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Crystal Coast Vibes June 27-July 3

Crystal Coast Vibes June 27-July 3

Welcome July!

June 26, 2025

June 27 - July 3, 2025

Can you believe it - it’s almost July?! We hope you’re having a great Summer, with a lot more fun to be had.

In case you hadn’t heard, Bear Island is open for the season, as well as the ferry from Hammocks Beach State Park. After being closed for the entire 2024 season, it’s open and as beautiful as ever…but with improved infrastructure. Also, the campground is looking fantastic. If you like to camp or have friends visiting the area, the Hammocks Beach State Park campground is a wonderful place to park a trailer or pitch a tent. More park info here.

The “Alive at Five Concert Series” starts this Friday at Morehead City’s Katherine Davis Park, beginning at 5 p.m. and ending at 8 p.m. More information is below.

Here’s something you don’t find very often: Learn to be a Mermaid, complete with tail. Discovery Diving in Beaufort is offering anyone ages 11 and up PADI-certified Mermaid Instruction on Saturday the 18th, with a day-long PADI Mermaid Certification course on Sunday. More details and fees are available on the course website. Are there any budding mermaids in your family?

On to more fun!

Friday, June 27

70’s Flower Child “Grounding Practice” - Mandala Yoga Center, Swansboro | 6-7 pm | $ | Fun Friday at the Mandala Yoga Center.
Alive at Five Concert Series - Katherine Davis Memorial Park, Morehead City | 5-8 pm | Free | A five-concert series, featuring Liquid Pleasure this week.
Summer Concert Series with Todd Barnes and the Wild Hares - Fort Macon State Park, Atlantic Beach | 6:30 - 8 pm | Free | Concert in the Fort parade ground. You may bring food and drinks to this event, but alcohol and pets are not allowed.
Annual Beaufort Old Homes and Garden Tour - Beaufort Historic Site, Beaufort | 10 am - 4 pm | $ | A self-guided walking tour where you can explore a mix of private homes, gorgeous gardens, historic churches, and landmarks that span centuries of coastal history.
Chatham Rabbits: Americana Folk Duo In Concert - New Bern Civic Theater, New Bern | 7:30 pm | $ | A folk duo featuring music steeped in the regional traditions of their North Carolina home.

Saturday, June 28

Backwards Broadway- Carteret Community Theatre, Atlantic Beach | 7 - 10 pm | $ | Pure, theatrical magic! A one-night-only event where your favorite show tunes get a hilarious, heartfelt, and totally unexpected twist!
Yoga Teacher Training - Mandala Yoga Center, Swansboro | 11 am | $ | Information session for those interested in teaching or deepening their own practice of yoga.
"Listen to the Music" - A Howard Matthews Show - New Bern Civic Theater, New Bern | 7:30 pm | $ | Celebrate New Bern's very own blues man, Howard Matthews, as he returns to the stage, sharing his soulful tunes and captivating stories.
Annual Beaufort Old Homes and Garden Tour - Beaufort Historic Site, Beaufort | 10 am - 4 pm | $ | A self-guided walking tour where you can explore a mix of private homes, gorgeous gardens, historic churches, and landmarks that span centuries of coastal history.
Beach Yoga - Fort Macon Inlet Beach Access, Atlantic Beach | 8:30 - 9:30 am | $ | Yoga, enhanced by the combined sounds, textures, scents, and sights of the beautiful Crystal Coast. - Bath House at Fort Macon In
Summer Shindig in the Park - Newport Community Park, Newport | 4-9 pm | Free admission | Family fun, community spirit, and exciting activities. Live music by the I-42 Band, a beer garden by Shortway Brewing Co., food trucks, arts and crafts vendors, and children’s entertainment.
Sweat, Stretch and Sip - Carolina Home & Garden, Newport | 9:30-10:30 am | Join in this upbeat workout class and enjoy a drink after in the gardens.
Book Signing Event: Susan Hamlin - Parkview Baptist Church, Morehead City | 10 am | Free | Author and Carteret County Native Susan Hamlin with her newest book “Echoes of Mercy: Testimony of a Prodigal’s Mom”.

Sunday, June 29

Swanfest (featuring local favorites The Will & Tony Show) - Downtown Swansboro, Harry C. Pugliese, Jr. Pavilion | 6:30-8 pm | Free | Bring your lawn chairs!
Ice Cream Sundays - Weeks Farm, Newport | 4-8 pm | $ for Ice Cream | Stop by for homemade ice cream. Hang out and play cornhole, meet the goats and ducks, or shop in the Market gift shop!
Love Comes in Waves - Hammer & Stain Crystal Coast, Bogue | 2-4 pm | $ | Celebrate love and creativity in a Layered Art DIY Workshop! Paint and decorate a beautiful, multi-layered wooden heart or 3D Mermaid.

Tuesday, July 1

Bingo Night - Gloucester Community Center, Gloucester | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | $ | Enjoy a fun night of Bingo. $1 per card.
Plant Bingo - Carolina Home and Garden, Newport | 6-8 pm | $ | Come on out for a few fun rounds of traditional Bingo, where the prizes are plants, and the fun is for everyone. Bring the whole family!
2025 Free Summer Kids Shows - Atlantic Station Cinema, Atlantic Beach | 10:30 am - 12:30 pm | Free summer movies for kids.
Book & Brews - Shortway Brewing Co., Newport | 6-8 pm | $ | Do you enjoy books, craft beer, and socializing? Come out and enjoy a beverage and a drink.

Wednesday, July 2

Music Bingo - Carolina Home and Garden, Newport | 6:30-8:30 pm | Free | Hear songs from all different genres and sing along as you play against your friends and family. Reservations are not required, but are encouraged! Gift cards for winners of each round! Garden of Eaten will be serving from their food truck and also woodfired pizza! Enjoy drinks from the bar & discounted wines, too, for wine down Wednesday!

Thursday, July 3

Swansboro Independence Day Celebration - Downtown Swansboro | 6-10 pm, Fireworks start at dusk | Free | Celebrate with live music at the Harry C. Pugliese, Jr. Pavilion at Olde Town Square, culminating with an awe-inspiring fireworks show over the water. Enjoy local restaurants and food trucks.
Atlantic Beach Block Party - Davis Boulevard, Atlantic Beach | 7-11 pm | Free | Enjoy an evening of music with the Whiskey Ridge Outlaws.

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 | $ | Join Aquarium staff onsite for an introduction to a live sea turtle before you venture out to a local public beach access to visit an actual sea turtle nest and learn more about the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission's Sea Turtle Monitoring Program. 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+ only
Boot & 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.
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 am
Lil Story Time - The Periwinkle, Beaufort | Saturdays 10:30 am - 1:30 pm | Free
Saturday Farmer’s Market - The Market at Cedar Point | Saturdays
10 am - 2 pm