Crystal Coast Vibes Sept 26-Oct 2

Friday, September 26

• Evening Market with local vendors! at Thirsty Surfer, Emerald Isle.
  Local vendors in the surf, photography, art, jewelry, swimwear, botanical aids, bakery, and coffee industry will be displaying, educating and selling their products. Ther will be Music and Food Truck, too.
  6-9 pm | Free admission

• Resin Waves -Serving Trays at Hammer & Stain Crystal Coast, Bogue.
  An enchanting session where you'll craft your own stunning resin serving tray.
  6 pm | $69

• Til Death Do Us Part Resin Mosaic at Wine & Design, Morehead City,
  Learn to make a Resin Mosaic. No artistic talent required. Just a sense of fun!
  6:30 pm | $60

• The Laramie Project at the New Bern Civic Theater, New Bern.
  Based on a true story, this play reveals the lowest depths of hatred and greatest heights of compassion possible within any community.
  7:30 pm | $18-$24

Saturday, September 27

• Oktoberfest at Carolina Home & Garden, Newport.
  Food, live music, and Beer!
  4-9 pm | Admission Free

• 3rd Annual Beautoberfest at Mill Whistle Brewing, Beaufort.
  Celebrate Oktoberfeat with German food, music and other fun activities.
  3 pm | Free admission

• 7th Annual Emerald Fishing Tournament at Emerald Isle.
  A premier fishing event that channels its proceeds towards benevolent endeavors. A fun-filled day of Fishing and Prizes!
  7 am-4 pm | Prices vary, check the website

• The Laramie Project at the New Bern Civic Theater, New Bern.
  Based on a true story, this play reveals the lowest depths of hatred and greatest heights of compassion possible within any community.
  7:30 pm | $18-$24

• Fall Brawl at Carteret County Speedway, Peletier.
  An EPIC NIGHT of Short Track Racing Action!
  6-10 pm | $15 Adults, $5 Kids, $50 Islander VIP Skybox

• Mini Markers- Craft-a-Critter & Trick or Treat Bags at Hammer & Stain Crystal Coast, Bogue.
  A workshop designed just for young artists ages 7 & up. Featuring a fun, kid-friendly project using a variety of materials and techniques—perfect for sparking imagination and learning new skills.
  2 pm | $35

• Nuestra Fiesta Latina-Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration at Crystal Coast Civic Center, Morehead City.
  More than an event—it’s a living mosaic of traditions, flavors, rhythms, and stories.
  Noon-7 pm | Free admission, all are welcome

• Vintage Fashion Show at The Periwinkle, Beaufort.
  Enjoy vintage fashion.
  6 pm | Free admission

• 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

• Amit Peled, Cello and Martin Labazevitch, Piano at First Presbyterian Church Morehead City, Morehead City.
  An American Music Festival event with renowned musicians Amit Peled and Martin Labazevitch.
  7-8:30 pm | $39.19, Students free

• Music Bingo Night at the White Rabbit, Morehead City.
  Bingo…but make it music!
  7 pm | $15 per person for 1 bingo card and refreshment

Sunday, September 29

• 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

• The Laramie Project at the New Bern Civic Theater, New Bern.
  Based on a true story, this play reveals the lowest depths of hatred and greatest heights of compassion possible within any community.
  2 pm | $18-$24

Monday, September 29

• Resin Poured Navy Blue Wave Pumpkin at Wine & Design, Morehead City.
  Create gorgeous resin art, no artistic talent needed.
  6:30-8:30 pm | $55

Tuesday, September 30

• Monogram Pumpkin at CaribSea Restaurant, Emerald Isle.
  Brushes and Brews, sponsored by Wine and Design.
  6:30-8:30 pm | $35

• Puzzle Competition at Carolina Home & Garden, Newport.
  Teams of up to 4 people race to see who can complete the puzzle the fastest!
  6-8 pm | $5, $15 Small Charcuterie Box, $25 Large Charcuterie Box

Wednesday, October 1

• Bob Ross Painting Demonstration @ Shotway Brewing, Newport.
  Watch a full Bob Ross–style painting come to life before your eyes.
  6 pm | Free admission

• Trivia Night at Beaufort Spirits Company, Beaufort.
  Test your knowledge, flex those brain cells, and maybe even take home bragging rights and prizes!
  7-10 pm | Free admission

• 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 2

• Exploring Coastal Habitats on the Rachel Carson Reserve, Beaufort.
  Discover the various plants and animals of the salt marsh and tidal flats on a guided hike at the Rachel Carson Reserve.
  9 am-Noon | $22.50 – $25

• Italian Wine Tasting & Food Pairing at 34° North Restaurant, Beaufort.
  An exclusive wine tasting experience, where innovative, chef-crafted small bites are paired with the distinctive, well-balanced expressions of three different Italian wines.
  6-9 pm | $25

• Rock the Deck Series - Tapping the Admiral Bar, Beaufort.
  Featuring Kelly Zullo.
  5-8 pm | No admission charge

Future Events

• North Carolina Seafood Festival, Morehead City.
  Ranked nationally in the top 200 “Must See” festivals.
  October 3-5, 2025

• Ol' Front Porch Music Festival, Oriental.
  It’s not quite the Crystal Coast, but The Ol' Front Porch Music Festival has a lineup of Folk, Americana, Bluegrass, Country, Gospel, and Jazz musicians with arts, crafts, food & more.
  October 3-4, 2025

• Movin Mullet 5k, Swansboro.
  A 5k Run presented by Marine Chevy.
  October 4, 2025

• Swansboro Mullet Festival, Swansboro.
  The 71th Annual Swansboro Mullet Festival of North Carolina!!
  October 11-12, 2025

• Mumfest, New Bern.
  New Bern’s Premier Event.
  October 11-12, 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
  

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

• Yoga in the Green Room & Garden - Carolina Home & Garden, Newport | Tuesdays 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

• 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

21st Century Software Technologies, Inc will be moving its headquarters from Boston to Morehead City. Annual pay for new jobs created will average $87,920, well above the average Carteret County salary of $42,419.

Great news for beach-lovers. As of October 1st, there will be no more paid parking at the Emerald Isle Eastern and Western Access Beach lots. At least until next season.

All teachers will be admitted to Tryon Palace for free during Teacher Appreciation Day, Saturday, Sept. 27 frpm 9 am to 5 pm. Public, private and home school educators are included. A valid form of teacher ID is required. Accompanying family members will receive discounted admission.

Friday, September 26

• Salty Bones @ Carolina Home and Garden | Newport | 6-9 pm

• N.R.P Rhyme @ Bogue Sound Distillery | Bogue | 7-10 pm

• Monika Jaymes @ Flipperz | Emerald Isle | 6-9 pm

• Travis Grubb & The Stoned Rangers @ Gaffers | Emerald Isle | 6-9 pm

• Barefoot Wade @ The Dockhouse | Beaufort | 9 pm-Midnight

• Righteous Roots @ Royal James Cafe | Beaufort | 7-10 pm

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

• Spare Change @ Jack's Waterfront Bar | Morehead City | 9 pm-Midnight

• Smoke & Mirrors at Emerald Club | Emerald Isle | 9:30 pm-12:30 am

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

• Barry Charlton @ Floyd's 1921 | Morehead City | 7-10 pm

• Jake Sutton @ Willy-Nilly Warehouse | Swansboro | 6-9 pm

• Durand Hall and the Hallway Band @ Baxter’s 1892 | New Bern | 7-10 pm

• Live Comedy @ The Brown Pelican | New Bern | 7 pm | $15

• Hot Buttered Grits @ Pinky’s Pub | New Bern | 7:30-10:30 pm

Saturday, September 27

• Justin West at Jack's Waterfront Bar | Morehead City | 9 pm-1 am

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

• Mac & Juice Quartet @ Birdies at Star Hill | Cape Carteret | 6-9 pm

• The Gas Money Band @ Bogue Sound Distillery | Bogue | 6-9 pm

• Red & the Rockers @ Floyd's 1921 | Morehead City | 7-10 pm

• Stan Gregory @ Gaffers | Emerald Isle | 6-9:30 pm

• Thorn at Emerald Club | Emerald Isle | 9:30 pm-Midnight

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

• Barry Charlton @ On the Rocks | Atlantic Beach | 7-9 pm

• Bobby Webb Live @ 34° North Restaurant | Beaufort | 8-11 pm

• Fading Giants @ NC Beaufort Bar | Beaufort | 8-11 pm

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

• Robbie Alton @ By the Bridge | Swansboro | 7-10 pm

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

• Trainwreck @ Blackbeard’s Triple Play | New Bern | 7:30-11 pm

• Joe Baes @ Fiefly Cafe | New Bern | 6-9 pm

• Bridge Atlantic @ Pinky’s Pub | New Bern | 7:30-10:30 pm

Sunday, September 28

• Ladies of the 80's featuring Vivian Elliott @ Bogue Sound Distillery | Bogue |
  3-6 pm

• Monika Jaymes @ Tapping the Admiral Bar | Beaufort | 3-5 pm

• Stan Gregory @ Gaffer's | Emerald Isle | 4-7 pm

• Jimmy Parker @ Thirsty Surfer | Emerald Isle | 3-6 pm

• Ed Prophet @ Willy-Nilly Warehouse | Swansboro | 4-7 pm

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

• Wren @ Baxter’s 1892 | New Bern | 5-7:00 pm

Monday, September 29

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

Wednesday, October 1

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

Thursday, October 2

• Barefoot Wade @ Caribsea Restaurant | Emerald Isle | 6-9 pm

• Brian Felton @ Birdies at Star Hill | Cape Carteret | 6-9 pm

• Bryan Mayer @ The Trading Post | Emerald Isle | 6-9 pm

• Dinner & Piano Night with Dale Moore @ Baxter’s 1892 | New Bern |
  5:30-7:30 pm

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