Community Calendar

The 2026 Alive at Five Concert Series is the perfect way for families and friends to enjoy an evening of music, fun, and entertainment together. Grab your lawn chair, gather your crew, and get ready for an energetic lineup featuring beach music favorites, crowd pleasing party hits, and dance tunes that will have everyone on their feet. With a lively atmosphere, great music, and plenty of family friendly fun, Alive at Five is a Crystal Coast tradition you will not want to miss. Come ready to sing along, dance the night away, and make lasting memories.

Check the website for the full schedule of events.

Open every Saturday, April 11 - November 28th. The Onslow County Farmers Market connects local farmers & ranchers, food producers, and artisans with the community. Shop seasonal produce, meats, eggs, baked goods (including gluten free options), honey and handmade artisan products.

We accept SNAP/EBT and SUNbucks. We participate in NC Farmers Market Nutrition program providing produce to eligible WIC families and seniors.

Craven/Pamlico Beekeepers Association, a state sanctioned bee club, is holding a 5 week beginners beekeeping class. Participants will learn everything they need to know to start their own hive next Spring. The first class is free, and open to anyone at no charge. If you decide to complete the full course, the fee is $75.00 which includes membership in our club, NC state association membership, all educational materials, and certification testing.

Come out to cheer on athletes from around the world as they compete in traditional Highland Games. We have world champions and amateurs ready to put on a show for you! There will be a beer tent with multiple local breweries and specialty beers just for the games, food trucks, live music, clan tents, kids tents, highland dancing demonstrations, dog herding demos, sword fighting fun and so much more!

Annual Golf Tournament to fund student scholarships.

This is a Saturday morning acoustic traditional string music jam. A group of area musicians gather to play traditional music. This is a friendly welcoming group that enjoys playing together. New musicians and music fans are welcome. Please visit www.bctma.org for more information.

Emerge Gallery & Art Center, City of Greenville Jaycee Park Center for Arts and Crafts, ECU College of Fine Arts and Communication, Pitt Community College, Pitt County Cultural Arts and Recreation, and Pitt County Schools announce the 22nd Annual Youth Arts Festival. The event is scheduled for October 17, 2026 from 10:00am – 4:00pm at South Central High School.

This year’s festival will feature visual, musical, and theatrical arts booths where children can participate in creative activities making their own masterpieces. There will also be performance-based activities including puppet making, storytelling, music, and interactive theater. Last year, more than 5,000 people attended the festival, with 1,000 plus performers, mostly students from Pitt County Schools. The festival is free and open to the public. This will be a rain or shine event. Parking is free.

Bring the whole family for a fun-filled afternoon of costumes, candy and lots of trunk-or-treat activities. They will be live snakes, hands-on nature displays & educational exhibits.

The African American Heritage and Culture Center (AAHCC) will present "African Influence on American Music," a special program exploring the deep roots of African culture in American musical traditions, on Saturday, October 17, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Bank of the Arts, located at 317 Middle St. in New Bern. Doors open at 1:30 p.m.
The event, themed "Honoring the Roots. Celebrating the Legacy. Inspiring the Future," will feature live performances and educational presentations highlighting African musical heritage, including:
• Gospel Music: Tracing its roots in African spiritual traditions
• The Banjo: Uncovering its African origins and journey through American music
• Drums: Exploring the rhythmic foundations passed down through generations
• Jazz: A musical journey through jazz's African origins
• Classical Music: Recognizing African influence on classical composition and performance
Tickets are $35 per person. https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/african-influence-on-american-music

CARTERET COMMUNITY SUNSHINE BAND RESUMES FALL/WINTER REHEARSALS — The Carteret Community Sunshine Band (CCSB) will begin weekly rehearsals for its 2026 fall/winter season on Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 7 p.m.

Rehearsals will be held in the band room at Newport Middle School. The band will rehearse on Tuesday evenings unitl Monday, Nov. 16, when rehearsals will return to Monday evenings.

The CCSB is a volunteer concert band, and new members are always welcome and encouraged to join. The band is especially seeking trombone, trumpet and clarinet players.

For more information or to inquire about joining, contact Director Ritchel Lawson at Ritchellawson84@gmail.com. Visit the band’s Facebook page or website at ccsunshineband.wixsite.com/website.

This CCSB is supported by the N.C. Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.