystal Coast Civic Center, Morehead City.
  January 17, 2026

• The Underpants by Steve Martin at New Bern Civic Theater, New Bern.
  January 30, 31, February 1, 6, 7, 8, 2026

• Carolina Chocolate Festival at Crystal Coast Civic Center, Morehead City.
  February 7, 2026

Recurring Events

• Pop-up Park: City Lights at Morehead City Depot Park, Morehead City.
  Every night, from late November through December, this free pop-up park will be adorned with a variety of Christmas lights and decorations. Check the website for the dates and times of Santa’s appearances.
  6-8 pm | Free

• Holiday Show at Carolina Artist Gallery, Morehead City |Multimedia art show & sale | Daily 11 am-5 pm

• Gallery of Trees: Telling our story at Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center, Harker’s Island | Daily through January 9, 2026 |
  11 am-5 pm

• Outdoor Ice Skating at Beaufort Hotel, Beaufort.
  Monday - Thursday December 1, 2025 - February 12, 2026.
  4-8 pm | $10

• Beach Yoga Every Day - Western Beach Access, Emerald Isle | Daily 8 am | Donation

• Championship Trivia at Snapperz Grill, Morehead City | Mondays |
  6:30 pm

• Roosevelt Natural Area Paddle Trip - NC Aquarium, Pine Knoll Shores.
  Explore tidal flats and quiet backwaters with an aquarium educator as you learn about the intricate web of life thriving in this pristine natural environment. Mondays and Wednesdays 9-11 am | $

• Taproom Trivia at Nacho Brewery | Morehead City | Wednesdays | 7-9 pm

• Music Bingo at The Dock House, Beaufort | Tuesdays | 6:30-8:30 pm

• Trivia Tuesday - The Emerald Club, Emerald Isle | Tuesdays 7:30-9:15 pm

• Free Admission Wednesday - Grace Adventure Park | Carolina Home and Garden, Newport | 2-6 pm Wednesdays | Free

• Music Bingo at Nacho Brewery | Morehead City | Wednesdays | 7-9 pm

• Small Arms Demo at Fort Macon State Park- Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach | Wednesdays 10:30-11 am | Free | Small Arms history and demonstrations.

• It's All Write - Western Carteret Library, Cape Carteret | 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 4-5:30 pm | 18+ | Writer’s Group Workshop.

• Booze Farm Bingo - Bogue Sound Distillery, Bogue | Wednesdays
  6-10 pm | 21+ only

• Musical Bingo - The Trading Post, Emerald Isle | Wednesdays 7-9 pm

• Cru Collabs: Open Jam for Musicians and Djs at Cru Bar, Beaufort | Thursdays | 7-11 pm

• Boot & Brews Line Dancing - Dancing Baristas Cafe, Beaufort | Thursdays

• Thursday Night Flights - MF Chappell Wine Merchant, Atlantic Beach | Thursdays 5-6:30 pm | $ | Wine Tasting.

• Weekly Trivia - Church Street Market & Pub, Swansboro | Thursdays |
  6:30 pm

• Almost Live Concert Karaoke - Bogue Sound Distillery, Bogue | Thursdays | 7-11 pm

• Learn Surf Fishing - Pine Knoll Shores. | Fridays | 8-10 am | $25

• Friday Night Flights - 34° North Restaurant, Beaufort. | Beaufort | Fridays | 5-10 pm | $ | Whisky flights

• Bingo Beats Saturdays - Billfish Coastal Grill & Bar, Indian Beach. Music Bingo! | Saturdays | 7-9 pm

• Karaoke Night - Tackle Box Tavern, Atlantic Beach | Saturdays 9:30 pm -
  2 am

• Lil Story Time - The Periwinkle, Beaufort | Saturdays 10:30 am - 1:30 pm | Free

• Olde Beaufort Farmers Market - Beaufort. | Saturdays 9 am - 1 pm

• Saturday Farmer’s Market - The Market at Cedar Point | Saturdays
  10 am - 2 pm

We wanted to give you a heads-up for something near and dear to out hearts. On January 15th The Seaside Arts Council will be hosting their Annual Beach Ball. Every purchase for this event goes towards providing scholarships to local students who pursue education in the arts.

The Beach Ball is on January 15, 2026, from 6 to 9 pm. It will be held at 213 West Event and Wedding Center in Peletier. For more information and to purchase tickets, see the event website.

Friday, December 26

• Nostalgic Knights @ Bogue Sound Distillery | Bogue | 7 pm

• Jimmy Parker at Beaufort Bar | Beaufort | 9 pm-Midnight

• Martin Langston & Cody Braxton at Promise Land Market | Morehead City | .
  8 pm

• Salty Bones at Carolina Home and Garden | Newport | 6 pm

• Patrick Smith @ 34° North Restaurant | Beaufort | 8-11 pm

• Live Music @ The Royal James Cafe | Beaufort |

• Phil Routzsong @ Baxter’s 1892 | New Bern | 7-10 pm | $2

• Doc and Roll @ Pinky’s Pub | New Bern | 7:30-10:30

Saturday, December 27

• Black Eyed Daisies at Carolina Home and Garden | Newport | 6 pm

• Rollin’ Woods @ 34° North Restaurant | Beaufort | 8-11 pm

• Tim Elliott @ Jack's Waterfront Bar | Morehead City | 7 pm

• Barry Charlton @ Southern Salt | Morehead City | Noon-3 pm

• Southern Hellcats @ Bogue Sound Distillery | Bogue | 7-10 pm

• Aaron van Nynatten Trio@ Baxter’s 1892 | New Bern | 7-10 pm | $4

• The Southern Hellcats @ Pinky’s Pub | New Bern | 7:30-10:30 pm

Sunday, December 28

• Stephen Poole @ Bogue Sound Distillery | Bogue | 2-5 pm

• Bryan Mayer @ Gaffer's | Emerald Isle | 1-4 pm

• Daniels Brothers @ Carolina Home and Garden | Newport | Noon

• Highway Miles Duo @ Jack's Waterfront Bar | Morehead City | 2-5 pm

• Barry Charlton @ Southern Salt | Morehead City | Noon-3 pm

• Piano Brunch with Hans Werner @ Baxter’s 1892 | New Bern | 11 am-2 pm

• Wren @ Baxter’s 1892 | New Bern | 5-7 pm

Monday, December 29

• Kaden Jones @ Gaffer's | Emerald Isle | 6-9 pm

• Ray Wag @ Rock the Dock | Morehead City | 6 pm

• Jim Kohler and Friends @ Blackbeard’s Triple Play | New Bern | 7-10 pm

Tuesday, December 30

• Ray Wag & Jake Sutton @ Gaffers | Emerald Isle | 6-9 pm

• Bob Laverty Band @ Riptidez | Cedar Point | 6-9 pm

Wednesday, December 31

• The Will and Tony Show at Beaufort Hotel | Beaufort | 8 pm

• Dakota Blue Band @ Riptidez | Cedar Point | 8 pm-Midnight

• White Oak River Band @ Gaffer's | Emerald Isle | 6:30-9:30 pm

Some venues listed here might have a cover charge. Events and times can be subject to change.