Crystal Coast Vibes October 10-16

Friday, October 10

• Fall Garden Lovers Weekend at Tryon Palace, New Bern.
  Explore the beauty of Tryon Palace gardens for free during MumFest weekend.
  9 am-6 pm | Free

• Chicago: The Musical at Elysian Performing Arts Center, Morehead City.
  A dazzling and satirical look at fame, justice, and the media machine. Set in 1920s Chicago and based on real-life murders and trials.
  7:30 pm | $22

• Intro to Glass Blowing at Hammer & Stain Crystal Coast, Bogue.
  Discover the art of glass blowing in this hands-on workshop!
  6-8:30 pm | $70, Charcuterie Box $18

• A Bonafide Old-Time Radio Show at the New Bern Civic Theater, New Bern.
  A fun old-time variety show with great music, stories, and special guests in the style of radio variety shows of yesteryear.
  7:30 pm | $23

Saturday, October 11

• Swansboro Mullet Festival, Swansboro.
  The 71th Annual Swansboro Mullet Festival of North Carolina!! Featuring a parade Saturday at 9am, street vendors, kids’ area, live music, fish fry, food vendors, and more. 
  9 am-10 pm | Free admission

• Mumfest, New Bern.
  A delightful fall festival in historic downtown New Bern! Enjoy live music, thrilling amusements, delicious food, unique local artists and vendors, and a fantastic beer garden - all set against a stunning waterfront background.
  10 am-9 pm | Free to attend - hours and schedule here

• Fall Garden Lovers Weekend at Tryon Palace, New Bern.
  Explore the beauty of Tryon Palace gardens for free during MumFest weekend.
  9 am-6 pm | Free

• Chicago: The Musical at Elysian Performing Arts Center, Morehead City.
  A dazzling and satirical look at fame, justice, and the media machine. Set in 1920s Chicago and based on real-life murders and trials.
  7:30 pm | $22

• Apple Fest at The Market at Cedar Point.
  9 Varieties of Apples for Sale: Red Delicious, Roma, McIntosh, Golden Crisp, Granny Smith and MORE!

  9 am-2 pm | Free admission

• Lobsterfest 2025 at St. Francis by the Sea, Salter Path.
  A community fundraiser where you can purchase live or cooked lobster. Dine-in or takeout.
  11 am-3:30 pm | Prices vary, check the prices and order here

• Nevermore Night at The White Rabbit Cafe, Morehead City.
  Step into the candlelit hush for Nevermore Night at The White Rabbit: An Edgar Allan Poe Poe-TEA Experience. Live dramatic readings, two thoughtfully paired teas, and a seasonal tasting menu.
  6:30 pm | $45 per person (gratuity not included)

• Weirdfest at Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway, Salter Path.
  WeirdFest is a family-friendly fall festival with costumes, books, food trucks, and an alternate reality game in a zine.
  2 pm | Normal prices plus optional $10 Reality Disengagement Manual

• Wooden Witch Hat and Pumpkin Garlands at Newport Branch Library, Newport.Decorate your space with these witch hat and ghost garlands. For all ages!
  11 am-Noon | Free

• Garner's Fall Festival at Garner's Farm, Newport.
  A Fall Festival of Fun that features a 5-acre corn maze, 10+ acres of U-Pick Pumpkin Patches, Hay Rides, kid and family-friendly activities, farm animals, and more. Concessions are available.
  10 am-6 pm | Prices vary

• Walk-In Bathtub Improv at the New Bern Civic Theater, New Bern.
  Join Walk-In Bathtub for the 4th Annual MumFest After Party!
  7:30 pm | $20

Sunday, October 12

• Swansboro Mullet Festival, Swansboro.
  The 71th Annual Swansboro Mullet Festival of North Carolina!! Featuring street vendors, kids’ area, live music, fish fry, food vendors, and more. 
  9 am-5 pm | Free admission

• Mumfest, New Bern.
  A delightful fall festival in historic downtown New Bern! Enjoy live music, thrilling amusements, delicious food, unique local artists and vendors, and a fantastic beer garden - all set against a stunning waterfront background.
  10 am-5 pm | Free to attend - hours and schedule here

• Fall Garden Lovers Weekend at Tryon Palace, New Bern.
  Explore the beauty of Tryon Palace gardens for free during MumFest weekend.
  Noon-6 pm | Free

• Adopt A Shelter Dog Beer Luncheon at Island Grille, Atlantic Beach.
  The Island Grille is shining a spotlight on pet adoption with a three-course luncheon, each course perfectly paired with a special beer. Ages 21+
  11:30 am | $35.00 plus gratuity

• Chicago: The Musical at Elysian Performing Arts Center, Morehead City.
  A dazzling and satirical look at fame, justice, and the media machine. Set in 1920s Chicago and based on real-life murders and trials.
  2:30 pm | $22

• Garner's Fall Festival at Garner's Farm, Newport.
  A Fall Festival of Fun that features a 5-acre corn maze, 10+ acres of U-Pick Pumpkin Patches, Hay Rides, kid and family-friendly activities, farm animals, and more. Concessions are available.
  10 am-6 pm | Prices vary

Monday, October 13

• Italian Wine Tasting Event at Baxter’s 1892, New Bern.
  An exclusive evening of Italian wine and a curated charcuterie selection.
  5 pm | $63

Tuesday, October 14

• Murder Mystery Dinner: Murder on the Menu by Tom Kids at Carteret Community Theatre, Atlantic Beach.
  A Murder Mystery and a delicious 3-course dinner experience prepared by the CCC Culinary school.  You are invited to dress for the 1950's and help solve this murder to capture the culprit.
  6 pm | $112

• Plant Bingo at Carolina Home and Garden, Newport.
  Bingo, but the prizes are plants!
  6-8 pm | $15.38, Small Charcuterie $15.36, Large Charcuterie $25.63

• Spanish Wine Tasting at Carolina Home & Garden, Newport.
  A special wine tasting with Spanish sommelier Elena Garcia.
  6-8 pm | $15.38, Small Charcuterie $15.36, Large Charcuterie $25.63

Wednesday, October 15

• Murder Mystery Dinner: Murder on the Menu by Tom Kids @ Carteret Community Theatre, Atlantic Beach.
  A Murder Mystery and a delicious 3-course dinner experience prepared by the CCC Culinary school.  You are invited to dress for the 1950's and help solve this murder to capture the culprit.
  6 pm | $112

• Hiking and History on Shackleford Banks, Cape Lookout National Seashore.
  Experience Outer Banks history and wildlife with a guided hike on Shackleford Banks.
  9 am-noon | A Ferry ticket is required. $35, $31.50 for Friends of the North Carolina Maritime Museum

• Trivia Night at Carolina Home and Gardens, Newport.
  Test your brain skills with family fun trivia. Cash prizes! 
  6:30-8:30 pm | Seat reservation $5, $15 Small Charcuterie Box, $25 Large Charcuterie Box

Thursday, October 16

• A journey through the Pacific Northwest at Caribsea Restaurant, Emerald Isle.
  A curated three-course dinner paired with four distinctive wines from Oregon and Washington.
  6 pm | $99 plus tax and gratuity - Phone (252) 424-8400 for reservations

• Fall Migration Bird Walk at NC Aquarium, Pine Knoll Shores.
  Join an Aquarium naturalist for a guided hike through coastal habitats as you spot and identify birds on their southbound journey.
  5-6:30 pm | $15 non member , $13.50 aquarium member

• Horticulture Fall Plant Sale at Carteret Community College, Morehead City.
  Students have been hard at work growing a beautiful selection of mums, cool-season veggie starts, and fresh herbs.
  9 am-5 pm | Admission is free, plant prices vary

• Sea Monsters at Fort Macon State Park, Atlantic Beach.
  A look at some of the most popular sea monsters and some of the “sea creatures”, like whales, that may have inspired these stories.
  11 am-Noon | Free

• Natural Side of Fort Macon at Fort Macon State Park Visitor Center, Atlantic Beach. Leisurely explore the natural side of Fort Macon State Park, both trail and beach. | 10-11 am | Free

• Rock the Deck Series - Tapping the Admiral Bar, Beaufort.
  Featyuring Ray Wag.
  5-8 pm | No admission charge

• NRPrhyme at Music in the Park, Newport.
  An unforgettable evening of live music, food, and fun at Newport Park.
  6-9 pm | Free admission, Concessions $

Future Events

• Cedarfest 2025 in Cedar Point.
  An incredible mix of live entertainment, family fun, and community spirit.
  October 18, 2025

• Emerald Isle Marathon, Half-Marathon, and 5k.
  An annual running event that takes place in the scenic and beautiful backdrop of Emerald Isle. The marathon is a Boston qualifying race.
  October 25, 2025

• The NC Symphony, featuring Rachmaninoff Symphony No. 2, New Bern.
  October 30, 2025

• Cold Water Paddle Safety Class at Hammocks Beach State Park, Swansboro.
  The American Canoe Association will be hosting another FREE cold water paddling class.
  November 8, 2025

Recurring Events

• Annual Pumpkin Patch at First Presbyterian Church, Morehead City.
  A fun and festive fall outing. Proceeds go to the Children and Youth Ministry.
  Monday to Saturday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm and Sundays 12:00 to 6:00 pm. from October 2nd through October 31st.

• Children's Art Show - Harkers Island Visitors Center, Harkers Island. Artwork from schools all across the United States is on display. | Daily 9 am-6 pm through Novenmber 1st. | Free

• 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

• 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

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

• 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 | $

• 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

New Business Alert!

We have two new businesses for you:

Charcuterie Creations celebrated its grand opening on September 25th. Located at 2868 Highway 24, Unit 2 in Newport, you can enjoy dining in their cafe, order takeout, or even have them cater your event. More information is available on their website.

On September 30th, Dunkin Donuts celebrated the grand opening of their new store at 851 Cedar Point Blvd. in Cedar Point. During the ribbon cutting, Dunkin’ made a generous $3,000 donation to the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina.

It’s now the season for driving on the beach. Are you ready for a new twist? Horseback riding on the beach! You can experience that with the help of Cotton Top Horse Rentals. Or you could book a birthday party or a trail ride. More information and bookings are available here.

Friday, October 10

• Brian Felton @ Flipperz | Emerald Isle | 6:30-9:30 pm

• Justin Castellano @ 34° North Restaurant | Beaufort | 8-11 pm

• Barry Charlton @ Promise Land Market | Morehead City | 7-10 pm

• Barefoot Wade @ Cru Bar | Beaufort | 8:30-11:30

• Stagger Brothers @ Birdies at Star Hill | Cape Carteret | 6-9 pm

• The RV Roadshow @ Willy Nilly Warehouse | Swansboro | 6-9 pm

• Eric Metts @ Baxter’s 1892 | New Bern | 7-10 pm

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

Saturday, October 11

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

• Stagger Brothers @ Gaffer's | Emerald Isle | 6-9 pm

• Son Of A Preacher Band @ Emerald Club | Emerald Isle | 9pm-Midnight

• Bland Sawyer @ The Trading Post | 6:30-9:30 pm

• Stephen Poole @ Birdies at Star Hill | Cape Carteret | 6-9 pm

• Barefoot Wade @ 34° North Restaurant | Beaufort | 8-11 pm

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

• The RV Roadshow @ Idle Hour Biergarten | Atlantic Beach | 6-9 pm

• John Van Dyke @ Baxter’s 1892 | New Bern | 7-10 pm

• 30 Second Rocks @ Blackbeard’s Triple Play | New Bern | 8-10 pm

• Vrolet Sun @ Pinky’s Pub | New Bern | 7:30-10:30 pm

Sunday, October 12

• Barefoot Wade @ Birdies at Star Hill | Cape Carteret | 6-9 pm

• Jenkins and the Rabbit @ The Trading Post | Emerald Isle | 4-7 pm

• Stagger Brothers Live @ Gaffer's | Emerald Isle | 1-4 pm

• Julia Golden @ Jack's Waterfront Bar | Morehead City | 2-5 pm

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

• Bob Laverty Band @ The Dock House | Beaufort | 7-10 pm

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

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

Monday, October 13

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

Wednesday, October 15

• Barry Charlton @ Idle Hour Biergarten | Atlantic Beach | 1-4 pm

• Burgers & Brews with Brian Felton @ Gaffer's | Emerald Isle | 5:45-8:45 pm

• Line Dancing @ Jack's Waterfront Bar | Morehead City | 5-7 pm | $20

Thursday, October 16

• Dino Pelletier @ Carolina Home and Garden | Newport | 6-8 pm

• Big Sam @ Caribsea Restaurant | Emerald Isle | 6-9 pm

• Lucy Iris @ Jack's Waterfront Bar | Morehead City | 7-10 pm

• Bob Laverty @ Birdies at Star Hill | Cape Carteret | 5-8 pm

• Brian Felton @ The Trading Post | Emerald Isle | 6-9 pm

• Quincy Jones (the other) @ Baxter’s 1892 | New Bern |
  5:30-8:30 pm

• Big Jim Kohler and Eddie Big Legs @ Blackbeard’s Triple Play | New Bern |
  7-11 pm

• Arlin Tart @ The Flying Fox | New Bern | 7-10 pm

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