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Crystal Coast Vibes July 4 - July 10
Welcome July!

July 4 - July 10, 2025
Happy Independence Day!
For kids who would like to enter the Big Rock Fishing Tournament someday, a good starting point is the Annual Big Rock Kids Billfish Tournament. It takes place in Morehead City from July 9 through July 12. The event will be from 7 am to 5 pm daily. The price varies. Visit the event website for all the details.
Having sent the Independence Day Special Issue on Monday, this week’s issue will not include Independence Day celebrations.
On to the fun!

Friday, July 4
Beach Yoga - Fort Macon Inlet Beach Access, Atlantic Beach. A special beach yoga experience. | 8:00 - 9:00 am | $10
Thrift & Vintage Night Markets - The Periwinkle, Beaufort. Includes various vendors, video game competitions, snacks, and crafts. | 5-8 pm | Free to attend.
Saturday, July 5
Pop-up Program: Beachcombing on Bear Island - Hammocks Beach State Park, Swansboro. Learn about some of the shells and shark teeth that can be found on the beach and the right techniques to find that special beach souvenir. | 1-2 pm | Free to attend, but Ferry ticket purchase is required
A Day at the Cape - The Vault, Beaufort. An evening of enchantment as artist Jack Saylor unveils over 40 new paintings of one of the most magical places on earth, Cape Lookout. | 5-7:30 pm | Free
Boat in a Day - NC Maritime Museum. Beaufort. Teams of four assemble a prepared kit for a small flat-bottomed plywood boat suitable for paddling. The boat is 12 feet long, 32 inches wide, and weighs about 40 pounds. Each boat will be completed and ready to take home for paint or varnish. | 9 am - 4:30 pm | $585-$650
ClarkCo Firecracker Clash - Carteret County Speedway, Peletier. The Chargers, Mini Stocks, Legends, UCAR'S, Bombers & Jr Mini Cups bring the fireworks! | 7-11 pm | $ varies
Sunday, July 6
Garden Vendor Market - Carolina Home & Garden, Newport. Over 20 vendors, all selling different items! | Noon - 4 pm | Free to attend
Monthly Market - Beach Bowls, Beaufort. Shop from local vendors, enjoy free arts & crafts. | 11 am - 2 pm | Free to attend
Monday, July 7
Bird Hike - Fort Macon State Park, Atlantic Beach. Take a leisurely hike with a fantastic ranger and learn about the birds native to the area. | 9-10 am | Free
Tuesday, July 8
Abstract Dynamic Design - Arts Council of Carteret County, Morehead City. A workshop where you create your own unique abstract painting to take home. | 1-4 pm | $50
Christmas in July Sea Glass Tree Workshop - Carolina Homes & Garden, Newport. a special Christmas in July craft party. | 6-8 pm | $ Prices vary
Free Summer Kids Shows - Atlantic Station Cinema, Atlantic Beach. See Spiderman - Across the Spiderverse for free! | 10:30 am | Free admission, concessions $
Wednesday, July 9
Free Summer Kids Shows - Atlantic Station Cinema, Atlantic Beach. See Spiderman - Across the Spiderverse for free! | 10:30 am | Free admission, concessions $
Craft Event - Weeks Farm, Newport. a relaxed evening of crafting. You’ll have the choice to make either a wire tree or a Tree of Life suncatcher! | 6-8 pm | $40
Family Paint Night - Cape Lookout @ Wine & Design, Morehead City. Not your typical art class. Be prepared to listen to music, laugh, and let go of stress. BYOB. | 6-8 pm | $30
Kids Cove - Beaufort Train Depot, Beaufort. a free-play program designed for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers with a different maritime-themed craft and wiggle activity each month. | 9-11 am | Free
Trivia Night - Carolina Home and Garden, Newport. Enjoy family fun trivia and test your brain skills. | 6:30-8:30 pm | Free
Thursday, July 10
Puzzle Competition - Nacho Brewery, Morehead City. Individuals and teams compete with identical 500-piece jigsaw puzzles. | 6:30-8:30 pm | $5
Sensational Sharks: History and Conservation of Sharks in North Carolina - Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach. The history of the sharks of North Carolina, local fishermen, a great (white) catch, and the work being done to conserve sharks. | 11 am-Noon | Free
Free Summer Kids Shows - Atlantic Station Cinema, Atlantic Beach. See Spiderman - Across the Spiderverse for free! | 10:30 am | Free admission, concessions $
Recurring Events
Pieces & Parts - Carolina Artist Gallery, Morehead City | 11 am - 5 pm Daily through August 2nd | Featuring "Pieces & Parts: Found Objects, Upcycled, Repurposed, Recyled Art."
Beach Yoga Every Day - Western Beach Access, Emerald Isle | Daily 8 am | Donation
Roosevelt Natural Area Paddle Trip - NC Aquarium, Pine Knoll Shores | Mondays and Wednesdays 9-11 am | $ | 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
Sea Turtle Trek - NC Aquarium, Pine Knoll Shores | 6-8 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays | $ | An introduction to a live sea turtle, then a visit to an actual sea turtle nest. Ages 5 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Yoga in the Green Room & Garden - Carolina Home & Garden, Newport | Tuedays 5:30-6:30 pm | $ | Relax and flow with yoga in the beautiful gardens.
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
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.
Fishing Fanatics - NC Aquarium, Pine Knoll Shores | Wednesdays 6-8 pm | children 5-12 yrs with an adult | $
Booze Farm Bingo - Bogue Sound Distillery, Bogue | Wednesdays
6-10 pm | 21+ onlyBoot & Brews Line Dancing - Dancing Baristas Cafe, Beaufort | Thursdays
Chair Yoga - Town of Pine Knoll Shores | Thursdays 8:45-9:45 am | Free
EmeraldFest Concert Series - Western Ocean Regional Beach Access, Emerald Isle | Thursdays through August 15th | 6:30-8 pm | Free Summer Concert Series
Thursday Night Flights - MF Chappell Wine Merchant, Atlantic Beach | Thursdays 5-6:30 pm | $ | Wine Tasting.
Almost Live Concert Karaoke - Bogue Sound Distillery, Bogue | Thursdays 7-11 pm
Stand-Up Paddle Boarding - NC Aquarium, Pine Knoll Shores | Fridays
9-11 am | $Karaoke Night - Tackle Box Tavern, Atlantic Beach | Saturdays 9:30 pm -
2 amLil 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


Friday, July 4
Live Music w The Black-Eye Daisies @ Mug Shot Caffeine and Cocktails | Morehead City | 7-9 pm | info
Los Swamp Monsters @ Gaffer's | Emerald Isle | 6:30 - 9:30 | info
Stephen Poole @ Floyd's 1921 | Morehead City | info
4EverAll Live @ 34 North Restaurant | Beaufort | 8-11 p, | info
Rubich's Cube @ Flipperz Family Bar & Grill | Emerald Isle | 6:30-9:30 pm | info
Jimmy Parker @ Willy Nilly Warehouse | Swansboro | 6-9 pm | info
Duran Hall & the Hallway Band @ Baxter’s 1892 | New Bern | 7-10 pm | info
Saturday, July 5
Gary Dudley @ Floyd's 1921 | Morehead City | 6-9 pm | info
Monika Jaymes @ Birdies at Star Hill | Cape Carteret | 6-9 pm | info
Salty Bones @ Bogue Sound Distillery | Bogue | 7-9 pm | info
The Phobees Band @ Gaffer's | Emerald Isle | 6:30-9:30 pm | info
The Zach Causby Band @ Snapperz | Emerald Isle | 7-10 pm | info
Velvet Dagger Band @ Carolina Home and Garden | Newport | 6-9 pm | info
Wes Rider @ Mill Whistle Brewery | Beaufort | 7-10 pm | info
Alex Williams @ The Trading Post | Emerald Isle | 6:30-9:30 pm | info
Barry Charlton Live @ Southern Salt | Morehead City | Noon-3 pm | info
The Will & Tony Show @ 34° North Restaurant | 9 pm-Midnight | info
Rolling Woods @ Willy Nilly Warehouse | Swansboro | 6-9 pm | info
Barry Charlton @ Baxter’s 1892 | New Bern | 7-10 pm | info
Deep State @ The Brown Pelican | New Bern | 7-10 pm | info
Wailin’ Maylon @ The Flying Fox | New Bern | 8-11 pm| info
Sunday, July 6
Trainwreck @ Gaffer's | Emerald Isle | 5:30-8:30 pm | info
Barry Charlton Live @ Southern Salt | Morehead City | Noon-3 pm | info
Bob Laverty Band @ The Dock House | Beaufort | 7-10 pm | info
Karaoke @ Cru Wine Bar | Beaufort | 8 pm-Midnight | info
Juston Castellano @ Willy Nilly Warehouse | Swansboro | 1-4 pm | info
William Seymour @ Willy Nilly Warehouse | Swansboro | 5-8 pm | info
Piano Brunch with Hans Werner @ Baxter’s 1892 | New Bern | 11 am-2 pm | info
Daniel Sansone - Dinner & Music @ Baxter’s 1892 | New Bern | 5-7 pm | info
Monday, July 7
Big Jim Kohler and Friends @ Blackbeard’s Triple Play | New Bern | 7-10 pm | info
Tuesday, July 8
Free Cornhole Tournament @ 34° North Bar | Cape Carteret | 6-10 pm | info
Wednesday, July 9
Thursday, July 10
Tommy Duzman @ Willy Nilly Warehouse | Swansboro | 6-9 pm | info
Boot & Brews Line Dancing @ Dancing Baristas Cafe | Beaufort | 5:30-7 pm | info
Rare of Breed @ Carteret County Speedway | Peletier | 6-10 pm | $ | info
Stephen Poole @ Birdies at Star Hill | Cape Carteret | 6-9 pm | info
Barry Charlton @ On the Rocks | Atlantic Beach | 7- pm | info
Big Sam @ The Trading Post | Emerald Isle | 6-0 pm | info
Rock the Deck Series @ Tapping the Admiral Bar | Beaufort | 5-8 pm | info
Jonathan Larson - Dinner & Piano Night @ Baxter’s 1892 | New Bern | 5:30 - 8:30 pm | info
Some venues listed here might have a cover charge.



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