Crystal Coast Vibes June 27-July 3

Welcome July!

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

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

Friday, June 27

  • Ashton Lalyn & The Verdict @ Gaffer's | Emerald Isle

  • Barry Charlton @ The Dock House | Beaufort

  • Dakota Blue Band @ Snapperz | Emerald Isle

  • Real Rowdy @ Jack's Waterfront Bar | Morehead City

  • The Will and Tony Show Live @ Floyd's 1921 | Morehead City

  • Righteous Roots @ Mug Shot Lounge | Morehead City

  • Roy Stewart @ Promise Land Market | Morehead City

  • Southern Hellcats @ Carolina Home & Garden | Newport

  • Thorn Band Live @ King Mackerels | Morehead City

  • Barefoot Wade @ Emerald Club | Emerald Isle

  • Justin Castellano Live @ 34° North Restaurant | Beaufort

  • Monika Jaymes Live @ Flipperz Family Bar & Grill | Emerald Isle

  • Smalltown w/ Scotty Luke @ Bogue Sound Distillery | Bogue

  • Erika Butters and her Band @ Baxter’s 1892 | New Bern

  • Standup Comedy @ The Brown Pelican | New Bern

Saturday, June 28

  • Patrick Smith @ Caribsea | Emerald Isle

  • The Aaron Van Nynatten Trio @ Baxter’s 1892 | New Bern

  • Smalltown @ Carolina Home & Garden | Newport

  • Thorn Live @ Emerald Club | Emerald Isle

  • Barefoot Wade @ 34° North Restaurant | Beaufort

  • Barry Charlton Live @ Southern Salt (afternoon) | Morehead City

  • Barry Charlton Live @ Floyd's 1921 (evening) | Morehead City

  • Dan Miller @ The Trading Post | Emerald Isle

  • Jimmy Parker @ Mill Whistle Brewing | Beaufort

  • Knok Knok @ Birdies at Star Hill | Cape Carteret

Sunday, June 29

  • New Glasses @ Bogue Sound Distillery | Bogue

  • Oc3ans Band @ Gaffer's | Emerald Isle

  • Barry Charlton Live @ Southern Salt | Morehead City

  • Jimmy Parker @ Thirsty Surfer | Emerald Isle

  • Karaoke @ Cru Wine Bar | Beaufort

  • Piano Brunch with Lynn Cox @ Baxter’s 1892 | New Bern

  • Lucy Iris - Dinner & Music @ Baxter’s 1892 | New Bern

Monday, June 30

  • Big Jim Kohler and Friends @ Blackbeard’s Triple Play | New Bern

Tuesday, July 1

  • Rollin' Woods Live @ 34° North Restaurant | Beaufort

Wednesday, July 2

  • Patrick Smith Live @ 34° North Restaurant | Beaufort

  • Nicholas Bailey – Acoustic Guitarist @ Baxter’s 1892 | New Bern

Thursday, July 3

  • Rock the Deck Series @ Tapping the Admiral Bar | Beaufort

  • Boot & Brews Line Dancing @ Dancing Baristas Cafe | Beaufort

  • Bland Sawyer @ The Trading Post | Emerald Isle

  • DJ Dance Party @ Tackle Box Tavern | Atlantic Beach

  • Almost Live Concert Karaoke @ Bogue Sound Distillery | Bogue

  • Dale Moore- Dinner & Piano Night @ Baxter’s 1892 | New Bern

Some venues listed here might have a cover charge.

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